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Adult Use Marijuana citizen petition comes under attack

TOWN OF CASCO — Courtney O’Donnell is the new Casco town manager, a position she started on July 8.

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — 2019 has been a year of major changes for Courtney O’Donnell.

She switched jobs, going from a community on the Penobscot River to a rural town surrounded by lakes. She exchanged marital vows. She went on a honeymoon.

She is now living in a different county in the State of Maine, which she loves.

In the spring of 2019, O’Donnell caught the attention of the Casco Board of Selectmen. The board courted her and made offers to get her to accept the position of Casco town manager. She did.

So, on July 8, O’Donnell went from being the town manager of Stockton Springs to being the town manager of Casco. This is a move from a town with a year-round population of 1,500 to a town with a year-round population of more than 3,700.

In mid-August, O’Donnell married her sweetheart and, together they took an adventure-filled vacation around the United States. Then, she headed straight back to her job at the Casco Town Hall.

For residents, the new hiring has been a big change. After all, the previous town manager, Dave Morton held that job for

40 years.

O’Donnell took time from her busy schedule to talk about what has happened in the past 90 days.

B-News: Since you started this job three months ago, what has been the biggest challenge?

O’Donnell: I would say the biggest challenge for me since starting is most likely the town plowing of private roads and efforts to bring those roads up to standards with necessary easements.

B-News: Since you started this job three months ago, what has been the smoothest transition?

O’Donnell: I think support from the staff, Selectboard, and even citizens have helped with a smooth transition. Casco is certainly different from the previous Town I served but in some ways is very similar.

B-News: Of all the reasons that factored into you deciding to take the job, what are you particularly happy it is true?

O’Donnell: It’s hard to pick one thing because I’m so please overall to have been granted this opportunity to work for Casco. The area as a whole, the people, including staff, and even those I’ve met O’DONNELL, Page 2A

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Dee Miller is very leery in regards to a citizen’s petition asking Bridgton voters in November to “opt-in” to adult use marijuana.

She voiced her concerns to Bridgton’s Selectboard Tuesday night as part of “public participation.”

“This petition is not a Bridgton product,” she said.

“It was not written by a committee of the town. It was written by a special interest group.”

Miller, who serves on the Bridgton Planning Board, called Question 3 “misleading” and, if approved, would take away the town’s ability to regulate (safety guidelines, size

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer How should Bridgton evolve?

Over the past year, in particular, several issues and building projects raised the question as to what Bridgton’s identity should or could be.

Selectmen decided to reach out to the community to find some answers. The town hired the Center of Business and Economic Research (CBER) at the University of Southern Maine to complete an economic development market study aimed at identifying potential opportunities that will bolster the town’s vibrancy.

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GOOD DEED — Crooked River Alternative Ed students last Thursday responded to a call made to the school to assist 83-year-old former school theater volunteer Nancy Farris of Bridgton get four-plus cords of wood stacked, move some wood from the shed to the front porch, wash windows and get a storm door on. With perfect fall weather, it took the work crew only about 90 minutes to complete the tasks! reviewing and refining a budget prepared by the town manager. The selectmen had little involvement unless one of them sat on the finance committee.

“Moving forward, I would like to see this changed to better involve the selectmen. I would like the selectmen to see the budget in its entirety. I would like for the [board of selectmen] to go through

the budget, not just pieces of it but with a fine-tooth comb. So that when you sign off on those are numbers, you can vouch for them,” O’Donnell said.

The board showed its support of the manager’s budget process proposal.

“For me, it sounds like a good change for us to move in that direction,” Selectman Grant Plummer said.

website, optinbridgton.org. “In addition, this will create jobs in the town, increase the state and local tax base, support the local trades and increase discretionary spending at other local businesses. A regulated marijuana industry will create year-round economic growth for Bridgton.”

Why opt-in? “The difference between Adult Use Marijuana and Medical Marijuana are the regulations. The Adult Use program has stringent rules regarding consumer safety, inventory control, mandatory testing, childproof packaging, security protocols and taxes,” the website states. “A ‘no’ vote on BRIDGTON, Page 3A

Survey: How should Bridgton be developed?

Better budget process?

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — It could be viewed as a compliment to be called ‘old school’ when it comes to budgeting.

However, old school budgeting is something that a municipality might not want to count as a compliment.

Casco Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell has announced plans to overhaul the budget planning process, going from the zero-based budgeting to the gross budgeting approach.

Those are just terms, which she explained while addressing the agenda item at Tuesday’s meeting of the Casco Board of Selectmen.

One objective behind the proposed change is to shift the level of involvement from the finance committee to the board of selectmen, O’Donnell said. The goal is to have the selectmen assume more responsibility in the budget preparation process so that board members can understand and explain various expenditures to the public.

Another goal is to make the budget more transparent. The gross budgeting approach allows the public to see exactly how much government costs, O’Donnell said.

Traditionally, the Town of Casco has had a finance committee in charge of

of buildings, location and the number of grow facilities) the marijuana industry. The state’s statue is very broad, she feels.

Glenn Peterson, the author of the citizen’s petition and operates a growing facility here, hopes to schedule an informational session in the near future to allow the public to ask questions and learn more about Maine’s Adult Use program.

A website has been created to present the “opt-in” case.

“Opting-In will allow statelicensed and regulated business to operate in Bridgton.

Question 3 will make clean and tested adult cannabis products available to the citizens of Bridgton,” according to the

The first step was to disband the Casco Finance Committee. The board voted 5–0 to do this.

Letters explaining the turn of events will be sent to the committee members who will be invited to the budget workshops in 2020.

“Right now, I would recommend doing away with the budget committee,” O’Donnell said earlier in BUDGET, Page 2A

Trice is spearheading this study. Wallace is collecting regional and national data, while Trice has been doing indepth interviews with community and business leaders.

Now, the public can weigh in. As part of the study, CBER is administering an anonymous survey of permanent and seasonal residents, as well as people that work in and visit Bridgton. The survey takes an estimated five to 15 minutes to complete.

“All of this together will help us point out opportunities for Bridgton to have a shared vision for growth,” Trice said.

What is the survey’s goal?

“To hear very broadly

from people living, working or visiting Bridgton to learn about people’s connections to the town, what they care about, and how they think Bridgton should evolve in the future,” Wallace and Trice said. “Input from the community through this survey and other means will help inform the analysis and ultimately help identify potential opportunities Bridgton should pursue.”

The survey is being conducted electronically (bridgtonme.wordpress.com) with respondents completing the study online. It is hoped that “your input will help identify opportunities to keep SURVEY, Page 3A

Fill violation causes a stink

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A Casco resident put in more than 100 cubic yards of fill without planning board approval, which is in violation of a town ordinance.

In the process of filling the property, the septic system was damaged. For the time being, bark mulch is being hauled in to mitigate the septic leak until an erosion plan is put into place.

Also a deadline is fast approaching for the resident to file paperwork to appear before the Casco Planning Board to seek approval for a fill permit after the fact. Friday is the deadline to get on the planning board agenda in order to have the permitting issue addressed in 2019. If this week’s deadline is not met, the planning board won’t be able to address it until January 2020.

“From a citizen’s perspective, especially living right next door to this, it looks like we aren’t doing anything,” Casco Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell said. “But, I assure you, something is on the horizon.”

On Tuesday, O’Donnell reported the current status of the fill violation to the Casco Board of Selectmen during its regular meeting.

“I wanted to update you about an ongoing violation,” she began.

“We have received numerous complaints from the abutters regarding Wayne Ward’s filling of his property,” O’Donnell said.

The improper fill happened this summer.

“In July, Mr. Ward was issued a stop work order and a notice of violation for filling in an excess of 100 cubic yards without permission from the planning board,” she said.

Per ordinance, that type of work requires planning board approval, a permit from the code enforcement officer and the submission of an erosion-control plan, O’Donnell said.

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“Currently, we have a finance committee that oversees the budget that was prepared by the town manager. From what I can find, the finance committee is struggling with members and can hardly find a quorum,” she said.

“It is advisory only,” she said.

“In reviewing the minutes of past town meetings, I can find little selectmen comments” on the budget, she said.

Finance committee voting was also being done incorrectly. The committee was voting on warrant articles which did not require its vote.

“According to the Maine Municipal Association (MMA), the finance committee should recommend only articles related to finance, and not other articles like setting the tax date and so forth,” O’Donnell said, saying that in the past Casco’s finance committee has voted to recommend articles not pertaining to

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Selectman Holly Hancock asked for a clarification, “So you intend to deal with the budget in workshops rather than at the selectmen’s meetings,” Hancock asked.

O’Donnell responded.

“Rather than workshops with the finance committee, it will be workshops” with the board of selectmen, she said.

“If you keep the finance committee, I would ask that we find more members so they have a quorum,” O’Donnell said. Later in the discussion, she repeated the importance of the finance committee living up to the requirements of a quorum.

O’Donnell had reviewed finance committee meetings not only from last year but going back decades.

“There were votes where it was 3-0. That is not a majority. That should have never happen,” she said.

“If you are worried about losing the institutional knowledge, invite them to attend,” she said.

She said that continuing with the current method of budget preparation is much more time-consuming than how she’s done it in other towns.

“From me to the finance committee, then to the selectboard, then to town meeting is going to take way

more time,” she said.

O’Donnell said she asked other municipalities about the terminology to describe Casco’s approach to budgeting.

“The previous way of budgeting is what is called ‘zero budgeting.’ I had to ask around before I talked to someone who knew. It’s the old school way. It sets aside some revenue for expenditures,” she said.

“As opposed as to how I am used to budgeting. Gross budgeting is showing everything that is going out and is going in,” she said.

She used the transfer station budget as an example saying that much more was approved than was actually used.

“Nothing illegal is happening,” she said, advocating for the transparency that gross budgeting provides.

“Right now, our accounts are more general. I would like to pull a department report and have a better idea of where it [money] is coming form and where is it going,” she said.

“There is an administrative account called ‘professional services’ and we have no idea what it covers,” she said.

“That is a simplified version of what is going on,” O’Donnell said.

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After the discussion and just before the vote to disband the finance committee, Selectman Mary Fernandes weighed in on the matter.

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Per usual, the public will be invited to attend these budgetary workshops.

“Anyone is able to attend those workshops — those are 100 percent open to public,” O’Donnell said.

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(Continued from Page 1A) from neighboring communities have been welcoming, friendly and generally awesome. Casco is a great place to be. I’m happy to be here.

B-News: So far, what do you think is an important accomplishment done by you and the town staff?

O’Donnell: We’ve taken steps to update and review some of our internal processes for efficiency, best use of resources, and more but it is an ongoing process.

Staff has been great about bringing me into the loop while being receptive to change.

B-News: So far, what do you think is an important accomplishment of you and the selectmen?

O’Donnell: It’s still early but I would say I’m proud of the steps we’ve taken to create effective and fair policy, along with creating an ongoing dialogue about important issues.

B-News: You got married in August of this year — could you please describe your wedding?

O’Donnell: Michael and I love Maine and in particular the outdoors. We wanted our wedding to be a reflection of us. So rather than plan a traditional wedding, we got married on August 17, in the wilderness of Maine at an Audubon sanctuary. It was a small, intimate wedding on a pond’s edge, surrounded by trees and old wood lodges. Guests were escorted up a mountain and across two ponds to reach the destination. It was nothing short of amazing.

B-News: Where did you go for honeymoon? What were some of the highlights of traveling with your new husband?

O’Donnell: Michael and I are adventurous people and are always looking for fun activities. We wanted our honeymoon to be no different. We planned a road trip that started in New Orleans, Louisiana, and ended in Denver, Colorado. We went whitewater rafting, horseback riding in the mountains, and explored cities and towns that we had never seen before. We had an amazing time and wouldn’t trade it for anything.

B-News: Will you continue to go by the last name O’Donnell?

O’Donnell: Yes. I’m proud of my name and see no reason to change it (and for the record neither does my husband).

B-News: Back to the Town of Casco, what task or projects are you looking forward to tackling in the coming months?

O’Donnell: There are several projects that I continue to look forward to working on/seeing completion of, including the Memorial Field Park recreational area, the upcoming budget, and the ongoing review of processes and procedures for efficiency and potential cost savings. Casco may seem small and quiet to some but I think many would be surprised at the amount of activity we have. There’s certainly lots of room to grow and explore as new and old issues crop up. I highlyrecommend citizens follow us on Facebook to better stay in the loop. The Town’s page can be found at www. facebook.com/townofcascomaine

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More Bridgton selectmen notes (Continued from Page 1A) Question 3 supports the unregulated, untested and untaxed market. A ‘yes’ vote supports a highly-regulated program that ensures public safety and accountability.”

According to the website: • Maine was one of four states to legalize adult use (recreational) marijuana in 2016 along with Massachusetts, Nevada, and California.

• The total number of states who have legalized adult use now stands at 11.

• Forty-six states have legalized and regulated some form of a cannabis program. In the three years Maine has spent developing the regulations, the other states mentioned above have moved forward and garnered significant revenue growth.

• California and Nevada recorded nearly $3.1 billion adult-use sales in their first year.

• Massachusetts recorded $138.9 million in adult-use sales in its first six months.

Miller openly stated she doesn’t oppose medical marijuana, but she was bothered by the process — although legal to use the citizen’s petition route — to push Adult Use before town regulations could be developed, discussed and put into place. Miller used a scene from the “Wizard of Oz” to enhance her point.

“Like in the ‘Wizard of Oz’ when the house comes down, they are taking it out of thin air and plunked it (Adult Use) down on us,” she said. “…

There was no choice when the petition came in (to put it on the ballot), but it’s not how we do things here in Bridgton.

It threatens self-government, which should be held dear. We should be in charge of our future.”

Miller raised the ire of Selectman Bear Zaidman when she felt the selectboard “should have been more aware of it (the citizen’s petition).”

Zaidman reminded Miller that from the start he suggested that the town opt-out until the state put regulations for Adult

Use in place. He also encouraged the Planning Board to look at developing both medical and adult use marijuana policies.

Planning Board Chairperson Deb Brusini looked to set the record straight, presenting a timeline to “make facts clear” regarding marijuana discussions. She noted that based on information provided by the town’s attorney, Adult Use seemingly would take shape in 2020. So, planners placed their initial focus on the medical marijuana side, since storefronts were opening throughout the Lake Region area. Joint workshops between planners and selectboard were held to iron out medical marijuana standards, that ultimately will go before voters for action.

In other business: Keeping firefighters safe.

No selectboard member disagreed with Fire Chief Tom Harriman that local stations need to be outfitted with Air Vac 911 Systems to address vehicle exhaust concerns.

Harriman researched the cost of the systems, and found a Dover, N.H. company, which gave a quote of $61,233.

The point of debate was where to draw the funds from — the Fire Apparatus Reserve account or the Municipal Building Reserve account, as suggested by Selectman Bear Zaidman.

Town Manager Bob Peabody looked to use the Fire Apparatus fund since the Air Vac system was “technical equipment,” which could be moved. He noted that the Municipal Building account is specific — use for the municipal complex and town hall. To draw money from this account, the selectboard would need to change the existing policy.

The Fire Apparatus account has $128,343, so the town could write out a check immediately and get things rolling.

Chief Harriman, however, was a little reluctant to dip into the FA account, seeing various purchases that will be needed in the near future. He hinted

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(Continued from Page 2A) ing for is a good way to look at increasing our knowledge of the entire budget. It would give us a better understanding and also better control of the budget,” she said.

“In the past, when we would approve articles on the warrant, I wished we had more time to delve into it,” Fernandes said.

that the town would need to up its yearly funding of the account (currently $15,000) to address future purchases.

“This is a different world today,” he said.

The selectboard decided to take the Fire Apparatus route, but did ask Chief Harriman to check with the Air Vac company to determine that if the town were to build a bigger facility in the future, could the Air Vac system be teamed with more equipment to address the structure’s size.

Construction update. It’s projected that sidewalk cement pouring could start next week.

Peabody also noted that he received an inquiry for an individual about buying “a lot” of the old street lamps.

Officials asked Public Works Director Jim Kidder to recommend an asking price, feeling that a discounted rate could be offered if someone were willing to take the entire lot (56 light posts) versus a higher rate if the poles are purchased piecemeal.

Chairman Eastman reminded the public that these street lamps are quite heavy, not like lamps one could purchase at box stores.

Is this how we do business? Resident Ursula Flaherty caught the discussion regarding the recent board discussion of the Oberg family’s request to alter the streetscape plan to include a parking space in front of the Main Street business.

She found the discussion and final decision “disturbing.”

Flaherty inquired what criteria did selectmen use to make their decision to change the plan, at a possible increase in construction costs. Particularly, she pointed to a comment made

by Selectman Fred Packard that since the Oberg family has been in business here for 75 years, the town “owed them something” in siding with their request.

While Chairman Lee Eastman tried to explain that “confusion” and “miscommunication” were the roots of the streetscape plan problem, Flaherty continued to question “how is business being done in Bridgton?”

“It’s not a good precedent,” she added. “It looked like a pretty good mess watching the video. It was disturbing,” she added.

She credited Selectwoman Carmen Lone for looking out for her as a taxpayer by voting against the streetscape plan

Fill violation causes a stink have another opportunity to send it to the court level,” she said.

“Ultimately this serves as a good example of the process we have to follow and the time required to correct actions,” she said.

It was at this point in the report to the selectmen that O’Donnell mentioned the septic system damage, saying this infraction is separate from the fill violation.

“In the moving of the fill, Mr. Ward damaged the septic system on the property.

These really are two separate issues,” she said.

Until an erosion control plan is submitted and

approved, the mitigation measures are something to tide over the leaking issues.

Selectman Grant Plummer expressed his concern “to have no erosion control is an issue.”

The town manager answered.

“He has been encouraged to bring in bark mulch in the meantime,” O’Donnell said.

“The hope is he will bring in the bark mulch.”

“There is no quick fix.

Anything code-related takes time. Unfortunately even in a case like that where water is running off where it shouldn’t be,” she said. “We are monitoring it.”

EXCELLENCE RECOGNIZED — The Knights of Columbus Council 11376 of Bridgton/Fryeburg has been awarded the Columbian Award by the Supreme Council headquartered in Hartford, Conn. The award recognizes the excellence in the council’s programming and charitable outreach in categories of Faith, Family, Community and Life. Pictured above on the right is Tom Nigro, District Deputy of the Maine State Council, presenting the award to Russ Eagleston, Grand Knight of Council 11376. Also pictured is Pat Bracken, Deputy Grand Knight. the town of things he will need to address before the board will consider issuing a permit.

Funds for Rec. The town received $360 from the Ed Rock Community Spirit Fund, which will be used for the Rec Summer Program.

Rec Director Gary Colello gave selectmen a feel for what area children experienced this summer through a snappy video that highlighted events, trips and programming.

Colello said Summer Rec had 72 “unique and different” kids in attendance, with between 12 to 30 on a waiting list. The program was limited by space considerations at its headquarters, the town Ice Rink. There were 15 scholarships given, some were “full” while others were for a week or a few days.

Colello credited the success

of Summer Rec to an energetic and talented staff.

Also on the rec front, Director Gary Colello has passed the Certified Park and Recreational Professional examination, and is now a certified Park and Recreational professional.

CPRP certification is the national standard for all parks and recreation professionals who want to be at the forefront of their profession. Attaining the CPRP designation shows that the individual has met education and experience qualifications, and illustrates commitment to the profession as well as knowledge and understanding of key concepts within parks and recreation.

Next meetings: The board’s next meetings are set for Tuesdays, Oct. 22 and Nov. 12 at 5 p.m.

is tentatively scheduled to be presented to town officials in November.

The survey asks people (18 years of age or older) how they are connected to Bridgton, what local businesses they currently patronize, what types of businesses or employment opportunities they would like to see on Main Street and on the Portland Street corridor, and what economic strategies they would support the town in pursuing. For example, with the town’s limited funds, is it better to encourage locals to purchase more goods here, attract more tourists, support residents to start businesses,

or connect locals to remote jobs?

Other questions include: What first brought you to Bridgton?

What types of businesses do you actively patronize in Bridgton and how often?

What types of businesses do you feel would be best located in the downtown area?

Portland Street corridor?

For business owners, what would be most helpful in increasing the success of your business in Bridgton?

There is also a fill-in space for people to share any thoughts they have about the future of Bridgton and how they would like to contribute.

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(Continued from Page 1A) Bridgton vibrant and prosperous, as well as build upon its strengths, and support its weaknesses.”

“There is an online link and we are asking everyone to fill it out and forward it to their friends, family members, and coworkers with a connection to Bridgton. We are hoping the survey can be distributed through social media, word of mouth, and distributed through organizational mailing lists such as employers, congregations, housing association, or business association lists, among others,” Wallace and Trice said.

While the survey work is just getting started, the response number has been good so far.

“While ambitious, we are hoping to receive a few hundred responses,” they said.

The data will be analyzed once the survey period is closed, tentatively Monday, Oct. 28. The CBER report

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(Continued from Page 1A) ing of a notice of violation, Casco CEO Alex Sirois and Ward had “numerous conversations,” O’Donnell said.

It appeared that Ward was cooperative and willing to take the right channels to correct the violation.

However, given the time required to correct the matter, to go through the notice paperwork and also the time of the appeals period, “it became apparent a second notice of violation would be issued,” O’Donnell said.

“A second notice of violation was sent in September,” she said.

“He has until Oct. 15 to correct the violation.

However, that would require planning board approval. He has until Friday to submit paperwork to go before the planning board in November. And if that doesn’t happen — they don’t meet in December — so he wouldn’t be on the agenda until January,” she said.

“He has expressed clear intent to go before the planning board as soon as possible,” she said.

The board of selectmen is the entity that would decide whether or not to pursue legal action. O’Donnell advised a wait and see approach.

“This could move forward at the end of October for legal action — if you so choose,” she told the board.

“We may not initially recommend it. If he goes to the planning board in January, and the permit is granted, this would be a moot point” and an unnecessary expense to the town, she said.

“If he does not go to the planning board immediately or pushes it out, you will

change.

Selectman Bear Zaidman chimed in noting that final costs were less than anticipated, pointing out that taking down a tree next to the Oberg building cost just $250, not the $3,000 initially projected by engineer Colin Dinsmore.

He added that the plan change would result in easier winter plowing.

Flaherty responded, “The principle is the problem.”

Check list given. If Paul Gallinari wants to operate an automobile graveyard/junkyard/auto recycling business, he will need to check a few boxes to gain selectboard approval for a permit.

At their last meeting, officials rejected the permit request for Power House Salvage, citing the need for better fencing to “screen” unregistered vehicles and proof that the salvage business is indeed a “viable” operation, after questions were raised by a local resident.

Gallinari, who was not present at the previous hearing, addressed the board Tuesday.

Town Manager Bob Peabody cited state statue which requires “complete screening” to keep junk vehicles out of the public’s view.

Chairman Eastman snapped photos earlier in the day off existing fencing there.

The board will ask code officer Rob Baker to make another visit to the Power House Road site to look at fencing and make his recommendations.

Gallinari will be provided with a list (including presenting a log that proves that the salvage operation is indeed active) by

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Bridgton Police blotter These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, September 30 6:25 a.m. Harassment complaint. Officer Swiatek found that suspect wanted “ex” to remove her items out of his house since she no longer resides there.

9:42 a.m. Caller sought to speak with an officer regarding her daughter being bullied.

11 a.m. Vandal(s) damaged a mailbox of Harrison Road.

11:22 a.m. Custodial issue at elementary school; Officer Swiatek and Chief Stillman responded.

12:22 p.m. Responding to an alarm at Brickyard Hill Road, police spoke with a contractor, who was preparing to do some work there.

Police asked for a license, ran a check, and found that the subject had an arrest warrant (failure to appear).

He was placed under arrest.

12:52 p.m. Parent contacted police about her son purchasing THC dabs and tobacco products from a local business.

1:01 p.m. Theft complaint (shoes) from a Main Street store.

3:47 p.m. Complaint of a motorist proceeding when a school bus had activated flashing lights on North High Street.

4:23 p.m. Police received a report of two young chil-

dren outdoors without “proper clothing” since they were dropped off by the school bus. One child told police his mom was working at Fryeburg Fair, and his phone was only capable of dialing 9-1-1. Police attempted to call the children’s mother, but reached her voicemail. A few minutes later, a neighbor told officers that the mom had called her to watch the children, which she agreed to do.

4:31 p.m. Juvenile problem at Junior Harmon Field (kids on top of dugouts).

Tuesday, October 1 2:44 p.m. Suspicious person (possible “squatter”) on Kansas Road.

2:52 p.m. Harassment complaint on South Bridgton Road.

5:11 p.m. Four to five “popping sounds” near home on Washington View Lane.

7:06 p.m. Suspicious person (female being chased by someone with a flashlight) on Portland Road.

9:13 p.m. Noise complaint (loud music) on Elm Street.

Wednesday, October 2 12:15 p.m. Abandoned vehicle on Harrison Road.

1:36 p.m. Suspicious person (male ran across the yard and hid in the nearby woods, later said he was playing hide-and-seek with his niece) on Wayside Avenue.

1:53 p.m. Suspicious person (male on a trail taking video of caller because dog was barking, she asked him to leave because he was the reason the dog was barking) on Church Street.

4:41 p.m. Complaint of a male soliciting females for sex near Pondicherry Park’s Dunning Bridge; Sgt. Jones responded.

5:24 p.m. Suspicious person near Community Center.

Thursday, October 3 10:17 a.m. Information received about possible drug deal on South High Street; Officer Muise responded.

12:41 p.m. Citizen dispute on Oak Street.

1:14 p.m. Fraud complaint on North Bridgton Road.

4;39 p.m. Police were asked to check a Sandy Creek Road residence. Sgt. Jones found that a sliding door was broken and wild animals had taken up residency in the home (“large undisturbed amounts of animal feces” found).

4:43 p.m. Wires down on a truck on Worster Way. No flames or smoke were visible.

Friday, October 4 10:13 a.m. Harassment complaint on Portland Road.

Officer Swiatek contacted suspect, issued a trespass notice.

11 a.m. Harassment complaint on Forest Avenue.

Saturday, October 5 11:34 a.m.

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These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, September 30 12:03 to 2:49 a.m.

Fourteen building checks.

2:55 a.m. Patrol check on Belair Estate Road.

7:58 a.m. Citizen assist on Main Street.

1:55 p.m. Parking problem (tow-away zone) on Main Street.

2:15 p.m. Parking problem on Swan Falls Road.

4 p.m. Radar detail on Menotomy Road.

7:12 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street (near fairgrounds).

9:12 p.m. Disturbance on Park Street; peace restored.

11:45 p.m. Disturbance reported on Portland Street.

Michael J. Warren, 60, of Fryeburg, was charged with reckless conduct.

Tuesday, October 1 8:27 to 9:45 a.mn. Five motor vehicle stops on Pine Street and Menotomy Road.

12:05 p.m. Following a stop on Pine Street, police charged Winston Drew Campbell, 52, of Scarborough, with operating after habitual offender revocation.

2:10 p.m. Radar detail at Molly Ockett Drive.

4 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Menotomy Drive and Bridgton Road.

11:13 p.m. Animal complaint on Bridgton Road.

Wednesday, October 2 8:21 a.m. Assist agency

MUSTER CHAMPS — The Harrison Fire Department crew won three out of five events to capture first place at the Fryeburg Fair Fireman’s Muster. The crew included: (front, left to right) Nathan Sessions, Michael DiBiase, Steve Thomas, Josh Laird and Scott Edwards; (back row) Henry Hudson, Kenny (of Oxford) and Bryce Morse. responded to a report of an individual “under the influence” attempting to gain entry into vehicles in a store parking lot. Police located the subject.

12:10 p.m. Welfare check on Green Street.

12:47 p.m. Motor vehicle crash in Bridgton Highlands parking lot.

2:39 p.m. Welfare check on Plummer’s Landing Road.

4:25 p.m. Police responded to a report of an armed robbery on Wildwood Road.

A woman reportedly was robbed at gunpoint and struck in the head with a crowbar. Police Chief Rick Stillman said three men approached the home, and

one “conned” his way inside.

Once in, two others entered carrying handguns. “They threatened the woman (the only occupant at the time), assaulted her and eventually stole the marijuana plants the homeowner had been growing,” Chief Stillman said. “It would be apparent they knew the plants where there.” Sgt. Jones and Officer Swiatek are investigating the incident. “Initial investigation showed they (the suspects) fled the state after the robbery, and no other victims have been identified,” Chief Stillman added.

6:20 p.m. Police were asked to remove an intoxicated subject from a Main

Street location.

10:09 p.m. Motorist pulled over on North High Street after vehicle struck “something.” Nothing was visible in the roadway, but the vehicle’s back window shattered.

Sunday, October 6 7:46 a.m. Responding to a report of a fight on Hillcrest Avenue, police charged a subject with gross sexual assault (attempted), domestic violence assault, aggravated criminal trespass, unlawful sexual touching and obstructing the report of a crime. He was transported to the Cumberland County Jail.

2:51 p.m. Disturbance on Smith Avenue.

at FPD. 10:51 a.m. Traffic complaint on Portland Street; unfounded.

12:12 p.m. Domestic disturbance on Portland Street.

12:31 p.m. Civil matter at Silver Parkway.

12:53 p.m. Civil matter on Main Street.

1:24 p.m. Following a stop on Bridgton Road (near the town line), police charged Pamela J. Douglass, 53, of Bridgton, with speeding (30-plus mph over posted limit).

3:45 p.m. Complaint at Ballard Street residence.

4 p.m. Disturbance at Main Street parking area.

5:15 p.m. Complaint on Smith Street.

9:21 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Swan Falls Road.

11:43 p.m. Nonreportable crash at Main Street store.

Thursday, October 3 7:19 a.m. Civil matter on Lovewell Pond Road.

10:20 a.m. Assist citizen on Bridgton Road.

10:31 a.m. Assist agency at fairgrounds.

10:34 a.m. Peace officer detail at North Fryeburg Road business.

12:28 p.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street.

1:23 p.m. Harassment complaint filed.

3:14 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Main Street and Fairview Drive.

7:49 p.m. Unattended death investigation at Main Street location.

8:09 p.m. Motor vehicle crash near fairgrounds.

10:43 p.m. Two juveniles (17) were charged with possession of liquor by a minor.

Police charged Kyles Noyes, 22, of Fryeburg, with furnishing liquor to a minor.

Friday, October 4 1:57 to 3:21 a.m. Ten building checks.

6:19 a.m. Animal com-

plaint on Main Street.

8:42 a.m. Civil matter at Preble Drive residence.

1 p.m. Theft complaint at Academy.

2 p.m. Responding to an alleged incident at the fair, police charged Christopher Cross, 38, of Naples, with assault.

9:58 p.m. Traffic complaint on Bridgton Road.

Saturday, October 5 2:20 a.m. Suspicious activity on Portland Street.

7 a.m. Traffic complaint near fairgrounds.

9:40 a.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street.

11:30 a.m. Traffic complaint on Menotomy Road.

12:50 p.m. Civil matter at South Chatham Road residence.

12:58 p.m. Radar detail on Menotomy Road.

3:45 p.m. Motor vehicle crash near Academy.

4:45 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street (near Subway).

5:44 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street.

6:34 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street.

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Naples fine tuning outdoor music ordinance

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Sue Fleck not only grew up in Naples but also operates an eating establishment on the Causeway.

“In my personal life, I’ve lived here my entire life, stayed on a tent on Brandy Pond, between the mouth of the river and the golf course. I slept outside in a tent. There has never been a summer that goes by that you did not wake up around midnight or 1 a.m., and there is always some guy crying she left him and the other half of the people are yelling, ‘Shut up! We’re still having fun,’ ” Fleck said.

“What I am getting at is from what I can recollect, [Naples has] been an entertainment town,” she said.

“I understand the folks who are having a hard time with the music,” Fleck said, balancing that thought with the comment that her sales are higher on days she has live music.

A Naples ordinance governing outdoors entertainment after 9 p.m. is being revamped.

It seems to have caused a few business-owners and some residents to lose sleep.

Rest assured, the proposed ordinance won’t go to town meeting until it has been written in such a way most residents would be willing to approve it.

That is according to town officials who have said this on more than one occasion.

A month ago, the proposed Outdoor Entertainment Ordinance was the topic of a public hearing with hopes of it becoming a warrant article for a Special Town Meeting in October.

That won’t happen yet, according to Jim Grattelo, the chairman of the Naples Board of Selectman.

“We are not going to produce this document until it is right. There is no special town meeting until this is done right,” Grattelo said.

“We will re-start the clock. Once we have a document, we will re-start the clock and have two more hearings,” he said.

“This has to be done, we have liquor licenses

coming up in March,” he said estimating the proposed ordinance will need to be sent to special town meeting by February.

Next week, another workshop is being held to fine-tune the proposed outdoor music ordinance.

This coming Tuesday, from 3:30 to 5 p.m., the draft of the outdoor entertainment permit will be on the agenda of the Naples Ordinance Review Committee (ORC). The workshop will be held in the large carpeted room at the Naples Town Hall.

Recently, Naples Town Manager John Hawley summed up the objective of the proposed ordinance.

“The goal here is to create one entertainment ordinance, regardless of whether it’s indoors or outdoors,” Hawley said.

“This having an indoors and outdoors permit — it’s ridiculous,” he said.

“It really is going to boil down to the caveat of whether liquor is available. If liquor is available to the patrons, it falls under one ordinance; and

the review and permitting authority is the board of selectmen,” Hawley said.

These viewpoints were brought up during the most recent ORC workshop on the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Sue Fleck talked about her experience operating Brother Flecker’s, which she co-owns with her family.

“We are new in dabbling with entertainment.

It has come to our attention, that we have to have entertainment to compete for business,” she said. “My numbers show that we do better on days when there is music.”

“We did have an outdoor venue. And I said, ‘Do not cause a problem.

Do not get me in trouble with the town,’ ” she said, mentioned the band was rather disappointed not to be able to use new sound system.

“When I was cleaning up, I heard people saying, ‘Now, it’s 9 o’clock.

Where are we going to go?’ People were still milling around, making changes, finding some-

County budget moving to calendar year Casco Selectman Holly Hancock mentioned serving on the Cumberland County Finance Committee.

“One of the things the county is doing is preparing to move its budget from the fiscal year to the calendar year,” Hancock said.

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For many municipalities, the fiscal year begins July 1 and ends June 30.

Hancock explained the reasoning behind why the county is embarking on this change.

“It will reduce the number of tax anticipation notes (TAN) the county takes out,” she said.

Hancock mentioned the

development during the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday.

Casco Town Manager Courtney O’Donnell had already contacted the county to be brought up to speed on how the changes might impact the town.

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(Continued from Page 4A) at fairgrounds.

4:57 a.m. Abandoned vehicle at Bridgton Road cemetery.

7:18 a.m. Suspicious activity on Portland Street.

2:11 p.m. Animal complaint on Oxford Street.

3:50 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Menotomy and Bridgton Roads.

6:02 p.m. Alleged assault at fairgrounds.

6:46 and 7:31 p.m. Traffic complaints on Main Street.

8:42 p.m. Nonreportable crash on Leach Street.

9:36 p.m. Traffic complaint on Denmark Road.

11:14 p.m. Assist fire department on Main Street.

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“Disturbing the peace — it’s considered unreasonable. We need to define, what is disturbing the peace? We need a definition of reasonable level,” he said.

“Obviously, as we have seen, there are lawyers involved, all kinds of parties, overflow in the disputes that is outside of the room,” he said.

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thing else to do,” she said.

“In my opinion, to move that standard to go until 10 p.m., that might bridge the gap.”

During the workshop, Naples resident Caleb Humphreys spoke. He resides on Lakehouse Road, where he hears noise all summer long.

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School news Lions’ Student of the Month

FUNDRAISING EFFORT — Members of the Fryeburg Dance Club participated in a fundraiser on Sunday, Sept.

22, at the Human Horse Balance Ranch in Center Conway, N.H., where they raised $100 dollars. Pictured left to right: Natalie Berry, Julia Ferris ’20, Maple Moore, Eylul Hancilar ’21, Seojin (Jin) Baek ’21, and dance instructor Nora Fitzgibbons.

Building community through dance FRYEBURG — It’s not often that one can bring together a community and a group of individuals with vastly different backgrounds and nationalities to unite for a common passion. But for one newlyformed club at Fryeburg Academy, that’s exactly what happened.

This year, the Fryeburg Dance Club was formed in partnership with the Tina Titzer’s School of Dance, located at 519 Main Street in Fryeburg.

The formation of the club was spearheaded by Laurie Ferris, the club’s advisor, who also works for the Academy as the Administrative Assistant for Special Services.

“My daughter, Julia Ferris ’20 who attends Fryeburg Academy, was interested in dance

but didn’t want to perform competitively,” says Ferris. “There was some interest from other students in the community as well, so I worked with the administration to start the dance club this year in collaboration with Tina Titzer’s studio.”

Currently, the dance club has 11 members: five FA international students and three FA day students, as well as one student from Kennett High School and two students from the Molly Ockett Middle School.

“It’s amazing to see the diverse backgrounds of these dancers,” continues Ferris. “Participants range in age from 13-years-old to 18-years-old, come from several area towns and four international countries, and have an incredi-

ble mix of experiences that span from no prior dance experience to traditional Chinese, Korean hip-hop and Latino dance! It truly is an opportunity to build a sense of community and connection amongst these students. It’s also a great way for our eighth-graders to learn more about the Academy.”

Students participating in the dance club mainly focus on hip-hop dance, but are also instructed in traditional forms such as jazz and ballet by dance instructor Nora Fitzgibbons from the Tina Titzer Dance Studio. The club meets on Mondays from 3 to 4:30 p.m., at in the Ada Cram Wadsworth Arena and on Wednesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Tina Titzer School of Dance on Main Street.

The cost to participate per dancer is $60.

Ferris is determined to offer students the opportunity to join the club, however, regardless of financial barriers.

“We recently held a fundraiser at the Human Horse Balance Ranch in Center Conway and raised over 100 dollars for the club. I see us continuing to fundraise and apply for scholarships for the dancers in the future so we can continue to grow and offer this unique experience for any student interested,” she said.

To learn more about the Fryeburg Dance Club, you can reach Laurie Ferris at lferris@fryeburgacademy. org or visit the Tina Titzer School of Dance website at http://tinatitzerdance. com/

Why is there new playground at LR? Why is there playground equipment on the front grounds of Lake Region High School?

Some curious minds want to know and there is an answer. Lake Region Vocational Center added an Early Childhood Occupations Program to course offerings this fall.

Students in the course are learning child development and preparing for careers in READY FOR KIDS TO HAVE FUN ON — This new early childhood education. playground installed on the Lake Region High School They need experience with and Vocational Center campus is for a new early little ones and so LRVC is childhood education program. opening its doors.

Creating Connections Playschool (CCP) will provide a hands-on opportunity for students to work with young children. CCP will operate a morning and an afternoon session on Mondays and Wednesdays from October through May. Families with children ages 2½ to 4 are encouraged to call the school to register.

“We are so excited and our students are ready to provide your little ones with a play-based learning environment,” said Pam

Erik Christiansen of Bridgton has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for September.

Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award.

Class of: 2020 Parents: John and Jennifer Christiansen Sibling(s): Catherine Christiansen Activities: Baseball, Indoor Track, Student Council Community activities: ASTRA Club Hobbies: Skating, hanging out with my friends and music, whether it be listening to it or creating it.

Future plans: Go to college for a career in either business or a type of engineering.

Schools that you have or will apply to: UMaine Orono, University of Southern Maine, St. Joseph’s College.

Q. What is your favorite class and why?

Photography, because I love taking pictures of my friends and sunsets Q. What is your toughest class and why?

Erik Christiansen Calculus A, because I need much more time than my other classes to understand the material. It’s a perfect challenge.

Q. How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities?

I mostly use my study halls to do my homework, and I always have an hour or two before I go to bed to get some work done.

Q. What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? I think motivation is the biggest problem. I know many people who aren’t thinking of their futures as much as they really should be or set low goals for themselves when they can achieve so much more.

Q. Who has inspired you educationally, and why? My parents, as they have always kept me in line and only ever expected more from me.

GENEROUS DONATION — The Crooked River Masons made a generous donation to the Otisfield Community School for an upcoming program. The money will specifically be used to supply t-shirts for the entire staff and student body for the upcoming program. In addition to the financial donation, the Crooked River Masons will volunteer some of their time to speak with the students about the importance of setting goals, teamwork, and service. Pictured, Paul Joyce presenting Otisfield Community School Principal, Jessika Sheldrick, with the check!

Caron, early childhood instructor. “We believe that nurturing relationships are foundational, therefore our ratios are virtually one to one.”

Space is limited and ori-

entation is set for Monday, Oct. 21, so please don’t wait to call. For more information or to register, contact Pam at 693-3864 or e-mail pamela.caron@lakeregionschools.org

Local firms — Great places to work A few local companies landed on this year’s “Best Places to Work in Maine” list.

For the sixth consecutive year, Belfast-based Edward Jones took top honors among large companies (250 or more U.S. employees). NFI North Inc., which has multiple locations across the state including Bridgton, was seventh on the list, while Hancock Lumber was 13th.

Maine State Credit Union took top honors in the

medium employer category (50 to 249 U.S. employees).

Evergreen Credit Union, which has a branch office in Naples, was 15th while Dielectric of Raymond and

Lewiston was 42nd.

Planson International, based in New Gloucester, attained the top spot among smaller businesses (15–49 U.S. employees).

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(Continued from Page 5A) together a six-month budget and then a 12-month budget,” O’Donnell said.

The six-month budget will go from January to June 30 and the 12-month budget will present the entire year as it appears on the calendar.

“Towns can contact the county to pay the amount prorated,” O’Donnell said.

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Casco community dinner fundraiser

CASCO — When someone you know can I do to help?” and love begins a difficult and unexpected The friends of Jon and Wanda Vaughnjourney along life’s path, you ask, “What Carr have been asking that question since August, when Jon was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer. Along with the uncertainty of treatment comes unforeseen expenses related to the medical services Jon will be receiving from doctors in Lewiston and Boston.

Jon and Wanda are prominent figures in the Casco and Auburn communities. Jon is the owner of the Tree House Graphics printing business. You may also have heard him calling numbers under the Bingo tent at Casco Days, making announcements at the Casco Village Church summer fair, or refereeing your children’s sports games.

Jon’s heart is always with the students at Edward Little High School, where he has been teaching for 25 years.

Wanda is a familiar face behind the circulation desk at the Casco Library and in the office of the Casco Village Church. She has produced many plays at Lake Region High School and has been active in Lake Region Community Theatre.

Please join friends of Jon and Wanda for a fundraising supper on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Casco Fire Station on Meadow Road (Rte. 121). Money raised will go to help the Vaughn-Carrs with medical expenses. Above all, please keep sendJon Vaughn-Carr ing positive thoughts and prayers their way.

Area Events Last book sale

Friends of the Bridgton Public Library will hold the final book sale of the year on Saturday, Oct. 12, weather permitting, from 10 a.m. to noon in the Book Shed behind the library. There have been lots of new donations so the selection is wide-ranging, from fiction and nonfiction for both adults and children, including recent publications, to DVDs and audio books. As this is the last Book Shed sale of 2019, everything will be BOGO — buy one, get free. This is a great time to get a jump on holiday shopping or treat yourself to a new read. For more information call 647-2472

Popular local group Birds on a Wire will perform at the Fall Harvest Festival

Lovell Fall Harvest Festival LOVELL — The public is cordially invited to the Fall Harvest Festival hosted by the Lovell Historical Society on Sunday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m.

There will be something to interest all members of the family including a cider press demonstration, dealers selling their wares,

Jeanine Loubier, will be playing traditional “fiddle” music that is sure to get your toes tapping.

The Society is located at 551 Main St. (Rte. 5) in Lovell, opposite the Lake Kezar Country Club. The festival is free and open to the public. For more information call 925-3234.

Bradley Jazz Collective at DAC DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center is pleased to present the local favorite Bradley Jazz Collective in concert on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m.

The Collective got its start in the fall of 2014, when it opened a new concert series called “Bradley Street Backstage” at Fryeburg Academy’s Performing Arts Center.

After playing to a sold-out crowd, the group stayed together, performing creative interpretations of jazz classics as well as original music throughout New Hampshire and Maine. Bradley Jazz Collective is made up of Mike Sakash on saxophone, Jed Wilson on piano, Al Hospers on bass and Craig Bryan on drums, with vocals by Mimi Rohlfing.

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SWEDEN — Do some early Christmas shopping at the Sweden Volunteer Fire Association’s craft fair and bake sale at the Sweden Town Meeting House, Bridgton Road (Rte. 93), on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables are available for crafters to rent for $10 per table or equivalent space. Please contact Bette-Jean at 583-7989 to reserve a table or space.

After shopping, stay for the spaghetti dinner that will be served after the craft fair from 4 to 6 p.m.

Proceeds from the supper will benefit the SVFA.

and fall craft activities for the kids. Pies will be for sale on the abundant refreshment table inside the 1839 Kimball-Stanford House and, back by popular demand, local favorites “Birds on a Wire” will be performing in the barn. The group, comprised of Jenny and Greg Huang-Dale and

Bradley Jazz Collective

Texas Hold’em tournament

HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will hold a Texas Hold’em tournament on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Lions Den in the back of the Block Building on Main Street in Harrison. The entry fee is $60. Doors open at noon and the games begin at 1 p.m. Great food and refreshments will be available. Please join the Lions for a fun afternoon! Proceeds from the tournament will be used to provide financial support for Harrison college students.

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FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy Teachers Association (FATA) is looking for crafters to participate in its annual Craft Fair at the Wadsworth Arena in Fryeburg on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tables will be rented on a first come, first served basis. Last year, over 40 crafters participated in the 44th Annual FATA Craft Fair. Interested crafters should contact Jennifer Richardson at jrichardson@ fryeburgacademy.org for more information and table pricing.

Historical Society meeting

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Oct. 20

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING CAUSE — American Legion Commander Donald Mulcahy on Sunday, Oct. 6 presented Fryeburg Fair (left to right) President Roy Andrews and Midway Superintendent Dean Baker a small token of appreciation for the fair’s generosity and support in allowing a veterans’ outreach booth over last five years, which has benefited over 200 veterans. These veterans, who so richly earned these benefits, now have been entered into the VA system. They have prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids and many are now getting much needed help with PTSD, as well as pensions — all because of the generosity of Fryeburg Fair and the work of American Legion Post 67 and the Legion Riders. “We at the Legion salute the board for taking a chance and allowing us to serve those who served. We salute you,” said Post 67 Commander Donald Mulcahy.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk 2018 NORTH CONWAY, N.H. — The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk at Whitaker Woods Homesite in North Conway, N.H. will take place on Sunday, Oct. 20.

Registration starts at 9 a.m. and the walk opens at 10 a.m. Celebrating more than 25 years of saving lives, the American Cancer

Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer North Conway unites the community to honor those touched by the disease and raise awareness and funds for a world without breast cancer. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive threemile walk. Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society fund innovative

Cans for a Cure at Bridgton Hospital

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, support the fight against breast cancer with “Dine to Donate” at the Black Cap Grille in Settlers Crossing in North Conway. Black Cap Grille will donate a portion of the night’s proceeds to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Come support the cause, enjoy some good food, and join in lots of great raffles.

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Returnable cans and bottles taking up space in your garage or kitchen? Get them out of your house and help Bridgton Hospital raise money to support the Dempsey Center, a Lewiston nonprofit that supports cancer patients and families.

Hospital staff are participating this year in “Cans for a Cure” sponsored by WJBQ’s “Q Morning Show.” On Monday, Oct. 14, community members can drop off their recyclable cans and bottles in front of the hospital from 3 to 5 p.m. The drive in Bridgton is spearheaded by the hospital’s Manager of Medical Imaging Alissa Noble, a breast cancer survivor.

“Cancer has touched so many people in our community,” Noble said. “If we can help donate to this cause, we can rest assured that the funds are being used right here in Maine to help people and their families get through the tough times brought on by a cancer diagnosis.”

CLOSING FOR THE SEASON

Friday, October 11 Roast pork supper, 5 – 6:30 p.m., East Conway Community Building, 2861 East Conway Rd. Menu features roast pork, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, beans, squash, carrots, salads, rolls, beverages. and apple crisp with ice cream for dessert. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. This meal is sponsored by the Fryeburg Historical Society.

Saturday, October 12 Classic New England baked bean supper, 4:30 – 6 p.m., East Otisfield Free Baptist Church, 231 Rayville Rd. (one mile from Rte. 121), Otisfield.

Menu includes a variety of baked beans, biscuits, rolls, coleslaw, hotdogs, and apple pie. Gluten-free options available. Donations gratefully accepted to support local programs. All are welcome to come enjoy a home-cooked meal — and be sure to bring a friend.

Harvest supper, 5 – 6:30 p.m., North Sebago Methodist Church, Rte. 114, in North Sebago. Corned beef and all the traditional harvest vegetables will be served.

Wednesday, October 16 Free community lunch, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Community Hall, 292 Rte. 121, Otisfield. Macaroni and cheese, hotdogs, green beans, salads, bread, and cookies will be served. No charge for the meal but donations are gratefully accepted. If you’re willing to cook or help please leave Ginny Noble a message at 539-4027.

If you need a ride, call Nancy Coombs at 627-4374.

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Shaneda Harrington and Devin Knights of Bridgton, Maine, are pleased to announce the arrival of their son, Ezra René Knights, at 8:43 p.m. on Oct. 3, 2019, at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway, Maine. Ezra René joins siblings Sawyer Knights and Devin Knights II. Maternal grandparents: Sadie and Peter Frost of Bridgton, Maine; and Don Harrington Jr. of Farmington, Maine. Paternal grandparents: Shannon Francis and William Jordan of Florida.

Area Events (Continued from Page 1B) be a special program featuring Waterford musicians reminiscing, talking about their personal histories as musicians, and playing music for those who attend the meeting. Potluck refreshments will be served.

Waterford community suppers resume

WATERFORD — The popular Waterford community suppers will be held on the third Thursday of each month from October through May (excluding December) in the Wilkins House, next to the Waterford Congregational Church on Plummer Hill Road. Join the potluck meal hosted by the Raymonds and Nancy Engdahl on Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. to socialize with old and new friends. Please bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share; beverages will be provided.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

Historical cemetery tour

SEBAGO — The Sebago Historical Society will conduct a historical cemetery tour on Saturday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. Visit Pike Yard on Allen Road, off the Convene Road, to learn about the history of Oliver M. Pike, one of Sebago’s earliest settlers, his family, and their connections to the community. All are welcome.

Early craft fair

BALDWIN — It’s never too early to think ahead about Christmas! Start your holiday shopping at the Vendor Craft Fair in the Baldwin Community Center (the former Baldwin Consolidated Elementary School) on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Food and beverages will be available.

Genealogy 101

OTISFIELD — Do you want to know more about your family tree? Have you already started down the path but need a little help to refresh your search? Join the Otisfield Historical Society at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 17, to welcome Celeste Hyer, former Membership Secretary with the Maine Genealogical Society and 2016 recipient of their Excellence in Genealogical Service award. Celeste will be presenting a program on genealogy at the Otisfield Community Hall, 292 Oxford Rd. in Otisfield.

Feel free to bring genealogical information on your family and share your own adventures in genealogy.

Information about genealogical DNA testing will also be provided by people who have taken the tests. This program is free and open to the public, all are welcome. Refreshments will be served.

Christian Women United meeting

SOUTH PARIS — Christian Women United will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 11:30 a.m. in the South Paris First Congregational Church, 17 East Main St. in South Paris. Sammy Angel will be the guest singer.

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Calendar BRIDGTON Thurs., Oct. 10 — Free yoga class, 3 – 4 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

Fri., Oct. 11 — Bridgton Easy Riders Snowmobile Club potluck dinner and meeting, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. FMI 647-3111.

Sat., Oct. 12 — Book sale, 10 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Public Library Book Shed. Proceeds benefit library programs. FMI 647-2472.

Thurs., Oct. 17 — Free Hepatitis C and HIV testing, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

Tues., Oct. 22 — Food pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High St. All welcome, FMI 647-2334 or 743-2606.

Tues., Oct. 22 — Introduction to Homeschooling, 4 – 6 p.m., Bridgton Public Library.

FMI 647-2472.

Tues., Oct. 22 — Paint Night, 5 – 7 p.m., Bridgton Hospital, 10 Hospital Dr. For anyone impacted by cancer and their caregivers. Register early, class size limited. FMI and to register call Tina, Bridgton Oncology Clinic, 647-6120.

BROWNFIELD Sat., Oct. 12 — Public dance, 8 p.m. – midnight, The Lions Den, corner of Rtes. 5 and 113. Country western music by Linwood Cash and the Ridge Riders.

BYOB, 21+, tickets $15 per person. 50/50 and bottle raffle. Proceeds benefit Lions Club projects.

CASCO Sun., Oct. 13 — Sunday family movie, Toy Story 4

Suppers & breakfasts Retired teachers fundraiser

American Legion Post 67 to recreate the Grand Ball of 1919 on Nov. 9. Don’t wait — ticket deadline is Oct. 25, 2019. who paid the ultimate price — Lopeman and Potts. As the families of veterans celebrated peace and the homecoming of their loved ones 100 years ago, the local Post will be celebrating the return of loved ones by recreating the Grand Ball of 1919.

Please join Post 67 to honor and pay homage to all veterans who have served in all the wars over the past

100 years. Let’s welcome them home once again with a Grand Ball like the forefathers.

This Ball promises to be the gala event of the century!

The Ball is set for Saturday, Nov. 9 at the Town Hall on North High Street in Bridgton. There will be a Social Hour from 5 to 6 p.m. followed by dinner from 6 POST, Page 6B

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Thurs., Oct. 17 — Thursday Night at the Movies, Five Feet Apart (PG-13) 7 p.m., Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd. FMI 627-4541.

Sun., Oct. 20 — Genealogy program presented by B.J. Jamieson, Maine State Library Reference Librarian, 1:30 p.m., Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd. FMI 627-4541.

FRYEBURG Sat., Oct 12 — The Met Live in HD, Puccini’s Turandot, produced

by Franco Zeffirelli, 1 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, 18 Bradley St., Fryeburg, on the Fryeburg Academy campus. $26 adults, $23 seniors, $18 students. FMI and tickets www.fryeburgacademy. org/pac or 935-9232.

HARRISON Sat., Oct. 12 — Pumpkin party in the park, 1 – 3 p.m., Crystal Lake Park. Bring you own pumpkin, decorating supplies provided. All ages welcome.

Thurs., Oct. 17 — Community lunch, 11:30 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St. Full hot meal followed by games and bingo with prizes. No set charge, donations accepted.

FMI (850) 501-2709.

HIRAM Sat., Oct 12 — Open Mic night, 7 p.m., Hiram Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge. No admission, donations welcome.

BYOB, snacks and soft drinks available. FMI 6254549.

Sun., Oct. 20 — Mac Smith, author of Mainers on the Titanic, presentation, 2 p.m., Arts Center, 8 Hancock Ave. Free and open to public. All welcome. FMI 625-4650.

LOVELL Fri., Oct. 11 — Story Swap, noon – 1:30 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library.

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Sat., Oct 12 — GLLT hike, The Colors of Western Maine, moderate difficulty, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Meet 9:30 a.m. at Five Kezar Ponds Reserve (Mountain parking lot), Five Kezar Ponds Road, Stoneham.

AREA EVENTS Fri., Oct. 11 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway.

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FMI 461-3093 (leave message) or aaturnleft3@gmail. com Sat., Oct. 12 — Rummage sale, 9 a.m. – 11:30 p.m., St. Catherine of Sienna Church, Paris Street in Norway. Parking on Beal Street behind church.

Sat., Oct. 12 — Electronic recycling fundraiser, 9 a.m.

– 1 p.m., Windham Mall, Veterans Memorial Drive, off Rte. 302. Sponsored by the Windham Hill United Church of Christ and Electronics End in Brewer.

FMI 310-0866 or 892-4217.

Sun., Oct. 13 — Mt. Washington Valley Skating Club Learn to Skate group lessons, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Ham Ice Arena, Conway, N.H. FMI and register online at www.mwvsc.org Thurs., Oct. 17 — Pumpkin carving, 10 a.m.

– noon, Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine, SMH Specialty Clinic, 199 Main St., Norway. Supplies provided. FMI 890-0329.

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

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

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

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

Technology Help, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Storytimes, 10:30 a.m., Casco Public Library, 5 Leach Hill Rd, Casco.

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

All Recovery Meeting, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., FMI 647-4476.

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

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

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

Creative Writing, 1 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI

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Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. – noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Chair yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison. Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.

All Recovery Meeting, noon, Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

Yarn Activity Groups, 1 – 3 p.m. Caswell Conservancy Center, Main Street, Harrison.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs yearround.

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

Kids After School Book Club, 3:30 p.m., Harrison Village Library, 4 Front St. FMI 583-2970.

Bible Study, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

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

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

Veteran Service Officer Kelly Ela office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Bridgton

SOUTH PARIS — The Oxford County Educators Association-Retired (OCEA-R) met for the first time after summer recess at the West Paris Universalist Church on Sept. 20 with President John Kimball presiding. The Apple Fundraiser will be held Friday, Oct. 18, at the South Paris Congregational Church. The pies will be made on Thursday, Oct. 17, starting at 9 a.m. Anyone willing to help prepare pies is welcome to assist.

The meeting will start at 11 a.m. and dinner will be served by members of the church around noon. Ted Colburn of the Beech Hill Bison Farm will present the program after dinner.

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Christmastide Choir rehearsals begin, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Second Congregational Church, 205 Main St., Norway. Singers provide emergency contact information, allergy list, permission to appear in publicity, e-mail address, phone number, etc.

FMI 743-2290, leave message.

Fri., Oct. 18 — The Table Free Friday Fun Night, 6 – 8 p.m., Norway Grange, 15 Whitman St., Norway. Free bingo with prizes. Chem-free, familyfriendly. Free refreshments.

FMI 461-3093 (leave message) or aaturnleft3@gmail. com Fri., Oct. 18 and Sat., Oct. 19 — Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, 6 – 9 p.m., McLaughlin Garden and Homestead, 97 Main St., South Paris.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, noon – 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town Hall, North High Street.

FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton Sebago Food Pantry, 9:30 – 11 a.m. (also 4 – 6 p.m. on 4th Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 7875105.

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(Continued from Page 2B) handcrafted items such as handpainted aprons, knitted shawls, and felted handbags, as well as a few potted plants. Contra Dance T-Shirts will also be for sale.

Thursday, October 17 Community potluck supper, 6 p.m., Wilkins House, next to the Waterford Congregational Church on Plummer Hill Road in Waterford. Hosted by the Raymonds and Nancy Engdahl. Come socialize with old friends and make new ones. Please bring a main dish, salad, or dessert to share; beverages will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, October 19 Public baked bean supper, 4:30 – 6 p.m., East Baldwin Church Parish Hall, 26 School St., East Baldwin. $8 adults, $3.50 children. All welcome.

Turkey pot pie supper, 5 – 6 p.m., Sebago Town Hall, 406 Bridgton Rd. (Rte. 107), in Sebago. $10 adults, $5 children 12 and under. Proceeds go to support Sebago Fire and Rescue.

Sunday, October 20 Roast turkey dinner, 5 p.m., South Bridgton Congregational Church, Fosterville Road, off Rte. 107, in South Bridgton. Guests representing the children’s Christmas shoe box operation and the cancer center will be at the dinner. Diners are encouraged to bring a small stuffed animal or toy to add to the boxes. There will also be a mission box at the door for donations to the Christmas boxes. Call Karen at 693-2652 to make a reservation for the meal.

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Back in the day in November 1919, American Legion Post 67 — then the Roosevelt Post — held a Grand Ball at the Bridgton Opera House. They were celebrating coming home from France and peace. They had valiantly fought the war to end all wars. They showed their love for their country, their family and the community. They dedicated themselves to the following: “In Peace and in War We Serve.”

Let’s fast forward 100 years.

How many more wars have been fought by the citizens of America? The Bridgton community has paid a price over the years for the freedom both we and the rest of the world enjoy. Once again, we want to honor our veterans and citizens for the sacrifices they have made in preserving our freedom.

The tiny little Post on Depot Street now bears the names of two Bridgton sons

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Local gemologist Fun 4-H Maker at Gallery 302 Series activities

Did you know Maine is the birthplace of gemstone mining? The first commercial gemstone mine in the United States was discovered by accident near the town of Paris, Maine, in October 1821 by Elijah Hamlin and Ezekiel Holmes.

Join Gallery 302 on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. for local artist and geologist Jim Mann’s presentation on his experiences mining in Maine. He will also feature breathtaking one-of-a-kind pieces from all over the world and discuss the terms faceted, cabochon, and “drusy.” He will also explain why some gems are so coveted for their uniqueness that captivates Jim Mann, local gemolomillions.

Jim recently shared his gist, will share his experiextensive mining experi- ences mining for gems in ence with two young miners Maine at Gallery 302 on renewing an old amethyst Oct. 12. mining prospect in Stow, Maine. With this excavation so close to Bridgton, Gallery 302 will be able to keep up to date with the latest in mining news from this dig. The gallery is also considering the possibility of displaying newly-mined pieces as they emerge.

In December, Jim will be back with the full story on the excavation and plans to offer eco-tourism field trips to the mine. He will also have unique cuts from around the world for sale, including matched stones. This is an event not to be missed so sign up early as seats are limited.

Gallery 302 is located at 112 Main St. in Bridgton. For more information call 647-2787 or visit gallery302.com

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Adult Knitting, 1 – 3 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Scrabble Club, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram.

FMI 625-4650.

Harrison Food Bank, 1:30 – 6:30 p.m., VFW Post, 176 Waterford Rd. LEGO Club, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Storybook Club, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

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

Harrison Food Bank, 3 – 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, 176 Waterford Rd. FMI Sandy Swett 647-3384.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m. Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. Joseph Catholic Church.

All Recovery Meeting, noon, Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

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

WEDNESDAYS Free Breakfast and Fellowship, 7:30 – 9 a.m., Naples United Methodist Church, Village Green, (snow date Friday, same time). FMI 693-6594.

Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9 – 10 a.m. Mon., Wed., Fri., Bridgton Town

Hall, North High Street.

FMI 647-2402.

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting, 9 a.m., old Bridgton Hospital (from parking lot enter building at far right), FMI 617-291-1485 or www. foodaddicts.org Story Time, 9:30 a.m., Denmark Public Library, Rte. 117.

Strength in Serenity, 10 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Chair yoga, 10 – 11 a.m., Caswell Conservancy Center, 42 Main St., Harrison. Sponsored by Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine.

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. – noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Kids’ Knitting, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Sweden Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sweden Community Church. Rte. 93.

First and third Wednesday of the month only.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Art Wednesdays, 1 – 7 p.m., Harrison Village Library, 4 Front St. Otisfield Sewing & Craft Group, 1 – 3:30 p.m. (every Wed, except 3rd Wed. of mo.), Community Hall.

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

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

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Get A Job, 3 – 4 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 803-8707.

LEGO club, 3 – 4:30 p.m., Youth Room, Bridgton Public Library. FMI 6472472.

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

Grief, Loss, and Transition support group, 4:14 – 5:15 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr. FMI 803-8707.

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

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

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 – 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 1311 Roosevelt Trl., Raymond.

THURSDAYS Rotary Club Meeting, 7:15 a.m.

Bridgton Community Center.

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

Veteran Service Officer Kelly Ela office hours, 9 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Taoist Tai Chi beginner class, 9 – 10:30 a.m., 41 Depot St., Bridgton.

Tai Chi Maine, 10 a.m., new beginner class, Town Hall, Bridgton.

Mah jongg, 10 a.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

Gathering Place for Seniors, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5. FMI 9251321.

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

Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Public Library, 940 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Naples. FMI 693-6841.

Read to Teddy the certified therapy dog, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Casco Public Library, 627-4541.

All Recovery Meeting, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Knotty Knitters, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram.

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Alternatives to Suicide (Alt2Su), 4:15 – 5:45 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Free Community Kettle Supper, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

PTSD group, 6 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m., Bridgton Community Center.

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On Tuesday, Oct. 15, discover how to use a cryptograph to solve the spooky Halloween mystery of who stole all the chocolate at the Windham Public Library, 217 Windham Center Rd., in Windham.

Learn how to preserve holiday treats like cranberry sauce during the Thanksgiving canning workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the UMaine Extension Cumberland County Office, 75 Clearwater Dr., Suite 104, in Falmouth.

On Monday, Dec. 16, have fun making a variety of wintery crafts such as coffee filter snowflakes and watercolor salt paintings at the Raymond Village Library, 3 Meadow Rd. in Raymond.

Current 4-H enrollment is not necessary to participate in any of the Maker Series Programs. Participants may sign up for one session or all three. All program supplies and materials will be provided by UMaine Extension.

Registration ends one week before each session starts, or when the workshop is full.

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Mysteries at the Mill LEWISTON — On Saturday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m., Museum L-A will host “Mysteries at the Mill,” a paranormal investigation of the Bates Mill in Lewiston led by a team from Maine Ghost Hunters.

“We chose Maine Ghost Hunters to lead the investigation because of their reputation as professionals in their field,” said Denise Scammon, museum program coordinator.

Paranormal investigation is a scientific exploration into things that are generally unexplained including cold spots, odd noises, and so much more. Maine Ghost Hunters spent two evenings in various parts of the mill to see what they could find. The Oct. 19 event will include a Casco Community Center Gym. FMI 627-4187.

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

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

FMI 647-2402.

Preschool Storytime, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

Tai Chi Maine, beginner practice, 10:15 a.m., Old Town Hall, North High Street, Bridgton.

Coffee Cafe, 9 – 11 a.m., Denmark Public Library, 121 East Main St., Denmark. All welcome.

FMI 452-2000.

All Recovery Meeting, 11 a.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

Meditation in Motion, noon, Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

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

Storytime program, for ages 2 – 6, 10 – 11 a.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library, Lovell. FMI 925-3177.

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

Pickup Volleyball, 6:30 – 9 p.m., Casco Community Center gym, 940 Meadow Rd., Free, all levels welcome. Bring sneakers, water, knee pads. Call 6274187 FMI and to reserve a spot.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org SATURDAYS Qigong, 8 a.m., Raymond Village Church, 27 Main St., Raymond.

All levels welcome.

Bridgton Farmers Market, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m., on the green in front of

tour through the mill by MGH as they describe some of the things they uncovered during their investigation. Guests will then get a chance to see some of the videos of past investigations and hear a thorough explanation of the tools that MGH uses.

The cost is $25 per person and seating is limited so advance registration at www. museumla.org is strongly suggested. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

Museum L-A is located in the Bates Mill Complex at 35 Canal St. in Lewiston.

The parking lot entrance for the museum is on Chestnut Street. For more information, call 333-3881 or visit www. museumla.org the Community Center on Depot Street, behind Renys.

Free community breakfast, 8 – 9 a.m., Norway Grange Hall, 15 Whitman St., Norway. All welcome.

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

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

Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. – noon, Lovell United Church of Christ.

Storybook Club, 10 – 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library.

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

Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell.

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org All Recovery Meeting, 7 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI 8038707.

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

SUNDAYS Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 p.m., Lakes Region Recovery Center, 25 Hospital Dr., back of campus, make right at ambulance garage. FMI lrrcbridgton.org Ping pong, 1 – 4 p.m., Old Town Hall, North High Street, Bridgton. Seven tables, equipment provided free. Bring sneakers.

Read to Teddy the certified therapy dog, 4 – 5 p.m., Casco Public Library, 627-4541.

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

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Roasting Fall Vegetables As the weather begins to Meanwhile, in a large cool down I very happily turn saucepan, combine the rice, on my oven and start roasting 3¼ cups water, and 1½ teaall the lovely fall vegetables spoons salt. Bring to a boil, available at the farmers marstir, lower the heat, cover, ket. I was inspired by the reciand simmer 25 minutes. pe below. The combination of Turn off the heat and allow an olive oil and maple syrup rice to sit with the lid on for marinade led me to roast 10 minutes (this will differ almost everything I could get from the directions on the my hands on in it this week. package). If there is liquid After a couple of nights I left in the bottom of the pot, added mustard to the mix and drain the rice. found a new flavor treat.

For the vinaigrette: in a A few nights ago I picked glass measuring cup, whisk some oversized pole beans together the remaining before the frost, cut some tablespoon of maple syrup, carrots into matchsticks, and A harvest of autumn vegetables the orange juice, balsamic tossed them together with vinegar, white wine vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roasted them for about 10 mustard, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Slowly minutes in a 400 degree oven. I pulled them out of the oven whisk in the ½ cup olive oil and set aside. to toss again and drizzled equal portions of grainy mustard, Pour the warm rice into a large serving bowl. Add most Dijon mustard, and maple syrup over them and returned of the vinaigrette and combine. Add the squash, scallions, them to the oven for another 15 or 20 minutes. They were dried cranberries, and almonds and toss well. (As the dish divine — roasted to perfection, and both savory and sweet. sits, it may need extra vinaigrette.) Taste for the seasonThis recipe is more substantial than just a side dish. It is ings and serve warm or at room temperature. hearty enough to be a simple, very pleasing meal in its own Enjoy! right, or a more complexly-flavored compliment to simple The Bridgton Farmers Market is located on the green roasted chicken or roasted meat. The flavors of nutty brown behind Renys by the Bridgton Community Center and runs rice, sweet squash, and cranberries with the salty nuts, on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a full list of vendors dressed with the vinaigrette and a hint of orange is very visit https://www.facebook.com/BridgtonFarmersMarket/ pleasing. I think you’re going to like it. or e-mail bridgtonfarmersmarket.me@gmail.com

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Learn how to grow cranberries SOUTH PARIS — The final installment in the Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District Workshop Series will introduce prospective farmers to the art of growing cranberries.

Join the OCSWCD at the Woodward Cranberry Farm on Friday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. until noon, to learn how to grow delicious, healthy cranberries. Woodward’s grows organic cranberries and makes cranberry “goodies” that are for sale to the public each fall. Rick and Linda Woodward will lead workshop participants through the steps of planting, growing, and harvesting cranberries. These cranberries grow on bushes and are picked dry so there’s no need to wear boots.

Here are some fun cranberry facts: Cranberries are one of the few fruits native to North America.

Cranberries do not grow in water.

Cranberries contain some of the highest levels of antioxidants of all fruits.

Cranberries are cholesterol free, fat free, and low in sodium, so they help maintain a healthy heart.

Only 5 percent of cranberries are sold fresh; the rest are turned into juice, sauce, and other products.

In 2015, Maine produced about 2 million pounds of cranberries.

The workshop will be held at Woodward Cranberry Farm, 41 Dundee Rd., in Albany, Maine. Preregistration is required.

The cost is $15 per individual/family and includes materials, recipes, and snacks. For more information and to register call 744-3119, or e-mail oxfordcountyswcd@gmail.com This workshop is sponsored by Oxford County Soil & Water Conservation District and Maine Woodland Owners.

Shaker Harvest Festival Oct. 12

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Serves 6 – 8 4 cups ½ to ¾ inch dice butternut squash (1½ pounds) 2 tablespoons plus ½ cup good olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, divided Kosher salt and freshly-ground black pepper 1½ cups brown rice, such as Texmati long-grain basmati 3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed orange juice 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon good white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, such as Grey Poupon 4 scallions, white and green parts, thinly-cut diagonally, 2/3 cup dried cranberries ½ cup salted Marcona almonds Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Place the butternut squash on a sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper. Toss together, spread out in a single layer, and roast for 30 minutes, tossing twice, until tender and starting to brown.

NEW GLOUCESTER — Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village will host its annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a day of free barn tours by Brother Arnold Hadd, free wagon rides, and special activities.

Freshly-picked apples from the historic Shaker orchards will be offered for sale along with cider-pressing of Shaker apples, homemade Shaker apple and pumpkin donuts, barbecue dinner plates, and much more! Albert Price

and the Pseudonyms will play live bluegrass music and Chipman’s Farm, neighbors to the Shakers since the 1790s, will have a fresh bounty of seasonal produce for sale, along with preserves and baked goods. Maple syrup and maple candy will be sold by Passamaquoddy Maple from Jackman and seasonal mums, other lateseason bloomers and houseplants will be available from Donna’s Greenhouse.

Free, traditional craft demonstrations include wool fiber spinning, rug hooking

and supplies by Parris House Wool Works, blacksmithing by Tim Greene, woodturning by Peter Asselyn, and woodcarving by the Poland Woodcarvers. Chris Becksvoort will be signing books and demonstrating dovetails, Cole Caswell will present tintype photography, and many other artisans will be showing their skills and products.

Free wagon rides will be offered throughout the day with free tours of the Shaker Herb Garden. Free face painting for kids along with free

Culinary Arts chefs prepare community meal outdoors, and the greater community to provide alternative education programming for grade 9 to12 students in the RSU #14 Windham/Raymond school district. The program recognizes that all learners have strengths, assets, and interests. Katahdin staff believe that every individual is an BROWNFIELD BOG has an interesting mix of colors, important part of the learn- as captured here by photographer Pam Ward. ing community, whose core values are integrity, safety, respect, responsibility, and kindness. The RVCC hopes that everyone $ 99 from Raymond, Windham, and beyond will come to be with Free Drink and Bag of Chips guests of these marvelous young people.

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RAYMOND — As part of their Culinary Arts and Gardening program, students in Windham High School’s alternative learning initiative, The Katahdin Program, have volunteered to plan and prepare a delicious dinner for the next free community meal at Raymond Village Community Church, 27 Main St., Raymond Village, on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 6 p.m.

“We are so excited to have this relationship with the staff and students of the Katahdin Program,” said RVCC Pastor Rev. Nancy Foran. “It is a win-win for both parties. The kids will have an interesting educational challenge and an opportunity to showcase their talents, their skills, and the program of which they are a part. Everyone in the local community has the chance to enjoy an excellent meal of beef stew, homemade bread, salad, and dessert. In the process, people can demonstrate their support and appreciation for this unique and valuable educational initiative.”

The Katahdin Program utilizes the classroom, the

gourd decorating will take place rain or shine in the Shakers’ historic 1830 barns.

The Museum will be open as well as the Shaker Store and Museum Gift Shop.

Free two-hour guided nature walks will also be offered at 10:30 a.m. to learn about the indigenous species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, plants, trees, and fungi that occupy the many, diverse habitats of Shaker Village.

See evidence of glacial and geological forces that formed the land and watershed, including Sabbathday Lake and the hidden treasure of Aurelia’s Cascade.

The hike through hayfields, forest land, and century-old logging trails will include insights to the Shakers’ 200 years of land use and management. Preregistration is not required but is encouraged due to limited space.

Call 926-4597 or visit maineshakers.com/workshops Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village is located at 707 Shaker Rd. (Route 26) in New Gloucester. For more information, please contact 926-4597, info@ maineshakers.com, or go to maineshakers.com

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Halloween event at DAC Oct. 26

Cottage Street Creative Exchange Gala

DENMARK — Autumn — a time of harvest, bounty, and plants dying and returning to the earth. The season reminds us to think about other worlds beyond our conscious realm. This year, on Saturday, Oct. 26, the Denmark Arts Center hall will be hung to the hilt with scary seasonal décor to complement the Ravishing Revelers and a delicious potluck meal. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner will happen at 6 p.m. and the Revelers will start their chilling readings when the Halloween Muse strikes close to 7 p.m.

Mary Bastoni, Lynne McGhee, and Tom Rebman will delight us devilishly with their readings to celebrate All Hallows Eve and all things

Above: ‘Skeleton’ by Suzi Linden; left: MetaMOON. spooky. Bring yourself, family, and friends (with or without costumes), a dish to share, and an open mind to receive all that the Hallows Eve spirits dare to share.

A $10 donation is suggested but donate what you can. In-house beverages will be available to purchase.

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

Wait Until Dark at SRT Oct. 17-20 BUXTON — The Originals present Wait Until Dark, the classic thriller by Fredrick Knott, Oct. 17 through 20, at the Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd. in Bar Mills.

Forty-seven years after Wait Until Dark premiered on Broadway, playwright Jeffrey Hatcher (A Picasso, Cousin Bette) has updated and refreshed Fredrick Knott’s taut 1966 thriller, now set in 1944 in Greenwich Village. Susan Hendrix, who has recently lost her sight in an automobile accident, becomes imperiled by a dangerous psychopath and a con man who are on a quest to retrieve a lost doll with a very valuable secret — a doll they are willing to kill for. They believe it is in the apartment Susan shares with her husband, a war veteran and photographer away on assignment, into whose luggage the doll was slipped dur-

ing his return from a recent trip to Philadelphia. Unfortunately for the bad guys, Susan is not the helpless damsel they believe her to be…If she can stay alive until dark falls, she might just be able to turn the tables on her assailants and survive an inevitable terrifying showdown.

The cast features Jennifer Porter, Dana Packard, Mike Boland, William McDonough III, Emily Eberhart, and Lowell Jeffers. Don’t miss the Originals’ restaging of this classic, chilling, and entertaining thriller, first presented at SRT in 1991.

Performances are Oct. 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 at 7:30 p.m., with a Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m., on Oct. 20. Tickets are $15; Thursdays, Oct. 17 and 24 are pay-what-you-can. For reservations call 929-5412 or go to www.sacorivertheatre.org

“Ne Me Quitte Pas” during rehearsal by Japer Vlaun, choreographed by Sasha Richardson, and danced by Erika Lindstrom being lifted by Debi Irons, Deb Webster, Tegan Rose, Koley True, Karianna Merrill, and Brie Hinman. The dance will be performed at the gala.

NORWAY — “Galavanting the Stone” is the title of the annual fundraising gala for Cottage Street Creative Exchange, which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 2, from 6 to 9 p.m. on the second floor of the Creative Exchange, located at 13 Cottage St. in Norway.

This year’s event features The Cobblestones band and Kezarstone Catering, performances by Art Moves Dance Ensemble, Expansion Art(s) Movers, Collective Motion, The Moving Company Teen Troupe, and Portland Youth Dance, as well as a silent auction in the music room. Dress is casual, with jeans and fedoras as the theme.

The mission of Cottage Street Creative Exchange is to provide an educational dance platform for creative expression, cultural exchange, and collaboration at home and abroad.

Tickets for the gala are $25 each. Invitations are available at the Raven Collection on Main Street in Norway or by request. For more information, reservations, or to Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd. by White Mountain Musical receive an invitation, please call 743-5569, e-mail cotin Conway, N.H. Arts. WMMA aims to offer tagestreetcreativeexchange@gmail.com or go to the Project Come as you are and be live musical performances side of artmovesdance.com ready to dance — the eve- throughout the year to fosning will begin with dance ter an awareness and appreinstruction for those who ciation of music for the Mt. want to learn. Everyone is Washington Valley commuwelcome to have fun and nity and the greater popu(Continued from Page 1B) swing the night away, or just lation of New Hampshire’s sit back and listen.

North Country. and 60s, featuring the music of Thelonius Monk, Charles Tickets are $20 at the To learn more visit www. Lloyd, Herbie Hancock, Joseph Kosma, Charlie Parker, door and light refreshments whitemountainmusicalarts. and George Gershwin. This diverse performance, including will be served. org and the White Mountain ballads, bossa nova, and exciting up-tempo swing, is surely This concert is presented Musical Arts Facbook page. an evening not to miss.

Tickets to the concert are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (65+), and $8 for children under 18. All tickets are general admission. Lobby and concessions open at 6:30 p.m.

Purchasing tickets in advance is strongly recommended for this popular program.

The Denmark Arts Center is located at 50 West Main St. NORWAY — The Norway Unitarian Universalist (Rte. 160) in Denmark. To purchase tickets or find more Church, 479 Main St. in Norway, will hold its annual information, visit www.DenmarkArts.org/event or call the indoor Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair to coincide with Norway box office at 452-2412.

Downtown Holiday Tree Trimming events. The Fair will take place on Friday, Dec. 6 from 3 to 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Artisans and crafters can rent a table to sell their items on one or both days of the fair. Tables are $25 for Friday night and only $35 to participate both days. Tables for (Continued from Page 3B) era.

Saturday only will be available if space allows. Rent a to 7 p.m., guest speakers at Tickets are $75 per pertable early to ensure a place in the fair. The church will 7 p.m., followed by a floor son and are available at the have its own craft table and show, music and dancing. Chamber of Commerce. donations of items to sell Gentlemen, dust off your Please call 647-3472 for are appreciated. There will uniforms, tux or suit, shine more information. also be a white elephant table up your shoes, and polish Deadline: Friday, Oct. 25, for interesting donated items, your medals. Ladies, this is 2019. and a bake sale offering deli- your opportunity to buy new All proceeds are earcious homemade treats. shoes, jewelry, purses and marked for the “Save For more information evening attire!

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SECURING THE BALL is Fryeburg Academy running back Bryce Micklon as he tries to break free from the grips of Domenic Dickinson (left) and Ben Doughty.

(Rivet Photos)

Turning a corner?

Southwick’s big day sinks Morse

IN THE PASSING LANE — Raider defender Job Fox puts pressure on Morse quarterback Domenic Dickinson during Saturday’s game at the Academy.

MORSE SHIPBUILDERS 10 First Downs: 14 Penalties: 1-5 Turnovers: 2 interceptions, 1 fumble Rushing: 35 carries, 69 yards Individual Rushing: Domenic Dickinson 2-16, Gabe Acouin 7-7, Ty Knowlton 9-11, Mason Savary 15-32, Marc Giggey 2-3 Passing: Domenic Dickinson 5-12-31, Mason Savary 1-122, Ty Knowlton 1-1-25 Receiving: Mason Savary 5-56, Darius Hargett 1-22 Total Offense: 147 yards FRYEBURG ACADEMY RAIDERS 40 First Downs: 12 Penalties: 11-112 Turnovers: None Rushing: 27 carries, 312 yards Individual Rushing: Bobby Hallam 3-19, Bryce Micklon 8-86, Haden Fox 1-15, Calvin Southwick 10-132, Caleb Micklon 2-32, Job Fox 3-28 Passing: Southwick 3-for-3, 86 yards Receiving: Armel Maloji 1-43, Dawson Jones 1-23, Caleb Micklon 1-20 Total Offense: 398 yards Tackles (solo, assist, total): Jack Campbell 2-5-7, Eli Mahan 2-6-8, Bobby Hallam 2-1-3, Jaycob Lindgren 0-11, Javier Villarevia 0-1-1, Calvin Southwick 1-1-2, Eddie Thurston 5-2-7, Danny Darby 0-1-1, Charlie Campbell 1-12, Dawson Jones 4-1-5, Ethan Burk 2-1-3, Gary Gao 0-1-1, Charlie Stokes 1-2-3, Job Fox 0-1-1, Caleb Micklon 1-0-1 Interception: Isaak McKenney Fumble Recovery: Caleb Micklon

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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Calvin Southwick found his comfort zone Saturday.

The first-year quarterback dominated the Morse defense by doing what he does best — run with the football. Making decisive cuts and deliver blows to defenders, the FA senior scored three touchdowns and rushed for 132 yards on 10 carries to power Fryeburg Academy to a big 40-10 victory over the Shipbuilders.

The Raiders (2-3) rolled to 398 yards of offense as Southwick was perfect on a limited passing day, going 3-for-3 for 86 yards.

FA easily had a chance to reach 500 total yards. An 85-yard TD pass to freshman Caleb Micklon with 4.7 seconds left in the first half was nullified as Southwick was whistled for crossing the line of scrimmage. A late flag for holding nullified a 50-yard TD run by back-up quarterback Bobby Hallam in the game’s closing minutes.

While scoring 40 points would seem that the Raiders were on the right track after managing just seven points against a stingy Freeport front a week ago, FA Coach David Turner felt his team continues to start slow and was a little lethargic early.

“We got a pick 6 and that helped, but they had the ball for most of the first quarter. We just kept giving

BIG INTERCEPTION — With the ball thrown behind Morse receiver Darius Hargett, Fryeburg Academy’s defensive back Isaak McKenney came up with the interception and returned it for a touchdown to start Saturday’s game. up first downs on penal- great in the first half. Last After starting the game with ties (the Raiders had over week, we played not great in a pass interference call that 100 penalty yards on the the first half and not so great placed the ball in FA territoday) and unforced errors,” in the second. So, we’re try- ry, the Raiders responded by Coach Turner said. “More ing to focus on playing for squashing rushing attempts than anything, we are try- 48 minutes and everything for minus 1, minus 2 and ing to put a 48-minute game will take care of itself. We minus 5 yards. Backed up together. We haven’t done needed a win, get something to their own 47, Morse went on fourth down, but quarthat yet. In the first three positive going.”

Fryeburg’s defense domi- terback Domenic Dickinson games, we played excellent in the second half, but not nated the first possession.

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Kaitlyn Plummer Kaitlyn Plummer has been a standout on the field hockey field this season for Lake Region.

“Her commitment to improving her game is paying off. She plays offseason and was at most, if not all, of our summer workouts and summer league games this past summer,” Lake Region varsity field hockey coach Pauline Webb said. “I watched her play this summer, I could tell she was playing with more confidence, poise and determination.”

Kaitlyn is not afraid to get physical and to take on any defender, one on one. She can pick-pocket the opponent with her timing and stick skills, which gives her opportunities for KAITLYN, Page 4C

Sam Pinet When senior Sam Pinet is on the volleyball court, she gives it her all.

“Sam has displayed unbelievable effort on the court. She always goes for every ball, diving if she has to!” Lake Region varsity volleyball coach Ryan Shible said of his “passing specialist.” “Sam always leaves it all on the court.”

In the back court on defense, Sam has averaged eight digs a set or 24 digs a game, and also has contributed with her serve, averaging three aces a match!

“As Sam plays around, she also has contributed at the front of the net, with many great hits,” Coach Shible added. “Sam is very deserving of ‘Player of the Week,’ she is always SAM, Page 4C

FIELD HOCKEY Greely 2, Lakers 1: Coach Pauline Webb felt her team “did all the right things and played one of our best games for 30 minutes” last week against Greely.

And, the Lakers were upset by the Rangers (4-7).

“We outshot Greely 10-4 and had nine penalty corners to their four.

We ran to the ball well and had some good shots on goaal, but couldn’t capitalize enough on the shots to come out with the win,” Coach Webb said.

LR was down 1-0 at the half, which was a first for the team this season.

“It was good to see the girls bounce back to tie it up just 10 minutes into the second half,” Coach Webb said.

Junior Chantale Symonds pushed the ball to the front of the goal and senior Delaney Meserve was able to finish it to even the count. With just over three minutes left, Greely was awarded a penalty corner and the Rangers capitalized for the game winner.

“We made a great push

to goal, but it wasn’t enough,” Coach Webb noted.

Alli Vogel and Emerson Dinsmore played great defense, the coach said, and Julia Murch controlled the middle of the field.

LR goalie Kelsey Gerry had two saves.

• JV recap: On Sept.

28, the Laker JVs played a round-robin scrimmage against Old Orchard Beach and Waynflete. LR beat Wayneflete 2-0 with Reannah Dingley and Chantele Symonds each scoring a goal. Shawna Silke played well on both offense and defense.

“The team, as a whole played really well,” Coach Sarah Plummer said.

“Offensively, we were strong with many players having shots on goal.”

OOB beat the Lakers 1-0. Mattia Doucette had eight saves for the game.

Elle Hall and Dakota-Rose Durant had a solid game defensively.

Last Thursday, the Lakers played against Greely, ending in a 0-0 tie. KEEPING PACE with the pack during Saturday’s “We played well, dom- Festival of Champions run in Belfast is Lake Region’s Grady Kemp.

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Raiders sink Shipbuilders

(Continued from Page 1C) fired a pass behind receiver Darius Hargett, and the ball was picked off by Raider defender Isaak McKenney, who sprinted 50 yards for a touchdown. Eddie Thurston booted the extra point for a 7-0 FA lead.

Morse drained nine minutes off the clock with 12 rushing plays, moving the ball to the FA-11. Gabe Acouin bulled ahead for five yards, but the Raider defense countered as Hallam and Thurston combined to drop Ty Knowlton for a threeyard loss. Lineman Gary Gao and linebacker Jack Campbell stuffed Acouin for no gain on third down.

Morse elected to try a 25-yard field goal, and freshman Asa Hodgdon delivered to put the Shipbuilders on the board, 7-3, to start the second quarter.

With the FA line getting good push, Southwick went to work. He gained 16 and 19 yards, nearly crossing the goal line but being knocked out of bounds at the M-1.

No matter, Southwick finished the five-play drive with a TD. Thurston’s kick made it 14-3.

Morse used a little trickery to make Raider fans a little jittery. Facing third down, a toss to Knowlton appeared like a run attempt at the FA-25. Instead, Knowlton lofted a deep, high pass which Mason Savary out jumped FA defender Armel Maloji for a 25-yard TD with 5:08 left until the half.

Hodgdon added the extra point to cut the deficit to 14-10.

What little momentum Morse had disappeared when Southwick broke loose for a 31-yard gain, which included a couple of spin

moves to shake defenders.

Freshman Caleb Micklon came right back with a 30-yard gain on a jet sweep play, which was created by a big block by end Eli Mahan.

Three plays later, Southwick scored from nine yards out.

Thurston’s third extra point put FA up 21-10 at the half.

The Shipbuilders appeared ready to answer the Southwick score, marching to the FA-24. But a screen pass that looked like a big gainer to Hargett was fumbled, and Micklon recovered the loose ball at the FA-15. Fryeburg nearly scored on the next play, but a penalty took the Micklon 85-yard TD off the board.

The flag was thrown very late, leaving the FA crowd stunned and irritated.

Rather than be frustrated, the Raiders went back to work, executed and put up 19 second half points — scoring on three straight possessions.

Drive 1 was the Bryce Micklon show.

The junior back followed up Southwick’s 27-yard jaunt on a sweep with 16 yards.

He later added 15 more yards, and finished off the five play, 73-yard drive with an 8-yard TD. Thurston’s kick failed.

Drive 2 started with great field position created when a fake punt attempt by Knowlton was crushed by a big hit from Hallam, resulting in a 6-yard loss.

With the ball at the M-45, B-Mick gained six, then Southwick zinged a sideline pass to Dawson Jones, who made a defender miss with a quick step and run for 23 yards. Next play, Southwick took it in from 16-yards out.

Thurston booted the extra point for a 34-10 lead.

Drive 3 came off a big, big defensive stop by the Raider D. Morse reached the FA-4, but could not hit pay dirt. Mahan thumped Morse’s Marc Giggey for a loss; Ethan Burk and Hallam dumped Savary for a loss; Knowlton dropped a TD pass; but on fourth down, Morse was bailed out on a FA pass interference call. Getting another shot, the Shipbuilders tried to pass but Savary was corralled for a 5-yard loss by Charlie Stokes.

FA got out of the hole as Southwick hooked up with C-Mick for 20 yards down the sideline. Then, it was B-Mick’s turn, rumbling for 31 yards. Next play, Job Fox burst through the left side behind blocks by Charlie Campbell and Ethan Burk for a 28-yard TD with 9:41 left. Thurston’s boot was no good.

The Raider defense stopped two Morse attempts inside the red zone, the final try ending on a Fox interception.

After players met with the FA coaching staff near the end zone, several chanted, “We’re just getting started.”

Coach Turner gets a sense they might be right.

“We’ve done a pretty good job at times dominating the line and being able to throw effectively. We’re just not getting the big plays out of it. When a big play was needed in the previous games, we weren’t the ones making it. The difference came down to a few plays.

We’re trying to make those 50-50 plays. Today, we were better,” he said. “We’re playing against pretty good teams with very good defenses. We have inexperience on the offensive side in tight, close games, playing both ways. We have only a few guys that played both ways last year, so they’re learning what it takes. We’re still learning.”

The coach likes what he is seeing from seniors lead-

ing the offense and defense.

First, Southwick is growing into the quarterback position.

“Calvin is a smart kid.

He’s a competitor. He is figuring things out. In the passing game, it’s being able to do it under duress. When you have been a quarterback for a long time, you make certain plays, certain throws, use certain footwork you don’t think about because you’ve done it. He hasn’t had that experience, but he still throws the ball pretty well and he runs well, where he is most comfortable,” Coach Turner said.

“I think he’s gotten better every week. He’s making plays.”

On the defensive side, linebacker Jack Campbell has been both a leader and a force. Last week, he tallied 17 tackles. On Saturday,

he was always around the ball and making sure his teammates were where they needed to be.

“Jack is a worker. Playing in the center, he has a tough job. He battles on the field, and sets a good example for our other players,” Coach Turner said. “He never wants to come off the field.”

The Raiders will look to keep rolling this Saturday when they host the air-it-out, no-huddle Poland Knights.

Up next: The Raiders (2-3) host Poland (1-4) this Saturday at 1:30 p.m. The Raiders are currently ranked sixth in the Crabtree Ratings with 98.9744 points while the Knights are seventh at 91.7949.

“They throw it all over the place. The quarterback (Brady Downing) is athletic, the receivers are athletic. He

throws the ball a long way.

And, they come after you defensively. We are going to have to play sound, play assignment football, stay in spots and use our technique — all those things that are clichés — we are going to have to do this week because this guy can throw it all over the place, he can scramble and the next thing you know he is throwing it 50 yards to a receiver behind three guys,” Coach Turner said.

“We’re going to have to play our best because they are athletic. They’ve had a tough schedule to open the season. They’re like, having lost to some good football teams.”

Against Lake Region, Downing was 13-of-28 for 257 yards and five TD tosses including 47 and 49 yards.

CROSS-COUNTRY At Freeport last Friday, Alanna Nataluk showed her determination in winning her first race in a very fast time of 20:18. Merys Carty ran tough as usual for sixth place in 22:10 with Julianna Stanton was close behind for eighth place in 22:31.

“The story of day goes to Samantha (Carus) and Hannah (Nguyen). Sam went to make a move in the final sprint and caught her foot on a loose netting from a batting cage.

She went down, but recovered to finish under 24 minutes for 13th for the first time at 23:56 for a personal record! If Sam did not finish, the team would not score,” FA Coach Bill Reilly said. “Then, Hannah ran for 12th at 23:51 for a PR cutting an unbelievable six minutes off her best time!”

Livia DeVries is recovering from a rolled ankle

and Cacey Clark did not run. Freeport won the meet with 32 points followed by the Raiders with 40 and Waynflete with 48.

“There was a lot of guts and determination shown by the girls as they continue to improve for their quest to make the state meet with so few numbers,” Coach Reilly added.

For the Raider boys, Elijah Howe, Jacques Dupuis and Liam Friberg bolted out in front at start of race. Both Liam and Elijah recorded personal bests, running third and fifth in 18:16 and 18:55 respectively. Martin Horne of Freeport posted the winning time in 16:40. Dupuis had a strong 12th in 19:35.

Ethan Reinbach continues to improve at 16th in 20:22.

“The key for the boys will be to have Andrew (Irwin 22:28, 28th), River (Pullen, 22:09, 26th) and Issaac (Twombley-Wiser

22:42, 30th) cut two minutes off their times in the next three weeks, which is definitely possible,” Coach Reilly said.

Seth Riddensdale (26:51, 41st) and Jaemin ChrisKwon (24:41, 38th) continue to improve.

Freeport won the meet with 22 points followed by the Raiders with 53 and Waynflete 61.

BOYS’ SOCCER The Raiders (5-5-1) won their fourth straight game Tuesday with a 3-0 win over St. Dom’s. It was the team’s third straight shutout, blanking York last Thursday 2-0 on goals by Jacob Adams (one was a clean breakaway, while the other was off a crossing pass from Jil Sehr).

Heal Watch: At 5-5-1, the Raiders were ranked sixth in Class B South, a tourney point behind GrayNG. GIRLS’ SOCCER It’s been a tough stretch for the Raider girls (2-8), who dropped their sixth straight game last Thursday with a 7-0 defeat to York.

Heal Watch: The Raiders are 2-8-0, ranked 13th. The Top 11 make the playoffs.

FIELD HOCKEY Once again, the Raiders took top-ranked York to the limit, forcing an overtime session.

And again, the Cats survived, this time beating Fryeburg Academy 3-2 in OT last Thursday. The loss ended the Raiders’ threegame win streak.

Heal Watch: The Raiders at 6-4-1 are ranked fourth in Class B South, 11 tourney points behind Lake Region.

LOOKING TO PRY THE BALL FREE from Morse running back Gabe Acouin is Fryeburg Academy linebacker Eddie Thurston. Helping to make the tackle is FA’s Charlie Stokes. More game photos at www.bridgton.com

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CELEBRATING a touchdown run by Raider Job Fox (right) is teammate Gabe Rogers. (Rivet Photo)

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THIS WEEK IN RAIDER NATION Today, Thursday, October 10 Girls’ Soccer vs. North Yarmouth Academy, 4 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer at Waynflete, 4 p.m.

Cross-Country at Lake Region, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, October 11 No events scheduled Saturday, October 12 Golf Individuals State Championships Girls’ Soccer vs. Cape Elizabeth, 10 a.m.

Football vs. Poland, 1:30 p.m.

Monday, October 14 Field Hockey vs. Lake Region, 3:30 p.m.

JV Football vs. Freeport, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, October 15 Boys’ Soccer vs. Freeport, 4 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer at Freeport, 6 p.m. (Varsity only) Field Hockey at St. Dom’s, 4 p.m.

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Laker Recaps: Grid team spanked by Wildcats (Continued from Page 1C) inating most of the play, but were unable to put the ball in the goal,” Coach Plummer said.

Abby Elsaessar, DakotaRose Durant, Elle Hall and

Reannah Dingley all had shots on goal.

Heal Watch: The Lakers check in at #3 with a 7-3 (68.9796) mark, behind York (11-0) and Freeport (8-3-1, 93.9541)

THIS WEEK IN LAKER LAND Today, Thursday, October 10 Cross-Country home meet with Fryeburg Academy, Poland, Sacopee Valley, Yarmouth and York, 4:30 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer at Poland, 6 p.m.

Friday, October 11 Field Hockey at Yarmouth, 6 p.m.

Football at Camden Hills, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 12 Golf at States Individuals, 10 a.m.

Monday, October 14 Field Hockey at Fryeburg, 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 15 Field Hockey vs. Poland, 5 p.m.

Volleyball vs. Gardiner, 6 p.m.

Boys’ Soccer vs. Greely 6 p.m.

Girls’ Soccer at Greely, 6 p.m.

FOOTBALL York 63, Lakers 20: The Laker defense couldn’t stop senior Riley Linn, who scored three touchdowns in a five-minute span in the first half to lead York (4-1) to a big win over the Lakers (2-3). The Cats built a 35-0 lead at halftime as Linn hauled in a 46-yard pass. Linn continued to haunt the Lakers in the second half, returning a fumble 31 yards for a score and a 53-yard punt return for another TD as the Cats extended the lead to 49-0.

York completed 9 of 11 pass attempts for 197 yards and three touchdowns, while rushing for 213 yards. Lake Region managed just 94 yards of offense in the first half,

33 coming on Ethan McMurray’s lone completion of the game — a reception by senior Isaac Holland which resulted in Lake Region’s only first down of the half.

“The one guy that has been a constant for us has been Ethan MacMurray. He plays his heart out every single play, every Friday night,” Laker Coach Mike Shea said. “Mike Ross is also a huge part of this football team. As a sophomore, I’m excited to see how he develops as a football player.”

Crabtree Ranking: Losing three straight, the Lakers have fallen into the Class C South basement.

The Top 8 teams qualify for the playoffs, so this

week’s trip to Camden Hills is a big one for the Lakers. Camden is 1-3 in Class D South, the win coming in the season opener against Old Town.

Morse (1-4) holds down the eighth spot with a tourney index of 86.6667. The Shipbuilders have a tough final three game stretch against Cape Elizabeth (ranked fourth at 3-2), York (third at 4-1) and Leavitt (second at 5-0). LR has a bye after Camden Hills and closes with Fryeburg Academy.

CROSS-COUNTRY The Laker boys’ and girls’ cross-country team made the trip to Belfast on Saturday to compete in the Festival of Champions with another 1,644 racers

from all over New England and Canada.

The boys’ team raced in all four races. Junior Nathan Casali finished the course with a time of 17:51 and 98th overall out of exactly 1,000 racers. Freshman Grady Kemp raced in the freshman division and finished 23rd out of 228 runners and 226 overall with a time of 18:53. Jeff McCubrey was just one second behind Grady and finished 230th overall. Luke Blais had a great race finishing in 20:05. Jacob Stone finished with a time of 20:29, Trey Spearrin 20:35 and Dillon Doucette 20:47 finished out LR’s top seven.

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27. Tutor’s student 30. *World Series play-byplay announcer 31. Take illegal drugs 33. Fitting reward 35. *2018 losing team 37. Cause for food recall 39. Adam of “Stand and

Deliver” fame 40. Hardens 43. I, to a Greek 45. Used a back-scratcher, e.g.

47. Kind of acid 48. Spay 49. Pub order

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54. Summer glow 57. *Sock color of the 1918 and 2004 winners

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World Series

ACROSS 1. At a great distance 5. *TV network, last aired World Series in 1993 8. Biological blueprint 11. “For” in Spanish 12. Clarified butter 13. Kind of Wrangler 14. Foolish person 15. Capital of Latvia 16. More so than #16 Down 17. *As opposed to #51 Across 19. Grateful Dead’s kind of rock 20. Like Hitler’s ideal 21. Bugling ungulate 22. *2018 World Series winner 25. Like default settings 28. American cuckoo 29. Interstellar cloud 32. Female gamete 34. Noonan in “Caddyshack” 36. Olympic chant 37. Related on mother’s side 38. Narc’s unit 39. Kind of acid 41. Mountbatten-Windsor ____ Markle 42. Financial deficit 44. Made noise 46. “I ____ You Babe” 47. Next step for juvenile 49. Dylan Thomas, e.g.

51. *League with most

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23. Currently broadcasting 24. Sashay 25. Surveyor’s map 26. *1984 winner Darrell or 1986 loser Dwight

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Laker game recaps (Continued from Page 3C) freshman race was Ezra Gronlund, who finished 109th overall with a time of 21:10. Freshman Tristan Cormier finished with a time of 22:15. Rounding out the boys’ racers were Payton Owens, Brody Sandberg, Sanjay Tucker, Justin Lees, Corbyn Hatch and Jonathan Boos.

For the girls’ race, freshman Carly Dyer and Micaela Reed completed in the freshman race. Carly finished with a time of 24:11 and finished 79th overall in the freshman division of 153 racers.

Micaela raced with a time of 26:40. Madison Martin and Aleesa Jordan competed in the second race of the day. Madison took three minutes off her time from last year, finishing in 25:54. Aleesa ran with a time of 28:48.

A special “thank you” to Coach Mark Snow who made the trip to Belfast and has been a huge supporter of the LR Cross Country team this season!

VOLLEYBALL The Lakers played really well against Cony as the back row — especially Sam Pinet, Rebekah Knights and Adde Keene, who each earned 22, 12 and 7 digs respectively — did a fantastic job getting

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ulation. The Hawks built a 2-1 first half lead. Jason Harlow tied the game at 1-1 for the Lakers, but SV regained the lead on a penalty kick just before halftime. The two teams settled for a tie (3-3) in their first meeting.

Cape 9. Lakers 0: Bright spot was the play of goalie Logan Davis, who recorded 25 saves.

Heal Watch: At 2-43, the Lakers were ranked #10 Wednesday, a tourney point up on Lincoln Academy and four up on Cape Elizabeth. The Top 11 teams qualify for the playoffs.

GIRLS’ SOCCER Lakers 3, Poland 2 OT: Mackenzie Siebert scored the winning goal in overtime to notch the Lakers’ second win of the season.

Over a four-game stretch, the Lakers recorded two wins and two ties. Poland went up 2-0, but LR inched closer on Siebert’s goal.

The Lakers tied the game on a goal by Bella Russo.

LR netminder Liz Smith stopped 11 shots.

Cape Elizabeth 5, Lakers 0: The Lakers played tough in the first half, trailing just 1-0 at intermission Tuesday. But,

REACHING OUT to knock down a high ball is Lake Region’s Kaitlyn Plummer, who leads the team in goals scored and assists.

(Rivet Photo) the Capers (9-1) pulled away with four second half goals.

“It has been an up and down week for us — seeing success on the road at Poland but then drawing against Sacopee and losing to Cape. The team still continues to fight in every game and works hard to create chances when they can. The score lines do not properly show the amount of growth this team has had this year. We are regularly creating scoring opportunities against teams we didn’t see any against last year. Confidence to put

Player of Week profile: Sam Pinet

(Continued from Page 1C) positive and regularly helps to boost her teammates’ morale on the court.”

In recognition of her strong work ethic, determination, commitment and good sportsmanship, Sam is this week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.”

Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed t-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber.

Name: Sam Pinet Year in School: Senior Hometown: Casco Parents: Ericca Young and John Taylor Sports you play: Volleyball School organizations: Varsity Club Q. Why did you choose to play vol-

leyball? I chose it because it was a sport I had not heard much about and it sounded interesting to me.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the game? Sometimes, the most difficult part for me is getting to the ball quickly so I don’t have to dive, but I end up diving anyways because I’m not the fastest.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about volleyball? I enjoy the teamwork because when we all work together and really get in the zone, we make some outstanding plays.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? I feel I need to work on my communication because sometimes when I get the ball, I forget to yell “mine.” So, that is something I still work on.

Q. Why is teamwork important?

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the ball up to setters. Front line hitters did a fine job on offense, keeping a consistent attack against Cony, LR Coach Ryan Shible said.

“Savannah Mullins, Hailey Gove and Michelle Burnell were very responsive to the ball and were quick with their hits; each earned 6, 4 and 3 kills each,” Coach Shible said.

“Our momentum increased with each set in the match, and although we didn’t earn the ‘W,’ our girls displayed great tenacity and teamwork on the court.”

G1: 25 to 16 Cony G2: 25 to 21 Cony G3: 25 to 16 Lake Region G4: 25 to 18 Lake Region BOYS’ SOCCER Lakers 3, North Yarmouth Academy 1: The Lakers got goals from Giovani Lopez, Christian Attwood and Jason Harlow for a 3-0 first half lead and knocked off the Panthers last Wednesday.

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the ball away is something we still need to work on, however the more opportunities we create, the more practice we have at it. The success these girls deserve is just around the corner.

I am excited to see how these last few games play

out,” Laker Coach David Jaeger said.

Heal Watch: At 2-54, the Lakers are ranked ninth, six tourney points back of Gray-NG and five points up on Morse. The Top 11 qualify for the playoffs.

Profile: Kaitlyn Plummer

(Continued from Page 1C) breakaways.

“It’s not uncommon to see her breakaway several times in a game, either leading the breakaway and getting help from her forwards or taking it all the way with a one-on-one to goal,” Coach Webb said. “She leads the team in goals and assists and is one of our team captains. She leads by example in her work ethic on the field hockey field and in the classroom. She is disciplined and has learned to juggle sports, school, work and play. I am so happy for the success she is experiencing this season and I’m proud to name her Player of the Week.”

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

Name: Kaitlyn Plummer Year in School: Senior Hometown: Bridgton Parents: Heather Breton, Joshua Plummer, Tony Breton (stepdad).

Sports you play: Field hockey, indoor and outdoor track School organizations: ASTRA Club School honors: National Honor Society Q. Why did you choose to play field hockey? I started when I was little so I don’t remember exactly, but my grandmother played and I am really close to her so she taught me a little.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the game? The most difficult part of the game, in my opinion, is learning timing on everything. When you have the right timing, you have more energy for other plays.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about field hockey? I enjoy my teammates. I love all of them so much and I am so lucky to have them all. We have such a good connection this year.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? I need to work on my mental toughness and timing when I have the ball. I get down on myself sometimes. I just have to become more mentally tough.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Teamwork is important because everyone has a big role on the team. If you pass to each other, the game is always more successful. The closer the connection, the easier it is to work together.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? My coaches have always told me that you have to work for everything and that nothing will be easy. They have shown me that even when you don’t think you have any more, there is always something left.

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

I want people to view me as hardworking, someone that pushes themselves hard.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I will remember the accomplishments we have made and how close we are.

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BA Beat: Wolverines deliver game-winning drive

By Rob Eldredge and Liam Burke BA Interns The Wolverine baseball team traveled to Husson

University in Bangor on Wednesday to play the Eagles. Kindred Atwood (Westford, Mass.) started for the Wolverines and was

said, “We came out and played well. Our arms gave us a chance to come from behind early, and our hitters showed a mature approach at the plate, consistently executing the game offensively.”

BA baseball will play their final home game of the fall season on Monday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m. against Central Maine Community College (Auburn).

The football team traveled to Bryant University JV squad (Smithfield, R.I.) this past Sunday for their first Division 1 contest of the season. Bryant elected to receive the opening kickoff and returned

it for a touchdown on the first play of the game. The Wolverines then answered back by driving the ball down field for six to tie the score. The two teams would trade scores for the rest of the game until Bridgton had the ball down one with five minutes to go. Armani Cruz (Freeport, N.Y.), Michael Plaskon (Milford, Conn.) and Niko Murray (Oxford, Mass.) came up with big plays on a game-winning drive capped off by a six-yard scamper by quarterback Derek Robertson (Yonkers,

N.Y.).

The Wolverines travel to Endicott College (Beverly, Mass.) this Friday, Oct. 11, for a 6 p.m. game.

The golf team has three matches this week. The first will be on Wednesday at Kents Hill. On Friday, they depart for Bethel to play Hebron and Gould Academies. On Sunday, they finish their season in Poland at the Poland Springs Country Club at 2:30 p.m. Swing by and support the match!

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able to keep Husson’s bats silent for six innings. It wasn’t until he was pulled from the game that Husson was able to put some runs on the board. BA did score three runs, but it wasn’t enough as they fell 9–3.

On Sunday, the boys traveled to Dudley, Mass. to play a Showcase League game against Nichols College. Nichols got off to a 2–0 lead, but would not score any more runs the rest of the game. From that point on, the Wolverines would score eight unanswered runs to win with a final score of 8–2. When asked about the game, Head Coach Aaron Izaryk

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Profile: Sam Pinet

(Continued from Page 4C) work as a team and communicate our plays go smoothly.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? The biggest impact he had on me was teaching me how to play well with a team and enjoy what I do every time I step on the court.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I want people to view me as a hardworking athlete who has a passion for volleyball.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your MAKES A MOVE — Joe Robinson (18) stick handles high school sports career, what do you think you will the puck in a contest against Rice Prep this past weekend.

(Photo by Sven Cole) remember most? I think in 10 years I will most remember being the best back row player I could be, working hard to get the ball where it needs to go and making my team proud.

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THE VIEW is spectacular from the true summit of Mount Cutler.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

New features at Mt. Cutler

Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree the Mount Cutler Park & Conservation Area. Dan Hester has been the caretaker of Mount Cutler and the driving force pushing this momentous event. This action preserves public ownership and public use of this jewel.

Dan bought most of the land in 2007 and the land was worth $217,000 at the time that the town acquired it; Dan donated half the value to the town and will take a tax write-off for the balance.

In March 2017, he was able to get a grant from the Maine Land and Water Conservation Fund for $112,517.40 to the town.

Dan was also key in getting a grant from the Nature Conservancy for $10,000 that was used for land appraisals and part of the survey work, and multi-year commitments from AMC Maine Chapter and Healthy Sacopee Hikers for annual trail maintenance work.

New Trailhead Parking Lot and New Trails Part of the grants received paid for a new 60-foot by 100-foot parking lot off Hiram Hill Road with space for more than a dozen

cars. A new trailhead kiosk has been installed and the entire five miles of hiking The Denmark Mountain trails on Cutler are accessiHikers first climbed Mount ble from this trailhead. The Cutler in Hiram on Dec. 175 acres recently acquired 10, 2010, and have climbed includes most of the halfit several times since then, mile-long main ridge of in all seasons and explorthe mountain and all of the ing the several trails on lands and trails to the north the mountain. The weather of that ridge. forecast for our hike on A new trail to the ridge, last Friday was for rain all the North West Trail, has morning, clearing in the been added. There are now afternoon. The forecast may three trails to the ridge, have discouraged several of including the White Flag, our regular hikers, but we North and North West still had a group of seven Trails. There is also a varihikers to try out some new ant to the White Flag Trail trails on Cutler. There were — the Boulder Trail. a few spatters of rain on the Our hike windshield as I drove to the We left the trailhead at church, but the rain held off 8:30 a.m., and returned to for the entire time we were the cars at 12:45 p.m., after hiking. We thought at times about three miles of enjoywe were being rained on, ing several different trails on but it always turned out to the mountain. Rain held off be a shower of acorns from and later in the morning the the oaks on the mountainsun came out. Temperature side. was about 45 degrees, a fine Changes to fall day. As we reached the Mount Cutler first ledge with an overlook, We have been followwe were delighted to see ing the process of several that we were under the layer changes on the mountain. of clouds on the tops of the On our last hike up Cutler mountains around us. On on Jan. 4, 2019, I reported occasion, we have climbed that as of June 2018 the a peak and found ourselves Town of Hiram became the above the clouds all around owner of the 173 acres of us, but being under the cloud layer was also a treat.

When we reached the ridge, the clouds opened up and we had sunshine on much of the remainder of our hike.

When we got to the end of the Cutler ridge and hiked down into the “notch,” a deep valley at the end of the Cutler ridge, we bushwhacked up the steep slopes to the true Mount Cutler summit. Since the last time I climbed to the summit here in April 2014, someone marked the rough trail with cairns and on the top of the ridge, where there is an easy trail to follow although there are no trail markers or blazes. In addition to the fine views from the true Cutler summit, WHAT IS THAT HUMP? One of many large ant there are numerous large mounds on the true summit to Mount Cutler. ant mounds. I’ve never seen

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) these in Maine before, but

ON THE RIDGE — Denmark Mountain Hiker Rachel Pickus on the Mount Cutler ridge.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

they reminded me of the ant mounds I’ve seen down south.

On the way down, we took the North West Trail, a new trail for us and a delight. This is a newer trail that connects the end of the Cutler ridge to the new parking lot, descending through a mixture of hemlock and beech, with a fair scattering of beech nuts on the trail. With the beech bark disease widespread in Maine and New Hampshire, it is heartening to see beech nuts being produced, although these we found were small.

The North West Trail joins the Link Trail, and from there the North Trail back to the trailhead and parking lot. All the trails on Cutler are fine, and we enjoyed exploring them on this hike. There are about five miles of hiking trails, all wel-marked with paint blazes and trail signs at each junction. The ability to “mix and match” trails adds to the opportunities for exploring the mountain, and I would recommend this local peak as an easy leg stretcher and worth exploring.

Mount Cutler in Oxford County, Hiram, Maine Difficulty – Moderate Loop Trail distance – varies with the trails hiked –

BA Beat: Bounce back for lax (Continued from Page 5C) Vt.) this past weekend. three powerplay goals and squared off against Rice Penalties ended up hurting an empty netter. The final Prep (South Burlington, the team as they allowed tally was a 4–0 loss on Saturday.

In the second game of the showdown, Bridgton jumped out to an early 2–1 lead. The goals were scored

by Ryan Sidney (Halifax, N.S.) and Ryan Healey (Westwood, Mass.). The early buzz had faded as Rice Prep scored the next four goals to defeat BA by a score of 5–2.

“We lost both games, but we weren’t beaten. There’s a difference. The compete level was there…the execution wasn’t,” Coach Burke mentioned.

With an off weekend approaching, the team looks to prepare for a rematch against the Seacoast Spartans on home ice on Friday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m.

After a tough loss to Navy Prep the week before, the lacrosse team traveled to American International College (Springfield, Mass.) on Sunday for a matchup against their varsity lacrosse team. The Wolverines won 12–9 with four goals from Cole Reid

This week’s game solutions

(Laconia, N.H.). Garrett Goudreau won over 90% of his faceoffs and Sheamus Mann (Georgetown) netted a hat trick, as well.

The Wolverines head to Rhode Island for a showcase this Sunday, Oct. 13, looking to go three and one this season.

The Bridgton Academy soccer team played their lone game of the week on Wednesday at Phillips Andover ( A n d o v e r, Mass.). In what was a cold, rainy, windy day, the team had a strong performance thanks to a shutout by Connell O’Brien (Leander, Texas). Neither team would score a goal until Ethan Frenette (Manchester, N.H.) put one past the Phillips Andover goalie around the 70th minute. Kevin Linn (Milford, Conn.) sent a through ball that deflected off a defender that Frenette was able to reach for the lone goal of the game.

The soccer team’s next game will be Wednesday, Oct. 16, away against Phillips Exeter Academy (Exeter, N.H.) at 4 p.m.

typically about 3 miles total Hiking times (loop) – 2 to 3 hours depending on season and trails hiked Elevation – 1,232 feet Vertical gain – 832 feet Coordinates – 43° 52’ 22”N 70° 49’ 29”W Topographic Map – USGS Cornish and Hiram 7.5-minute quads

Directions to the trailhead: From the west end of the Saco River bridge on Route 5/113 in Hiram turn north on Routes 5/113 toward Brownfield. Turn left onto Hiram Hill Road.

Parking lot is on the left just past the railroad tracks.

There is room for 12 to 16 cars.

Upcoming races

19th Annual Waterford Fall Foliage 5K and One-Mile Fun Run When: Sunday, Oct. 7 Free fun run for kids 12 and under at 11:30 a.m.

5K at noon, rain or shine Proceeds benefit the Tony Waldeier Scholarship Fund supporting annual scholarships to deserving Waterford graduates.

5K Race & 5K Fitness Walk Registration Fee: $20 preregistration; $25 race day.

Free t-shirts for the first 100 5K entries received by Sept. 15.

Start/Finish: Historic Waterford Flats, Routes 35/37 Race Director: Martha Eaton at 583-4611 or keoka2@ roadrunner.com Registration Management: Geo & Roxanne Ames at 583-2603 or geoames@roadrunner.com Website: waterfordfall5k.com 4th Annual Madam I’m Adam 5K When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 a.m.

Where: Race kicks off at the Highland Lake boat launch in Bridgton, and ends at the Bob Dunning Bridge at the Depot Street entrance of Pondicherry Park. Benefit Adam Perron Scholarship for Educators Website: mescholarship4edu.com 26th Annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk When: Sunday, Oct. 20, registration at 9 a.m., walk starts at 10 a.m.

Where: Whitaker Woods Homesite, North Conway, N.H. Celebrating more than 25 years of saving lives, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer North Conway unites our community to honor those touched by the disease and raise awareness and funds for a world without breast cancer. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive three-mile walk. Dollars raised help the American Cancer Society fund innovative breast cancer research; provide education and guidance to help people reduce their risk; and offer comprehensive patient support to those who need it most so that no one faces breast cancer alone.

For more information contactKathy.Metz@cancer.org or (512) 490-8787 or go to www.makingstrideswalk.org/ northconwaynh.

Moose Pond Half Marathon & 5K When: Saturday, Nov. 3, at Shawnee Peak Online registration is open for the sixth annual Moose Pond Half Marathon and 5K on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at Shawnee Peak. The half marathon is capped at 400 entrants, and online registration closes at midnight on Oct. 31. Half marathon entries and relay entries will be available on race day only if the cap hasn’t been reached (there’s no cap for the 5K).

Course: Scenic country loop around Moose Pond in the shadows of Shawnee Peak. The course is rolling terrain on paved roads, starting and ending at Shawnee Peak Ski Area’s Base Lodge. The 5K is out and back on Mountain Rd. Relay: The first leg is approximately 6.1 miles, and the second leg is 7 miles. Relay teams are responsible for their own transportation to and from the exchange point on Hio Ridge Rd. (parking is available near the exchange point).

Beneficiary: Shawnee Peak Adaptive Program Entry fee: $50 for half marathon, $25 for 5K and $70 for the 2-person half marathon relay through Aug. 31; then $55 for half, $30 for 5K and $80 for the relay Starting time: 10 a.m.

T-shirts: All who register by Oct. 21 Website: moosepondhalf.com

Opinion & Comment

October 10, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 1D

Bridgton Planning Board Corner

What is the Bridgton Planning Board’s Role?

Editor’s Note: This is the first of a series of informative articles from the Bridgton Planning Board. To suggest future topics, feel free to contact administrative assistant Brenda Day at bday@bridgtonmaine.org A Planning Board is a quasi-judicial board which oversees land use and evaluates development projects that come before the Town. We aim to help a municipality bring on new development while preserving its traditional character and quality of life, and to assure projects are in harmony with the Town’s Comprehensive Plan.

Another way to think of it — enabling development in an orderly way that provides the public with a good “product” — and minimizes or prevents adverse effects.

The major ways in which the Board accomplishes this: 1. Judging development applications vs. the requirements (“performance standards”) in voter-approved ordinances. Those used most often are the Site Plan Review, Shoreland Zoning, and Land Use (zoning) ordinances.

2. By improving existing ordinances or creating new ones based upon the needs and goals of the Town. These must be approved by the voters to be enacted.

The Planning Board meetings are open and welcome to the public; at most meetings and workshops the public is allowed to speak. Nearly all are televised and may be watched on Lakes Region Television; nothing is closed or secret from the public.

When the Planning Board receives an application, the process followed is: 1. The application must be submitted at least 12 days in advance of a regular meeting.

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TRANQUIL SCENE of the bridge area across from the Denmark Arts Center. (Photo by Pam Ward)

Indigenous Peoples’ Day?

What struck me most about the Santa Maria was how tiny she is. A replica sailed into Portland Harbor last month and I paid $10 to go aboard and look around. More astonishing still was remembering that the Nina and the Pinta — the two caravels sailing with the Santa Maria — were even smaller. There’s only one enclosed space on the biggest ship, and that was where the captain slept. Its 52 crew members slept on the open deck of the 117-foot ship, only going below with the cargo when the weather was bad.

Americans my age were taught to revere Columbus for his intrepid maritime leadership sailing across uncharted waters, holding a mutinous crew together, and discovering what we call America. Now school children are taught that Columbus was a money-grubbing, European, white guy who slaughtered and enslaved innocent Native Americans who only wanted to help him and his men.

When Democrats took over Maine government in 2018, they abolished Columbus Day and ordered Maine citizens to celebrate “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” instead.

Not only that, schoolchildren are now taught that Columbus was too dumb to know he had bumped into two previously unknown continents and thought he was in the Indies. So, he called the people he found “Indians,” and they continued to be called that for the next five centuries until progressives insisted they be called Native Americans.

Whenever I meet someone who is a real American Indian and looks nothing like Senator Elizabeth Warren, I ask

By Peter Lyford, R whether he or she wishes to be called Indian or Native State Representative, Eddington Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the emerg- American. So far, all have said, “Indian.” Next time I’ll also ing face of the Democratic Party, says that we only have 12 years or “the world is going to end.” Every day, Democrat politicians tell us there is a “climate emergency.” National, state, and local news cycles now include at least one “climate emergency” story in every edition or broadcast. It used

By Alice Rose to be “global cooling,” then it was “global warming,” then it For the second year in a row, no Japanese beetles feasted was “climate change.” Now it is “climate crisis.”

Democrats and their media allies seem to think that if on my roses, which made me happy indeed. However, you just change the words, you change the public percep- another nasty critter — nasty from my perspective anyway tion. They think that suddenly, in the face of this emergency, — did appear that I had never seen before and that a Google people will want to pay $400 more for every time they fill search quickly identified as a Hickory Tussock Caterpillar. their oil tank, or increase the cost of gasoline to a point In July and August, there appeared to be a bumper crop of where you won’t use it. With different words, people will them on the ground and climbing up anything stationary — soon be moved so that they will have to accept government the steps, the picnic table, planter pots, and the side of the control of every facet of their lives before the world ends house. However, since they move around a lot, I may have seen caterpillars in the back yard that had been in the front in 12 years!

Prominent climate scientists are pushing back against yard the day before, so I doubt there was a plague of them this view and the harmful effects that a “do-or-die” framing as I initially thought.

I was not alone in seeing them this year and was initially will have on the need for serious scientific inquiry and discussion of climate change. By overplaying the emergency surprised that I hadn’t heard about them before, as they are angle to pass their agenda, Democrats and their media allies native to North America and found in Maine, and, like other are cheapening and undermining the value of science. This members of the Tussock family of caterpillars, including will have direct consequences for our future, when the the Browntail Moth and the nonnative Gypsy Moth, are a nuisance to us. For one, they do eat leaves. Apparently in world does not “in fact” end in 12 years.

Leading Democrats are pushing their tired tax and spend Maine they are partial to birch, quaking aspen, basswood, agenda as a solution to the suddenly urgent crisis. Don’t and black locust, but in a pinch any hardwood will do. take my word for it, just review what proponents of the Unlike the Browntail Moth and the Gypsy Moth, though, Green New Deal want to do to address the “climate crisis:” they do not defoliate entire stands of trees. They may occasionally strip a single tree without causing lasting damage Tax rates as high as 70 percent. to the tree.

A government takeover of our health care system.

Economic security for those who are not “willing” to donation of the use of an work. aerial lift. Thanks to their Restricting hamburger consumption and the accumulagenerosity, the Museum’s tion of gas from cows.

Facilities Committee was Government making our healthcare decisions, or telling able to complete work of us how much money we can earn has no climate impact. residing the right gable end Legislative Republicans will continue to oppose efforts of the Church House.

by Democrats to use climate change as an excuse to tax our Karla Leandri Rider, home heating fuel, propane, kerosene, diesel, gas and other Rufus Porter Museum fuels.

Director-Curator The Democrats’ policy goals have real life implications To The Editor: The Rufus Porter for Maine and for your ability to use your car, heat your home, feed your family, and earn a living without impacting Museum would like to thank Hayes True Value in the climate at all.

Bridgton for their in-kind SCIENCE, Page 4D

Science shouldn’t be a political agenda… it should be a thoughtful inquiry

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

ask: “How about calling you ‘Indigenous Person’?” but I think I know what the answer will be.

In light of all this, I wonder if I should be wishing people “Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day” over the weekend in Maine, and “Happy Columbus Day” in New Hampshire since I’m so often driving back and forth across the state line. Will automobile dealerships in Maine be putting on special Indigenous Peoples’ Day Sales? Is it now illegal to sponsor a “Special Columbus Day Sale” over here on Maine’s side of the border?

Since no drawings or plans of the original Santa Maria exist, we cannot know how closely the ship I explored compared to it. All I can say is that it represents the closest guess of what it probably looked like based on other ships in use at the time. I have to wonder if the Spanish crew members knew about what happened in Maine when Democrats returned to power. Would they have sailed right on by Portland if they knew?

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Hickory Dickory…Caterpillar

Letters

Thank you Hayes TV

We could go up in smoke

To The Editor: The citizens’ petition appearing on November’s warrant does not address adult use marijuana. That would be honest and straightforward. Instead, it offers a fraudulent “Bridgton Ordinance” establishing adult use. This “ordinance” is not a Bridgton product: it was written privately by a special interest group, members not publicly known, who want to bring the lucrative marijuana trade into Bridgton. The petition ordinance was not written following Bridgton’s established procedures.

Residents had no opportunity to write this ordinance.

There have been no public discussion or hearings. This draft was written privately.

MAKING THE JOB A LITTLE EASIER — Residing at the Rufus Porter Museum The authors are self-servsite was made a little easier with the use of an aerial lift, provided by Hayes True ing. One is a nonresident political activist; another is Value.

Earth Notes

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

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

For most of us it isn’t what and how much the Hickory Tussock caterpillar eats that makes them a nuisance, it’s another similarity to more familiar caterpillar of the Browntail Moth. Now, to look at the Hickory Tussock caterpillar, you might think “how cute” or even “beautiful” they are in their fuzzy-looking white coats with the short black tufts running down their backs and those longer black hairs at their front and rear ends. However, those attractive hairs serve the caterpillar as a defense against predators, including us. Each pretty hair is sharp, and it doesn’t take much to detach it and, once detached, for it and its neighbors to become implanted in you, if you are the unlucky predator.

HICKORY, Page 2D a nonresident businessman planning to dominate the expected market.

The proposal is purposely vague and misleading.

It references state law by identification number only, offering voters no information to explain these standards. Those unable to verify these statutes have no way to know exactly what they are voting for.

State law provides towns significant authority to set standards, but this measure gives Bridgton no ability to establish its own guidelines.

There is nothing enabling the town to establish safety and security guidelines. There is no ability to determine location, size or number of growing facilities. A potential strip of large industrial buildings would be inconsistent with the town’s character and Comprehensive Plan.

This proposal severely limits medical marijuana establishments, and creates a monopoly for adult use businesses, whose proponents have written it. Most important, it renders Bridgton totally unable to control the impact this trade will have on the life of this community.

People of Bridgton are entitled to address adult-use marijuana, but this is not the way to decide the issue.

This petition does not represent the interests of the town and seriously threatens

a major component of town self-government; its adoption will result in our governance privileges going up in smoke.

Dee Miller Bridgton

SVFA Thank you

To The Editor: The Sweden Volunteer Fire Association wishes to thank all of those that come to its suppers to support the Association. Your continued support is appreciated by all SVFA members, families and friends.

Special thanks to all the businesses that support the SVFA with their donations.

Without all of your support the suppers would not happen.

We ask that the community please support the following businesses as they continue to help the SVFA: Green Thumb Farms, Hannaford, Save-A-Lot, Shaw’s, Shepard Farm, Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald’s, Raymond’s Frozen Custard, Pietree Orchard and Walmart.

We hope to see all of you at our other fundraisers.

You are all special to us.

Sweden Volunteer Fire Association Sweden LETTERS, Page 3D

Opinions / Area events

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WATCHING THEIR PROGRESS — Donna Tippy of Bridgton has enjoyed watching and photographing these loons on Highland Lake.

Hickory Dickory

(Continued from Page 1D) I can attest to the fact that the rash that develops is both unpleasant and long-lasting. While moving a stack of pallets in August, one of these caterpillars landed on my bare forearm. I shook it off without much effort, but the resulting itchy, burning rash took a month and a bottle of Calamine lotion along with a package of Benadryl to treat. I was fortunate, though, that hairs did not end up in an eye or in the mucous membranes of my nose or throat.

Unfortunately, the threat of contact with those hairs doesn’t end in September when the caterpillars are no longer crawling around. In the fall, the caterpillar finds protected places to spin their cocoon and in doing so those hairs are incorporated in its fabric. Even after the caterpillar has become a moth in the spring, that cocoon and its hairs are left behind. Any exposure to the cocoons could result in a rash. The advice that the Maine Forest Service recently offered to avoid the rash caused by exposure to the Browntail Moth while doing fall yardwork is worth considering when working in areas where Hickory Tussock caterpillars and their “leavings” may be present.

That advice includes wearing long sleeves, long pants, a hat, and goggles. To avoid the chance of exposure to airborne hairs, they advise not using leaf blowers or lawnmowers on dry days and to be careful when work-

ing in areas sheltered from the rain. Think under decks, woodpiles, or pallets. They also suggest using precontact poison ivy wipes, which I was unaware existed but I will check out.

Despite the absence of Japanese beetles this year, at least in my garden, there has been no lack of insect activity. Some, like the bees and one or two sightings of Monarch butterflies on the milkweed have been welcome, while some not so much. After a month of applying layers of Calamine lotion to my arm to ease the itchy, burning misery, Hickory Tussock caterpillars are definitely in the latter category.

What is the Loon Echo Land Trust?

Sunset on Pleasant Mountain in Bridgton DENMARK — Matt Markot, executive director of the Loon Echo Land Trust, will be speaking at the Denmark Public Library on Sunday, Oct 20, at 2 p.m.

Come learn about the Trust’s activities and its recent acquisition of the 252-acre forest surrounding the historic Narramissic Farm in

South Bridgton.

Originally known as the Peabody-Fitch Farm, Narramissic was settled in 1796, shortly after Bridgton was incorporated. The Trust, in collaboration with the Bridgton Historical Society, plans to preserve the property and develop a univerLOON ECHO, Page 3D

SET FOR FLIGHT — One of Maine’s largest birds, this Great Blue Heron has not yet migrated south for the winter. More commonly found along the seacoast, some herons reside inland along the shores of rivers, lakes and marshes. Occasionally, if winters are mild or delayed, Great Blue Herons are included in the Maine’s Christmas Bird Count. (Photo by Suzanne Richard) LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE:

For more information call

207-803-8497

TOWN OF NAPLES

Notice is hereby given that a Petition for JOSHUA ROBBINS, who was convicted of the crimes CR 2013-2958 – DISORDERLY CONDUCT, is now pending before the Governor and a hearing will be conducted in the MAINE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BOARD ROOM, 25 TYSON DRIVE, 3RD FLOOR, in Augusta, on THURSDAY, the 17th day of OCTOBER, 2019, at 9:00 o’clock a.m. 4T38X

OFFICE CLOSED THE NAPLES TOWN OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 14TH, 2019, IN OBSERVANCE OF COLUMBUS DAY.

293 Portland Road

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Public Notice

LEGAL NOTICE

TOWN OF DENMARK

CASCO SELF STORAGE

Notice of Public Hearing

Permit for placing a foundation under a nonconforming structure in the 100-foot buffer zone within the Shoreland District: Thursday, October 24, 2019 – 7:00 p.m.

Denmark Municipal Building Meeting Room

Public Notice

Site Review: Saturday, October 12, 2019 – 10:00 a.m.

Daniel and Kimber Bascom RE: Map 23, Lot 8, 199, Shore Road Denmark, Maine 04022 LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

The Annual Meeting of the Denmark Arts Center will be held Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.

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Public Notice

Augusta, August 8, 2019

Bridgton Storage will be having an online auction for storage units #426 and #319, starting on October 10, 2019. e ag or St

View from a Loon Echo Land Trust property

PETITION FOR PARDON STATE OF MAINE

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Pursuant to the rental agreement between Casco Self Storage and the parties named below, their personal property shall become the property of Casco Self Storage on October 12, 2019, in order to satisfy all liens brought on by the default of payment.

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TOWN OF HARRISON

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LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S. §6323

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The meeting will follow immediately at the Town Office, 20 Front St., Harrison.

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TOWN DOCK REMOVAL

Notice is being given that, as of October 15, 2019, all town docks will be removed from the Long Lake boat launch and the Crystal Lake boat launch areas, weather permitting.

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

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s/Melissa St. John Town Clerk

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 22, 2019, at the Municipal Building located at 10 Iredale Street, in Bridgton, to hear public comment on the following questions that will be presented to the voters via referendum ballot on November 5, 2019: Question 1. Shall an Ordinance entitled “Proposed Land Use Ordinance Amendments” be enacted?

Question 2. Shall an Ordinance entitled “November 5, 2019 Repeal of the Town of Bridgton Affordable Housing Local Preference Ordinance” be enacted?

Question 3. (BY CITIZENS PETITION) “Shall the Town adopt the Town of Bridgton Adult Use Marijuana Ordinance?”

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By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated July 3, 2019, and entered in the Maine District Court, District Nine, Division of Northern Cumberland at Bridgton, Civil Action, Docket No. BRIDC-RE-2018-004, in an action brought by the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting through the RURAL HOUSING SERVICE, USDA, f/ k/a the FARMERS HOME ADMINISTRATION, Plaintiff, against SANDRA J. HAYNES a/k/a SANDRA J. ALKAFAJI a/k/a SANDRA ALKAFAJI-HAYNES, Defendant, and OPTION ONE MORTGAGE CORPORATION n/k/a SAND CANYON CORPORATION, Party in Interest, for the foreclosure of Mortgage Deed dated September 4, 1992, and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 10266, Page 074, the ninety (90) day redemption period having expired without redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale, at the offices of the USDA, Rural Development, 306 U. S. Route 1, Scarborough, Maine (if the agency is closed for any reason, the agency may conduct the sale on the outside steps of the building), on November 19, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 37 Woodridge Drive in Steep Falls (Standish), Maine.

The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale. Ten Percent (10%) of the purchase price will be required to be paid, in cash or by certified check payable to USDA, Rural Housing Service, at the time and place of sale. The balance of the purchase price is to be paid within thirty (30) days following the sale. Failure to pay the balance due within thirty (30) days following the sale shall be deemed a forfeiture of the successful bidder’s deposit. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale.

The above property is being sold “as is,” and will be conveyed by Release Deed without any warranty as to the condition, size or location of the property or the state of title to the property.

If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney.

The property will be sold subject to utility easements and rights-of-way of record and utility easements and rights-of-way that are visible on the face of the earth. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed by and due and payable to the Town of Steep Falls.

Information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the offices of Broderick & Broderick, P.A. at (207) 794-6557.

Dated: October 7, 2019 /s/ Richard H. Broderick, Jr., Esq. Attorney for Plaintiff

There will be a site walk conducted by the Harrison Planning Board on Wed., October 16, 2019 at 5:00 pm at 43 Swan Rd., Harrison for a Shoreland Zoning Permit Application submitted by Joel Monaghan.

Opinions

October 10, 2019, The Bridgton News, Page 3D

Letters

Redundant again

To The Editor: Pop quiz for your readers: give the definition of redundancy with an example. Answer; superfluous, unnecessary, purposeless.

Example; letter with signature Plaisted.

In case you missed it for the hundredth time Plaisted doesn’t like Trump! Who knew?!

Of course, this being such a great country (again), he’s entitled to his malevolent opinion. But… what he’s not entitled to is his misrepresented facts.

Since the day Trump took office hundreds of corrupt spoiled brat democrats have been desperately trying to undo 2016 election results. In conjunction with some corrupt intelligence officials and the FBI “insurance policy,” they tried mightily to prove Russian collusion. Two plus years later they proved nothing other than the democrats were the colluders.

The sewage coming our way will be the revelations provided by Messr’s Durham and Barr of the breadth and depth of lying and corruption, Pelosi, Schiff, Nadler et al have been practicing.

Whistleblower revelations? Please. The dems got crossed up when the transcript which they didn’t anticipate being made public revealed nothing untoward. Result…

Schiff was forced to “parody” false content into the record. The kind-hearted call that misrepresentation, the more objective call it lying.

Do you suppose Plaisted’s definition of a traitor is a leader creating low unemployment, particularly amongst minorities, robust GDP growth, vastly improved international trade agreements, defeat of ISIS, etc. My kind of traitor!

Bridgton Planning Board Corner

What is the Bridgton Planning Board’s Role?

To The Editor: We need not choose between science and faith.

Jon Chappell Bridgton To The Editor: We need not choose between science and faith.

Jon Chappell Bridgton

His valediction is especially revealing as this grown man’s next eagerly awaited activity is throwing “rotten eggs” at those with whom he disagrees.

Would that best be seen as juvenile, pathetic, or (Continued from Page 1D) repugnant?

I didn’t see any left-wing demonstrators down there Don Vose Naples on Commercial Street while I was touring the ship and it doesn’t take much to get them cranked up enough to staple signs to sticks and march down the street chanting.

I expected the arrival of Columbus’s ship would have been enough to turn them out. Doing research for this article, I learned that a replica of Nina sank last April in Corpus Christi, Texas, but the articles I read said nothing about foul To The Editor: play and the ship was eventually refloated.

I don’t know Don Vose, The City of Portland had earlier (in 2017) abolished but I appreciate the time Columbus Day before the whole state did in 2019, but I he took to respond to my don’t recall seeing any Indigenous People celebrating the letter of Sept. 26. new holiday and I’m often there during the second Monday I feel strongly that we of October. Come to think of it, I never saw any Spanishare sacrificing too much Americans or Italian-Americans (Columbus was Italian) of what makes our country celebrating when it was called Columbus Day, either. I great for the financial ben- do see people celebrating other holidays like the 4th of efit for some.

July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, but those last two are I am sickened by the threatened by progressives as well. The Pilgrims, after all, words and actions of were also white Europeans. Many progressive groups are Donald Trump. I worry so now claiming that Thanksgiving is “celebrating ongoing for our natural world, our genocide.” immense national debt, And of course, Christmas has been under siege by the our huge income dispar- left for decades now. Public schools no longer mention the ity, and our standing with word, calling it “Winter Holiday” instead. People paying other nations. homage to political correctness are hesitant to say, “Merry And in response to Mr. Christmas” outside their own household, wish people McLaughlin’s column, “Happy Holidays.” It all makes me wonder: what’s next?

I’m aghast. Petty lies”?! Labor Day? The diminishing number of unionized workers At a minimum, I expect still mark the occasion but most of our populace gives it a honesty and perhaps kind- big ho-hum. ness and a modicum of Memorial Day is celebrated and we’ve all known solintelligence from our lead- diers who have died in recent wars. That holiday should ers. be safe, and Veteran’s Day, too. Martin Luther King Day? Our nation — every It’s still relatively new so I guess it’ll be okay for a while. one of us — deserves bet- I have come to believe most Americans care much more ter than this president’s about getting a paid holiday off from work than whatever it constant lying and his hate is that day is supposed to commemorate. speech. I think Donald It’ll be up to the Spanish now to decide whether they’ll Trump is overtly a brutal, pay future voyages of the Santa Maria to Portland. pathological liar.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school I don’t think we need U.S. History teacher. a “deep state” to see that.

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(Continued from Page 2D) sal access trail that will take visitors on a “walk through time” providing glimpses into the farm’s agricultural past. The public is assured access to Loon Echo acquisitions for recreational opportunities including hunting, walking, snowmobiling, and nature observation. Now protected, the PeabodyFitch property will continue to benefit the community in perpetuity. Matt will also be talking about the Trust’s

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(Continued from Page 1D) 2. At the meeting, the Planning Board first determines if the application is complete. If complete, they start their review. If not complete, the applicant is advised on what is missing and must submit that information prior to initiation of the review.

3. Once the review starts, the Planning Board dialogs with the applicant to understand the project and the evidence/information which supports each performance standard. The applicant has the burden of proof to demonstrate they have met the performance standards in the ordinance(s). The Board may also hold a public hearing or a site visit in order to fully understand the project.

Once review of the application is complete, the Board deliberates amongst themselves (only) to determine if the project meets the standards.

4. The Board then provides an outcome — the project is either approved, approved with conditions, or is denied. A project must meet all standards to be approved. In some cases, a waiver may be requested and granted. However, waivers are not common practice and may be granted only if certain conditions are met.

Applicants may also choose to schedule a “preapplication meeting,” prior to submission of their formal application. This allows an applicant to seek advice from the Planning Board and can be helpful in guiding the applicant toward a successful application, in particular for more complex or larger projects.

In the end, the overall objective of the Board is to assure an orderly growth of the Town and to minimize adverse effects of that growth on our environment, and the general safety, health and welfare of the Town.

The current members of the Planning Board are: Deb Brusini (chair), Ken Gibbs (vice chair), Dan Harden, Dee Miller, Greg Watkins, Doug Oakley (alternate) and Paul Tworog (alternate). Brenda Day is the administrative assistant.

You may find Planning Board announcements, agendas and minutes on the Town website at: https://bridgtonmaine.org/planning-board/ — Submitted by Deb Brusini, Chair

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Obituaries / Opinions

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Bruce W. Rust Bruce William Rust, 63, of Bridgton, died on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House following a brief battle with lung cancer.

He was born in Beverly, Mass., the son of William W. Rust and the late Charlotte Susan (Blake) Rust.

Bruce graduated from Gorham High School in 1974. He was a member of the G.H.S. New England soccer champions in 1972.

He married Valerie Chaisson Rust in December 1981, and settled in Sebago for 25 years before moving to Bridgton. His love for soccer and baseball continued with his three children while coaching their school teams in both Sebago and Bridgton recreation.

Bruce was a devoted father and loving husband, who worked hard to raise three college graduates while restoring his 1850s home. He enjoyed vegetable gardens and the challenge to keep deer and critters from devouring it all before harvest.

He loved cooking on his smoker and was a master chef of smoked pork and chicken. His passion of cooking also included baking bread and specialty desserts. Bruce was also a member of Harmony Masonic Lodge in Gorham.

He is survived by his wife; his children, Allyson Chaar of Gorham, William J. Rust of Auburn, N.H., Michael Rust; two grandchildren; many siblings, in-laws, cousins and nieces and nephews, who all spent time with him during his final weeks.

Visiting hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Windham Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 434 River Road, Windham. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., on Friday, Oct. 11, at the First Parish Church, 1 Church Street, Gorham. To express condolences and to participate in Bruce’s online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 US Route One, Scarborough, ME 04074, or online at www.hospiceofsouthernmaine.org/give

Mary F. Founier CAPE ELIZABETH — Mary Frances (Coffey) Fournier, 89, passed on Friday, Sept. 27, 2019.

Mary was a New Years’ baby born on Jan. 1, 1930, to Allen and Eva Coffey in Somerville, Mass. She then went on to graduate from South Portland High School in 1948. Mary met her true love, Andy, after being introduced on a blind date. They married on June 29, 1957.

Mary attended cosmetology school and went on to become an educator in the field. She was a strong, loving, opinionated and determined woman with a drive to work.

Besides her family, she was most proud of helping her husband create and run four businesses over the years. She found great joy in bowling, which including candlepin tournaments throughout New England. Mary could always be found enjoying the calmness of the beach with a book in hand at her summer home on Little Sebago Lake.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Andrew A. Fournier; a grandson; and her sister, Barbara McCollister.

She leaves behind three sons and one daughter, Charles of Lewiston, Bruce of Denmark, David Fournier of South Portland, and Mary Hunter of South Portland; a sister, Margaret Howe of South Portland; a brother, Allen Coffey; 10 grandchildren and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours were held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on Monday, Oct. 7, at Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road in South Portland. The service was held at 1:30 p.m., at the First Congregational Church, 301 Cottage Road, in South Portland, followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hobbsfuneralhome.com

Donald F. Goodman LULING, LOUISIANA — Donald Floyd Goodman, a former resident of Bridgton, Maine, made his final journey on Sept. 23, 2019, at his home in Luling, La., with his wife and step-daughter by his side.

Don was born on Aug. 8, 1957, in Fort Belvoire, Va. He was privileged to travel abroad with his parents and remembered much about his travels.

The family eventually settled in Bridgton. Following graduation from Lake Region High School in 1976, Don served his country proudly in the U.S. Coast Guard for six years.

He became a towboat Captain and held his Captain’s license for almost 40 years, transporting various goods for the American people In his younger years, he was a talented gymnast and excelled at karate. He could still do a back flip from a standing position when he was 40!

Don was a lover of music, especially Queen and David Bowie.

And he wanted it cranked up as high as it would go! If he wasn’t watching movies or trivia shows, he was playing music.

He loved being outdoors and spent much time walking in the woods on his property, identifying all the critters that lived there. He was forever in awe of the creation God gave us. He would be amazed at the tiniest insect and could spot details like no one else. He was sure to share those details and all his discoveries in nature with others, whether they wanted to know or not!

Don was a man of many talents. He made knives, carved walking sticks and could tie his own flies. He loved to cook. He was found often in the kitchen, both on and off the boats.

Friends and family frequently rolled their eyes at Don, because he was so full of shenanigans! There was always a joke to be told, usually very corny, and he always found a willing subject to tease, especially his mother-in-law, who could dish it right back.

Boxers were his favorite pets. He owned four in his lifetime — Baron, Schatzie, Zelda and Ruby, who is mourning his loss.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Kim Havard Goodman of Luling, La.; one son, Donald Goodman of Lafayette, La.; two daughters, Jamie Martel and husband Ross of Nashville, Tenn., and Heather Alvarez and husband Rodinzon of Lafayette, La.; and one grandchild, Rosie Alvarez. He also leaves his sister, Cynthia Baker and her husband Perry, of Edgewater, Fla., and his brother, Forest Goodman of Bridgton, Maine. He also leaves behind two nephews, Seth deMatties and Jed Baker; a niece, Ivy Goodman; and a cousin, Tom Goodman.

His second family will miss him greatly: Janae Hammett and friend, Tessa of New Orleans, La., Sarah Sacra and husband Strother of Luling, La., two stepgrandchidren, Lily and Eli Sacra and his in-laws, Lucy and Guy Havard of Baton Rouge, La.. Don and his step-son-inlove held a very special bond as they were both Merchant Mariners and had so much in common. Strother was instrumental in making sure that Don knew the Lord before he left this earthly life. He also leaves a host of friends, both in Maine and Louisiana, many fellow towboaters, and his beloved boxer, Ruby.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gwyndolin Goodman, two nieces, Jess Baker and Tansy Goodman, and sister-inlaw, Carole Goodman.

There will be two opportunities to join his family and friends in celebration of Don’s life: Sunday, Oct. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the American Legion Hall, 26 Casco Rd., Naples, Maine; and Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m., in Luling, La., under the Luling Bridge overlooking the Mississippi River.

Memorials may be made to Louisiana Boxer Rescue, 8921 Camille Ct., River Ridge, LA 70123, or on their website: www.louisianaboxerrescue.org

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SOUTH PARIS — Katariina (Tinker) Martha Bruneau, 62, of South Paris, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019.

She was born on Aug. 23, 1957, in Norway. She was the daughter of Wilho Paakkonen and Joyce (Wentworth) Beaudoin.

On May 10, 1974, Katariina married Mark Bruneau in South Paris, where they made their home and raised a family.

She enjoyed her cats, making crafts, gardening, singing and music, and shopping rummage sales. Katariina will forever be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Katariina is survived by her husband, Mark of South Paris; mother, Joyce Beaudoin of Norway; son, Chris Bruneau of Westbrook; daughter, Kelly Bruneau of Woodstock; siblings, Jimmie Paakkonen of South Paris, Shelley Nicholas of Harrison and Debora Peterman of Belfast.

She was predeceased by her father, Wilho, in 1972; and her stepfather, Roland Beaudoin in 2012.

Services will be in the spring. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals.com

Richard Kelson Richard “Dick” Kelson, 94, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019, peacefully with his family at his side.

He was the son of Charles and Emily (Wark) Kelson of Westbrook. Dick graduated early from Westbrook High School in 1943 to enlist in the U.S. Navy. He was only 17 when World War II erupted. Honorably discharged in 1946, he attended the University of Maine at Orono for a BA in Business, Class of 1950. There, he played club hockey from 1947–1950. Dick continued playing hockey with the Greater Portland OldTimers, “Old Boots” in Falmouth and UMO Alumni until age 84!

He married Beth Jane Berube, also of Westbrook, on June 27, 1949. They had four children: Marcia, Susan, Bruce and Brian.

He was very involved in the Maine Magicians Society, performing shows for the public and birthdays. While working for Central Maine Power, his career advanced and they moved from Gardner to Auburn to Jay, and then settled in Bridgton in 1972. Here, he built their year-round home on Long Lake, where he retired in 1984 as District Manager of Bridgton. He enjoyed the family fishing trips to Sebago and Moosehead, as well as traveling in his motor home with the “Maineabagos,” and wintering in Florida or Myrtle Beach.

His wife predeceased him, as well as his brothers.

A service will be held at the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta with his children, seven grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren.

Gifts in memory of Richard Kelson ’50 may be made to support UMaine men’s ice hockey, payable to the University of Maine Foundation or online at umainefoundation.org/memorial

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(Continued from Page 1D) Consider this reality: three-quarters of Maine’s net electricity generation already comes from renewable energy resources, with 31 percent from hydroelectricity, 22 percent from biomass (mainly wood products), and 21 percent from wind. More emissions-free energy could be produced with nuclear power, yet that source is ignored. If we only have 12 years, you would think a cheap, clean power source like that would at least be a discussion.

Maine’s fossil fuel sector contributes $2.4 billion to our state’s economy.

Elimination of fossil fuels in Maine would also eliminate over 28,000 Maine jobs.

Almost two-thirds of Maine households use fuel oil as their primary energy source for heat, more than any other state.

Democrats continue to push a policy agenda that will increase the cost of everyday life without pursuing the technological and social advantages that capitalism provides. Their extreme agenda will only bring misery and economic ruin to America, especially its poorest residents.

Yes, the climate is changing. That is what it does.

Using a changing climate as an excuse to pursue a national political agenda to exert government control over all of us, change our system of government, and undermine capitalism is unacceptable.

We need a genuine scientific analysis of all risks, costs, and benefits involved in responding to climate change. A free and open economic system rewards innovation and can anticipate and meet human needs without stifling our natural creativity and need to grow.

Republicans oppose efforts to destroy free enterprise and an American economy that is responsible for the highest standard of living for all Americans, regardless of socio-economic status in the world. Our form of government and economic system is the most successful in history. Otherwise, why would so many people be willing to risk their lives to get here?

Replacing the innovation of the American people with government bureaucracy would be a colossal mistake.

Maine Republicans will continue to support innovation, affordability, and liberty over these relentless efforts by the Democrats to undermine Maine’s economy and way of life.

Area Events

Trash can turkey roast HIRAM — The Hiram Historical Society will host the third annual Trash Can Turkey Roast, prepared by Bald Mountain BBQ of Baldwin, at Hiram Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge in Hiram, on Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at noon. Roast turkey, pork, baked beans, coleslaw, cornbread, and more for just $10 payable at the door. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.

Earlier at the Community Center at 10:30 a.m., former students of Mt. Cutler Grammar School (now the Great Ossipee Museum) will gather for a “meet and greet” with coffee, donuts, and cider donated by Apple Acres in Hiram. This will be followed by a program designed to evoke memories of school days and group

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Photographs may be submitted at no additional charge, and whenever possible, they should be e-mailed as a jpg file.

For an obituary to run at no charge, The News will include: who the person was predeceased by (i.e. parents, siblings, spouse, children), or survived by (i.e. spouse or significant other, children, and parents). Names of spouses of surviving relatives will not be included. Names of grandchildren will not be included, but the number of grandchildren will be used. We do not list the names of nephews and nieces, just the number of each. However, if the deceased individual’s only connection to the area is a nephew, niece or grandchild, that person will be listed by name. Also, thanking doctors, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes, hospice houses, etc., for the care of the deceased and their family will not be included. However, donations in lieu of flowers are acceptable.

Requests for obituaries to run ”as written” will be accepted as paid obituaries, with a price quote and proof to follow receipt of the obituary.

The News reserves the right to edit all obituaries. If necessary, The News reserves the right to edit all obituaries for length.

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The Great Ossipee Museum of Hiram Historical Society photographs will be taken. The winner of the 50/50 raffle will be announced after the photograph session.

At 1 p.m., Hiram Historical Society’s Great Ossipee Museum will open and its collections will be on display, including a special exhibit of Hiram schools, and exhibits about Hiram churches, logging on the Saco and Ossipee Rivers, and farm equipment. Visitors can view period videos, help identify students in period photos, and write notes to longtime principal and teacher Eleanor Twitchell.

Mt. Cutler School was built in October 1883 to replace a similar three-room school that burned in February of the same year. It was closed in October 1978 after serving 95 years as a school. The building was turned over to the Hiram Fire Department in 1983 and to the Hiram Historical Society in 2014. It is now 136 years old.

The public is invited to come and enjoy a fun day and some delicious food. for more information call 6154390.

Al Hospers & Friends at LHE/PAC FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center’s Bradley Backstage concert series presents Al Hospers & Friends on Friday, Oct. 18, at 7:30 pm. The band will be performing a wide and varied selection of Al’s original rock, funk, blues, and country tunes along with some reimagined classics.

Bassist Al Hospers has been a player, producer, composer, and bandleader for more than 50 years. He has performed with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Buddy Rich, and with Mt. Washington Valley locals for the past 22 years. Al will be accompanied by an all-star line-

up featuring Mike Sakash, Jarrod Taylor, Steve Brown, Michelle Boggs, Craig Bryan, Jed Wilson, Mimi Rohlfing, Kemp Harris, and Swamp Dog. Bradley Backstage concerts ‘flip’ the theater by seating the audience on stage with the performers, creating a much more intimate and unforgettable live concert experience.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. Order online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac, or call the box office at 935-9232.

The LHE/PAC is located at 18 Bradley St. in Fryeburg on the Fryeburg Academy campus.

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PART-TIME HELP WANTED — Two full days per week. Must be computer/keyboard knowledgeable, multitasker. Please call 207-6472030 for more information.

1t41 CLASSIFIED DISPLAY ADS Deadline: Friday 4:00 p.m.

CLASSIFIED LINE ADS Deadline: Monday 5:00 p.m.

Classified advertising is sold in this space at the rate of $3.50 for 20 words or less and 15¢ a word over 20. All ads are payable in advance.

Repeats are charged at the same rate as new ads. Ads taken over the phone must be called in by Monday with payment arriving by Tuesday. A charge of $1.00 per week extra is made for the use of a box number if requested. A charge of $1.00 per classified is made if billing is necessary. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriams are charged at the same rate as classified ads. Poetry is charged by the inch.

Classified display is sold at $6.50 per column inch. Classified advertisers must furnish written copy.

The Bridgton News assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements other than to reprint that part of any advertisement in which a typographical error occurs. Advertisers will please notify the business office promptly of any errors that may occur, phone 207-647-2851.

LOOKING FOR LABORERS — $15.00 per hour. Yard work and moving firewood. Call Mike at 5839009.

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HELP WANTED — Anticipated and current employment opportunities Maine School Administrative District 72, Fryeburg, Maine. Posted on our website: www.msad72. org tf5

NIGHT WAITSTAFF — Night cook. Full-time year-round. Apply in person. Punkin Valley Restaurant (Rte. 302) 1270 N. High St., Bridgton. 647-2784. tf6 TREE WORKERS WANTED — Experience a plus. Must have valid driver’s license. Apply online at QTeam.com/JobApp tf50

WORK WANTED

LADY WITH A TRUCK — Weekly household garbage pickup in Bridgton only. Camp cleanouts and housekeeping. Barn storage available. 207-595-9532 2t41x CLEANING — Professional Cleaning Service has some openings. Affordable, quality cleaning.

20 years of experience. Great rates.

Call 207-462-4413 4t40x WHOLE HOUSE — Generator maintenance tune-ups. Call Bouchard Electric at 583-9009.

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ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, week or job. Power washing, light trucking. Free estimates. Call 6274649.

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NAPLES — Full storm door. White, 36”x80”, right-handed from exterior.

Very good condition. $60.00 OBO. 1-443-433-8469 1t41x

QUIMBY FIREWOOD — Green $210.00. Seasoned $245.00. Buy off the little guy. (207) 935-6302.

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GREEN FIREWOOD — cut, split and delivered. $200 a cord.

Call 207-515-0779.

52t18x $5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. tf46

DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord $260, cut, split, delivered. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. maineseasonedfirewood.com

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VEHICLES FOR SALE

2003 Volvo XC70 — Cross Country AWD wagon, blue, 179k miles. $3000.00, one owner, great condition, clean. Child booster seats, sunroof. 207-890-5900.

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Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

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

FOR RENT

BRIDGTON — Rooms for rent. $125 per week furnished with Internet. Substance-free building. Call David at 207-321-9908. tf36

NAPLES — Beautiful, quiet setting.

2-bedroom, 2-full-bath home. Full kitchen with stove and refrigerator, laundry room with washer and dryer, living room, dining room, office and plenty of storage. 1-car garage with additional off-street parking. Includes plowing, heat, electricity, hot water and garbage pickup. No pets, no smoking. $1750.00. Now taking applications for Nov. 1st. 693-6255

3t41 BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom 2nd floor apartment. Full kitchen, full bath, living room, bonus storage room. Off-street parking. Water and sewer, trash and snow removal, heating fuel included, too. First and security required. $775 monthly.

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Green firewood $200 per cord, minimum two cords for delivery.

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Looking for

CARPENTER/ROOFER Overnights (Sunday to Friday), travel pay, per diem, bonuses, heath, dental and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, vacation, holidays and clothing.

Starting pay $13.50 minimal experience, experience $18 plus. Must have valid driver’s license.

Please contact Richard Hott at Set Connectors, Inc., for more details 207-527-2876.

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The Town of Denmark, Maine (pop. 1,148), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Town Clerk/Deputy Administrative Assistant. This position will assist the Town Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Tax Collector, Treasurer, and Registrar of Voters, and serve in numerous administrative duties in the Town Office with two senior members of the Town Clerk’s Office.

Qualified candidates, with a minimum of five years prior municipal experience, preferably in a Town Clerk’s Office in Maine, with bookkeeping and exceptional customer service skills, are encouraged to apply. The successful applicant must be able to pass a background check and be bonded.

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This position is a full-time (32+ hours/week), permanent, benefited position.

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Submit cover letter, resume and references to: Town Manager’s Office, Attn: Deputy Clerk Search, 62 East Main Street, Denmark, ME 04022. Applications will be received until 4:30 p.m., on Friday, October 18, 2019.

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Please submit a letter of interest, resume and three references to: Town of Lovell, Attention: Selectpersons, 1069 Main St., Lovell, ME 04051, or via e-mail to TOL@fairpoint.net

YARD SALES

BARN SALE — Saturday. Oct. 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER — Rozzie May Animal Alliance, dedicated spay/neuter nonprofit serving N.H. and Maine. Cats $70-$85.

Dogs at Conway clinic, starting at $100. Military discounts, N.H./ Maine plans. Register online www.

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PLEASE CONSIDER — donating gently used furniture, household items and more to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. FMI, go to our website www.harvesthills. org for details or call 935-4358, ext.

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Deputy Town Clerk/Deputy Admin. Asst.

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The Town of Lovell is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position on the Public Works Department. The candidate must have a positive attitude and be a team player. A CDL is required for this position, a Class A license is preferred. Applicant should have experience in snowplowing and working with heavy equipment, Mechanical skills would be helpful. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, and may require being on your feet for extended periods of time.

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BUYING — Jewelry, watches and coins. Will pay fair prices. Call Mike at 583-9009.

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Specializing in window installations and small renovations.

Housewares, Furniture, Tools, Small Appliances, Medical, Exercise, Sporting Goods, Camping, Bedding, Decorations and More!

2 Full-Time Positions • Great Benefits • Transportation Required Apply in person at Jct. of Rt. 5 & Rt. 93, Lovell, Maine

BRIDGTON — Lot for sale, 2 acres. Harmon Rd. Call 647-3028.

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DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exterior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40

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Sunday, Oct. 13 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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CASCO — Rooms for rent. $125 per week furnished with Internet and laundry onsite. Call Tommy at 207-595-4946. tf36

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INDOOR WINTER STORAGE

Work Outside for the Summer!

Flaggers make $13–$14/hour and work locally. $100 Referral Bonus

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Thursday, October 17, 2019, at 4:00 p.m.

Molly Ockett School Library, Fryeburg Maine School Administrative District No. 72 is hosting an annual workshop for substitute teachers. It is mandatory that you attend one workshop if you wish to substitute in M.S.A.D. No. 72. Please note that a State of Maine Criminal History Record Check ($70 fingerprinting/processing fee paid by applicant) is a criterion for substituting.

We will discuss classroom management, instructional issues, general expectations of substitutes, confidentiality, important health issues, and Restraint & Seclusion Rules in Maine.

Global Harmonization System, Sexual Harassment, and Suicide Prevention trainings will be provided at the meeting, which is mandatory for employment as a substitute. New hiring paperwork will be available. Please contact Erin Wentworth at the Superintendent’s Office (207) 935-2600, ext. 1412, confirming your attendance. Thank you for your interest in our schools.

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— Employment Opportunity —

TOWN OF HARRISON Full-Time Deputy Clerk Position The Town of Harrison is accepting applications to fill a full-time (40 hours) position in the Clerk’s Department.

This is a varied clerical and administrative position, providing support to achieve all activities of the Clerk’s Office. Work is performed in accordance with local, State and Federal laws under the supervision of the Town Clerk.

The successful candidate will be customer-serviceoriented, have an ability to adapt to changing circumstances and be able to multitask in a fast-paced office.

Duties include day-to-day customer service on the counter and over the telephone, election support, issuing vehicle and recreational registrations, hunting, fishing, dog and business licenses, and vital records. Provide support in maintaining and filing of town records.

Must have experience with modern office equipment including computers and general office operations. An ability to organize, file and record-keep, along with a proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Municipal experience and knowledge of TRIO is preferred.

Pay is commensurate with experience. Applications are available online or may be picked up at the Town Office during normal business hours. Completed applications and resumes may be dropped off at the town office, mailed to the Town of Harrison, P.O. Box 300, Harrison, ME 04040, or emailed to mstjohn@harrisonmaine.org. All should be addressed to the attention of the Town Clerk. Applications close October 25, 2019.

The Town of Harrison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Regional news

Page 6D, The Bridgton News, October 10, 2019

Rehab therapists help patients at home are being encouraged to do NORTH CONWAY, N.H. therapy but might not be — When the average person motivated in that setting.” thinks of physical therapy, Occupational therapist they most likely picture Cynthia Hembree agrees an outpatient practice in a that helping people drew gym-like setting. However her to rehabilitative serVisiting Nurse Home Care vices. She said, “OT is and Hospital of Carroll unique because it looks at County (VNHCH) offers the holistic person. We look rehabilitative services like at their physical needs but physical, occupational, and also emotional and mental speech therapy in the comneeds. And the goal of OT fort of the patient’s own is to improve their everyday home. In fact, most of their well being. I enjoy having staff therapists say that it’s them look beyond their distheir preferred place to proability…I want to help them vide care and it produces live well.” effective, positive outcomes Cynthia shared Pam’s for their clients. enjoyment of working with Rehab therapists provide help and hope to all ages Occupational Therapist Cynthia Hembree (left) and patients in the home. “I love recovering from all manners Physical Therapist Pam Breault-Simpson care for having the privilege to go of injury. From muscular patients in the comfort of their own homes. (Photo into someone’s home. OT is maintaining ability to and skeletal issues, to joint credit: Tracy Ames) function. What’s better than pain and stroke — they are being at their home?” the cheerleaders for recovery.

Cynthia told of a patient she cared for earlier this year VNHCH physical therapist Pam Breault-Simpson first meets with clients in their homes to determine their who had OT, PT, and speech therapy. “She was pretty bad recovery goals and then works with the patient to meet off…we really had to work with her to maintain safety in them. “Some just want to play golf again. Some want to her home and adapt her home environment to make sure go shopping. Others want to lift up their grandchildren. It she…could function in the bathroom and the kitchen, depends on their lifestyle before…” Pam loves working even at her computer. We modified her environment to with people in their own homes, tackling the challenges suit her needs…Eventually, she was getting out of her they might face after coming home after surgery, hospi- house so she was no longer homebound. The goal all talization, illness, or injury. She especially loves seeing along was to graduate her to outpatient care. We helped her regain her ability to live.” them regain their independence.

A busy mother of three who also cares for her elderly Therapists also act as a liaison between the doctor’s office and the home. “If we have concerns, we are a voice parents, Hembree says, “Visiting Nurses is a great nonprofit organization that is so supportive to the patient… for the patient and advocate for them.”

In-home physical therapists work on their patients’ and we do everything we possibly can to support them home environment, too. Keeping clients safe from fall- and let them thrive in their home, offering them rehab,… ing is a key objective. “We help them set up their home, nursing, behavioral health, and social services. It’s all working with occupational therapists. We make sure they about the client and how we can better their lives. They have grab bars, a railing on stairs, bed rails, anything that are great to work for from a professional standpoint.”

For more information on Visiting Nurse Home Care will keep them from further injuries and going back into and Hospital of Carroll County, call 603-356-7006 or the hospital.”

Working in homes is different from working in a visit www.vnhch.org hospital. It includes training the families who help with the prescribed exercises. Pam explained “If they are allowing you into your home, they want you there, they are motivated and they want your help. You don’t get resistance like you might get at a hospital, where they

Ellis River work day with Outward Bound.

MLT Preserve Partner program launched BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust (MLT) is seeking help maintaining some of the hiking trails and Androscoggin River boat launches enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts in Western Maine. MLT owns nearly 2,700 acres of forest land, with miles of recreational hiking trails, open fields, mountain tops, river islands, and four Androscoggin River Trail boat launches.

Keeping the trails and boat launches clean, safe, and enjoyable takes effort. MLT currently depends on a dedicated group of volunteers to handle the maintenance and stewardship of these lands.

MLT’s new Preserve Partner program is looking for additional volunteers to help the property stewards monitor and maintain the trails and boat launches.

“With a little time and effort, one person can really help improve his or her favorite property,” says Larry Ely, chair of MLT’s Stewardship Committee. “It’s gratifying to visit a preserve and know you’ve helped make it a special place.” This is an opportunity to meet and work alongside friendly, active people who dedicate time and effort maintaining public access on MLT properties. The volunteer time is fairly flexible and volunteers can work for as many preserves that interest them.

To become a Preserve Partner, or for more information about the preserves and boat launches, please visit www.mahoosuc.org or contact MLT Executive Director Kirk Siegel at 824-3806 or kirk@ mahoosuc.org.

Toastmasters celebrate five years

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CONWAY, N.H. — The Mount Washington Valley Toastmasters celebrated their fifth anniversary last month at Granite State College in Conway, N.H. Members and guests enjoyed a jubilant evening with celebratory treats and

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running the evening’s “Table Topics.” The Toastmasters International website states that Table Topics® is a long-standing Toastmasters

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lots of laughs.

MWV Toastmasters include members from Bridgton, Denmark, and Harrison in Maine, as well as Moultonborough, N.H., and as far north as Jackson, N.H. Club President Andrea Libby said, “It was wonderful to see former members.

It was as if they never left.

Our guests all commented on how welcome they felt.

From old members to new faces, our club keeps the same caring, fun spirit.”

Event chair Debbie Haire rallied together an amazing spread of treats in addition to

tradition intended to help members develop their ability to organize their thoughts quickly and respond to an impromptu question or topic. “Our guests took on the challenge, and each did an amazing job providing laughter and different perspectives on the questions presented,” says Libby.

Anyone interested in working on leadership and public speaking skills in a safe and supportive environment is always invited to attend a MWV Toastmasters meeting at 6:15 p.m., on the first, third, and fifth Wednesdays of each month at Granite State College in Conway, N.H. For more information about the club, visit http://mwvtm.toastmastersclubs.org