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Lowell: Lake protection rules need tightening

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer The days are long past when a simple lake clarity test using a secci disk would suffice in determining the health of a lake, Lakes Environmental Association Executive Director Peter Lowell told the Bridgton Planning Board Tuesday.

Besides, lake clarity isn’t in and of itself an indicator of better water quality.

Before one can really draw any conclusions, many other factors have to be tested as well, such as phosphorus, oxygen, algae, temperature, aluminum and something called gleotricia, which looks a little like cream of wheat, he said.

Now that the new Maine Lake Science Center is up and running, LEA has benefitted greatly from its collaboration with the several

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Go to any sporting event at the high school, middle school or elementary school level, and there will be a noticeable gathering of many generations.

Grandparents of the athletes join proud parents, shouting words of encouragement from portable camp chairs or bleachers. Team members’ younger siblings seek out children their age to engage in playtime during game time.

“Multigenerational” is one of the key words for an engineer’s rendering of how to utilize the seven acres of land known as the Memorial School property.

“We wanted this space to be for all generations,” Matt Hancock said, adding the presentation was not a sales pitch but a sharing of the concept for the public space.

During a Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday, Hancock highlighted some of the details of what a subcommittee hopes can be done on the townowned land.

Those include: a playground; an 8-foot-wide paved walking path; a new soccer field; new outdoor lighting for the baseball/ softball field; a pole-barnstyle pavilion for picnics; and more parking spaces.

The walking path will be one-quarter mile around the circumference of the sports fields. The paved path will be designated for foot traffic as well as baby strollers and wheel chairs.

“There is an underground irrigation system so we can have green grass the entire summer,” Hancock said.

Later, he said there would no septic system on the parcel. Instead, portable bathLOT, Page 8A

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer HARRISON — Harrison Selectmen voted 3–2 last week to seek grants to acquire four defibrillators for town use.

Questions lingered, however, about the town’s liability in using the portable machines to help a person having a heart attack.

Selectman Matt Frank, who serves on the Board of Directors at Bridgton Hospital, suggested Harrison acquire the automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and place them at the town office, the highway department, transfer station and the fire station community room. In summer, two of the machines could be kept at Crystal Lake Park during the eight-week summer rec-

reation program period.

Frank pointed out that several granting organizations exist that will provide the machines for free, with the town needing only to spend around $200 per unit every three or four years to replace the battery and the electrode pads. He noted that the neighboring town of Naples recently acquired five AEDs through a grant.

“They’ve been made pretty much foolproof,” said Frank, who said the hospital is very willing to provide training in their use. “You start it up, a voice comes on, and it tells you exactly what to do.”

If readings show that resuscitation is not needed, the machine will not function to provide the electric AED, Page 8A

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer DENMARK — Only 10 people have applied so far for the job of Denmark Town Manager, and the Town Manager Search Committee has extended the deadline until Friday, Oct. 30.

“We’re still doing interviews,” Selectman Beverly Caparco said last week.

“We’ll whittle it down to three and then do final interviews. Then we’ll make an offer.” A closed meeting was held Sept. 22 to review the resumes submitted to date.

Caparco said town government operations have been continuing as best they can the past two and a half months, since Town Manager Dan Merhalski resigned July

31. “The town clerk is doing a lot of the work,” she said.

“We’re a little bit stretched but everyone’s pulling together to make it work.”

The Town Manager Search Committee has six members and is chaired by resident Jay Transue. Selectmen recently decided to advertise for the position on two free job search websites, LinkedIn and Monster.com.

At last month’s board meeting, Caparco reported that she contacted three possible Interim Managers, including former Bridgton Town Manager Mitch Berkowitz.

Berkowitz told her he is now working in Rangeley, but that he might be available to help once they have chosen a new MANAGER, Page 3A

Group breathes future into lot

A lot of lakes around here are basically anorexic, and are close to a tipping point, — Peter Lowell, LEA university scientists and researchers who set up residence this summer to study lake quality.

“This whole thing is a puzzle,” Lowell said. When

it comes to the many potential lake threats, “What we’re really seeing here is death by a thousand cuts.”

Lowell said for much of its 40-year history, LEA

has used Highland Lake in Bridgton as its “guinea pig,” in part because it’s local and quite accessible. The lake, with an average depth of 20 feet, is one of the most fragile of the 40 lakes LEA monitors, and their latest studies, from a monitoring buoy and other testing equipment, have been quite troubling, he said.

“Highland Lake looks really good until you get down in the thermocline,”

WE’RE HEADED THAT WAY — Dempsey Challenge bike riders approach the traffic signal in Pondicherry Square in Bridgton Sunday, and were greeted by well wishers. The 100-mile trek started in Lewiston, into the Lake Region, to Oxford Hills and back to Lewiston.

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which is a midway point of depth where warmer surface water mixes with cooler water below, said Lowell.

While its clarity is holding steady, the oxygen levels at the bottom are basically at zero during certain times of the year, he said.

With the scientists’ help, LEA was able to track how often the zero levels occurred over time, and found a LAKE, Page 8A

Sewer rules on the ballot

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Nothing less than the future growth potential of Bridgton is at stake in the sewer referendum to be decided by voters on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

That’s one reason why Bridgton Selectmen and the Wastewater Committee have come out so strongly in publicly supporting passage of the amended sewer ordinance, as evidenced by the big ad in this week’s edition of the Bridgton News.

Without making fundamental changes in the current allocation-based rate structure, there’s little chance the town can secure state and federal funding in the years to come for an expansion to the system, which currently serves around 55 users.

Woodard & Curran engineer Brent Bridges, who helped write the amendments, said Tuesday that if the town ever wants to expand the system, it needs a system capable of capturing all of the users, both actual and potential.

“You don’t have any current debt on the system, but SEWER, Page 3A

Sign owner gets sigh of relief

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A permanent structure and its business sign can stay in place following the reversal of a decision that it was in violation of the Naples Sign Ordinance.

The sign and the 16-foottall structure were deemed okay by the Naples Code Enforcement Officer (CEO) Renee Carter on the afternoon of Oct. 14.

Four days prior to that outcome, the business owner had put up a message on a marquee, calling the CEO to task for declaring the sign in violation.

Carter said the recent sign incident points to the need for the town to clarify the language of its Sign Ordinance — something that the Naples Board of Selectmen has been considering since late summer.

“Basically, there are problems with the Sign Ordinance; and we have had an extreme amount of complaints about banners, flags, and multiple signs in front of businesses this summer,” Carter said.

“We’ve identified the problem. We need to find a solution that fits the needs of all the community,” she said.

Meanwhile, businessman Dan Lajoie said his sign was referred to as a “model sign” by a few of the people who served on the committee that wrote the Sign Ordinance.

“My sign was a perfect sign for the ordinance. In fact, two members of the committee that wrote the Sign Ordinance — both of whom I talked to – said my sign was what they had in mind when the ordinance was written,” Lajoie said.

The sign in question belongs to the business named The Naples Barn, which houses antiques and is located on the corner of Route 302 and Route 35.

In mid-September, one of the business owners received a Notice of Violation (NOV)

from CEO Renee Carter, saying that the sign was bigger than the allotted size when taking into account the surface of the structure upon which the sign was placed.

On Oct. 9, Mike Gotto, of Stoneybrook Consultants, SIGN, Page 2A

Cremation plots in works

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Most people have a tendency to plan for the future. Some settle on plans a week or two in advance; others lay out their long-range visions.

Some people are more apt than others to line up where they would like to be buried after they die.

As indicated by the phone calls received by Casco Town Manager Dave Morton, there are people interested in buying cemetery plots to ensure a final resting spot in the Town of Casco.

GREEN GROVE CEMETERY is owned by the Town of People ask about the avail- Casco. In the near future, the public will be able to purability of cemetery plots in chase cremation burial plots.

(De Busk Photo) Casco, according to Morton.

All of the cemeteries in Casco — with the exception of one — are privatelyEstablished 1870 owned and operated, Morton P.O. Box 244, 118 Main St. said. Although, the town does Bridgton, ME 04009 provide mowing services for 207-647-2851 some of the cemeteries in town.

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Sign owner gets sigh of relief

(Continued from Page 1A) Inc., filed an appeal of the NOV with the Town of Naples. At the time, the members of the Ordinance Review Committee were being notified so that a date could be set for a hearing.

On Oct. 11, Lajoie put a message on his roadside marquee, telling people to call the Naples Town Manager regarding the sign violation and providing the phone number.

On Oct. 14, the violation status was lifted.

“Per our conversation today, October 14, 2015, I have decided to allow the sign that was placed at 679 Roosevelt Trail, as is, with no modifications. There will be no need for a hearing with the Ordinance Review Committee,” Carter wrote in a letter to Grotto.

During a phone interview on Tuesday, Carter said she

reversed her decision after having discussions with the people who drafted the existing Sign Ordinance.

“I did talk to people who wrote the Sign Ordinance,” she said.

“In talking to John Thompson, he said it was done when there was no Sign Ordinance in Naples,” she said.

“This one in my view was ambiguous,” she said, explaining why she originally decided the sign did not comply with the Sign Ordinance.

Carter stressed the issuing of an NOV is not a personal thing. Her job is to uphold the ordinances as she understands them, she said. After all, the Naples voters approved each and every ordinance on the books, she said.

“Signs are the hardest things to regulate,” she said.

Lajoie said he thinks the Naples Sign Ordinance is fair-

ly straightforward. The size of the sign is addressed in one section; and the manner of display — or structure on which the sign is posted — is addressed in another section of the Sign Ordinance, he said. “It’s black and white,” he said.

For Carter, this interpretation could mean that business owners can place a sign up to 32 square feet in size on an inflatable raft or on a pontoon boat or on another large surface that is distracting to people behind the wheel of a vehicle. Case in point, one of the Causeway businesses had posted a sign on an inflatable raft, which caused concerns that the inflatable might blow into traffic, she said.

Lajoie said the Naples Barn business sign was designed to blend into the aesthetics of the Causeway.

“I wanted this beautiful sign. The person who con-

structed the sign, he is a post and beam builder. The business name is Authentic Timber Frames. Almost daily, people stop and ask who built it,” Lajoie said.

As far as the marquee, or message board, goes: That will require a sign permit — with a fee attached — if Lajoie plans to continue to use it. He thinks that second sign was grandfathered in, but he has no plans to pursue that path, he said.

The marquee served its purpose, he said.

“The support I have received from town residents and town business owners is just overwhelming,” he said.

Likewise, some residents backed the CEO after seeing the marquee message.

“One of the things that the sign did was it caused people who saw it to call me and express support of the notice of violation,” Carter said.

(Continued from Page 1A) — and the Casco Board of Selectmen approved — is a selection of plots for a cremation burial, he said.

“The town has its first active cemetery when we accepted from it from the board of trustees,” Morton

said.

Green Grove Cemetery is located on Route 11 across from the FairPoint Communications building near the Route 121 intersection.

The terrain has a ledge of rock that would prevent the

depth and space required for a full casket burial, Morton said.

“But we have space acceptable for cremation burials. We have had inquiries about cremation plots,” he said.

On Tuesday evening, the board approved going forward with a survey of the land, and the creation of 10

to 15 cremation plots.

The survey cost is estimated to be about $1,000, Morton said, adding he would let the board know if the cost was more than that amount.

After talking to the owners of Lakeside Cemetery, Morton got some sage advice about managing a cemetery.

People are asked to put a

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Get rid of that junk.

A judge has ruled that a South Casco property owner must remove from his lot the items only allowed in a junkyard.

Additionally, the landowner has been required to pay the town’s legal fees, which were approximately $3,700.

The Maine District Court recently ruled in favor of the

Town of Casco, declaring the private property adjacent to Kettle Cove to be an illegal junkyard, according to Casco Town Manager Dave Morton.

The items to be removed from the property include vehicles, boats, boat trailers, snowmobile carcasses and an accumulation of broken down appliances, Morton said.

“Some things are an environmental hazard. But, what made it easy for the court is that it is illegal to have three

Cremation plots in works in Casco

DRUMS ALIVE! — The Casco/Naples Before and After Care Center participated in Drums Alive during a recent all day care session. The kids had fun pounding away at inflatable balls held stationary on pedestals. stone plaque on the ground of a purchased cremation burial plot so future buyers could easily see what is available.

It cuts down on confusion, he said.

The cost is “about $375 for a plot, and same amount for perpetual care,” Morton said.

“You could put two to four

remains in there. Often times, people buy it for a couple or for a family,” he said.

“In town, there is a shortage of space — not a lot of spaces left if you want to be interred in Casco,” he said.

Operating a cemetery “seems to be simple process.

But, I may live to regret that statement,” Morton said.

or more unregistered, brokendown vehicles on property,” Morton said.

“The concern is that that close to (Big) Sebago Lake, have the fluids and oils in the vehicles been properly removed? If not, they could leak into the lake. Same thing with the boats,” he said.

“The other issue is that is a small lot in a built-up area.

There are concerns about fire hazards in that neighborhood,” he said.

The court provided the landowner with a timeline to comply with the junkyard violation.

Also, the courts gave the town permission to trespass on the property to remove the items if the landowner does not take corrective measures, Morton said.

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Voters will decide new sewer rules on Nov. 3 as possible. The Wastewater Committee has created a map showing the system extending down Portland Road to Sandy Creek, turning right up to South High Street and back to Main Hill.

Bridges said such a system could be built in phases to keep costs lower, or selectmen could decide to try for funding of the entire route all at once. A lot depends on what kinds of environmental challenges arise, things like ledge that must be blasted or

gravity pumping stations that must be built.

Another big consideration is the type of treatment system that would be used.

Bridgton doesn’t have the option of releasing treated wastewater into a water body, said Bridges. “Either you’ve got to put it in the land or on top of the land.”

Since there is limited land available downtown for creation of a new leach field, the committee is currently envisioning a spray irrigation

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer RAYMOND — The towns east of Bridgton are likely to have a low voter turnout on Election Day. That prediction is based on the fact that 2015 is not a gubernatorial election year, and also the lack of local issues on the ballot, as well as an extremely low number of absentee ballots.

“Fewer is a wonderful word. We have less than 10.

I have had a whopping 10 the voting public becomes “We are adverstising about applications. And, I have a interested in the state ballot campgian finance, Question few absentee ballots that have questions.

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“I haven’t been overwhelmed by absentees so far,” she said.

“I am expecting a light turnout on Election Day. That’s not what I want, but that is what I expect this year,” Look said.

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(Continued from Page 1A) town manager.

Of the other two people Caparco contacted, she said one lives in Millinocket and does not want to travel, and Bob Bensen lives in Ipswich, Mass.

Merhalski resigned following an extended controversy over his management that dated back to his hiring in October 2014.

would expire, and the town would refund the holder for any amount paid for the unused reserved allocation.

If the amended ordinance is enacted Nov. 3, the next step will be for the selectmen and the Wastewater Committee to look at designing the expanded system.

The committee envisions a system that would serve not just Main Street but the entire downtown residential area, including all the side streets to capture as much density

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and other agencies for funding an expansion to the system. The ordinance amendments are the first step in the process, but they are a crucial step.

“At the end of the day, we want an ordinance that’s fair, that outlines who will pay, how would you operate the system — all of the elements you have to have in place,” he said.

The amended ordinance does away with the allocation system for future use after Sept. 1, 2021, in favor of a system of sewer assessments, fees and service charges based on debt retirement, operational costs, flow rates and a reserve account fee.

In addition, a “readiness-to-serve” fee would be charged to those persons along the sewer line who are currently using a private septic system. If their system ever failed, those persons would be required to hook up to the system.

Grandfathered allocation holders who are holding their excess allocations in reserve, in anticipation that they may someday expand their business or change the use of their property to require more sewer capacity, would be invited to sell their excess capacity back to the town.

If they don’t, they would be charged an “equivalent use,” based on their current sewer use. Any reserved allocation, not exercised by the grandfathered allocation holder by June 30, 2021,

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(Continued from Page 1A) if you wanted to expand, you have to have a way to pay back the debt,” Bridges said. Instead of paying based solely on how much water is used, he said, “From a fairness standpoint, the town needs to charge users based on what it costs to operate the system as a whole. Everyone will pay a base amount, and those who use more will pay more.”

Bridges said Bridgton’s sewer ordinance was workable over the years for a small system serving downtown Main Street, as long as its two leach fields could handle the flow. But in recent years the system has neared its capacity. It’s currently estimated that only 2,000 to 3,000 gallons per day of excess capacity remain. A few new businesses could easily use that up, and max out the system, he said.

“It’s just septic tanks and leach fields right now, basically a big subsurface system, like serving a building, but only bigger,” Bridges said of the municipal sewer system. Using leach fields to process the waste severely limits how much it can grow, he said.

Bridges is currently working on finalizing a preliminary engineering report and environmental review, both of which will be needed when the town submits an application to Rural Development

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Police news

On the Bridgton Police blotter

FRYEBURG — A Massachusetts man has been allegedly connected to a Robert J. Smith of September burglary involvLynn, Mass. ing the theft of medical marijuana.

Fryeburg Police reportedly linked Robert J. Smith, 38, of Lynn, Mass. to the residential burglary on Duck Cove Road, where $10,000 worth of medicinal marijuana was taken.

Smith was arrested on Tuesday, when investigators raided a Brownfield residence on Moore Road. Several police agencies from Maine and New Hampshire were involved in the extensive investigation. Investigators reportedly recovered 24 grams of heroin, prescription pills, and assorted drug paraphernalia during the search including hypodermic needles.

Smith has been charged with aggravated trafficking in schedule drugs and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person (Felon). Smith was transported to the Oxford County Jail and has since posted $10,000 cash bail.

Also charged with aggravated drug trafficking was John O. Thurston, 45, of Brownfield.

On Sept. 17, Fryeburg Police responded to 38 Duck Cove Road in Fryeburg for a residential burglary.

Suspect(s) entered the locked residence at approximately 1:15 Thursday afternoon, causing extensive damage and tripping the alarm system. Homeowners were not home at the time of the incident.

The suspect(s) stole approximately $10,000 worth of medicinal marijuana from the residence and was believed to have fled the scene in a vehicle.

“This is a collaborative multi-agency investigation involving several police agencies from Maine and New Hampshire, all with the common goal of taking illegal drugs off the street and holding offenders accountable,” BURGLARY, Page 5A

Drexel R. Gordon, D.O.

These incidents appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter between the dates of Monday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct. 18 (This is only a partial listing).

Monday, October 12 10:06 a.m. A Highland Road resident said people were on his property claiming to have a lease for a trailer they acquired on Craig’s List. He wanted them removed.

1:24 p.m. A Brown Mill Road resident said two men and one woman were trespassing on his property in the woods, and were not hunting.

4 p.m. A South Bridgton Road resident wanted to speak to an officer regarding speeding on the road.

5:12 p.m. A man picked up his wallet at the police station that someone dropped off after he lost it on Friday.

6:53 p.m. A Kansas Road resident was concerned that her husband still hadn’t returned home after driving to Peabody Pond to go fishing in a canoe around 10 a.m.

11:27 p.m. Police investigated a burglary to a motor vehicle at Macdonald Motors.

11:34 p.m. Two men were yelling and fighting outside the Bridgton District Courthouse in the parking lot.

Tuesday, October 13 10:14 a.m. A female pedestrian was hit while crossing the street at Pondicherry Square. Traffic was stopped, and the woman walked into

the vehicle’s driver’s side mirror.

12:06 p.m. Officer Jones sought out the property manager of a Main Street building who had just left and was not supposed to be there.

1:55 p.m. Renys reported a theft.

2:43 p.m. A two-vehicle accident with property damage only occurred at Dunkin’ Donuts on Portland Road.

4:33 p.m. Someone cut a shallow ring around a pine tree on private property on Merriweather Lane.

5:41 p.m. A loud noise appeared to be coming from outside a South Bridgton Road residence, but it turned out to be crickets in the basement.

7:28 p.m. A wallet was turned into the police station that had been found over the weekend, and the owner came and picked it up.

Wednesday, October 14 9:43 a.m. A friend rescued a man who fell from his canoe and was struggling in the water. The friend swam out 150 feet and pulled the man to shore.

The man was conscious when police arrived, and was transported to Bridgton Hospital by United Ambulance.

10:47 a.m. Renys reported that a string of bad checks were being written at their southern and western Maine stores. They received another one last night.

10:32 p.m. Water was dripping from the upstairs apartment at 76 Main Street, and the caller could not get the upstairs neighbor to come to the door.

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Thursday, October 15 6:19 a.m. A vehicle hit a deer near the corner of Route 302 and Sam Ingalls Road and the deer ran off into the woods.

8:58 a.m. A lockdown drill was held at Stevens Brook Elementary School with both Bridgton Police and the Cumberland County Sheriffs Department participating.

12:12 p.m. An aluminum dinghy washed up on property at M and M Circle.

3:21 p.m. Chief Stillman and Officer Reese responded to a two-vehicle accident with personal injury.

7:21 p.m. A light blue SUV came through the drive-through window at McDonald’s with open containers of beer in the front seat and a crying child in the back. The car was gone when police arrived.

Friday, October 16 2:43 p.m. A Ford F150 and a Ford Fusion collided in the post office parking lot on Elm Street.

3:09 p.m. Injuries were reported in a two-vehicle accident near 633 North High Street.

5:51 p.m. Police assisted the Fire Department with a chimney fire on Pine Street.

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The Maine Department of Labor (MDOL) warns people filing for unemployment insurance benefits of a scam that attempts to obtain credit card information.

Labor Commissioner Jeanne Paquette warned claimants, “This scam is targeting people who are vulnerable because they may be in a difficult financial situation due to being unemployed. Beware of suspicious e-mails and call us anytime if you have questions. There is no charge for filing for unemployment in Maine and we will never ask for your credit

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The scam attempts to lure claimants into responding to an e-mail looking as if it is sent from the “Unemployment Advisory Department” with the e-mail address “support@us-benefits.org.” The e-mail has the subject line “Required Documents to File Unemployment in ME,” and references a specific town in Maine in the body of the e-mail.

The e-mail contains several spelling errors. It states that, by clicking the link in the e-mail, the claimant can avoid a delay in ben-

These incidents appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, October 12 12:21 p.m. A criminal mischief complaint at a Main Street residence was investigated.

5:39 p.m. A domestic disturbance reportedly occurred on the roadway on Lovewell

Pond Road.

Tuesday, October 13 7:06 a.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred on West Fryeburg Road.

10:48 a.m. Police investigated a criminal trespass complaint at a Portland Street business.

Thursday, October 15 9:30 a.m. Police checked a reported disturbance on

efits and “maxize [sic] the amount of benefits.” The e-mail is signed, “Support Team, Employment Advisory Department” and says that, “You are receiving this e-mail because you requested information online.”

A PDF image of the e-mails the claimant received is available at www.maine. gov/labor/news_events/article.shtml?id=635899 “Don’t respond or click on the link in any email from support@us-benefits.

(Continued from Page 3A) The Town of Casco is 6th annual Business and org. Do not provide person- Number One. If that gets on par with the Town of Energy Showcase will be al or financial information ramped up, the number of Raymond with about 10 held in gymnasium of the SCAM, Page 7A Casco Community Center on absentees might be more,” absentee ballots so far.

“There are no local ref- Election Day, while people Look said.

She added that she had not erendums in November. The are casting their ballots in the seen any advertisements for next ones wouldn’t be until large meeting room. our local elections in June,” “The voters are invited to the other ballot measures.

In the Town of Naples, Casco Town Clerk Lucille stop in and see what local Lovewell Pond Road. businesses have to offer,” 3:02 p.m. A terrorizing Town Clerk Judy Whynot Griffin said.

That town clerk’s office is Morton said. complaint was filed from has processed applications People can go online — to a Kenerson Drive indi- for two absentee voter bal- also anticipating a low turnout on Nov. 3 this year. the website of their respective lots. vidual.

For Casco voters, this town — until the Thursday “Usually, when it’s state 9:15 p.m. An A Street subject filed a harassment referendums, it is lower. We Election Day won’t slip into before Election Day and request absentee ballots. Oct. don’t have any town refer- the doldrums. complaint.

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Robinson, 26, of Center Conway, N.H., was charged STORE CLOSING Staying with disorderly conduct and criminal trespass.

Oct. 24th Open 1:29 a.m. A theft on Elm Street was unfounded.

12:44 p.m. Police checked Walker’s Falls Road after receiving a report of suspicious activity.

4:27 p.m. Police received a theft report at a Portland Street location.

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Sunday, October 18 12:30 p.m. Michelle L. Putnam, 36, of Fryeburg, was charged with failing to pay fines after police responded to a disturbance on Fish Street.

4:13 p.m. Police checked a reported disturbance on North Fryeburg Road.

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WALKABOUT — Bicycle Coalition of Maine Executive Director Abby King took notes while listening to Bridgton Selectman Chairman Bernie King during Thursday’s walking tour.

Over a dozen people went on the tour, held to get an idea of just how pedestrian-friendly are the sidewalks and bike lanes of downtown Bridgton.

Town officials and residents offered their opinions to King and a representative from the Greater Portland Council of Governments, both of whom have offered to help plan needed improvements and secure the funding to pay for them.

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11:46 a.m. Pumpkins were smashed and left out back at Renys.

1:48 p.m. A wallet was found and turned in to the police station.

Sunday, October 18 6:29 a.m. A medium to large dog, tan in color, was loose near 220 Highland Road.

8:30 a.m. A couple was engaged in a loud verbal argument at the First & Last Motel on Portland Road.

10:04 a.m. A mother and daughter were shouting at each other at a Waterford Road residence.

5:47 p.m. Officer Muise responded to a possible water main break on the Pond Road.

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(Continued from Page 4A) Fryeburg Chief of Police Joshua Potvin said. “The investigation is ongoing and it is likely we will be making additional arrests in connection with local drug activity as well as the Duck Cove burglary.”

Chief Potvin added, “We take a strong stance on drugs in Fryeburg and practice more of a no-tolerance approach if we catch you. On the flip side, if an addict turns themselves in to us voluntarily, we will assist them in getting the proper treatment without fear of prosecution.”

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‘Permission to Play,’ new at Goldberg Gallery FRYEBURG — “Permission to play!” – a collection of sculptures by Nantz Comyns — is now on display at the Goldberg Gallery located in the Bion R. Cram Library at Fryeburg Academy.

Comyns is a sculptor and an illustrator whose artwork is currently exhibited in public sites and art galleries throughout New England. A Maine native, she earned a master’s of Fine Art degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Fine Arts.

“This collection of whimsical sculptures,” says Comyns, “is one of my fun creative facets. Generated from processing childhood trauma, I find an artistic outlet exploring inner landscapes.”

Comyns has traveled and worked extensively through the South Pacific, Europe, and USA. While backpacking in remote areas of the Pacific Islands, she had the privilege to work and live with many artisans and experience their cultural art forms first hand. This was the origin of Comyns recycling indigenous material into her sculptures.

As a touring artist, Comyns specializes in developing creative educational programs, based in her process of sculpture. A diverse and energetic artist, Comyns encourages

creative collaboration among children to help them learn about their world and their relationship in it. Her birch twig moose and colorful papier maché sculptures can be found in hundreds public facilities and private collections throughout Maine! “ The mythical magical creatures offer me a vehicle to share the ‘Process of Sculpture’ in workshops,” Comyns says. “The gift I share is eliciting your creative muse out to play with an abundance of materials and creative possibilities… then you have to make your choices to find your inner entities and landscapes.”

“Permission to play!” will be on display through Dec. 18. The Goldberg Gallery is open to the public and the hours are Sundays from 12 to 4 p.m., and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Fridays 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; closed Saturdays.

For more information about Comyns and her artwork, she can be reached at mooseladyofmaine@yahoo.com, or through her Facebook page: Creative Chrysalis.

For more information about Fryeburg Academy and the Goldberg Gallery, please visit Fryeburg Academy’s website: www. fryeburgacademy.org

LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE PALETTE KNIFE — Visual artist Elaine McMichael of Gallery 302’s Art Collective will present her love affair with the palette knife at a reception Friday, Oct. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main Street, Denmark. Each image focuses on conditions that surround people and affect the way they live; external factors such as light, heat, wind, movement and precipitation. Her work will be on display through the end of October.

Postcard from China: A startling confrontation About the Writer: Judy Crowell of Harrison is teaching English in China. She sends occassional articles looking at life and her experiences in China.

By Judy Crowell Guest Writer On Sept. 24, at about 1 a.m., my nightmare started.

I was sound asleep in bed when I heard a noise outside in the hallway. A man was yelling and screaming.

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Suddenly, my door slammed open. He had kicked my bolted door in. He had a knife in one hand and in English said, “Do you know how easy it would be to kill you right now?”

I sat up in bed confused and said, “Huh? What? Why? Huh?” The man seemed disgusted, dropped the knife and walked out the door. My heart was beating so loud-

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to me the entire time. She took the green taxi to the red line and then took the red line to my home. After about 20 minutes, I was finally able to speak and told her the whole story. Then, she stayed on the phone telling me funny stories and trying to keep me calm.

When she arrived at the school, she walked straight to my room and told the security guard to “Come with me now,” in Chinese. When they arrived at my room, we had to show him what happened by using charade-like moves.

He took the knife and held up one finger. Then, he went downstairs to get the man in charge of the building and then things started happening. He called my co-workers and then I could actually talk and say what happened.

The attacker was in his room, another neighbor was in with him because he heard the noise and went over to try to calm him down. I was asked to leave the school for my safety. Fortunately, the security guard showed me that I could lock my door from the outside even though the inside lock was broken. I packed a few things for the hotel and Tainia and I left. I was asked to go to the hotel across the street from the school. It was in plain sight of the school and I would have to walk in the dark through a wooded area with no streetlights and then through a tun-

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When he returned, he was holding a bottle, which he shook in my face. He said, “I know what you did to this.”

I said, “I don’t know what you are talking about, sir.”

At this point, he started screaming again using a lot of profanity and saying, “Don’t you dare call me, sir!” He then left and closed my door.

I sat on the edge of my bed crying and sobbing, rocking back and forth. I could see my heart beating through the fabric of my nightgown. I had no idea what to do. I was afraid to walk out the door because I thought he could be there to kill me. I could not call the police because they don’t speak English. I couldn’t lock the door, as he had broken the lock. I tried calling a few of my co-workers, but all of them were asleep.

I sat there crying and thinking I would die of a heart attack. Then, I thought of my friend, Tainia. She worked with me last year. This year, she is working at a different school about 40 minutes away. She, like me, doesn’t always sleep well so I sent her a message asking, “Are you awake?” She immediately replied, “Yes.” I phoned her and when she answered she said, “I was watching this TV show… wait, are you crying? What’s the matter?” I could not speak. She said, “I will be right over.” She talked

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me to type out what happened and to send it to her.

I did. Then, my co-workers called and all my students sent messages. I asked the school not to tell the students what happened because I did not want them to feel unsafe in the school. But most of the students knew something was going on because last year I never missed a day, not even when I was as sick as a dog.

So they were a little suspicious. Between calls, I tried to nap, but all I could do was see this terrible man with a knife in his hand.

At the school, there was a big meeting. I work for the Canadian side of the school and the man with the knife worked for the American side of the school. Both sides met with him together. He denied everything, saying I had made up the break-in.

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Local students complete ‘Earn while you learn’ CMH and the students were paid to attend the program. They will work at CMMC, Rumford Hospital or Bridgton Hospital for at least two years.

Completing the train-

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RECENT GRADUATES – Recent graduates of the Maine College of Health Professions’ “Earn While You Learn” CNA training program students on Aloha Day at Clover Manor in Auburn. From left: (front row) Erica Beaulieu, Sabrina York, Amy Norman of North Bridgton and Maddox Michaud; second row, Gina Karkos, Brenna Rasmussen, Jodi Horan of Bridgton and Evawn Young, R.N., instructor; third row, Kenneth Bergeron and Ryan Robitaille.

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(Continued from Page 5A) to anyone by e-mail unless you know that you have an open and active claim with the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation of the Maine Department of Labor. All our departmental e-mail addresses end with ‘@maine.gov,’” Paquette advised.

The filing of unemployment claims in Maine peaks each year in January, so during this time of year, claimants should expect wait times if they have to call the department. Companies purporting to provide faster service for unemployment filing are not legitimate, although claimants may find the idea of having someone else take care of the filing attractive.

The department is also preparing to launch an upgrade to the unemployment computer and phone claims systems.

Accordingly, the department has sent several messages to claimants reminding them to be prepared for the upgrade and warning that when the upgrade is launch there will be longer wait times if a claimant needs to call the department. These messages are sent via the department’s gov.delivery mass e-mail system with the e-mail address MaineDOL@subscriptions. maine.gov.

The department advises any person who believes he or she has been compromised to contact local law enforcement and the Attorney General’s Office.

Maine’s Bureau of Unemployment Compensation (BUC) does not send out unsolicited e-mails requesting confidential information. BUC’s e-mails are signed by a person employed by the BUC with their contact information and use the “@maine. gov” e-mail address.

was all in his paranoid mind.

He was immediately fired.

He responded by saying he would get his revenge and kill me. He was escorted back to his room, where he was allowed to pack his belongings and then he was escorted off the school grounds.

At this point, I was angry. Why did they just let him walk away? At any point, he could come at me and take his revenge. I later found out that the school could not call the police. If the police were involved, the school would immediately lose its teaching license and the entire school would have to close. So now my nightmare was walking around free in Shenzhen with only one thing on his mind… killing me.

Needless to say, I was scared beyond words. I stayed at the hotel for two nights, and then my liaison picked me up the next morning to escort me back to the school. I had missed my first class of the day, but was able to teach the second class. I walked into the classroom and the students knew what happened. It seems the head teacher told them everything. So all the students ran over with hugs and questions.

I had planned to talk about something in our book, but instead I spoke to them about safety. What makes us safe and blah, blah, blah. The students had no idea that, inside, I did not feel safe at all.

After my first class, my liaison asked me to go back to my room so the maintenance man could put a new lock on my door. I was fine until I unlocked the door, then I began crying. It was like a waterfall. Nothing could stop the tears from coming down. I was so full of emotions at that moment my head was spinning. The maintenance man put a new lock on my door. I went back to the office and I would not leave the school grounds without someone accompanying me. But for the most part, I stayed at home. I went to classes, I went to the office and then I would go home.

Life was a big blur. I do not remember what I taught or what I did. I do remember my daughter arriving and feeling grateful to get out of the school grounds with her, but then I felt scared that he would hurt her, too, so I was unable to relax. It was wonderful having her there though. After she left, I rarely left the school grounds. On one occasion, I told myself I needed to bite the bullet. I couldn’t let this man win. So, I went to my favorite restaurant, which is close to the school.

I had a wonderful dinner.

Afterwards I got food for the next few days.

I started walking back to the school when, all of a sudden, the man walked out of the shadows and said,

“Don’t worry, I am going to get you.” The heavy bags were weighing down my steps, but I walked as quickly as I could to the school. I fumbled in my purse for my phone and heard his footsteps behind me. I called my liaison, Constance, and through the tears told her he was following me. She told me to get to the school. When I did, I handed the phone to the security guard, who ran into the street but could not find him. Then, my liaison called the American side and said something needed to be done. They agreed and bought him a ticket to go back to Canada. He would leave on Oct. 3. Until then, I was literally a prisoner of my own home. I was not able to leave my house for any reason unless I had someone go with me. I did not want anyone else in danger so I stayed home.

On Oct. 2, my daughter arrived for our trip to Sanming, which we had planned about a month earlier. We would be leaving on Oct. 3, so I was able to leave with her and go on our relaxing trip to Sanming. On Oct. 3, the man took a plane back to Canada. My nightmare has mostly ended. I am still not sleeping well, and I still look over my shoulder to see if someone is there. I am sure I have some PTSD, but the man is gone and I am safe.

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I am in no way a psychologist, but my assumption is that he had some type of mental break. He was paranoid and thought I was trying to kill him. I had met the man once and every time after that when I tried to speak to him, he ignored me. I was not sure why. I thought maybe I had offended him in some way, but after the incident, I knew all this time he thought I was trying to kill him. I felt really badly for the man. China does not recognize mental illness, and he would not find help or sympathy here. I knew his only hope was to go back to Canada and get the help he needed.

He demanded to see the tapes after he had left his room until the incident. He was hoping to show them me going into his room to poison him. But of course, there was no such tape. It

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Lowell: Lake protection rules need tightening (Continued from Page 1A) 20-fold decrease in oxygen levels in Highland Lake since 1977.

“A lot of lakes around here are basically anorexic, and are close to a tipping point,” said Lowell. Beside zero oxygen levels, “There’s all kinds of indications here of potential problems. We’re trying to figure out what rings that bell — not just Highland Lake, but Moose Pond, Woods Pond and others.”

Lowell’s tutorial on lake testing was a preamble to his main message to the board: it’s time to consider ratcheting up Shoreland Zoning and other land use standards.

“In the 1970s, they treated all lakes the same,” said Lowell. What LEA now

knows is that lakes need to be treated individually, and land use standards need to reflect that, he said. “We need to protect the sensitive lakes more strongly.”

Lowell said he approves of the Department of Environmental Protection’s policy of allowing developers to “buy” phosphorus counts for a project by mitigation efforts at another location within the same watershed. Such a policy was used when McDonald’s restaurant was built on Portland Road, Planning Board Chairman Steve Collins noted.

Lowell said he hopes the board will “institutionalize your third party review” by requiring an independent engineer or surveyor to monitor plans and implementa-

tion of buffer zones and other environmental protections put forward by developers.

Over the past 10 years, LEA found that up to 40% of subdivision projects built were deficient in keeping their promises on phosphorus control standards, Lowell said. “that was a pretty shocking discovery.”

Independent engineers may also need to be hired by the developer to determine how much impervious surface area will be affected by a project, said Lowell, since local code enforcement officers don’t have the time to double-check the estimated amount. More formal erosion control plans are also needed, he added.

The Planning Board also needs to realize the impact

of climate change, Lowell said. “The fact is that a 50year storm event is actually occurring every 12 years” because of the warming effects of climate change, he said. “This blows out all your culverts, ditches, retention ponds. It’s going to potentially wreak havoc. We really need to keep an eye on that ball.”

Lowell also emphasized the need for the board to require a full infiltration review for certain projects, especially those close to water bodies. He told of a recent cottage expansion on Highland Lake where the owner took to heart his suggestion of building a French drain system around the cottage. “He’s intercepting all the runoff, and it’s that

(Continued from Page 1A) room facilities would be rented — as needed.

The plans do call for tying into the existing well for irrigation and for use in a snack shack, he said.

Shortly after the Old Memorial School building was demolished, the selectmen tasked the Casco Recreation Department with forming a committee to come up with plans to develop the seven-acre parcel to suit the community’s needs.

According to Recreation Department Director Beth Latsey, the subcommittee is a combination of people from two committees, and they have been finetuning plans this summer.

The volunteers from the Recreation Committee are: Chairman Martha Crockett, Alison Duprey, Rosemary Snow, Margaret Brewer and Hancock. People from the Parks Advisory Committee are: Bob and Livvie Francis and Bev White. Everyone but White attended Tuesday’s meeting to show support for the future plans.

Also, Sebago Technics provided its services free-ofcharge to the town.

The informational packet provided to the selectmen included a list of grants for various portions of the project.

“A grant writer is working on these now,” Hancock said.

The group is also waiting on word from the Army Corps of Engineers. If the site is approved for Initiative Readiness Training (IRT) by the Corps, it would reduce the overall cost greatly.

“We haven’t heard about that — that will have a meaningful impact on the costs,” Hancock said.

“Our goal is to have this as a Warrant Article for Town Meeting in June. That is our timeline as we envision it,” he said.

“If that works out well, we envision having this in construction by spring 2017,” he said.

According to Town Manager Dave Morton, the subcommittee will have a

deadline of March to put together information and monetary needs for Town Meeting in June.

Morton told Hancock that current information and drawings could be put on the town’s website under “Hot Topics” so residents can preview the concept of the community space.

Subcommittee member, Bob Francis, introduced the agenda item.

“I believe part of the enrichment of our community is the additional facility and updating of this property,” he said.

“It is a golden opportunity to invest in the future and vitality of Casco,” Francis said.

(Continued from Page 1A) shock to the heart, he said.

“You can get an electric shock, but I’d rather err on the side of trying to save somebody’s life,” said Frank. He added that the state’s Good Samaritan law protects AED users from being sued if accidents occur, and that the town is actually more at risk by not having AEDs available on town property.

The two dissenting selectmen, however, were concerned about untrained people using the machines.

Richard St. John, who voted against the meassure along with chairman Kathy Laplante, said Harrison has an excellent first responder system of fire department personnel who respond

immediately to an accident or rescue call before the ambulance arrives.

“I would want to keep (the AEDs) in their hands,” he said. St. John said the AED at the Otisfield Town Office has no one trained to use it, and that he was never trained in its use.

Laplante agreed that first responders ought to be the ones responsible for any AEDs the town might acquire.

“There’s no way in hell I’d try to pick up those paddles and use them. I wouldn’t even hear the (automated) voice, I’d be so concerned” about doing more potential harm than good.

Most grant applications want to know where the AEDs will be kept,

Frank said, so at least that much information would need to be provided on the grant application. St. John said that after the grant is approved, the board could further discuss the details of whether training should be mandatory and how often it should be required.

It was also mentioned that the town’s first responders should be asked their opinion before the AEDs are distributed. Selectman Archie Belanger said one possible location could be in the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department police cruiser assigned to cover Harrison.

Recreation Director Paula Holt said the summer program had use this year of two AEDs borrowed from

Shawnee Peak. She said she has both CPR and AED training, but acknowledged, “It can be a little bit intimidating” to actually use one of the machines in a life-threatening emergency situation.

Belanger suggested that once the AEDs have been acquired, the town could hold a training session to which interested residents could also attend.

Laplante said she wanted to get a legal opinion from the town’s attorney on the town’s liability before any final decisions are made on location, training and maintenance of the machines. She noted that the town’s emergency management director Ray Laplante Jr. was not in favor of having town employees use the machines.

kind of thing that will really make a difference.”

LEA receives stormwater conservation funds from the state that it uses to provide extra protections for some developments, like the new

parking lot built behind the Bridgton Library. There, a “rain garden” was built using carefully-layered soil and gravel, as an alternative to releasing all that runoff into the sewer system.

Group breathes future into lot

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Area Events McLaughlin Jack-o-Lantern Spectacular

SOUTH PARIS — The Third Annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular will be held at the McLaughlin Garden at 103 Main Street in South Paris on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. Hundreds of carved pumpkins prepared by area students and garden volunteers will line the garden paths, and a giant professionally-carved pumpkin will be prominently displayed. The barn will be decorated and seasonal music will set the mood. The ticket price, $5 with children under two free, includes cider and popcorn. Special this year will be photo opportunity setups. Come in costume to take full advantage.

Chandler Funeral Home is sponsoring this event.

Chinese Auction benefits Special Olympics

NAPLES — A Chinese Auction will be held Saturday, Oct. 24 at Lake Region High School. Doors open at 11 a.m., and the auction starts at 1 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle, dollar table and delicious food, so bring your appetite. There will be a Santa’s Village, Story Land passes, 100 gallons of heating oil, a lobster bake for four, tools, restaurant gift cards, golf, toy baskets and mystery prizes.

All monies from the auction will benefit Team Momentum Special Olympics. If you wish to donate, please contact Rhonda Lausier at 627-2270, ext. 26, or Mary Ann Smith at 256-4035. Join others for a family fun event!

Fall Cleanup Day at Shaker Village

INTERVALE, N.H. — The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation is hosting the 2nd Annual “Superhero Buddy Bash” 1/2K, 1K, 5K in the 100 Acre Wood in Intervale, N.H., on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Costumes are strongly encouraged! Registration, warm up, and family fun begins at 9 a.m., and the race starts at 10 a.m. To register, visit www.believeinbooks. org. The Buddy Bash will provide family activities like cape-making and mask-making to enjoy before, during and after the races, including live music from Diana’s Bath Salts. For more information, call 603-356-9980 or visit www.believeinbooks.org

Oxford County Dems to meet

NORWAY — The Oxford County Democrats will meet on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 4 p.m. at the Norway Town Office. The meeting will include general business, with reports on recent activities, candidate recruitment and planning for the presidential caucuses on March 6. The meeting is open to registered Democrats, as well as those interested in working to elect Democrats. Additional information is available on their Oxford County Dems Facebook page or by calling Cathy Newell at 875-2116.

Tricks & Tunes on PWD trails

STANDISH — The Portland Water District invites the public to enjoy its trails at the Sebago Lake Land Reserve, Standish, during a free Tricks & Tunes events on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. There’ll be nature-inspired activities, games and a first public performance in the reserve’s new amphitheater by awardwinning singer/songwriter Matt Loosigian. Attendees can try their luck at the fall obstacle course and make memories in the photo booth. For more information and an in-depth list of activities offered, visit www.pwd.org/ tricks-and-tunes-trails

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Calendar benefits charities For the 16th year in a row, artist Elna Stone has captured the beauty and charm of Greater Bridgton with her fundraising calendar for St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s Outreach Program. Her “Scenes of Bridgton, Maine and Beyond 2016” calendar features prints of 12 watercolor paintings of familiar places evoking the region’s changing seasons.

This year the scenes are titled as follows: January — Moose Pond; February — Shawnee Peak Ski Area; March — Sanborn’s Grove;

paintings communicate the stillness and solitude of winter, the freshness and new life of spring, the recreational and family community of summer, and the glory of color in autumn,” said Stone.

She hopes that people who hang her calendar find a connection with their experience in Maine, whether they are year-round or summer residents.

Some of the charities that benefit from the church’s outreach program locally are St. Peter’s Café, the Bridgton Food Pantry, Bishopwood

Camp Scholarships, the Community Kettle free dinners and the Rector’s Discretionary Fund; statewide, funds go to the Good Shepherd Food-Bank and the Family Crisis Center.

Calendars are now being sold, at a cost of $17, at several local businesses and at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.

To order, call the church at 647-8549 or order online at www.stpetersbridgton.org or call Elna at 647-3028.

You may also e-mail her at tomelnastone@roadrunner. com

Speaker Ken Quinn to explain ‘Convention of States’ movement Ken Quinn, regional legislative director of USA Convention of States, will speak about Article V of the U.S. Constitution and its ability to bring about big changes in government at a meeting of the Lake Region Republicans on Tuesday,

A “Celebrate Recovery” Open House will be held Monday, Oct. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lake Region Vineyard Church, Lower Main Street, Bridgton. There’ll be a dinner, worship, music and learning about the church’s Christ-based program to overcome life’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. Please come see that hope and healing are possible. For more information, e-mail heather. chandel@yahoo.com or call 647-5439.

St. Joseph Food Pantry is Oct. 27

The St. Joseph Food Pantry will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Joseph Church Hall, 225 South High Street, Bridgton. Please note the time change. Applications for Thanksgiving Baskets are still being accepted.

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Oct. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center.

Quinn, in charge of organizing efforts for 11 states, was invited to the Lake Region by Muffett Crowell of Harrison. Crowell was energized when she first learned of the Convention of States mission, to call for a Constitutional Convention that would propose constitutional amendments to limit federal spending, debt and regulations.

Article V gives the states this power. “On the application of the legislatures of two-thirds of the several states, (Congress) shall call a convention for proposing amendments.” The USA Convention of States movement is currently appointing district captains from 75% of the state house legislative districts in at least 40 states to each recruit 100 people from their respective districts, who will then lobby

their state legislators to sup- as-interpreted by activist judges. The public is invited. port the COS Project.

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NEW GLOUCESTER — The Friends of the Shakers invite the public to join their Fall Work Day on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to help the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village get ready for winter. Many hands will make short work in raking leaves, preparing herbs, prepping the Shakers’ gardens, clearing brush, picking fruit, and so much more. Lend a hand for an hour or the day. Limited space is available for the public and preregistration is required. Call Jamie at 926-4597 or sign up online at www.friendsoftheshakers.org

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Suppers & breakfasts Saturday, October 24 The Bridgton/Fryeburg Knights of Columbus will serve up a Baked Haddock Supper at 5 p.m. at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 225 South High Street, Bridgton. Proceeds will benefit the Mother Seton House in Fryeburg. There’ll be baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and dessert. Cost is $12, or get advance tickets for $10 from any Knight. Takeout dinners will be available.

Sebago Volunteers are holding a Turkey Pot Pie Supper to benefit fire and rescue from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Sebago Town Hall, Route 107. Cost is $9, ages 10 and under $4.

An Italian Supper will be served at Grace Christian Church, 11 Pinhook Road in Bridgton, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

The menu includes spaghetti with sauce and meatballs, chicken parmesan, baked three cheese ziti, homemade lasagna, and “Tour of Italy” (portions of baked ziti, lasagna and chicken parmesan). All meals include homemade Italian wedding soup, bread, drinks and dessert. Cost is donation for mission project. FMI: 647-2796 or check out GraceChristian-Church-ME.com It’s the annual scrumptious and “Spooktacular” Saturday Night Supper from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road (Route 121) in Casco. Dress in costume and get a treat! The grand prize for best adult costume is a gift basket, and a fun prize will go to the best kid’s costume. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children under 8; $21 max for families with young children.

The last Baked Bean Supper of the season will be served from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Edes Falls Community Hall by members of the Edes Falls Sewing Circle. The menu is homemade baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, chop suey, jellied salad, pink salad, biscuits and homemade pies.

Sunday, October 25 Join others for the Eighth Annual Fields on the Saco, a special dinner put on by members of Slow Food Saco Valley given to share the connection between farmers, chefs and consumers. The five-course meal of food grown from neighboring New Hampshire and Maine farms and served by area chefs begins at 5:30 p.m. in the barn at Hardy Farm in Fryeburg. For tickets visit www.slowfoodsacovalley.org

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Burr Chase Entertainment Art Auction at & Concerts Gallery 302

Burr Chase was a memorable man. Quick with a smile, easy with people, and always a kind word… well, always a word anyway. To Gallery 302 he brought friendship, fabulous pottery, and a fascinating leadership style as board president for the Gallery and The Bridgton Art Guild, until he passed away last year.

Gallery 302 will remember and honor Burr at the Gallery on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. with Burr’s Big Party: a wine and food bash, featuring a silent auction to benefit the Burr Chase Fund and Center for Education in the Arts. The Fund and Art Center were created by The Bridgton Art Guild to develop and encourage a culture of artistic expression and appreciation in Bridgton and the surrounding communities; to help individual artists emerge and succeed; and to bolster the economic and cultural status of Bridgton and the surrounding area by developing and promoting the arts community and individual artists. Burr was passionate about all of these things.

Please join gallery members for food, friends and furious bidding wars to celebrate Burr and support efforts to bring the arts into the community. Gallery 302 is located at 112 Main Street in Bridgton. For more information, call 647-2787 or visit www.gallery302.com

Fundraiser today at McDonald’s

From 5 to 7 p.m. today, Thursday, Oct. 22, McDonald’s restaurant in Bridgton will donate 20% of its proceeds to help teachers at Stevens Brook Elementary School with their Greenhouse Project.

Teachers at the school will be on hand to help take orders and bus tables at the Portland Road eatery. SBES Principal Cheryl Turpin will also be there to greet customers taking part in the McTeacher Fundraiser.

This is the second time the Bridgton McDonald’s has stepped forward to help with the Greenhouse Project, which involves the construction of a 30’x40’ greenhouse that will serve as an outdoor classroom.

The students will learn handson lessons about basic horticulture, as well as how solar power is used to heat and cool the greenhouse.

The students will also learn about recycling, composting and the benefits of organic gardening, along with other lessons of environmental stewardship. The produce that is grown in the greenhouse will be served in the school’s cafeteria, and the surplus will be donated to the local food pantry.

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Thursday-Saturday, October 22-24 Your Theatre, 1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, N.H., is the venue for a thriller of a play, Wait Until Dark, produced by M&D Productions. Curtain is 7:30 p.m. for the Frederick Knott drama, adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher, that plays on the themes of darkness and light as a sightless housewife navigates through 1944 Greenwich Village trying to outwit a brilliant criminal over diamonds hidden in a doll. FMI: 603-733-5275. The play repeats Oct. 29-31 and Nov. 5-7.

Friday-Saturday, October 23-24 The Schoolhouse Arts Center presents its annual Halls of Horror, with actors and props sure to scare and thrill kids and adults alike, offered Fridays and Saturdays through Oct. 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. Schoolhouse’s theater is located at 16 Richville Road, Standish. FMI: 228-5010.

Friday-Sunday, October 23-25 The Originals present the Maine premiere of Impossible Marriage, a poetic, whimsical and wildly funny Southern Gothic fairy tale, at the Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Road, Bar Mills. Friday and Saturday showtime is 7:30 p.m., with tickets $23, and Sunday is a 2:30 p.m. matinee, with tickets $20. The play pokes fun at the heroic struggle between our polite, civilized duties and our innermost primitive desires. Reservations are advised; call 929-5412.

Friday, October 23 The Arts Council of Tamworth is excited to present The Appleseed Collective, all the way from Ann Arbor, Mich., in concert at The Barnstormers Theatre in Tamworth, N.H. at 7:30 p.m. Their style is said to be “dashed with Dixie ragtime, bluegrass, gypsy folk, and swing blues.” Tickets are on a sliding scale and are $5 to $30 for adults, free to $5 for age 18 and under.

Saturday, October 24 Come hear the music of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash and other legendary country artists in a 7:30 p.m. concert by the Country Jamboree at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy.

Cost is $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, $5 for students.

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Sunday, October 25 Singer-songwriter Brad Hooper will appear at the North Waterford Church (on Route 35, opposite Melby’s Eatery) on at 3 p.m. in a benefit concert for the Deacons’ Fund of the North Waterford/East Stoneham churches.

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Friday, October 30 Ricarrdo Valentine and Orlando Hunter Jr. of Brooklyn’s Brother(hood) Dance! returns to the Denmark Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. to share two new works exploring the identities of Afro-American males. Suggested donation is $10.

Saturday, October 31 A man searches for his missing dog through the streets of Rome in Umberto D., the second in a series of Old Man Movies being offered at the Denmark Arts Center, in collaboration with Janus Films of New York. Suggested donation is $5.

The Met Opera Live in HD series presents Wagner’s Tannhauser in a simulcast at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at 1 p.m. James Levine conducts Wagner’s early masterpiece in its first return to the Met stage in more than a decade. On Thursday, Oct. 29, Joe DeVito will talk about the opera at 3 p.m. as part of LHEPAC’s Met Opera Lecture Series. Tickets are $26 for adults, $23 for seniors and $18 for students. FMI: www. fryeburgacademy.org/pac, 935-9232.

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Magnificence of the snow-capped mountain There is nothing that impresses the looker more then Mount Washington covered with snow. Yes, it announces that winter is on its way, but the magnificent beauty of the snow-capped mountain makes all appreciate Mother Nature.

Though there was a very brisk wind blowing, the Family Fun Day at Pietree Orchard had a large gathering. All the goodies that were handed out were wonderful, especially the little donuts. The wagon ride was great, and my great-grandson Hunter enjoyed every bit of the fun. Those two loyal library board members, who were freezing, maintained their post to the end. Just the sight of the mountains in the fall colors were worth the trip, especially those being snowed on. A large thank you to the orchard for making this fundraiser for the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library a fall event to remember.

As the fair is over, most children’s programs at the

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Preschool Storytime with Miss Deana began Oct. 19 and continues on Mondays from 10 to 11 a.m. Mouse Paint Storytime with Miss Kerry for grades K-2 also takes place Mondays at 2:30 p.m., and each student who is going to take the bus to the library must have a note from home.

The Youth Book Discussion Group for grades 3-5 with Miss Liz and Chaz started Thursday, Oct. 15, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.

The Middle School Book Discussion Group doesn’t start until Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The first

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WEDNESDAY: Monstrous meatball sub, green beans, fruit bar.

THURSDAY: Pizza, Goldfish crackers, fresh salad bar w/romaine, fruit bar.

FRIDAY: Popcorn chicken w/dipping sauce, corn, fruit bar, wheat roll, orange Halloween Jell-O w/ghost topping.

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Monday, Oct. 26 — Friday, Oct. 30 MONDAY: Bosco 4” pepperoni & cheese, marinara dipping sauce, baked chicken nuggets, dipping sauce, wheat pull-apart roll, carrot sticks, cucumber coins, fruit bar.

TUESDAY: Cheeseburger or hamburger on whole-grain bun, baked sweet potato fries, deli sandwich, fresh salad bar.

WEDNESDAY: Taco salad w/beef & taco, topping bar, sour cream & salsa, Garbanzo beans, deli sandwich, fruit bar.

THURSDAY: Rotini w/sauce or meat sauce, wheat pullapart roll, corn, deli sandwich, fresh salad bar, fruit bar.

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book the group will be reading is The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick. For those who will be attending, you can pick up a book from the library.

The book to be read tells the story of a mother who forced four unfriendly friends to read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. Those attending might want to pick up and read this book also. For more information, you can contact Julie Frum a 647-4510. The starting time allows for food discussion and lots of fun.

Adult programs held at the library are the Writing Group, which meets on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 12:30 p.m. The Brown Bag Book Chat meets on the first Thursday of the month. Cribbage is Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Martha’s Knitting Group meets Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Yoga Classes are on Mondays from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. with Anna Allocco, and Tuesdays from 4:30 to 8 p.m. with Karen Swanson. A Meditation Workshop will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 to 11 a.m. with Laurel Cole.

The fall season brings one of the eeriest and fun events of the season — Halloween.

Again this year, the Lovell and Fryeburg Rec are joining the New Suncook PTA for a slam bang party for the kids of the area. This free community event will take place at the VFW Hall in Lovell on Saturday, Oct. 24, starting at 6 p.m. and running to 8 p.m. The kids will have a ball playing games, crafts, haunting and (of course) a kids’ costume parade with prizes.

For some of the older kids (adults included) at the Oct. 24 party, there is the Witches Brew Contest. Cooks are asked to enter their favorite soup/stew/chowder for the contest. While the kids are playing games and having fun, the entries submitted will be judged. For those entering a favorite crock-pot

with a smile you get to win extra points every half mile.

Those who run or walk in costume can earn extra tickets toward a chance to win. It cost $5 a person, but with that fee you receive six chance tickets toward winning $50 prizes. Along with the race,

meal, it should be dropped off at the VFW in Lovell from 4 to 6 p.m. The winner will be announced at the end of the evening. For the youngsters, there is a need for donations of “ghoulish” goodies and other treats, desserts, fruit and cheese, to give them energy while haunting and while just being a kid. For an event like this, parents are encouraged to volunteer to give the kids the best night of Halloween fun there can be. For more information, contact Jen Smith at 647-4509.

The New Suncook School PTA is still looking for volunteers to help with the various events that take place during the school year. You don’t have to have a student in the school, but maybe someone who has a little extra time on their hands could volunteer to help the PTA. With grandparents retired, there are many easy chores that would help the PTA. I’ve done it, and its great when you’re out and about and one of the children recognizes you. If you’d like to help during the dull cold winter, contact Jean Andrews at 925-1163.

The Knights of Columbus of the St. Joseph Church in Bridgton will be holding a fundraising supper on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Parish Hall at 225 South High Street in Bridgton. This supper is being held to raise funds for the Mother Seton House in Fryeburg. The Seton House is very important to the community because of the help it gives to those unwed mothers who need assistance.

The menu will be baked haddock, mashed potatoes, coleslaw and a special dessert.

Tickets are $12 per person, but advanced tickets available from any member of the KofC are $10. Takeout will be available.

Members of the surrounding communities who have students who are seniors at Fryeburg Academy will be interested to know about the Fun Run/Walk event on Sunday, Nov. 1. The event will start at the Academy Gym for runners at 10:30 a.m., and walkers at 11 a.m., giving the runners a head start over the slower walkers. To make this senior class event even more fun, if you run

Area births

Brian and Jennifer Cobbett of Stoneham have a boy, Bryce James Cobbett, born Oct. 13, 2015 at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. Bryce weighed nine pounds, nine ounces and joins a sister, Julia Cobbett, 3. Maternal grandparents are David and Lisa Seeley of Hiram. Paternal grandparent is Darlene Cobbett of Fryeburg.

Julia Pandora and Joseph MacDonald Jr. of Conway, N.H. have a girl, Madelyn Rose MacDonald, born Oct. 7, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in North Conway, N.H. Madelyn weighed six pounds, 12 ounces and joins a brother, Vincent, 4. Maternal grandparents are Jamie and Paul Pandora of Fryeburg. Paternal grandparents are Colleen Gibbs of Rochester, N.H. and Joseph MacDonald Sr. of Raymond, N.H.

Naples

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

Last Bean Supper is this Saturday The Edes Falls Sewing Circle will be having its last Bean Supper until next spring, so mark it in your calendars. It’s Saturday, Oct. 24, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Edes Falls Community Hall in Naples. There’ll be homemade baked beans, hot dogs, coleslaw, potato salad, chop suey, jellied salad, pink salad, biscuits and homemade pies. We would love to see everyone one last time before the holidays.

Voting is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Naples Town Hall Gym. So come on out and let your voice be heard (so to speak).

Condolences go out to the family of Eileen Hunt. I knew her for many years, and I also went to school with her daughter Lynette at Casco High School. I always will remember her at Walmart. She did, by the way fix my watch, putting in a new battery. She will be sadly missed by all that knew her.

Getting colder by the day. Did we miss out on the fall?

Heard of some snow up north, even heard tell of a ski trail opening within the next few days. Jolene said she had little bit sleet/rain the other night on her way home from work.

The American Legion on Route 11 in Naples will be showing the Pats game on the big screen in the lounge on Sunday, Oct. 25, starting at 12:30 p.m.

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Harrison Library offering online help HARRISON — Katrina Paglierani has had a good several years, and she wants to give back. She has offered to make herself available for assistance with online needs — ranging from job applications, to filing for unemployment, to setting up e-mail accounts, and so on — each Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m., beginning Oct. 28 at Harrison Village Library.

“This is a simple karma building project for me,

allowing me to help others with my skills,” Katrina commented. “Many people in the area either don’t have Internet, or may be intimidated by the process. My goal is to assist people with finding jobs through job search, setting up accounts for notification, etc.”

Katrina has worked in the recruitment advertising, employer branding and human resource software industry for over 10 years, and is very

familiar with the recruiting process. She also feels more comfortable tackling a new process than someone who doesn’t sit at a computer every day may be, and is willing to help however she can.

This assistance will be offered on a walk-in, firstcome, first-served basis with no appointment needed, and will be open to anyone who needs the help. For more information, please contact the library at 583-2970.

College offers up pool for swim classes

STANDISH — Saint Joseph’s College’s indoor pool serves the greater Lake Region community with fall swim classes and clinics. The pool is still a wonderful 83 degrees — a great temperature and opportunity for the community to take advantage of the college’s baby and preschool classes. Here’s the rundown: Learn-to-Swim Sessions • Tuesdays, Oct. 20 to Nov. 17 — 5 to 5:30 p.m., Parent Child and Preschool levels, $60 for the session; 5:45 to 6:30 p.m., Levels 1 through 5, $75 for the session.

• Saturdays, Oct. 24 to Nov. 21 — 9 to 9:30 a.m., Parent Child and Preschool levels, $60 for the session; 9:45 to 10:30 a.m., Levels 1 through 5, $75 for the session.

Swim Clinics • Mondays and

Wednesdays, Nov. 2 to Nov. more information, contact 18 — 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., $100. Lisa Pardi at mpardi@sjcme.

Please register edu or call 893-6669. online at http://bit.ly/ SwimLessonsFA15.

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Last day for online auction

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To bid, go to www.biddingforgood.com and become a registered user. Then do a search for Camp Susan Curtis and you will be taken to the page where items can be viewed and bid on by category. Start bidding now using your smart phone, tablet, laptop or desktop, and continue right up until the silent auction closes at 7:45 p.m. Oct. 22.

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Calendar ATTENTION TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS! All calendar listings/ press releases must be sent in at least one week before the event. E-mail bnews@ roadrunner.com or mail to P.O. Box 244, Bridgton, ME 04009.

BRIDGTON Thur., Oct. 22 — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club hosts Sen. Dick Woodbury, 5 p.m., Campfire Grille, 656 No. High St. Thur., Oct. 22 — McTeacher Fundraiser, 5 to 7 p.m., McDonald’s. 20% of proceeds donated to garden project.

Fri., Oct. 23 — Joy of Singing, 3 p.m., Community Center.

Mon., Oct. 26 — Bridgton Lions Club, 5:30 p.m., Community Center.

Mon., Oct. 26 — Celebrate Recovery Open House, 6 to 8 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard Church, Lower Main St. FMI: 647-5439.

Tue., Oct. 27 — St. Joseph Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Joseph Church Hall, 225 So. High St. Tue., Oct. 27 — Lake Region Republicans, talk by Ken Quinn of Convention of States Action, 7:30 p.m., Community Center.

Wed., Oct. 28 — Bridgton Hospital Guild Annual Meeting & Fall Luncheon, 11:15 a.m., Campfire Grille.

RSVP: 647-5723 by Oct. 23.

Wed., Oct. 28 — Portland Museum of Art Tour by Senior College at Bridgton, 1:30 p.m., Portland. FMI: 647-2196.

Wed., Oct. 28 — Alzheimer’s Dementia Stages, session with Deb Noble, RN, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., First Congregational Church, 33 So. High St. Sat., Oct. 31 — Walk With A Doc, walking program in Pondicherry Park with Dr. Jen Smith and Dr. Peter Leighton, meet 9 a.m. at Dunning Bridge, Depot St. Sat., Oct. 31 — Bridgton Fire Department Open House, 1 to 3 p.m., Central Fire Station. All ages encouraged to attend.

Sat., Oct. 31 — Bridgton Health Care Center open for Halloween trick-or-treaters, 4 to 7 p.m., Portland Rd. Sun., Nov. 1 — Party to celebrate the life of Burr Chase, 4-7 p.m., Gallery 302, Main St. Tue., Nov. 3 — Introduction to Quilting 7-wk. series starts, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Stevens Brook Elementary School. Preregister thru adult ed: 627-4291, ext. 21.

BROWNFIELD Fri., Oct. 23 — Rec Meeting, potluck, 5:30 p.m., Community Center.

Fri., Oct. 23 — Family Fun Night, 6:30 p.m., Community Center.

Wed., Oct. 28 — Carve pumpkins & deliver them down Main St., 3:30 p.m., Heart & Hand.

Sat., Oct. 31 — Halloween Festival, dinner 5:30 p.m., costume contest, trick or treat to follow, Community Center.

Sat., Oct. 31 — Brownfield Lions Dance with Hurricane Mountain Band, 8 p.m. to midnight, Lions Den, Rtes. 5 & 113.

Tue., Nov. 3 — Adult Play Group, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Community Center.

CASCO Thur., Oct. 22 — CPR Class, 5-8 p.m., Crooked River Adult Ed. Preregister: 627-4291, ext. 21.

Thur., Oct. 22 — Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Camp Sunshine at Point Sebago, 35 Acadia Rd. Sat., Oct. 24 — Maine Driving Dynamics, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Crooked River Adult Ed. Preregister: 6274291, ext. 21.

DENMARK Fri., Oct. 23 — Easy hike to Notch Mountain, Hiram, by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247.

FRYEBURG Sat., Oct. 24 — Exhibit opening of Lamar Dodd: Half A Century of Monhegan Summers, 1-3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Thur., Oct. 29 — Met Opera Lecture Series, Joe DeVito discusses Wagner’s Tannhauser, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy.

Sun., Nov. 1 — Holiday Photo Shoot to benefit A.C.T.S., by appt., Telling Tails Training Center, 285 Main St. Appts.: 603-9866600.

Sun., Nov. 1 — Fun Run & Walk, 10:30 a.m. runners, 11 a.m. walkers, Fryeburg Academy gym. FMI: 8906088.

Wed., Nov. 4 — Learn Conversational Italian, 4:45 p.m., Molly Ockett Middle School. Preregister: 6274291, ext. 21.

HARRISON Mon., Oct. 26 — Bear the Reading Dog, 4:30 p.m., library.

Mon., Oct. 26 — Friends of the Library Meeting, 6:30 p.m., library.

Sat., Oct. 31 — Halloween Festival, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Fire Station.

Tue., Nov. 3 — Senior Social Extravaganza, lunch, games, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Fire Station Community Room.

Wed., Nov. 4 — Harrison Ski Program Signups, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Fire Station Community Room.

LOVELL Sat., Oct. 24 — Meditation Workshop with Laurel Cole, 10 to 11 a.m., library.

Sat., Oct. 24 — Halloween Party by Lovell & Fryeburg Rec, Witches Brew Contest, 6-8 p.m., VFW Hall, Rte. 5.

FMI: 647-4509.

Wed., Nov. 4 — Middle School Book Discussion, The Mother-Daughter Book Club

by Heather Vogel Frederick, 5:30 to 7 p.m., library.

NAPLES Thur., Oct. 22 — Songo Garden Club, creating minipumpkin arrangements for residents of Casco Inn, 11 a.m., Naples Town Hall Gym. Thur., Oct. 22 — K-3 Lego Club, 4 to 5 p.m., library.

Country living Sat., Oct. 24 — Bus trip to Salem, N.H., leaves 7 a.m. from American Legion, Rte. 11, returns 8-8:30 p.m.

FMI: 693-3408.

Sat., Oct. 24 — Chinese Auction benefits Special Olympics, doors open 11 a.m., auction starts 1 p.m., Lake Region High School.

FMI: 627-2270, ext. 26, 256-4035.

Mon., Oct. 26 — The Food Basket and Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1 to 3 p.m., Town Hall gym.

FMI: 615-3226.

Tue., Oct. 27 — Costume Story Time, 10:30 a.m., library.

Tue., Oct. 27 — Parent-Teacher Conferences, 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Lake Region High School. FMI: 6936221, ext. 230.

Tue., Oct. 27 — Scrabble, 7 p.m., library.

Wed., Oct. 28 — LRVC Career & LEARNING THE ROPES — Angie Cook, at right, office manager for the Greater Technical Education Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, has been working with Fryeburg Fair, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 Academy student Bethany Allen, who is part of the Diversified Occupations Group p.m., Lake Region through the Lake Region Schools. Bethany is in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays, Vocational Center Great so feel free to stop in and say hello. The chamber also has a new member — Picture Room. Public invited.

Perfect Painting in Lovell.

FMI: 693-3864, ext.

385.

Thur., Oct. 29 — to 2:30 p.m., Auburn Library.

Coed Adult Basketball, Hiram. FMI: 625-4650.

Parent-Teacher Conferences, 6 to 7:45 p.m., Harrison Thur., Oct. 22, 29 — FMI: 583-6957.

4:30 to 8 p.m., Lake Region Making of the New Testament Sat., Oct. 24 — Annual Elementary School. FMI: High School. FMI: 693-6221, Canon, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ticket Auction, viewing 583-2241. ext. 230.

Lake Region Community Christ Episcopal Church, 35 starts 3:30 p.m., drawings 5 Thur., Oct. 29 — Costume Paris St., Norway. p.m., Second Congregational Chorus, rehearsals, 6:30 to Story Time, 6 p.m., library.

Thur., Oct. 22 — Pumpkin Church, Norway. FMI: 743- 8:30 p.m., Twitchell Chapel, Tue., Nov. 3 — Children’s Carving Bridgton Academy. FMI: w/McLaughlin 2290.

Movie, 4 p.m., library.

Sun., Oct. 25 — Tricks 647-3733.

Gardens, 1 to 2:30 p.m., RAYMOND Narcotics Anonymous, Cancer Resource Center of & Tunes, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thur., Oct. 22 — Lawyer Western maine, 199 Main St., Sebago Lake Land Reserve, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community at the Library, 6-7 p.m., li- Norway.

Standish.

Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH brary.

Sun., Oct. 25 — Oxford Narcotics Anonymous, 7 Thur., Oct. 22 ­— SCORE Thur., Oct. 22 — workshop on Search Engine County Democratic Meeting, p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, Raymond Food Pantry, 4-6 Marketing, 6 to 7:30 p.m., 4 p.m., Norway Town Office, Rte. 302, Casco. p.m., Lake Region Baptist Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St. FMI: 875-2116.

TUESDAYS Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: Danforth St., Norway.

Tue., Oct. 27 — Sons of Jeanette’s Free Clothing 232-5830.

Thur., Oct. 22 — the American Revolution, Closet, 9 to 11:30 a.m., First Thur., Oct. 29 — Book Otisfield Historical Society, 9:30 a.m., Baxter Library, 71 Congregational Church, Group, The End of Life Book history of Coon Rd. & Coon South St., Gorham.

Bridgton.

Club by Will Schwalbe, 7 Rd. Swamp, 7 p.m., Otisfield Sun., Nov. 1 — Book Chickadee Quilters, 9:30 p.m., library.

Group, This Changes a.m., Bridgton Community Community Hall, Rte. 121.

Wed., Nov. 4 — Lego Fri., Oct. 23 — Oxford Everything by Naomi Klein, Center.

Club, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., li- County Educators Assn.- 1-3 p.m., Universalist Church, Naples Food Pantry, 10 to Retired, signups begin 10:30 Main St., Norway. FMI: 743- 11:30 a.m., United Methodist brary.

Wed., Nov. 4 — 6 Steps to a.m., followed by business 2828.

Church, Village Green. FMI: Simple with Lisa Luken, 6:30 meeting, lunch & program, Sun., Mon., Nov. 1, 2 595-2754.

First Congregational Church, — Auditions for The Great p.m., library.

Bridgton Food Pantry, So. Paris.

American Trailer Park 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist SEBAGO Fri., Sat., Oct. 23, 24 — Christmas Musical, 6 p.m., Church, 98 Main St., Tue., Oct. 27 — Sebago Halloweenfest, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Your Theatre, 1857 White Bridgton. FMI: 647-4476.

Food Pantry, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 9-11 a.m. Maine Wildlife Park, Rte. 26, Mtn. Hywy., No. Conway, Senior Lunch, noon to 1 Gray.

N.H. FMI: 603-733-5275. & 5-7 p.m. FMI: 274-1569. p.m., Harrison Fire Station Fri., Sat., Oct. 23, 24 — Tue., Nov. 3 — Reading Community Room, Harrison.

SWEDEN Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Group, The Names: A Memoir Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Wed., Nov. 4 — Sweden McLaughlin Garden, 6 to 9 by N. Scott Momaday, 6:30 Bridgton Community Center.

Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Main St., So. Paris. p.m., Norway Library, Main Harrison Food Pantry, p.m., Sweden Church baseFri.-Sun., Oct. 23-25 — St. 6 to 7:30 p.m., Adventist ment, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: All Things Pumpkin Carriage Church, 2 Naples Rd. FMI: 647-4429, 647-5399.

Tour, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., must ONGOING WEEKLY 583-6178. reserve, call 603-383-9356.

WATERFORD Adult Volleyball, 6:30 DAILY Fri.-Sun., Oct. 23-25 — Mon., Oct. 26 — to 8:30 p.m., Brownfield Alcoholics Anonymous, Waterford Bridge Group, Invitational Pumpkin Carving Community Center.

Competition, noon to 7 p.m., 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 6:30 p.m., library.

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m.

Rte. 302, Casco.

Wed., Oct. 28 — Book Jackson, N.H. FMI: 603-383Newcomers Meeting, 7:30 to Alcoholics Anonymous, Discussion, Girl on the Train 9356.

8:30 p.m. Open Meeting, St. noon to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Sat., Oct. 24 — Superhero

by Paula Hawkins, 10 a.m., Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Buddy Bash Run/Walk to ben- Episcopal Church, Sweden library.

AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Rd., Bridgton.

O/D Wed., Oct. 28 — Adult efit Believe in Books Literacy Clyde Bailey Center, Rte. Coloring Night, 7 p.m., li- Foundation, 9 a.m. to noon, MONDAYS 302, Casco.

100 Acre Wood, Intervale, brary.

Sebago Food Pantry, WEDNESDAYS Mon., Nov. 2 — Socrates N.H. 9-11 a.m., Nazarene Church, Gathering Place Support Sat., Oct. 24 — Fall Rte. 114. FMI: 274-1569.

Café, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., liCleanup Work Day, 9 a.m. brary. FMI: 583-6957.

Casco/Naples Senior Group, noon, Bridgton to 3 p.m., Sabathday Lake Meal Site, noon, Casco Fire Community Center.

AREA EVENTS Senior Lunch, noon, Shaker Village, Rte. 26, New Station. FMI: 655-7162 Thur., Oct. 22 — Book Bridgton Community Center.

Gloucester.

RSVP: 926-4597.

Bridge, 1 p.m., Bradley Discussion, My Father, Ping Pong, 1-3 p.m., Sat., Oct. 24 — Pickwick St., Fryeburg. Runs yearThe Captain: My Life with Harrison Fire Station Club discusses chapters 1-34 round.

Jacques Cousteau, by JeanCommunity Room, Harrison. of Vanity Fair by William Cribbage, 2 p.m., Michel Cousteau, 11:30 a.m., CALENDAR, Page 5B Soldiers Library, 85 Main St., Makepeace Thackeray, 12:30 Bridgton Community Center.

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Country living Calendar (Continued from Page 4B)

Assistance with Online Needs, 4-6 p.m., Harrison Village Library.

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

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

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, Rte. 302, So. Casco.

THURSDAYS AA Ladies StepMeeting, 7 a.m. & 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, Rte. 302, So. Casco.

Casco Farmers’ Market, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, Village Green.

Casco/Naples Senior Meal Site, noon, Casco Fire Station. FMI: 6557162.

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

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

Table Tennis, Bridgton Town Hall, cancelled until repairs completed.

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

Coed Adult Softball, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Crystal Lake Park, Harrison. FMI: 5832241.

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

Al-Anon, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Open Meeting, Naples Methodist Church, Village Green.

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

FRIDAYS Harrison Farmers’ Market, 1 to 5 p.m., Rte. 117, Bridgton side of Village.

Awana Youth Program, grades K-6; transportation provided; Cornerstone Gospel Church, Rte. 114, Naples. FMI: 583-7674.

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

Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH SATURDAYS Bridgton Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Depot St. Green Space.

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

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

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

AA Beginner’s & Group Mtgs., 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, So. Casco.

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

Area Events (Continued from Page 1B) Counties will be holding its October meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 9:30 a.m. in the Baxter Memorial Library, 71 South Street, Gorham. All men who have ancestors that fought in the American Revolution to secure separation from Britain are encouraged to attend and hear about the organization’s mission to remember and honor those who struggled to create a new country. The president of the Maine Society SAR is David Manchester of Windham, who can be reached by e-mailing davidlmanchester@outlook.com

Learn about Alzheimer’s dementia stages

The First Congregational Church UCC, Bridgton, is holding an informative session titled “Alzheimer’s Dementia Stages” on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by its Diaconate Committee, the meeting will be held in the church’s Fellowship Hall at 33 South High Street in Bridgton. The presenter is Deb Noble, RN. It is free and open to the public. The church is handicapped-accessible. Plenty of parking is available.

Walk With A Doc in Pondicherry Park

Dr. Jen Smith of North Bridgton Family Practice has teamed up with Dr. Peter Leighton to offer a local Walk With A Doc walking program for better health. The next Walk With A Doc will be held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 9 a.m. in Pondicherry Park, starting from the Bob Dunning Bridge off Depot Street in Bridgton. Come chat with a doctor outside of the office and enjoy your daily dose of movement. Walks are held the last Saturday of each month.

Halloween fun in Brownfield

BROWNFIELD — Brownfield Recreation is holding a Halloween Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, starting at 5:30 p.m., at the Brownfield Community Center. A dinner of burgers, hot dogs, chili and corn chowder starts off the fun, followed by a costume contest, trunk or treat and the ever-popular wagon ride trick or treating.

Halloween fun in Casco

CASCO — Casco and Naples Recreation invites preschool through 5th graders to a ghoulish good time at the Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Casco Community Center and Casco Library. There’ll be haunted tours at the Casco Library (the last tour is at 6:45 p.m.), and at the Community Center there’ll be creepy feely boxes, games, a Mad Science Show, pumpkin bowling, cider and goodies and more. Volunteers are needed; call Beth Latsey at 627-4187 or Harvey Price at 693-6364.

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BROWNFIELD — A Halloween Dance will be held on

October 22, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 5B

DIVING INTO DREAMLAND, this volunteer at the pony rides area catches some shut eye. As part of the Fall Festival at Sunday River, the kids’ activities raised money for the Lewiston High School swim team. The two-day event took place Saturday and Sunday.

(De Busk Photo)

Bus trip to Magic of Christmas Bridgton and Harrison Recreation Departments are jointly sponsoring a bus trip for adults to see The Magic of Christmas at Portland’s Merrill Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 19, and are now accepting reservations.

The bus will leave the Bridgton Municipal Complex at 9:30 a.m. for a 11 a.m. tour of Victoria Mansion, all decked out for the holidays, followed by lunch. The Magic of Christmas concert by the Portland Symphony Orchestra starts at 2 p.m., and the bus will return to

Bridgton at 6 p.m.

The deadline for reservations is Wednesday, Nov. 25, and the cost for Bridgton and

Harrison residents is $65.

Nonresidents pay $85, and will be placed on a waiting list until Nov. 30. For more infor-

mation, call Bridgton Rec Director Gary Colello at 6478786 or Harrison Rec Director Paula Holt at 583-2241.

The Bridgton Community Center is again processing applications for the Bruce Roberts Toy Fund, which provides Christmas presents for families in need. The deadline to apply for help is Sunday, Nov. 1. If you apply through another agency, do not process an appli-

cation through the Bridgton Community Center. For more information, call 647-3116.

Another community service to provide toys to children for the holidays is Operation Christmas Angel, run by the Bridgton United Firefighter’s Association. The deadline for applying with

that organization is Thursday, Nov. 5. For more information on Operation Christmas Angel, call 647-2796.

The First Congregational Church of Bridgton also helps children with clothing through a program called Adopt a Child. That deadline is Friday, Nov. 20.

Gifting programs set deadlines

Saturday, Oct. 31, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Brownfield tion. Performances are set for Dec. 10-20 at 7:30 p.m. at Your Lions Den, Routes 5 and 113 in Brownfield. The dance, for Theatre. For more information, call 603-733-5275 or visit www. adults age 21 and older, features live country western-style music yourtheatre.com by the Hurricane Mountain Band. Admission is $15 person and United Parish services their dances are B.Y.O.B. Proceeds to benefit Brownfield Lions moving to Waterford Community Projects Fund. Costumes are optional for this dance.

NORTH WATERFORD Come get your Halloween candy — Starting on Sunday, Nov. Bridgton Health Care Center will be open for Halloween 1, and throughout the winter, trick-or-treaters on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 7 p.m. The resi- church services of the Oxford dents will be passing out goodies for all that come, and will be County United Parish (North happy to see everyone’s costumes.

Waterford and East Stoneham) will be held at the North Halloween fun in Harrison HARRISON — Harrison Recreation is sponsoring a Waterford Church, Route 35 Halloween Festival for Harrison girls and boys in grades pre-K (opposite Melby’s Eatery). through 6 at the Harrison Fire Station on Saturday, Oct. 31, from Services are at 10 a.m., led by 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Stop in for D.J. Mitchell Music and Light Earl Rogers. All are welcome!

Szechuan, Hunan Show, lots of games with prizes and healthy refreshments featurSocrates Café in & Cantonese Cuisine ing the new Popcorn LOV. There’ll be an arts and crafts table to Waterford paint a pumpkin or color a canvas Halloween trick or treat bag, WATERFORD — The Dine In or Take Out a Witch Wagon and guess jars. Come and join the fun!

Socrates Café will meet at the Waterford Library on Monday, DAILY SPECIALS Fun Run & Walk at Fryeburg Academy FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy’s Senior Class is hosting Nov. 2, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tel: (207) 647-8890 a Fun Run & Walk on Sunday, Nov. 1, starting at 10:30 a.m. at The discussion topic is, “Does MAJOR CREDIT CARDS the Fryeburg Academy Gym. All ages are invited to run or walk A Liberal Arts Education Have ARE ACCEPTED with friends and family for exercise and a chance to win up to A Place In Modern Society?”

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Country living

Lots going on at the Raymond Public Library At a Glance Tuesday, Nov. 3 — Election Day — remember to vote.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 — Lego Club for ages 6 and up, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4 — Lisa Luken presents “6 Steps to

Simple,” 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 14 — Basket Making, 10 a.m. p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 15 — Basket Sale, 10 a.m.

Monday, Nov. 16 Trustee Meeting, 6 p.m.

Mr. and Mrs. Dale McDaniel

Wedding

Thursday, Nov. 19 — Gift Lawyer at the Library, 6 to 7 to 3 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19 Gift — Recycle old books to Christmas Ornaments, 6:30 — p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19 — Book Group, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 29 — Annual Tree Lighting, 5 p.m.

Election Day The library encourages all residents of Raymond to exercise their right and privilege to vote. As you leave the polls, be sure to check out the library trifold to see what the Raymond Village Library can offer, and help yourself to a free book.

Lego Club Students, ages 6 and up, are invited to join the monthly Lego Club, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 4 and continuing the first Wednesday of each month from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. The library will supply the space and the Legos. Kids just need to come with their ideas and imaginations.

6 Steps to Simple Do you just wish you could get organized? Join Lisa Luken, professional organizer and Simple Living mentor, and learn how to use six simple steps that will help you to get focused, take action, and find freedom from your stuff, allowing you to live life and do what you love. She will also share how to use this process to get organized and simplify for the holidays.

This free program takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Please call 655-4283 or e-mail sally.holt@raymondvillagelibrary.org to reserve your seat. This program is

Jennifer Lynn Schaeffer of Naples became the bride of Dale Richard McDaniel of Bridgton in a wedding on July 18, 2015, at All Souls Chapel at Poland Spring Resort.

Jennifer is the daughter of Fred and MaryAnn Schaeffer of Norridgewock. Dale is the son of Richard McDaniel and the late Barbara McDaniel of Bridgton.

The wedding was officiated by the Rev. Edward Minderlein and was followed by a reception at Shawnee Peak Resort in Bridgton. The couple spent their honeymoon at St. Lucia in the Caribbean.

Matrons of Honor were sister of the bride Colleen Bailey of Vassalboro, Lisa Cummings of Bridgton and Sandra Hamblin of Denmark. The three Best Men were cousin of the groom Christopher McDaniel of Bridgton, William Kelley of Bridgton and Paul Whiting of Bridgton.

Jennifer is a graduate of Skowhegan High School and holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Maine in Orono. She is a grade 6 Social Studies teacher at Lake Region Middle School.

Dale is a graduate of Lake Region High School and the owner of Portland Street Auto & Body in Bridgton. (Photo courtesy Ed and Sue Mercer)

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Wish List for Gift Basket Fundraiser Gift baskets are sought after during the holidays, and your donations of a few items will help make this holiday fundraiser a success. The library needs the following: clean small to medium-sized baskets; clean basket stuffing/decorative colored straw/ shred; cellophane basket bags, medium to large; antique or new tea cups, coffee mugs and soup mugs; packets of individually packed cookies, chips, popcorn or other snacks; individually wrapped hard candies, candy canes and chocolates; mini packs of tea, coffee, cider mix, hot chocolate or soup; small holiday wooden or plastic tree decorations; holiday stems of silk flowers; small gift items or knickknacks or toys for man, woman or child; or small gift books for man, woman or child. Any of these donated items may be brought to the library from now until Nov. 12 during regular library hours.

Volunteers will be needed to help put the baskets together on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please come and donate whatever amount of time you are able. A signup sheet will be available at the library. There will be a short “how-to session” given, then the fun begins! Refreshments will be served. Call 655-4283 for more information.

Basket Sale Our popular gift baskets will be going on sale Sunday, Nov. 15 in time for Thanksgiving. Each basket is unique and perfect for holi-

day gifting, especially when you are looking for a present for a hostess, teacher or special friend. They will be available at the library during regular library hours through December, until they are all gone.

Make and Take Craft After school on Wednesday, Nov. 18, and on the third Wednesday of each month thereafter, there will be a Make and Take Craft fun time at the library for children. This will be an easy to-do craft for children to create and take home with them. This would be best for ages five through eight.

Lawyer at the Library On Thursday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 7 p.m., Miklos Pongratz, attorney at law, will be at the library to meet with people on a drop-in basis to answer legal question and provide pro-bono advice. The library is pleased to have Attorney Pongratz on hand each month, and hopes patrons will avail themselves of his help.

Old Books to Christmas Ornaments Gather ‘round for another upcycling challenge with old books, and come together to make Christmas ornaments on Thursday, Nov. 19 at

6:30 p.m. The pretty cream and white theme using old book pages will become your favorite addition to the riotous colors that come with Christmas decorating. There is a $5 materials fee. Call 6554283 to reserve your spot.

Book Group The Book Group will meet on Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7 p.m. In order to discover what the next generation is reading, each person will pick their own selection from the Young Adult or Junior Fiction section. For more information, call 655-4283. New participants are always welcome.

Annual Tree Lighting Each year the Raymond Village Library, in collaboration with the Raymond Lions Club, sponsors the Tree Lighting on the library lawn.

Everyone is invited to bring friends and relatives, join in the carol singing and enjoy the refreshments on Sunday, Nov. 29, at 5 p.m. The youngsters are invited to a special story time at 4:30 p.m. at the library. There will also be a special guest for the little ones. This is a wonderful old-fashioned community tradition beginning the holiday season.

Photo shoot to benefit A.C.T.S. FRYEBURG — Assistance Canine Training Services (A.C.T.S.) will offer a Holiday Photo Shoot at Telling Tails Training Center in Fryeburg on Sunday, Nov. 1. Participants sign up for a 15-minute photo shoot session with a professional photographer. All proceeds will benefit A.C.T.S., the North Conway service dog training organization for people with physical disabilities.

Photo shoot sittings are open to individuals, families,

and dogs. Each sitting is a $30 donation, and will last 15 minutes. Participants may bring props or use the holiday-related props provided.

Owners will be provided with a CD disk and a minimum of five professional photos with unlimited use for cards, print, canvas, photo gift items, or any other noncommercial purpose.

Reservations are required.

To set up a sitting, contact Cathy Burke at 603-9866600.

PICS WITH YOUR POOCH — Aspen sports a lively set of Santa ears during his photo shoot session at Telling Tails Training Center in Fryeburg. Have your dog’s picture taken, either with you or alone, at a professional Holiday Photo Shoot Sunday, Nov. 1, to benefit Assistance Canine Training Services, the North Conway service dog training organization.

Regional Sports

October 22, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 1C

Lakers rediscover the ‘fun’ in football, 25-6

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When you lose by a lopsided margin, it can be difficult to shake it off, put the embarrassing defeat in the rearview mirror, and dig deep to play with confidence and intensity.

So, when Lake Region returned to practice after a 59-0 blowout at Wells, Coach Brian Jahna’s plan was simple — make football fun again.

“The Wells game was tough. We had just 22 guys eligible to play because of concussions and injuries,” he said. “We got some guys back, and had a good week in practice, really enjoying playing football. It was about coming out here tonight and having fun.

Having two teams fighting for a win spiced it up. We TAKE DOWN FOR A LOSS — Laker linebacker Jordan got back to playing char- Williams comes up with a big stop.

(Rivet Photo) acter football and enjoying each other.” catching a 65-yard TD pass Lexus Rodriguez dumped Freeport was in the same and booting field goals of Freeport running back boat. 0-6. Plenty of hard 36 and 29 yards.

Brady LaFrance for a eightwork, but not much to show yard loss, and DeVoe picked “If you put it down on the NEAR BLOCK by Fryeburg Academy lineman Isaac Wakefield (#79) as defensive end for it. off a pass on third down, block, Marcus has a pretty Alex Ehrensberger pressures Gorham quarterback Jack Niles during Saturday’s game.

Friday, however, was a good chance of kicking it returning it the length of the

(Rivet Photo) chance for both the Falcons through,” Coach Jahna said. field — 88 yards — for a and Lakers to gain some The night actually had an touchdown. redemption, and a chance ominous start as the Lakers But wait, a flag, of course. to walk off the field feeling fumbled on their first touch The Lakers were whistled good about themselves. following a completion for an illegal block, erasing The Lakers finally from quarterback Doug the electric return. cracked the win column Banks to wideout Nick “It’s frustrating because with a convincing 25-6 vic- Wandishin. it has been happening all tory before their hometown Freeport drove deep year. We have had a knack fans.

Senior Marcus DeVoe into Laker territory, but for bringing our big plays

By Wayne E. Rivet was the Lakers’ main offen- the Falcons were stopped back (because of penalties),” Staff Writer FRYEBURG — With sive threat in the first half, when Gunnar Harriman and LAKERS, Page 3C high school athletes, one can never be entirely sure whether or not they are “ready to take care of business” at hand.

Coach David Turner hoped his Fryeburg Academy football team was ready to seize an opportunity before them and would not fall victim of overconfidence.

At 3-3, the Raiders continue to climb in the Crabtree Rankings, and could be in line for a home playoff game if they finish 5-3 and get some outside help. If the season ended right now, the Raiders would be the fourth seed and would host fifth seed Spruce Mountain (3-4).

But, there is still work to be done. The Raiders hold only a slight tourney index lead over the Phoenix — 103.5286 to 101.8286. FA has Lake Region left on its schedule, while Spruce plays Mountain Valley. Gray-New Gloucester is sixth at 99.9571 STRETCHING FOR A REBOUND — Lake Region forward Dessiree Berry (left) looks and could dart up the chart if to put another shot on goal against Gray-New Gloucester last week. The Patriots upset they beat #7 Poland. the Lakers 1-0 behind a sterling effort by goalie Adrianna Kimball, who had 17 saves.

So, the playoff picture won’t be totally clear until Sunday.

Facing a 0-6 Gorham team, Coach Turner was leery of his guys taking the Rams too lightly.

The Raiders put those concerns to rest quickly and early.

Fryeburg scored 26 points in the first quarter, and torched Gorham through the air as senior quarterback Ryan Gullikson went 9-for18 for 199 yards and two FIELD HOCKEY touchdowns as the Raiders Kennebunk 8, Lakers manhandled the Rams 40-14.

0: The last time the “Up front, we were very Lakers traded drives with INTERCEPTED — Fryeburg Academy defensive back good on both sides of the Kennebunk, the Rams Scott Parker leaps high into the air to intercept a pass ball,” Coach Turner said. “I pulled out a thrilling 1-0 against Gorham.

(Rivet Photo) thought we did a nice job of overtime win on their taking care of business.”

RAIDERS 40 home turf.

Gullikson opened the GORHAM 14 The second time scoring when he scored First Downs: FA 8, GOR 11 around proved less thrillfrom 11 yards out, followPenalties: FA 4-30, GOR ing, at least from a Laker ing strong lead blocks from 2-15 standpoint. linemen Kevin Ventura and Turnovers: FA 2, GOR 4 The Rams dominated Isaac Wakefield.

Rushing: FA 25-160, GOR the visitors Tuesday in The drive was set up when 47-168 the opening round of the freshman Oscar Saunders Raider Rushing: Tucker Class B South playoffs put a hit on Ram running Buzzell 2-2, Oscar Saunders with an 8-0 shutout.

2-7, Cody Gullikson 7-24, Caleb Bowles 2-3, Nathan Knapp back Adam McKenny, “Kennebunk brought forcing a fumble, which 1-minus 1, Ryan Gullikson 11-125 their best game; we were Gorham Rushing: Calvin Riiska 2-15, Adam McKenny Gullikson covered up at the outplayed,” LR Coach G-37. Gullikson returned the 37-158, Stephen Burns 6-2, Jack Niles 2-minus 7 Pauline Webb said. “This favor, firing a nice ball to Passing: FA 9-18-199, GOR 3-9-28 was not the Laker team Raider Receiving: Nick L’Heureux-Carland 1-15, Oscar Saunders for a 20-yard gain that fought so hard all seaSaunders 3-100, Caleb Eklund 3-39, Cody Gullikson 1-27, to the G-20. son in every game they The Rams attempted Cobey Johnson 1-18 played. I have no words to stack the box to slow Total Offense: FA 359, GOR 196 to explain what happened; Raider Tackles (solo, assist, total): Oscar Saunders 3-1- Gullikson down, but #9 definitely a game I will 4, Gage Fowler 1-2-3, Matt Boucher 2-4-6, Baha Demir showed plenty of shake and have difficulty letting go 3-2-5, Alex Ehrensberger 2-5-7, Caleb Eklund 1-7-8, Nick bake, reversing direction, TIGHT COVERAGE — Lake Region’s Lauren Jakobs as a coach.”

L’Heureux-Carland 1-1-2, Cody Gullikson 4-7-11, Ryan bouncing off tacklers and (middle) draws attention from Fryeburg Academy Laker goalie Maddie Gullikson 1-1-2, #42 1-0-1, Tucker Buzzell 0-3-3, Isaac then turning the jets on for a defenders including Sage Boivin (right).

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(Photo by Kevin Murphy) RAIDERS, Page 2C STATS, Page 2C

Raiders take care of business, down Rams

Let the second season begin

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Regional sports

Raiders take care of business, down Rams (Continued from Page 1C) 62-yard TD run.

The game got away from the Rams when they were unable to field squib kicks from FA’s Nick L’HeureuxCarland. Twice, the ball bounced the Raiders’ way, recovered by sophomore Jahmi Seeley-Brown. And twice, Fryeburg made it count.

Gullikson struck quickly, putting perfect touch on a deep ball down the middle to Saunders for a 41-yard score.

The rookie receiver had quite an afternoon, catching three balls for 100 yards.

On the second ? recovery, Fryeburg moved to the G-6 when Caleb Eklund made a circus-like over-the-shoulder catch, which he muscled away from a Gorham defender for 23 yards. Gullikson scored from six yards out to push the lead to 26-0 with 26.4 seconds left in the first quarter.

Gorham took nearly eight minutes off the clock in the second, rushing the ball nine times. Quarterback Jack Niles completed two passes to wideout Stephen Burns for 15 and 10 yards, but a deep ball to the goal line was

picked off by FA defender Scott Parker, who made a leaping catch.

Parker’s long return deep into Gorham territory was erased by an illegal block penalty.

Gorham had a chance to get on the board when Gullikson lost the handle on a ball at the FA-25, but the Raider defense rose to the occasion as Cody Gullikson (team-high 11 tackles) stuffed McKenny for no gain on a fourth down play at the FA-18.

Fryeburg tacked on another score with 43.9 seconds left until the half as Ryan hooked up with brother Cody Gullikson for a 27-yard TD strike.

FA scored on its first possession of the second half as Gullikson connected with Saunders on a slant pass, which the rookie took 39 yards for a score. Alex Ehrensberger booted the extra point for a 40-0 lead.

Gorham scored twice against the Raider reserves, McKenny breaking loose on the left side for 28 yards at 6:33 in the fourth, and McKenny added an 11-yarder with 3:08 left.

FA tried to run out the

clock with their second offensive unit, but turned the ball over to Gorham at the FA-34 with 30.4 seconds left. The Rams tried to get into the end zone one more time, but FA’s Josh Frye and Reese Kneissler combined to stop McKenny short of the goal line as time expired.

Now, the Raiders have one piece of business left to tend to — beat rival Lake Region on the road this Friday night.

While the Lakers enter the game 1-6, Coach Turner again will be telling his players all week it is time “to take care of business.”

“I’ve seen the Lakers play a couple of times this year, and each time, they play hard, they play tough,” Coach Turner said. “They have a chance to end their season on a really positive note, and if we don’t show up ready to play, ready to match their intensity, you never know what might happen.”

BIG GUYS COMING THROUGH — Fryeburg Academy’s front line dominated the action Saturday, spending plenty of time in the Gorham backfield. Here, Baha Demir (#74) takess down a Gorham player as teammates Kevin Ventura and Gage Fowler move in.

(Rivet Photo)

Raider XC team set to challenge CROSS-COUNTRY After a great Western Maine Conference outing, the Fryeburg Academy girls’ and boys’ cross-country teams have put themselves in a solid position to challenge for a slot at the Maine State Meet Final.

The girls are looking at the five position with four teams ahead of them and one behind them, all ranked in the Top 10 in the state.

“It doesn’t get any tougher in Class B South at the Regionals,” FA Coach Bill Reilly said.

For the Lady Raiders, here’s how they finished at

Stats

(Continued from Page 1C) Wakefield 1-2-3, Scott Parker 1-0-1, KevinVentura 1-2-3, Cam Mailman 1-0-1, Josh Frye 2-1-3, Nathan Knapp 2-1-3, Gavin Smith 0-11, Braydon Bartlett 0-1-1, Reese Kneissler 1-1-2 Up next: The Raiders (4-3) head to Lake Region (1-6) this Friday night for a 7 p.m. game.

the WMC Championships held at St. Joseph’s College in Standish: Division II Meet 1.

Abigail Hamilton, Yarmouth, 19:50 2. Anneka Murrin, Yarmouth, 20:07 3. Anna Lastra, FA, 20:26 4. Emily Carty, 20:33 11. Emily Grzyb, 22:17 15. Irina Norkin, 22:45 18. Zoe Maguire, 23:12 30. Olivia Thompson, 24:42 31. Ella Forbes, 24:47 The Lady Raiders were second with 51 points, behind Yarmouth 35. There were six schools in Division II, and 43 runners.

In the JV race rankings, Emily McDermith set the fastest pace at 24:53. Emmajo Armington ran a 26:39.

The boys are on the bubble at the six or seven position needing a strong performance from all and especially the #5 runner.

Here’s how the Raiders fared at the WMC Championships: 1.

Luke Laverdiere, OVER THE BRIDGE — One, two punch of Anna Lastra Yarmouth, 16:35 (#596) and Emily Carty, who earned Top 10 First team 2. Patrick Carty, FA, 17:17 WMC All Conference honors.

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CELEBRATING A TD — Freshman Oscar Saunders (left) is congratulated by teammate Caleb Eklund after scoring on a long TD pass.

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RUSHING THE QUARTERBACK — Raider Caleb Eklund (#44) tries to sack Gorham quarterback Jack Niles before he can dump off a short pass to running back Adam McKenny. Also applying pressure in the Ram backfield was Gage Fowler. The Raiders rolled to a 40-14 win.

(Rivet Photo)

Regional sports

October 22, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 3C

NICE PLAY — Lake Region linebacker Jordan Williams is congratulated as he heads to the sideline by defensive coordinator Mike Shea following a fumble recovery during Friday’s game against Freeport. The Lakers snapped a six-game losing skid by downing the Falcons 25-6.

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LAKERS 25 FREEPORT 6 First Downs: LR 12, FRE 13 Penalties: LR 9-95, FRE 5-30 Turnovers: LR 2, FRE 44 Rushing: LR 42-150, FRE 36-168 Laker Rushing: Jordan Williams 11-35, Dakota Stover 1-4, Tim Cronin 2-0, Gunnar Harriman 12-66, Lexus Rodriguez 12-65, Doug Banks 4-minus 20 Freeport Rushing: T.J. Morrill 2-46, Eli Fox 6-minus 19, Brady LaFrance 5-35, Brian Lee 2-13, Josh Burke 1-minus 3, Max Doughty 22-96 Passing: LR 7-15-145, FRE 0-11-0 Laker Receiving: Nick Wandishin 3-49, Marcus DeVoe 2-81, Gunnar Harriman 1-minus 6, Dakota Stover 1-21 Laker Tackles (solo, assist, total): Tim Cronin 3-0-3, Ben Moen 3-2-5, Jay Justason 2-1-3, Lexus Rodriguez 3-1-4, Gunnar Harriman 2-4-6, Jordan Williams 4-3-7, Marcus DeVoe 1-0-1, Nick Lepage 3-3-6, Paul Angelone 5-1-6, Nick Wandishin 1-0-1, Dan Neault 1-0-1, Mark Mayo 2-0-2, Thomas Noble 0-1-1 Up next: The Lakers (1-6) host rival Fryeburg Academy (4-3) Friday at 7 p.m. at Art Kilborn Athletic Complex. Clearly, a key will be whether the Lakers can either slow down or contain Raider senior quarterback Ryan Gullikson.

“He’s a really, really good quarterback, and we need to find ways to contain him. We also need to be able to stick with their receivers because he buys a lot of time back LAKER STATS, Page 5C

Lakers rediscover the ‘fun’ in football, 25-6 (Continued from Page 1C) Coach Jahna said. “The difference this week was we did not lose our composure.

We stuck together.”

Banks coolly zipped a quick slant pass to DeVoe, who raced 65 yards for a score. He added the extra point for a 7-0 lead.

Linebacker Jordan Williams (team high 7 tackles) seemingly took up residency in the Freeport backfield most of the night, and made his presence felt with 7:02 left in the quarter when he recovered a fumble at the FRE-20.

The Lakers moved the ball inside the 10 as Harriman beat the Falcons to the outside for seven yards, but Freeport dumped Banks for a loss of 15 when he bobbled a snap. DeVoe tried a long field goal,

which missed.

Both teams struggled with turnovers as the quarter came to a close — the Lakers recovering a fumble, corralled by lineman Thomas Noble, while the Falcons intercepted Banks.

Freeport tried to catch the Lakers off guard by throwing a pass out of a punt formation at the end of the quarter, but quarterback Eli Fox (who was 0-for-10 on the night) was forced to unload the ball quickly because of pressure from Noble and Harriman.

LR took advantage of good field position, scoring on a 36-yard DeVoe field goal with 8:44 left until halftime.

DeVoe kicked another field goal with 2:25 left after a Laker drive stalled on the FRE-11. A Banks to

Wandishin slant pass, good for 17 yards, moved the ball inside the red zone, but a chop block penalty — 15 yards — later in the series forced the Lakers to settle for 3 points.

Freeport finally found some life in their running game as Max Doughty shredded the LR front wall for 27 yards on three carries. A roughing penalty aided the Falcon cause, moving the ball up 15 yards.

But, the Lakers would only bend and not break. End Nick Lepage sacked Fox on fourth down with 9.3 seconds left to halt the drive at the LR-14.

Neither team was able to get anything going in the third quarter as the Lakers missed a 37-yard field goal, while Freeport went 3-andout courtesy of a Williams’

sack and loss of seven yards.

The Lakers iced the victory early in the fourth quarter when Banks hit paydirt behind a Ben Roakes block from a yard out. Big plays in the nine play, 48-yard scoring drive were a 16-yard completion from Banks to DeVoe, an 11-yard run by Rodriguez, and a 26-yard

quick hitter from Banks to Wandishin.

Up 19-0, the Lakers took advantage of a short Freeport punt as Rodriguez exploded through a big hole created by linemen Roakes and Dan Neault to rumble for a five-yard score with 6:38 left.

“Honestly, at times, we just don’t hit our angles.

This week, it was better. We hit the hole hard, and the line did a wonderful job all night,” Coach Jahna said.

Freeport avoided the shutout by driving 68 yards in seven plays. The Falcons looked to tack on a late score, but LR defender Dakota Stover intercepted the ball to end the contest.

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ENJOYING THE MOMENT — Laker lineman Thomas Noble appreciates the home crowd’s cheers after recovering a fumble during Friday night’s game against Freeport.

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LEADING THE WAY AROUND THE CORNER — Laker lineman Mark Mayo prepares to unload a block on Freeport’s Max Doughty to clear the way for LR running back Gunnar Harriman (#23).

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TAKING A FALCON DOWN — Lake Region defender Tim Cronin pulls down Freeport running back Brady LaFrance during Friday night’s game in Naples. The Lakers cracked the win column with a 25-6 victory.

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STOPPING A RAIDER CHARGE — Lake Region defender Danica Chadwick kicks the ball away from Fryeburg Academy’s Ori Iniro (middle) during Saturday’s game in Naples. The Lakers pulled out a 1-0 victory.

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Lake Region M.S. recap in 17:02, Libby Blais 76th They would make a very in 17:46, Rebecca Caron strong, solid team,” Coach 77th in 17:47, Jenessa Tosi LRMS, Page 5C 80th in 18:21, Abby Scarlett 88th in 19:48 and Michelle Burnell 92nd in 20:30. Katy Holbrooke did not start. As a team they finished 11th out of 13 with only one eighthgrader.

“The girls all said they would be back next year.

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Another prime chance to even the game came when Kimball was whistled for pinning the ball, resulting in a penalty stroke. Olivia Deschene fired a solid drive, but it sailed right at Kimball for an easy stop.

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CROSS-COUNTRY Last Thursday, the Lake Region Middle School crosscountry team traveled to Twin Brooks for the Triple C Championships. Nine girls and four boys made the trip.

With only four boys, the Lakers were unable to score as a team. Those that did compete did a fine job.

Luke Blais led the way for the Lakers in 35th place with a time of 14:03. Following Luke was Ian St. John in 49th place at 15:21, Eathan Heath 81st place at 16:51 and Ethan Cyr 83rd at 16:56.

With only one eighth-grader, the future looks very bright on the boys’ side, according to Coach Kevin McDonald.

Brooke Toole paced the LRMS girls in 66th place at 16:47. Following Brooke were Emily Johnston 67th in 16:48, Madison Martin 72

(Continued from Page 1C) Nelson had 14 saves, while Katherine Springer recorded 6 saves. How lopsided was the action? Kennebunk goalie Liv Kudas had 1 save.

It was a tough end to an otherwise successful fall for the Lakers (9-6). Despite serious depth issues once again, several young players managed to handle the speed and pressures of varsity action, while a handful of veterans produced consistently.

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Laker recaps GIRLS’ SOCCER Lakers 1, Fryeburg 0: Needing a win to cement a playoff spot, the Lakers avenged a 1-0 loss to Fryeburg Academy on the Raiders’ home turf last week by holding serve and claiming a big victory Saturday night at Art Kilborn Athletic Complex.

The Lakers received a solid performance by the back line limiting Fryeburg’s shots on goal.

“We played a solid 80 minutes of soccer as a team,” Laker Coach Pete Webb said. “Neva Leavitt caused havoc down the left side late in the first half. She served a nice cross in the box and Kristen Huntress made a great timed run to one time it home to the upper left corner to give us the lead.”

That goal would stand as the game winner.

“I feel like we carried play in the second half to seal the win,” Coach Webb said.

Lakers 5, Old Orchard Beach 3: The Lakers evened their record at 7-7 Tuesday with a 5-3 victory over the Sea Gulls. Sophomore Lauren Jakobs recorded a hat trick, scoring twice in the first half as the teams were 2-2 at intermission.

LR surged ahead on goals by Jakobs, Neva Leavitt and Kaylyn Jordan.

Now, the Lakers can turn their attention to the Leavitt Hornets (6-4-4), their opponent in the Class B South playoffs this Friday. The Lakers will travel to Turner to meet the LAKER RECAPS, Page 6C

SQUEEZING A SHOT BY THE GOALIE — Lake Region’s Liz Cole manages to get a shot past Gray-NG goalie Adrianna Kimball, but was unable to score in last week’s regular season finale in Naples. The Lakers peppered the Patriot goal, but were unable to score, losing a 1-0 decision. Also lost was a home playoff game.

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Raider XC results

It’s time for playoffs, who survives?

(Continued from Page 2C) 10. Ryan Hewes, 18:45 11. Christian Bedell, 18:48 14. Alfie Walker, 19:10 31. Connor Moody, 20:57 38. Seth Johnston, 21:30 Fryeburg placed third with 67 points behind Wells 49 and Yarmouth 53. There were seven schools in Division II and 56 runners.

Local teams in the playoffs: The Lakers and Raiders live for another day.

Both squads qualified for the Class B South playoffs, and will open action this Friday. The Lakers enter the tournament as the #10 seed at 7-7 and will travel to Turner to face the seventh-ranked Leavitt Hornets (6-4-4). The winner draws second seed

York, 8-3-3, which has a firstround bye, likely on Tuesday.

LR and FA each draw a school from outside of the Western Maine Conference.

The Raiders held on to the final tourney spot, #12 at 7-6-1 and will head to Wales Friday to face fifth-ranked Oak Hill — yes, the Raiders, 9-5 (56 School Street) — at 3:30 p.m.

The winner advances to face fourth-seed Yarmouth, 6-5-3, likely on Tuesday.

BOYS’ SOCCER Home game for Raiders: Fryeburg earned a home play(Continued from Page 4C) off game on Saturday against McDonald said.

Wells at 1 p.m.

After the meet, the Lakers had a team party with pizza, VOLLEYBALL cookies and awards. The boys saw Luke Blais as the MVP, Lakers set for major Ian St. John as the top Rookie and Eathan Heath as the Pride of the Pack.

On the girls’ side, Madison Martin was MVP, Jenessa Tosi top Rookie and Brooke Toole Pride of the Pack.

“Overall a great year with a fantastic group of student athletes. I told the kids it would go by fast and boy it did,” Coach McDonald added.

(Continued from Page 4C) (sixth seed, 9-5).

If the Raiders (the third seed at 11-3) prevailed and Yarmouth lost, FA would host the next round on Saturday against Spruce Mountain. If the Raiders win and Yarmouth wins, the Raiders would then travel to take on the secondranked Clippers.

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LR football

(Continued from Page 3C) As Laker players huddled near the left end zone, as they usually do at the conclusion of home games, Coach Jahna felt both relief and happiness as he watched players leave the field with smiles.

“It’s a great group of kids and I am very happy they were able to enjoy some success tonight,” the coach said.

“I wanted them to enjoy the moment. Records didn’t matter. They had a chance to finally enjoy the moment.”

Football was fun once more.

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(Continued from Page 3C) there with his ability to scramble,” LR Coach Brian Jahna said. “I haven’t seen anyone like him in our conference. He is a step above what you see. He’s good. He’s one heck of a quarterback.”

Despite their record, the Lakers will certainly be looking forward to meeting their rivals.

“It will be fun. I can assure you that it means a lot to us,” Coach Jahna said.

road trip: Take your pick — Calais, Machias, Washington Academy, Ellsworth or Woodland. All of these schools finished ahead of Lake Region in the expanded Class B volleyball heal ratings. For the first time in the program’s history, the Lakers qualified for the postseason.

Now, they are headed for a major road trip. At first, Athletic Director thought the Lakers might be headed to Machias, 13-1. But, Calais (113) pulled ahead of Machias in the final Heals to secure the top-seed. So, the underdog Lakers (3-11) head north on Saturday.

In the JV ranking: Ben Caffrey, 23:05 Reed Wales, 23:22 Sam Paulding, 24:01 Next up: Class B South Regional Championships and State Meet Qualifier at Twin Brook in Cumberland this Saturday with the girls’ race at 12:30 and the boys’ race at 1:05.

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(Continued from Page 5C) Hornets, a team they do not face during the regular season.

The winner advances to the quarterfinals to meet secondranked York, 8-3-3. The Wildcats draw a first-round bye.

What will it take for the Lakers to advance?

“We need to be solid defensively all over the pitch and pressing when able. We must create scoring chances by opening up our opponent’s back line through movement off the ball,” Coach Webb said. “We have been focusing on possessing the ball well to allow us to accomplish these things.

In the playoffs anything can happen and we will hopefully make the most of our opportunities. We have a great group of girls, who I believe are ready for the opportunities that lie ahead.”

BOYS’ SOCCER Greely 10, Lakers 1: The Lakers hosted Greely last Tuesday night for their last home game of their season.

After an upsetting showing in North Yarmouth, Laker Coach Michael Chaine tasked his players to get back on track and to play hard, smart soccer.

“We expected Greely to play strong and Tuesday was no exception. Greely’s ball control kept us on defense most of the game and they waited patiently for opportunities to attack the goal. When given those chances they converted, tallying five goals in the first half,” Coach Chaine said.

At half time, the Lakers attempted to refocus, but mental and skill errors caught up to them in the second half.

“We began to win more of the 50-50 balls but were unable to move the ball through the skilled Greely defenders,” Coach Chaine said.

Greely went on a scoring spree, dropping four more goals.

The Lakers were able to get on the scoreboard after senior Alex Langadas was fouled inside the 18 on a breakaway, resulting in a Laker penalty kick. Langadas was given the go-ahead for the shot and chose to pass the opportunity on to his fellow senior classmate Connor Andrews, who stepped up and placed a great ball into the right hand corner of the Greely goal.

The celebration was short-lived, however, as an errant trap in the backfield opened up another opportunity for Greely, which scored easily.

• The Lakers JV squad, who had played well the past three games, met their strongest foes of the season, as Greely rolled over them 10-0.

“Though it was a tough loss, I believe it gave the JV some motivation to work on their ball-moving skills and outside

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shooting,” Coach Chaine said.

Sacopee Valley 4, Lakers 0: The Lakers were unable to get their offense working as they dropped another game, losing to Sacopee Valley 4-0 in South Hiram.

The Lakers challenged the ball well, but were unable to move onto the attack. Senior goalie Matt Stenger had a solid performance with some outstanding saves, but time and number of shots caught up with him as Sacopee was able to find the back of the net three times in the first half and then once in the second.

The Laker defense stepped up in the second half, taking away several opportunities that could have potentially turned into goals, but as in the first half the Lakers were unable to connect on passes made into the front field.

• The Lakers JV bounced back after a hard defeat. In the first half the Lakers played Sacopee evenly, but lacked their normal intensity. At halftime, JV coach Michael Magelas

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addressed the issue and the Lakers came out in the second half with new life and immediately went on the attack.

Sophomore Hunter Russo had several rushes thwarted, but his persistence paid off as he finally scored to put the Lakers up 1-0 on an assist from sophomore Theo Snow.

Minutes later, freshman Peter Vigna made a great run to the corner, beating his defender and was able to put a second Laker goal on the board. Final score Lakers, 2-0.

CROSS-COUNTRY At the conference championships held at St. Joseph’s College in Standish last week, Audrey and Addie Blais shrugged off nagging injuries to give their best shots.

“They put the team first,” Coach Dan Dors said. “They have contributed so much to the program, helping the young freshmen and doing whatever we ask of them. It’s too bad that they weren’t at their very best.”

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October 22, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 7C

What coaches had to say Views to the west from the summit of Mount Kearsarge North. (Photo by Allen Crabtree)

Senior Rambles: Mt. Kearsarge North

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116. Brandon Ross, 29:20 Up next: The Regionals at Twin Brooks in Cumberland, girls at noon and boys at 12:35 p.m.

GOLF At the team qualifier held at Willowdale Golf Club in Scarborough, the Lakers placed fourth out of 11 schools. The top three were Cape, Fryeburg Academy and York. The Lakers were two shots better than Yarmouth.

Tyler Walker paced the Lakers with an 80 for 18 holes, followed by Ryan Hodgdon 91, Ryan Walker 93, Nick Scarlett 102, Bobby Caron 106 and Ben Johnson 107.

The low four scores count for each team. Then on Saturday, Oct. 10, the top five Lakers traveled to Natanis Golf Club in Vassalboro for the State Team Championships.

“It turned out to be a very cold and windy day,” Coach Art Kilborn said. “Scores overall were higher than average.”

Lake Region finished in 11th place with a team score of 366.

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(Continued from Page 6C) In Division I competition, Audrey posted the best Laker time in 22:46 over the 3.1-mile course, which saw a field of 115 competitors.

(Winning time was 19:19.)

Addie Blais was up next in 68th place at 24:10 followed by: 87. Kennedy Brake, 26:04 91. Olivia Toole, 26:13 99. Emily Colson, 28:08 103. Haeum Kim, 31:46 On the boys’ side, Nick Scarlett trimmed 1 minute, 30 seconds off the time he posted on the same course a year ago. He was 75th in 20:45 (winning time was 16:34, the field included 116 racers).

“Nick has been a great captain,” Coach Dors said.

“I am very proud of him. He handled two sports — he is a member of the Laker golf team, as well — in a professional way. Great job in both sports!”

Other Laker finishers were: 94. Devyn Hatch, 21:50 95. Tim Holbrook, 21:54 98. Cameron Meserve, 22:03 110. Andrew Gianasttasio, 24:19

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road for about 1½ miles. The parking area is on the left with room for about six cars.

This is the 3.1-mile Mount Kearsarge North trail, the most popular trail to the top.

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Editor’s Note: Last week, The News featured Kasey Wentworth and Tyler Walker as Hancock Lumber/Lake Region Boosters Club Players of the Week. Due to the holiday Monday, coaches were late in submitting comments regarding their selections of Kasey and Tyler for this honor. So, here is what Coaches Alexis Guzman (cheering) and Art Kilborn (golf) said: Kasey Wentworth is one of the most spirited people Coach Alexis Guzman has met!

“Though we started this season late, Kasey knew someone needed to step up and make a huge effort to get things started. Kasey took it upon herself to get together the girls that were interested in cheering and start teaching them our sideline cheers!” said Coach Guzman, in her first year as a varsity cheering coach at Lake Region. “She comes to practice everyday with a smile on her face ready to work! It doesn’t matter if she’s had a rough day at school, is exhausted from working the night before or has an injury that is trying to slow her down! This senior has definitely stepped her game up and wants this team to do great things!”

Coach Guzman can count on Kasey to let her know “what’s going on in the other girls’ heads.

“She stays after just about every practice with questions for me and answers to my questions! I couldn’t ask for a more spirited and active person to be such an outstanding leader for our team!” Coach Guzman said.

“I would like to thank Kasey for being the rock of this team and wish her luck with whatever the future has in store for her!”

Tyler Walker continues to lead the Lake Region golf team by example.

“Tyler practices almost every day and has set very high standards for himself. He continues to offer to his teammates helpful advice,” Laker Coach Art Kilborn said. “As captain of the team, he leads by example.

Case in point, just a week ago he, while playing with two other team members, was playing very well (33 for nine holes) and their game scores improved, as well. Both had season best scores.”

Tyler’s 33 in practice was the lowest score Coach Kilborn ever had seen by a high school player.

“Tyler actually finished the round with four straight birdies and missed the fifth by inches,” Coach Kilborn said.

The record for nine holes at Bridgton Highlands Country Club is 32 (several players over many years).

Not many have 33s.”

Update: Walker, a junior, placed fourth at the State Class B Individuals, shooting a 77 at Natanis.

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Vertical gain – 2,600 feet Coordinates – 44° 6′ 20″ N, 71° 5′ 39″ W Topo Map- USGS North Conway East 7.5-minute quad Directions to the trailhead – From Route 302 in North Conway/Intervale take the Hurricane Mountain Road almost across from the scenic overlook. Follow this

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(Continued from Page 8C) worth it and within the capabilities of most hikers.

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Great views from Mount Kearsarge North Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

feet to the summit. There are a few spots where scrambling up rock ledges is required.

At about two miles, the trail reaches a section of open ledges with fine views to the west. Also at this point is a colony of pitch pine, a species found on only a few of our mountain tops (Carter Ledge and Bald Pate being two that come to mind). In the winter, snow fills the spaces between the rocks and roots and the way is much smoother, although the trail still presents a steady climb to the top.

The Mount Kearsarge House If you have sharp eyes you can see the fire tower at the very top of the mountain from as far away as downtown Fryeburg. When there was a hotel there in the 1800s that would have been easily seen as well. According to Rick Russack (White Mountain Summit Hotels and Other Structures) “Possibly the earliest attempt to accommodate overnight mountaintop visitors was on Mt. Kearsarge…In 1848 or ’49, four local men built a small hotel, which was kept open for a few years but then was abandoned. In 1869, Andrew

Dinsmore bought the hotel, repaired it and apparently ran it until it blew down in 1883. Dinsmore tried once more, rebuilding on a smaller scale, but that venture was also abandoned after a few years. That hotel was known as the Second Mt. Kearsarge House. The exact date that

Summit House on Mount Kearsarge North from an old stereopticon picture. it was abandoned is unclear, but in 1902, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) acquired what was left of the building and ten acres of land at the summit through a bequest from C.E. Clay of Chatham.”

The Kearsarge House even had an orchestra to play for guests at dinner and for evening concerts!

In their “Field Guide to New Hampshire Firetowers,” Iris W. Baird and Chris Haartz record that the AMC granted to the New Hampshire Forestry Commission the use of the destroyed hotel for a fire lookout, and beginning in 1909 a fire lookout was manned there by the state.

A new fire tower was built in 1918 on the site of the old hotel and staffed by the state until about 1928 when the White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) took over fire watch responsibilities. A new 10-foot wood tower was built in 1951 and operated by the WMNF until about 1968. In 1991, the fire tower was added to the National Historic Lookout Register and today is open for visitors.

The large glass windows on all four sides allow wonderful views from the summit.

The Origin of Kearsarge’s Name There are two mountains named Kearsarge in New Hampshire. The one located near North Conway is sometimes called Pequawket after the Indian tribe, a subdivision of the Abenaki people who lived near the headwaters of the Saco River in Carroll County. When the first settlers came from Merrimack County in 1765 some called the mountain Kearsarge (or Kiarsarge), probably after the other Mount Kearsarge there. The Abenaki name Pequawket was accepted as the mountain’s official name off and on until 1957.

Since then, the U.S. Board of Geographical Names has officially named the peak Kearsarge North. (The other Mount Kearsarge is in central New Hampshire about 20 miles northwest of Concord.)

Take the challenge of this 3.1-mile trail to the top and you will find that the views from the summit on a clear day are spectacular as a 360° panorama of the White Mountains and mountains of western Maine unfolds before your eyes. I think it is one of the finest viewpoints of any of the mountains in our area to climb. A little more effort will be involved than some of the easier hikes I’ve recommended, but well RAMBLES, Page 7C

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This wooden fire tower now stands where the Mount Kearsarge summit house once was. Denmark Mountain Hikers Mary Lou Moulton, Gatsby, and Kathy Hucthausen descending over the summit ledges.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree)

The hike to Mount Kearsarge North (3,268 feet) is a double treat with great views from the top plus pleasures from hiking the trail there.

Its distinctive cone-shape makes Kearsarge North readily recognizable from nearly everywhere in the Conway and Saco River Valley. I believe that the panorama of views of the White Mountains and the mountains of western Maine from the summit are outstanding.

The hike itself, although on the strenuous side, is a visual and olfactory delight.

Much of the 3.1-mile trail from Hurricane Mountain Road in North Conway to the summit of Kearsarge North follows an old woods road and bridle path. Guests at the mountain-top inn 150-years ago used the bridal path to ride horses to the summit.

Hikers today have to make the trip on foot, and over the years heavy foot traffic and erosion on the old bridle path have made it “rooty” and “bony” with roots and rocks in many sections. That being said, the hike is very “doable.”

The trail passes first through groves of large white pine and hemlock, then mixed hardwoods, and finally through nearly all spruce at the summit ledges. In the fall, the trail is delightfully blanketed with needles from white and red pine, then sweetly smelling, brightlycolored leaves from red and sugar maples, big-toothed aspen and striped maple. The trail climbs steadily from the trailhead, ascending 2,600

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Opinion & Comment

October 22, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 1D

Guest Column

Selectmen weigh in on sewer issue

The Bridgton Board of Selectmen joins the Bridgton Wastewater Committee in strongly urging a “Yes” vote on Question 1: Shall an Ordinance entitled, “Nov. 3, 2015 Amendments to the Bridgton Sewage Ordinance” be enacted?

Bridgton’s prosperity is being held hostage by an antiquated model for determining flow into the system.

We have been working with Woodard & Curran wastewater engineers to develop an updated Design Flow Model that will be based on realistic flow numbers.

This new model will ensure that current users maintain their development potential: nobody loses anything.

For example, if you currently have the necessary gallons for a restaurant using the old model, you will still have the necessary gallons for a restaurant under the new model. Nothing is lost! What will be gained by the town is the opportunity to use the outdated, unrealistic “over flow” gallons that will become available in the system, to benefit a new business or new residence.

This is a win-win for the current users and for our entire town.

Selectmen are committed to managing the wastewater system in an efficient, cost-effective manner that serves not only the 73 users of the current system, but benefits the entire community of Bridgton. Selectmen are also committed to ensuring the economic growth and prosperity of our town. It is imperative that our downtown be able to continue to grow while we explore the possibility of a new system. A “No” vote will effectively derail those efforts for the near and foreseeable future.

A “Yes” vote ensures that Bridgton can go move forward and seek grants and other funding for a new wastewater system, should the townspeople choose this when it is presented to them. Without changing the Design Flow Model and the rate determination for the existing system, the town will be unable to qualify for outside funding Selectmen are very appreciative of the hours of hard work volunteered by the members of the Wastewater Committee. It is important to note that none of these folks are on the system and serve on the committee only to benefit the town. While it would be ideal to have representation by users of the system on the Wastewater Committee, and despite numerous attempts to recruit, none have stepped forward.

In closing, let us all join together on Nov. 3 and cast a vote for Bridgton’s future by voting “Yes” on Question 1.

Bridgton Board of Selectmen Bernie King, Chairman Bob McHatton, Vice Chairman Paul Hoyt, Ken Murphy, Greg Watkins

Letters Fryeburg police were outstanding

To The Editor: During the week of the Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg Police did an excellent job of moving traffic in and out of town. Several people commented to me how they had no problems getting to the Fair. I left Thursday to pick up some provisions, and traffic was nonstop up Main Street to where there is the usual stop and crawl at the traffic light intersection at Routes 113 and 302. There, a police officer was controlling the light and the traffic flowed.

Thank you to the Fryeburg Police Department for an outstanding job.

Wayne Cadman Bridgton

Long overdue

To The Editor: The refugee crisis in Europe is in the news daily, and this distressing situation is spilling over into this country in discussions over our obligations, if any, to accept refugees and, if so, how many.

What is lacking is any discussion of the implications for our overall immigration levels. As mentioned earlier, the 1924 Quota Act, which drastically reduced immigration, was overturned by the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act (Immigration is critical, Oct. 8, 2015).

EARLY MORNING over the frost-covered boggy marsh on Route 117 at the Harrison/Otisfield line photographed Monday by Eric L. Johnson.

Puzzling out Democrat debate

I’ve been reflecting on the Democrat debate of 10 days ago. “Why?” you may ask, “there’s no profit in that.” Well, this is leaf-raking season and it is quite natural these days to be engaged in labor without profit. Moreover, as we have already been instructed what to think about the outcome of the debate, reflection can be accomplished without much effort.

“Hillary won,” the mainstream media (MS) instructs us.

Forceful, strong, well briefed, articulate and appealing. Her chief competitor, Bernie Sanders, came across as a grumpy old man with worn out ideas. No style, not much humor, had to put his hand behind his ear to hear a question. A second place finish at best. The race is over.

That’s where I put down the rake. There were five contestants in the race: to the two principals add Jim Webb, Martin O’Malley and Lincoln Chafee. I won’t introduce them to you; you could Google them if interested. After studying their qualifications for the nation’s highest office, maybe you can then answer the question why they were present? I don’t know which of the three, if any, rises higher above the 1% poll rating.

They were like Rosencrantz and Guildenstern plus the grave digger from Hamlet: walk-on parts, saying their line or two and quickly fading from memory. Or perhaps they were more like a classical Greek chorus, chanting the woes and complaints of the folks in the audience as the main business of the drama is played out by the stars of the show?

But please answer the question, why were they there, apart from being clean-shaven and — self-proclaimed — deeply experienced?

The number of immigrants received into the country zoomed from half a million in the decade of the 1930s to 10.2 million in the decade of the 2000s.

A better measure of the size of the foreign-born population is its percentage of the total population. During the Great Wave of Immigration, roughly from 1880 to 1920, the foreign-born population as a percentage of the total population peaked at 14.7% (1910), dropped after the introduction of the Quota Act to a low of 4.7% (1970) and then accelerated again with the introduction of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, and subsequent legislation, to the level of 12.9% (2010) (Contemporary Immigrant Gateways in Historical Perspective, Daedalus, Summer 2013).

As of July 2013, it had

increased to 13.1% (U.S. Foreign-Born Population Hits Record 41.3 Million, NumbersUSA, Oct. 15, 2014).

Instead of a period of assimilation, integration, and acculturation of the immigrant community, as discussed earlier (Immigration is critical), our “melting pot” is more like a “salad bowl.”

We cannot continue adding more foreign-born, whether refugees, legal immigrants, or illegal aliens coming across our border(s), without exacerbating problems, such as water shortages (California and Texas), traffic congestion, overcrowded schools, etc.

It is time for the tone-deaf politicians in Washington, D.C. to start addressing this problem.

Bob Casimiro Bridgton

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

Answer: they prevented the program from becoming a two-person affair, a too-easy win for Hillary. A net was slung wide to catch the country’s most impressive ego-massagers.

Plainly, CNN producers are not Iranian theocrats, squeezing out the unqualified. They are sportsmen, letting the best person win in a carefully staged event. And by the way, how much research and airtime did the network give to informing the public about the field of candidates? Ever hear any probing inquiry into the background of the three fill-ins?

Did you hear any moderator questions that provided details about the candidates’ policy solutions? What he would do about campaign finance reform? Or how they would reduce income inequality. Or deal with immigration overhaul. Not much of substance was coaxed from the candidates.

Entertainment before information.

But back to Hillary and Bernie. I think I agree with most of his “social-democratic” ideas for government and the economy — with the exception of his rural state softness on gun control. My question about Bernie: is he in fact a serious DEBATE, Page 5D

Homework done?

To The Editor: I know it’s none of my business, being a resident of Harrison, but following all the harangue over the Bridgton Town Hall these past few years has me paying attention.

There was a statement made some time ago that the oil burner heating system there will be replaced with a propane unit because propane is more efficient, and I see there’s a request for bids in The Bridgton News. Well, has homework been done?

Yes, propane furnaces are typically 95% efficient vs.

85% for oil and they expel fewer contaminants per gallon burned. But, propane produces approximately 92,000 BTUs per gallon while oil produces 140,000 BTUs per gallon. So per volume, the propane produces 65% less heat. Several websites, e.g.

Irving Oil, have calculators to compare the difference in heating costs based on current prices. Also, would repairing the current furnace, installing a new burner be as expensive as putting in a new propane unit? Has due diligence been done here?

History says likely no.

Victor Detmer Harrison LETTERS, Page 2D

Medicare nugget

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor The growth in Medicare spending per enrollee has been relatively low, averaging 1.3% over the last five years. In 2014, Medicare expenditures were slightly lower for Part A and Part D, and higher for Part B, than previously estimated.

Over the next decade, and partially due to the costcontainment provisions in the Affordable Care Act, per-enrollee Medicare spending growth is expected to continue to be lower (4.2%) than the overall growth in health expenditures (5.1%).

Last month, Medicare trustees projected that the trust fund that finances Medicare’s hospital insurance (Part A) will remain solvent until 2030, unchanged from last year’s projection, but with an improved longterm outlook from last year’s report. Under this new projection, the trust fund will remain solvent 13 years longer than the trustees projected in 2009, before the passage of the Affordable Care Act. Medicare volunteer counselors are available for free, one-on-one consultations. Call the Bridgton Community Center at 647-3116 to arrange for an appointment. Part D and Medicare Advantage open enrollment ends Dec. 7.

LICENSE PLATES SPOTTED — On Memorial Day, Susan Campisano and Ron Shaw began their search for license plates in Bridgton and ended their fun on Labor Day. This year, there were only four states that Susan and Ron did not find — Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska and Mississippi. Every other state in the country came to visit Bridgton.

Be informed before any Ballot Questions for Nov. 2015 about Town Sewer ordinances.

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Opinions

The Reading Life

by Peter Bollen Contributing Writer

A talk with Gerry Boyle

Peter Bollen writes an occasional column for The Bridgton News dedicated to books and authors including reviews and news of the book trade. The author welcomes comments and suggestions.

“Stunning” — The Washington Post “A Bone-Cracking Novel” — NY Times “Boyle lets his suspense build to an excruciating point” “Spread the word” — Booklist The accolades were coming in from all corners. And this guy was writing about Maine, murder, mayhem and mystery.

What’s not to love I thought? After reading a review, I decided to put Gerry Boyle on my must read list.

Boyle wrote his first novel (Deadline) in 1993. His protagonist named Jack McMorrow is a journalist from a small town in Western Maine. The author’s book and reputation grew over the years as McMorrow has become a popular crime-fighting hero in the ensuing 22 years since the first novel.

The newest McMorrow mystery (Once Burned), the 10th in this series, has just been released. Just who is this guy, McMorrow? As Boyle writes — a cast-off from the New York Times, he moved to Maine and became an investigative reporter for a small town weekly. As a journalist himself, Gerry Boyle knows his turf. In an interview I wondered how a prolific author gets his ideas. As a working journalist, Boyle has spent time covering all kinds of crime, traveling with police, spending time in courtrooms, interviewing victims and covering crimes big and small.

For the uninitiated, McMorrow can best be described as his own man, plays by his own rules and takes a back seat to no one. Sardonic in his humor (his asides are often hilarious), he can’t be accused of corruption or incompetence even if he bends the rules at times to crack a case. He gets the job done and is quite simply, relentless in an imperfect world. Honor is above all, is his mission — “relentless” as Boyle explains.

Boyle has added a new protagonist to his repertoire — Brandon Blake — a young police officer based in Portland.

Blake has now appeared in two novels — Port City Black and White and Port City Shakedown. Reviews of the Port City books were continually enthusiastic. The Maine Telegram regarded Portland City Shakedown as “one of the best mysteries to come out of the state in recent years.” I rushed out and got this book and was not disappointed. The dialogue crackles from the get-go. I’ve become an instant fan of Gerry Boyle and couldn’t wait to talk to this writer. As a fan of legendary author Robert B. Parker (of the Spenser and Jess Stone series), I asked Boyle about Parker’s influence. Parker was impressed with his writing and recommended he obtain an agent. Boyle’s success followed. Critics have noted that any fan of the Spenser books would be pleased with the McMorrow series. A high compliment indeed.

I had to ask Boyle whom he would envision an actor to play McMorrow. Patrick Dempsey came immediately to mind (great choice!) Among his favorite authors include John D. McDonald of the Travis McGee series along with Parker. Both authors had feature films of their characters. I wouldn’t be surprised if some Hollywood agent picked up an option for Boyle’s books and characters.

As a new fan of Gerry Boyle, my winter reading is all taken care of. Anyone a fan of mayhem, skullduggery, intrigue, extortion and the underside of human nature, you can’t do worse than mining the exploits of Jack McMorrow and Brandon Blake and what lurks in the underside of Maine’s neighborhoods and back roads. You won’t be disappointed.

Gerry Boyle’s books are all in print. For more information on this author, his website is www.gerryboyle.com Peter Bollen, a resident of Bridgton, can be reached at pdboll@roadrunner.com

HARRISON WATER DISTRICT We will be flushing mains and hydrants starting Oct. 24th, through Nov. 14th.

You may notice some discoloration of the water during the period.

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William Winslow, Supt.

Public Notice

The Harrison Registrar of Voters/Town Clerk’s Office will be open Tuesday, October 27, 2015, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of Voter Registration and Absentee Ballot Voting.

(This is in addition to our regular office hours Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

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s/Melissa St. John Town Clerk/Registrar of Voters PUBLIC NOTICE

The Town of Harrison has for sale by sealed bid, (minimum bid $22,000), the municipality’s interest in a tax-acquired parcel of land: Tax Map/Lot 27-0011 – Acct: 1752.

This is a 31± Acre Property Located on Plains Road, Bolsters Mills Road end.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “Foreclosure Sale,” will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Bids will be opened and reviewed at the Selectmen’s Meeting that evening at 7:00 p.m.

The successful bidder will be given a Quit Claim Deed from the Town releasing any interest in the property the Town may have. Any unknown liens and attachments on this property will be the responsibility of the successful bidder.

The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

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s/George Finch Town Manager

MEETING LOCAL ROTARIANS — U.S. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree attended a Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary meeting last week.

I really didn’t expect to agree

Our federal government classified me as “poor” when I moved to Maine in August 1977. My family of four was “under the poverty line” according to their way of measuring things. I had just taken a job as director of Special Education for Maine School Administrative District #72 in Fryeburg, Maine at an annual salary of $9,200. With four individuals to feed, clothe, and house, our federal government said I was poor and eligible for lots of programs. That our daughter, Annie, was still in utero portended deeper “poverty” when she was to be born in December. Then our son, Ryan, came along five years later when my salary was still about the same.

I must have gone from poor to very poor in the eyes of the government at that point.

How does it feel to be “poor”? I’m not sure. I feel about the same now, 38 years later, as I did then. I know that if I don’t work, I’ll suffer decline. I’m retired from the school system now and draw a pension of $33,000 a year. That’s as hard for my wife and I to live on as the $9,200 was decades ago, even though we don’t have children to support. Rather than take money and other assistance from taxpayers, I chose back then to take on additional work. For most of my teaching career, I carried two or three part-time jobs as a caretaker, a writer and a ski instructor — working all four during several of those years. I don’t teach skiing anymore and I don’t do much physical work maintaining client properties either.

Now, I’m a manager, which means I get others to perform the necessary labor, and I still write.

After the kids were all in school, my wife took on various part-time jobs, as well. She waitressed, cleaned houses, and drove a school bus before going back to school herself to become a therapist. She’s been doing that for almost 20 years, the last five or so part-time. Each of us now works the equivalent of a half-time job — roughly 20 hours a week.

The biggest difference between 1977 and now is that I don’t

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

Public Hearing

DANGEROUS BUILDING Municipal Officers of the Town of Bridgton will hold a hearing on November 10, 2015, at 6:00 p.m., at the Bridgton Town Office in the downstairs meeting room located on Iredale Street, to determine whether the building/structure owned by Dan Palli, described as 15 Walker Street, and shown on Map 22, Lot 11 of the current Tax Maps of the Town of Bridgton, Maine, is dangerous or a nuisance.

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TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing The Naples Planning Board will be having a site walk at 41 Loons Haven Drive at 6:30 p.m., prior to holding a meeting at 15 Village Green Lane on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. On the agenda: 1. An application for a minor site plan review submitted by GCM Investments, Inc., for an addition to be added to the Loon’s Haven Family Campground Store (Tax Map R05, Lot 17), and the addition of a farmer’s porch to the existing structure.

Public welcome

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

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE Please take notice that The Town of Bridgton, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, 207-647-8786, is intending to file a Natural Resources Protection Act permit application with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to the provisions of 38 M.R.S.A. §§ 480-A thru 480-BB, on or about October 19, 2015.

The application is for dredging the lagoon at Salmon Point Campground at 102 Salmon Point Road, Bridgton, Maine, known as Bridgton Tax Map 31 Lot 6.

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

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

Written public comments may be sent to the regional office in Portland, MDEP, Southern Maine Regional Office, 312 Canco Road, Portland, Maine 04103.

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Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist

worry about bills because my wife and I made it a priority to pay them off. The only debt we have is a loan I took out for a used Toyota Corolla last year and that should be paid off in a few months. Now, our federal government considers me rich because our combined household income is in the top quintile according the census statistics.

Why tell you all this? Because it was announced last week that Princeton University’s Angus Deaton was awarded the Nobel Prize for Economics, in part because of his work measuring poverty. I didn’t expect to agree with Deaton on much considering the Nobel committee awarded a previous economics prize to Paul Krugman, but I looked him up anyway and found his observations quite reasonable. The first thing I came to was a 2003 essay he wrote called, Measuring Poverty. In it, Deaton writes: “Everyone has some idea what poverty is, and most people have little difficulty answering the question, ‘Do you consider yourself poor?’ although some people need a moment or two to think about it. Nor do people find it hard to answer the same question about their neighbors or other people that they know. Yet, these simple ideas turn out to be hard to extend to countries, and harder still to the world as a whole.”

Teaching economics to my own students, we found it necessary to define poverty. Together, we agreed that one is poor if he lacks sufficient funds to purchase food, clothing, shelter and medical care to sustain life. We also agreed that someone is rich if he has enough for those basic needs — and some left over. He’s a little rich if he has a little left, and very rich if he has a lot left.

There’s another definition on which my wife and I agree: We’re rich, not just because we have everything we need, but also because we have everything we want — everything that money can buy, at least. Some may say our wants are modest and maybe they are, but they’re ours. They were established during lean times when our family was young and they haven’t changed much. We learned to live on less and haven’t forgotten. We learned to be happy with what we have, and it’s become the habit of a lifetime.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher. borhood, if I could establish a recreational access parking lot on his Jessie Mill Road property in Otisfield. At the time, both myself and the landowner were (Continued from Page 1D) Scribner’s Mill board members and we were in the heat of the hydropower permit struggle. A wide range of users have taken advantage of this parking area, however, the largest user group has been fishermen accessing To The Editor: the Crooked River.

This story begins several Several times over the years ago when I asked one of years, this parking area has the landowners in my neighLETTERS, Page 6D

Letters Who gets dumped on by whom?

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

Public Hearing Notice

BID REQUEST The Town of Bridgton is seeking bid proposals for the replacement of an oil-fired furnace with a new propane-fired furnace at the West Bridgton Fire Station.

There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting on Monday, November 2, 2015, at 9:00 a.m., at the West Bridgton Fire Station, 923 North High Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009. This will give possible bidders the opportunity to ask questions regarding the bid package as well as seek information that may assist in developing their bid.

Sealed bids, clearly marked “Fire Station Furnace,” must be received by the Bridgton Town Office, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton Maine 04009, no later than November 16, 2015, at 2:00 p.m., at which place and time all proposals shall be opened and read aloud.

The Town reserves the right to waive any informalities in the proposal process and will award the contract(s) based upon those proposals that meet and are in the best interest of the Town of Bridgton. The Town may also select any alternative proposal that is deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Prior experience and history will be a factor in awarding the bid. The Town reserves the right to reject all bids and restart the bid process.

Inquiries should be directed to Robert A. Peabody, Town Manager at 207-647-8786.

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Obituaries

October 22, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 3D

Patricia A. St. Pierre

Joyce E. Stucki

Allen R. Bragdon

RAYMOND — Patricia Ann St. Pierre, 51, was born on Sept. 28, 1964, in Portland. “Patty” gracefully embraced the end of her life on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at her sister’s home.

She was diagnosed as legally blind at a preschool age. It was initially planned for her to attend a “special” school for the blind. However, she was mainstreamed successfully through the “special” Falmouth school system. At grade school age, she became a returning camper at Pine Tree Camp in Belgrade. In her teens, she spent her summers working there.

In the sixth grade, Patty was presented the first annual Francis Richard Memorial Citizenship award, “To the student whom consistently demonstrates a caring attitude toward others, a sense of responsibility to the written and unwritten rules of the school, and has made a strong effort to work to his or her full academic potential.” In 1983, as a senior in high school, she was awarded the Roberta Rogers Award, “To be given to the graduating senior, who in the eyes of the faculty and staff has clearly accepted the challenge to live up to his or her fullest potential at Falmouth High School. Qualities to be looked for include a high level of responsibility, a consistency of effort, a positive outlook, persistence, the challenging of self, diligence…” She also earned the D.A.R. award at graduation.

Patty became a freshman at the University of Maine in Farmington, majoring in special education. She entered her sophomore year at UMF before falling ill. She traveled by herself to see her uncle Roland Hawkes in Zimbabwe, Africa, went kayaking down the Zambezi River, and has visited the beautiful Victoria Falls.

She then moved on to the Iris Network (formerly The Maine Center for the Blind) as resident/staff. She also participated in “Ski the Night for Sight,” a fundraising effort for MCB. Patty finished massage school and then gave her friends and family the best massages for free!

As a hobby, she dressed up as a clown and amused children at birthday parties. She also entertained people with her guitar, singing fun songs. Patty also helped out in her mother’s saddlery shop, always upbeat, with a smile for the customers. She enjoyed doing the Sunday crossword, her music, the smell of balsam and going for rides in the country.

This amazing woman enriched the lives of her friends, her family and others who had the privilege of knowing her. Her courage, kindness, generosity, free spirit and independence along with her sense of humor, despite her handicap, has set an example for her fellow man that “attitude is everything.”

Patricia is survived by her father, Richard A. St. Pierre of Portland; her mother, Margaret St. Pierre and partner Philip Gagnon of Falmouth; her sister, Karen Barry of Raymond; her niece; grandnephew and nephew; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.

A visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham.

Services will be private at a later date. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Pine Tree Camp, PO Box 518, Bath, ME 04530-0518.

OAKLAND — Joyce Elaine Stucki, 79, died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015.

Joyce was born in Bridgton to Curtis and Alice Smith as their first child on July 27, 1936. She had a very happy childhood growing up in the small town of Bridgton, surrounded by the lakes and hills of Western Maine. Grandparents lived not far away. Summers were for swimming in Highland Lake. Grammar school was a short walk away along with a quick lunch at home. Veggies came from the family’s garden. Music always was a special pleasure. Sundays, even as a young child, found her singing with the Methodist Church choir.

A variety of high school activities kept her busy, with singing, her studies, and her being a loyal school sports fan. Her work during a number of summers as a waitress at the Dam Site Restaurant in Bridgton helped earn the dollars she’d soon need to attend nursing school. She graduated from Bridgton High School in 1954 as her class valedictorian.

She then attended Maine Medical Nursing School in Portland, where she earned her R.N. degree and met the love of her life, Paul Stucki, who at the time was a medical intern. They married on March 17, 1957 — St. Patrick’s Day — just before Paul’s Army orders took him to a 16-month tour of duty in Korea as a captain in the medical corps. A highlight for Joyce and Paul during those 16 months was made possible when Joyce got a job in Japan teaching English and also working as an R.N. in an Adventist Hospital in Tokyo. The arrangement allowed for two very brief, but wonderful reunions in Japan.

Much later, when Paul started orthopedic practice in Waterville, Joyce served as the office manager/nurse. During those busy early marriage/early office practice years, she was also doing her share raising four children (three sons and a daughter), making innumerable trips to and from soccer practice and other Oak Grove school events and, as well, some years later, managing, together with several R.N. friends, to attend Thomas College for her bachelor’s degree.

A camp on Snow Pond kept Joyce and family busy summers.

During other, later summers Joyce enjoyed family “trips to the coast” to enjoy lobsters and clams with husband, children and grandchildren. In winter, there were many happy snowy family weekends at Saddleback Mountain in Rangeley.

Joyce loved antiquing and early in life joined a dozen or so other young wives in meeting regularly as the Waterville Antique Club.

The friendships developed there grew and remained strong over the many years since so that many of the club’s members, now themselves qualifying as antiques(!) continue to meet regularly. Joyce will be sorely missed.

A particular commitment of Joyce’s was her faith, her lifelong interest in and faithfulness to Christian practice and study. For some years, often with the help of pastor she organized and hosted in her home a group of interested folk and friends for “bread and soup” devotional studies, which were enjoyed by all.

Joyce was predeceased by her loving husband, Paul on Oct. 10, 2015; by her parents; and by her brother Bruce (Smith).

She leaves her children Mark, David, Jon and Beth; two grandchildren; a brother, Ron Smith; and nieces.

Due to the proximity of Joyce’s passing with her husband’s death only six days previous, a combination celebration service was held on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015, at 2 p.m., at the Oakland-Sidney United Methodist Church.

CASCO — Allen Roy Bragdon, 64, died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at the Lahey Clinic in Massachusetts.

He was born in Lewiston, on May 7, 1951, the son of William Avery and Estelle Beatrice (Hood) Bragdon.

Allen grew up in Westbrook and attended local schools. After high school, he began working for Monson Companies, Inc. in South Portland. He worked there for over 42 years. Outside of work, Allen enjoyed many things, especially fishing and spending time at his camp on Schoodic Lake. He always had a project going, whether it was woodworking, working on motors, or just puttering around. Allen was a kind and generous man who loved his family. He received great joy from this children and grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Dianne; daughters, Krista Bragdon of Westbrook and Allison Cogswell of Freeport; stepson, David Swazey of Fort Meyers; stepdaughter, Leslie Hartman of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; brothers, Steve Bragdon of Limington and John Bragdon of Rome, N.Y.; and many cousins; nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his granddaughter.

A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham.

Services will be private at a later date. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com Memorial donations may be made in Allen’s name to the American Cancer Society, New England Region, 1 Bowdoin Mills Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04074.

Rita V. Tardiff GORHAM — Rita V. Tardiff, a longtime resident of Fort Hill Road, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015 in Portland following a brief illness.

She was born in Westbrook, a daughter of Albert and Anna (Richard) Tanguay. She worked at Dana Warp and St. Hyacinth’s Rectory. In 1949, she married Roger E. Tardiff and they began raising a family. They later moved to Gorham, where they enjoyed family time with their children and grandchildren.

She enjoyed traveling, cooking, taking trips to Foxwoods with her sisters and above all, spending time with her family.

She was predeceased by her sisters, Theresa Mondor, Annette Ledoux and Irene Trepanier; and brothers, Joseph, Leo, Maurice, Philip and Richard.

She is survived by her son, Roger Tardiff of Gorham; daughter, Diane Mercier of Gorham; six grandchildren including Michelle Mercier of Sebago; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Henry Tanguay; and sisters, Yvette Girouard, Constance Baillargeon and Margaret Palmer.

Visitation was held on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 at Jones Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford Street, Portland. A Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at St. Anthony’s Parish, 268 Brown Street, Westbrook. Burial followed at St. Hyacinth’s Cemetery.

Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com. for additional information and to sign Rita’s online guest book.

Susan M. Durfee BRIDGTON — Susan M. Durfee, 67, a lifelong resident of Bridgton, died Thursday morning, Oct. 15, 2015, in the comfort of her home in Bridgton, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on Feb. 17, 1948, in Bridgton, a daughter of Arthur and Hilda (Chandler) Cannell. She attended local schools and, although she didn’t graduate with her class, she was proud to have gone back to school to earn her diploma.

Sue worked locally in Bridgton all of her life, including at Bridgton Healthcare, Renys and, most notably, at the Bridgton AG in the meat room for over 20 years.

She enjoyed gardening and canning the “fruits of her labor,” birdwatching, Sunday afternoon poker games, and especially the company of her family.

Sue is loved by her husband of 43 years, Ken Durfee, whom she married in Bridgton on July 21, 1972; two daughters, Shelly Burnham and her husband, Mark of Fryeburg, and Kendra Thibodeau, also of Fryeburg; five grandchildren, Christina, Michael, Brandon, Brittany, and Trevor; a great-grandson, Dominic; six siblings, Daphne Martin of South Paris, Marcia Bradley of Waldport, Ore., Mary Arndt of Norway, Judy Nevers of Standish, and Glen and Walter Cannell, both of Bridgton. She was predeceased by her parents; a sister, Joyce Cannell; and a daughter, Tina Boody.

Memorial graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, at the Forest Hills Annex. Following the service there will be a reception at the Bridgton Community Center.

Gifts may be given in Sue’s memory to the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, Dempsey Center, Attn.: CMMC Development Office, 300 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. Words of condolence and tribute may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com

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Donald W. Lamson STANDISH — Donald William Lamson, 74, of Standish, passed from this life to the next on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015.

He was born in Portland on Aug. 17, 1941, the son of Rena (Thurlow) and Guy Lamson. He grew up in Portland and graduated from Deering High School, Class of 1959. After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force.

Don worked over 30 years with Oakhurst Dairy before retiring.

He then worked four years at Shaw’s in North Windham “to keep busy” and left to take care of his wife Helena. She died on May 31, 2015.

Don was a longtime Little League umpire in Riverton. He enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, bowling, woodworking and fishing. Don will be remembered as a genuinely devoted father and grandfather, who showed that his daughter and grandson were his pride and joy. He will also be remembered as a good man, who enjoyed life to the fullest, flavored with a good sense of humor.

Don is survived by his daughter, Candace Libby of Raymond; his grandson; his favorite sister Judy Howe of Yarmouth; as well as his stepdaughter Leanne Ross of Virginia.

There was a graveside service on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, in Riverside Cemetery, 78 Smith Street, Yarmouth, with the Rev. Philip Shearman officiating. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to view a video collage of Don’s life and to share condolences, memories and tributes with his family.

Please consider making a donation in Don’s memory to: American Cancer Society, NE Division, Inc., 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.

In Memory of

Travis W. Horan 3/7/89 – 10/23/11

I only have a picture now, a frozen piece of time, to remind me of how it was, when you were here, and fine. I see your smiling eyes, each morning when I wake, I talk to you, kiss two fingers, and press them to your face.

How much I miss you being here, I really cannot say. The ache is deep inside my heart, and never goes away. I hear it mentioned often, that time will heal the pain, but if I’m being honest, I hope it will remain. I need to feel you constantly, to get me through the day.

I love you Trav, so very much, why did you go away?

The angels came and took you, that really wasn’t fair, it left a hole deep in my heart, that’s filled with such despair. If only they had asked me if I would take your place, I would have done so willingly, and leave you this world to grace. You should have had so many years, to watch your life unfold, and in the midst of this, watch me, your dad, grow old.

I hope you’re watching from above at the daily tasks I do, and let there be no doubt, my son, I truly do love you.

Muriel F. Hammond WINTER HAVEN FLA. & SEBAGO — Muriel (Sally) Francis Hammond, 91, from Carefree Country Club, Winter Haven, Fla., and Sebago, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 16, 2015.

She was born at home in Hiram on Nov., 13, 1924, to Charles Edward Hammond and Cecile Day Hammond.

She enjoyed a wonderful childhood with lots of love, and graduated from Fryeburg Academy, Class of 1943.

Sally attended Gorham State Teachers College in Gorham, and graduated in 1947. She headed to her first teaching job in Rangeley, where she taught for two years. She then moved to Middlefield, Conn., where she taught middle school mathematics for 35 years.

Sally enjoyed her summers with her teaching friends and family at their Sebago Lake cottage they rightly named “Teacher’s Pet.” They made Teacher’s Pet and their rental cottages a wonderful place to go, and were well-known for their hospitality. Sally and her friends enjoyed many trips almost annually to many places around the world.

Sally retired from teaching in Middlefield, Conn,. in 1984, and came to the Carefree Life in 1986 at Carefree Country Club, in Winter Haven, Fla. She was a very active member of the Carefree community and looked forward to coming back every fall.

Sally was an avid walker, logging hundreds of miles in all fifty states in her retirement. She also climbed Mt. Katahdin in Maine when she was 75, and completed the Mount Desert Island Marathon in 2005 at 80.

Sally is predeceased by her sister Marguerite Smith; brother Edward Charles Hammond of Fryeburg; and her housemates for over 50 years, Carie Hammond and Martha Strickland of Middlefield, Conn., and Sebago.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews, who enjoyed spending time with their Aunt Sally at Sebago Lake. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Gary R. Sandell FAYETTE — Gary R. Sandell, 61, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 after a long period of declining health.

He was born Dec. 3, 1953 in Honolulu, Oahu, T.H., a son of Ormond H. and Doris M. Sandell (Waterhouse). He attended classes while living on various naval bases, graduated from Portland High School, and attended the University of Southern Maine and Anderson Business College.

Mr. Sandell was employed by the State of Maine at Pineland, and with its closing, transferred to the Augusta offices as a reimbursement specialist. He more recently worked for the Maine Turnpike Authority. His lifelong love for books led to an extensive association with Bookland. His other interests included Egyptian archeology, animal welfare and gardening. He was a member of the Sierra Club.

Surviving are his mother of Raymond; his partner Kenneth Town of Fayette; a sister Darla S. Jarvis (William) of New Hampshire; and a niece.

He was predeceased by his father on March 14, 1991; and by his brother, Brian R. Sandell on Jan. 29, 2002.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. at Hunt’s Corner Cemetery in Albany Township. Arrangements are under the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street, Oxford. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www. oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: The Kennebec Valley Humane Society, 10 Pethaven Lane, Augusta, ME 04330.

Opinions Views from Senate

by Susan Collins United States Senator

Protecting our seniors from identity theft

Loved still and sadly missed by Dad, Mom, Jordan, Andy, Matt, Nana, Pop Pop, Tim, Gail, Karen, Mike, Cassie and Justin.

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Americans are very concerned about the risk of identity theft. A recent Harris Poll found that 70% of respondents cited identity theft as among their greatest security-related concerns, ahead of terrorism, personal safety, and natural disasters.

This concern comes as no surprise. Last year, the Federal Trade Commission received more than 332,000 complaints from Americans who reported being victimized by someone who had stolen their identity. It is important to note, however, that this figure is based on self-reporting, and we know that many victims do not report being the victim of a crime for various reasons, including embarrassment and not knowing where and how to report. As a result, some estimates have placed the actual figure much higher, including one recent study that IDENTITY THEFT, Page 5D

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TREE WORKERS NEEDED — Experience helpful but will train the right individuals. Apply online at www.Q-Team.com/employment-application or in person at Q-Team on Route 11 in Naples.

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ON EAGLES WINGS — Looking for a massage therapist that wants to join our wellness center in Bridgton. We need someone with lots of heart and can do hot stones.

Please call Ann Ruel 207-4159166. tf18

WORK WANTED

FOR SALE

ODD JOBS — By the hour, day, SIDEWALK ELECTRIC — week or job. Also power washing. snowblower. Used twice. $100 or Free estimates. Call 627-4649. best offer. Call 655-7418. 2t43x 5t43x $5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. DAYCARE Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag OASIS CHILDCARE — Casco. & Banner, Windham, 893-0339.

Before & after school care rates tf46 $60 and up. 30+ years experience working with children. Maine State FIREWOOD — $225 a cord.

License, CPR/First Aid/AED, Water Cut, split and delivered. Call 583Certification. Call Kelly at 207-329- 4227 or 595-4016.

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FOR SALE Will take best offer. Call 6274649. 1t43x FIREWOOD — $225 per cord green. Ask about volume RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut, discount. 2 cord minimum split and delivered. Any amounts. for delivery. 207-925-1138. Call 615-6342 for details. tf35 westernmainetimberlands.com tf13 VEHI­CLES FOR SALE FIREWOOD FOR SALE — GOOD CARS — Reasonable. tf43 Green, $235 cord. Cut, split & Dave’s Garage 329-2602. delivered. McAlister Logging, 2004 CHEVY — Venture LS 207-890-6246. 9t37x extended van. Dependable, handles WESTERNMAINEFIREWOOD.com well in snow. Four all-season tires — Seasoned hardwood. Aged 12 and four snow tires. Inspected thru months or more. Cut, split and January. $2500 OBO. Call 787delivered. Cord $300; Half cord 1662. 2t43x $160, 583-4113 or 595-5029.

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FIRST IMPRESSIONS — cleaning looking for experienced cleaners. Must have a valid license and own transportation. Seasonal with possibility of year round. Call 647-5096. tf31

WORK WANTED

TREE WORK — Leaf raking, lawn care, brush removal, garage cleanups, bark mulch, light trucking and more. Call 595-8321.

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INTERIOR PAINTING — prep work, cleanup. Reasonable hourly rates. References available. Call 6t39x YEAR-ROUND — Maintenance Chris at 207-274-1768. person wanted at Denmark Art EXCAVATING — Have hoe, will Center. Part-time, flexible sched- travel. Snowplowing, removal and ule. Includes snow removal, gen- sanding. Site work, foundations eral maintenance and repair. Inqui- dug, back filling, septic systems, ries to holisticcoach@gmail.com sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad or call at 207-595-8260.

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HELP WANTED

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

— Position Vacancy —

OFFICE ASSISTANT

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The Town of Bridgton is seeking an individual to serve as an Office Assistant. This is a part-time, per diem position. Responsibilities include: extensive public service, issuing various licenses and permits, collection of taxes, registration processing and other duties as assigned by the Town Clerk. Knowledge of modern office practices and equipment, including computers, the ability to organize, file and set priorities a must. High school diploma supplemented with office experience required. Municipal experience preferred. Please submit application and resume to: Town Clerk, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, ME 04009. The deadline for filing applications is November 4, 2015.

The Town of Bridgton is an equal opportunity employer.

TOWN MANAGER

Experienced Grapple Skidder Operator We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes: health insurance, dental insurance, a Simple IRA Retirement Plan, paid holidays and vacations, and uniforms.

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HELP WANTED

Public Works — Assistant Director The Town of Fryeburg is accepting applications for the position of Public Works, Assistant Director.

Qualified candidates must have experience with the operation of dump trucks, backhoes, front-end loaders and related motorized equipment. Experience in snowplowing operations and a mechanical background are required. Experience in road construction and repair are recommended. Cross-training with the Transfer Station is required. Necessary requirements include: A or B commercial driver’s license, have a clean driving record, be insurable under the Town’s vehicle insurance policy and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening test. A job description for this position is available at the Town Office and on the Town website at www.fryeburgmaine.org.

The Town of Fryeburg offers a full benefit package.

Please send a cover letter with application and resume to: Town Manager, PWAD, Town of Fryeburg, 16 Lovewell Pond Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037, or e-mail to townmanager@fryeburgmaine.org The position will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.

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The Town is seeking a candidate with strong management and communication skills, with an emphasis on municipal finance and grant writing. Candidates should have significant budget and personnel experience and the ability to work with numerous volunteer groups and area local governments.

Please send resume, cover letter and salary requirements with three references no later than Friday, October 30, 2015 to: Town Manager Search Town of Denmark 62 East Main Street Denmark, Maine 04022 2T43CD

Apply in person at:

Hayes True Value Hardware 204 Portland Road Bridgton, Maine

HELP WANTED

TOWN OF WATERFORD The Town of Waterford is seeking an Experienced Snowplow Driver and Laborer for the winter months of 2015–2016, starting in November. The applicant must have a CDL license.

Applications are available at the Waterford Town Office on Valley Road. For any questions, please call Brad Grover at 583.2570.

The UMBRELLA FACTORY SUPERMARKET Now taking applications for employment.

Must be 18 or older. All positions part-time.

Apply in person at The Umbrella Factory.

NAPLES SHOPPING CENTER Route 302, Naples, ME 207-693-3988

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

TRANSFER STATION ATTENDANT WANTED The Town of Bridgton Transfer Station has an opening for a fulltime position. This is a 40-hour per week position. Current hours of operation are Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so weekends are a must. Operation of a backhoe, forklift and a Class B license is preferred. Work is performed under the supervision of the Transfer Station Manager. Duties include assisting the public with disposal of trash and general facility guidelines, basic equipment operation, processing payments and general maintenance of the facility. Must be able to lift and work overhead.

Additional information is available on the Town of Bridgton’s website at www.bridgtonmaine.org. Interested individuals must submit a resume to the Town Manager, Town of Bridgton, Three Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, by Friday, November 6, 2015, at 4:00 p.m.

The Town of Bridgton is an equal opportunity employer.

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• MULTIPLE POSITIONS OPEN AT ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL • PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH SCHOOL-AGED STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES – PREFERRED • PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING IN A PUBLIC SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION SETTING – PREFERRED • APPROPRIATE ED TECH II OR III AUTHORIZATION – REQUIRED • WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF IEP’S – PREFERRED • ABILITY AND DESIRE TO WORK AS PART OF AN EDUCATIONAL TEAM • PRIOR EXPERIENCE PROVIDING SMALL GROUP OR ONE-TOONE INSTRUCTION WITH ACADEMICS WHILE SUPPORTING EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL GROWTH – PREFERRED

1. APPROPRIATE LICENSURE – REQUIRED 2. MASTER’S DEGREE – PREFERRED 3. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS WORKING WITH STUDENTS K-12 WITH SPEECH/LANGUAGE DISABILITIES – REQUIRED 4. PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WITH VARIOUS SERVICE DELIVERY MODELS AND WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH A TEAM OF EDUCATORS – PREFERRED 5. PROFICIENT IN COMPLETING EVALUATIONS AND OTHER TIME-SENSITIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION PAPERWORK

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED AND SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND

DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL ALL POSITIONS ARE FILLED EOE

The Speech Language Pathologist works with students, who have been identified through the I.E.P. Team process, and their teacher(s). He/she provides specialized instruction as outlined in a student I.E.P (Individual Education Program). Exciting opportunity to be part of an outstanding educational team!

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HELP WANTED

TOWN OF FRYEBURG

TOWN OF RAYMOND, MAINE

The Town of Fryeburg is accepting applications for the position of Public Works Director.

The Town of Raymond is seeking a part-time Deputy Clerk to work at the Town Office This position is for a total of 17.5 hours per week and requires working until 7 p.m. on Tuesday night, and from 8:30 to noon on Saturdays in the summer months. This position works closely with the public, must be courteous, and work well with other people. Some of the responsibilities include: registering motor vehicles, issuing hunting/fishing licenses, registering snowmobiles, boats, dogs, collecting tax payments. The successful candidate must have customer service experience, communication and organizational skills, have an aptitude for math, the ability to multitask and to maintain confidentiality. Accuracy is a must, as well as good telephone and communication skills. Teamwork is very important to this small office.

EOE

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Part-Time DEPUTY CLERK

Public Works — Director

The person filling this position will be responsible for managing, directing and supervising the Highway and Transfer Station departments.

Responsibilities include preparing annual budgets, supervising a crew of truck drivers and equipment operators in all maintenance operations of the public works department. Applicant must have administrative and working experience with construction equipment, road construction, recordkeeping, state reporting and OSHA training. Necessary requirements include: experience as a PWD and/or labor foreman, A or B commercial driver’s license, have a clean driving record, be insurable under the Town’s vehicle insurance policy, and be able to pass a preemployment drug screening test. Must be able to communicate effectively with the public and maintain working relationships with the employees.

The Town offers a full benefit package. An application can be found on the Town website at www.fryeburgmaine.org under employment opportunities, and can be picked up at the Town of Fryeburg Town Office.

Please send a cover letter with application and resume to: Town Manager/PWD, Town of Fryeburg, 16 Lovewell Pond Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037, or e-mail to townmanager@fryeburgmaine.org.

The position will remain open until a qualified applicant is found.

Fryeburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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LAKE REGION SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY

More information is available at www.denmarkmaine.org

HELP WANTED

LAKE REGION SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIAL EDUCATION EDUCATIONAL TECHNICIAN II’S OR III’S

The Town of Denmark, Maine, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Town Manager

CASCO — Completely furnished rooms, heat, lights & cable TV included. $120 weekly. No pets. Call cell, 207-595-4946. tf37

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TOWN OF FRYEBURG

Fryeburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOR RENT

SOUTH CASCO — Off 302.

1-bedroom furnished apartment with cooking amenities, 1 bath, own entry, parking garage, utilities included. On 1st floor of large executive home with trees, gardens and Sebago Lake views.

Nonsmoker, no pets. Background check. First, last month’s rent, security deposit. $850/month. 207655-1177. 2t42x

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SPECIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Town of Denmark, Maine

The Town of Denmark is an equal opportunity employer.

Now Hiring

Qualified applicants should apply within at 65 Bull Ring Road, Denmark, Maine, or call 207.452.2157 to request an application.

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

Most parts 2 days. Good used cars.

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

FOR RENT

Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 26th. Selectmen will review applications at their meeting at 6:30 that night.

Applicants must have a minimum of two years experience.

SEMI-RETIRED CONTRACTOR — looking for plumbing work in the local area. Call 647-8026. tf30

VEHICLES FOR SALE

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Classifieds

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Graduation from high school or the equivalent is necessary.

Experience with Northern Data Systems and municipal government is a plus.

Applications and a current resume are required. Applications are available on our website www.raymondmaine.org or at the Raymond Town Office, 401 Webbs Mills Road, Raymond ME 04071, (207) 655-4742. Completed applications and resumes should be sent to the Town Office at the same address by November 4, 2015, at 4:00 p.m., Attn.: Rita Theriault, Human Resources Officer.

The Town of Raymond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Community Concepts’ Children’s Services department has an opening for a Teacher 2/Family Service Advocate (Ed Tech II or III) at our Fryeburg Early Learning Center.

Travel within the service area is required. This position is part of a teaching team that plans experiences to meet young children’s social, emotional, physical and cognitive development, and engages with families in meeting both their children’s and family’s needs. Additionally, the Teacher 2/Family Service Advocate promotes meaningful family engagement experiences, including home visits, developing family goals, providing social service referrals, assisting families in obtaining appropriate medical and dental care for their children. This position is 40 hours/week for 38–40 weeks/year. Pay is $12.72 per hour. For specific information about the job, please contact Denise Ricker at 739-6541 or dricker@community-concepts.org Community Concepts offers a comprehensive benefits package.

To view a complete listing of our benefits, qualifications and instructions to apply online, please visit our website at www.community-concepts.org/employment To Apply by Mail or E-mail, Send Cover Letter and Resume to: Community Concepts, Inc., Attn: Barb Bishop, Human Resources, 240 Bates Street, Lewiston, ME 04240, bbishop@community-concepts.org Community Concepts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, or sexual orientation. Please request any necessary accommodations to participate in the application process.

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Opinions

Classifieds FOR RENT

We will have — one of our unique homes available soon.

Small brick home minutes from downtown Bridgton looking for quiet, nonsmoking tenant(s) with no pets. Master bedroom, office, bath w/walk-in shower, open living area. Tile and Berber carpets throughout. Immaculate, efficient, new paint, kitchen appliances incl.

Full basement for storage, w/d hookups, plowing, mowing and water incl. $875/mo. plus utilities.

Call Brickwoods FMI 207-4522441. tf36

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Check out the promotional video on Bridgton’s website

FOR RENT

BRIDGTON — Commercial lease immediately available. A newly-renovated stand-alone, 1,400-sq. ft. building is available for immediate lease in Bridgton.

Large, sunny open layout with loft and one private office. Energyefficient, AC/heat, and plenty of I write this coming off a nice birthday weekend that unforparking. Great location situated adjacent to 17 acres of beautifully- tunately was mixed in with a slight stomach flu — I am on the groomed hiking trails. Many po- mend, and I managed to still have a piece of a cool Area 51 tential uses. If interested please call themed cake made by a close friend, which was pretty great!

Joe at 207-890-9192. tf42 The promotional video has been completed! It’s on the

BRIDGTON — 3-bedroom front page of the town’s website at bridgtonmaine.org house, 2 baths, washer & dryer Have you driven or walked by me with a bunch of people HARRISON — Efficiency apt. included. No pets, no smoking. talking away and taking random camera shots on Main Street for one person. Includes a kitchen, Private, country lot. $1300 month over the last month? No, I am not moonlighting as a tour full bath and living area/bedroom. plus utilities. Call 712-8901. 4t42x guide. These were all walks for different (and cool) reasons Includes heat & electric. $450 per HARRISON — One-bedroom (but I felt like a tour guide, which was fun). The Land Use month. No pets, nonsmoker. Depost required. Also a 1-bedoom, apartment. Wheelchair accessible. & Zoning Committees are working on what’s known as a no pets/no smoker, one-person All inclusive, furnished. $600 or “form-based approach” to writing a new zoning code for apartment for $525. 207-415-9166 $630 per month. Deposit, first Bridgton. They spent a couple of meetings walking through leave message. tf36 month rent. No pets. Call 583- the downtown to discuss the scale of existing buildings and 1072. 2t43 what kinds of allowances should be in place for what’s called WATERFORD — Three-bedroom, two-bath mobile on nicely bridgton ­— 2-bedroom “infill” (which is what it sounds like) and possible redevelopmaintained quiet lot. No pets. First, apartment. Near town. Upstairs. ment potential for the downtown. The group wants to allow last, security. $650. 583-4011. Easy to heat. First plus security for creativity and functional building design, but in keeping 3t43x plus heat deposit. $650 month plus utilities. Available now. Call 207- with the downtown scale as it stands today.

BRIDGTON — First floor, 1-bed- 229-6749. 3t41x We also have a Request for Qualifications for a Design room apt. Central location, quiet Team to prepare a Design Development set of plans, speciarea. Cats okay, no dogs. $750/mo. BUSINESS SERVICES fications and a cost estimate for Main Street. The Design utilities included. 1 mo. deposit, HEAP HAULERS — Towing 1st mo. rent in advance. Call Shan- service. Cash paid for junk cars. Development Phase is to be funded by a current fiscal year budget appropriation and the TIF fund. The Design non 207-461-0025. References a Call 655-5963. tf12 Development Phase is important as this is where the public must.

3t41x DEN­MARK — directly interacts with the design; for example, where should HOUSE HARRISON — Two-bedroom, Painting, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior one-bath log cabin in quiet coun- Paint­ing. Also, Paper­hang­ing. 40 crosswalks be located, what kind of streetlights do we want, try setting with access to Crooked years of painting ex­pe­ri­ence. Call how can we allow for seating in front of restaurants and stores River. Washer/dryer, two decks, for esti­mates. Call John Math­ews, for people to congregate in and still have space for pedestrians screen porch, and basement area. 207-452-2781. tf49 to walk past, and, how can we better make use of or locate One pet considered with deposit. parking? I hope you will be a part of these meetings in the WANTED No smoking. $875/mth plus utiliwinter. ties. Propane heat, electric hot waIt has been proven time and again in Maine and throughout ter heater. 1st months, security and PLEASE CONSIDER — pet deposit required. Not approved donating gently used furniture, the country that public investment in the downtown right of for Section 8. For more info call household items and more to way, that is, what is in the public realm (streets and sidewalks) 207-329-0513. For more info and Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. reaps the benefit of making a downtown that people want to pic view ad on craigslist/houses/ FMI, go to our website www. stop in (numerous studies state people like to shop in areas Harrison. 2t43 harvesthills.org for details or call with street trees, for example), as well as both encouraging 935-4358, ext. 21. tf44

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owners to invest in their properties and reward them by cleaning up their front areas along the roadway.

Finally, I also was on a walk sponsored by Bicycle Coalition of Maine, in concert with Greater Portland Council of Government (GPCOG) and Opportunity Alliance with local residents and selectmen. The purpose of this walk was to acquaint and then survey folks that came regarding the safety and convenience of our sidewalk system. This project was a follow up from BikeMaine; that the Bicycle Coalition would participate with all the communities they visited on making improvements for bicycles and pedestrians.

Plenty of training happens in the fall, for example, inhouse human resources training and current court case review class. I also chaired the Northern New England Chapter of the American Planning Association. My goal was to have 100 registrants. We had 180, so we did well and the feedback has been positive. This week, I will be attending the Community Institute course on Community Economics. The class is set up to learn about decisions our communities make that are good investments for the future, as: • The difference between growth and productive growth that builds wealth for our communities; • Being obsessive about accounting for revenues, expenses, assets, and long-term liabilities;

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(Continued from Page 1D) candidate? Does this 74-year-old man really think he has a chance at the nomination, much less an election victory? My hunch is that he is in the race to sell liberal ideas he believes are important to the nation and, by achieving national prominence, might help him get reelected senator in Vermont in 2018.

Plus, Hillary needs an opponent — one with limitations (age, obscurity, extreme views) but who will be taken seriously. Even if Bernie had a chance, the Democrat establishment wouldn’t let him prosper beyond a certain point (maybe he has served his purpose and can now be retired).

So, is it all greased for Hillary? I think so. She is well coached and has staked out positions that will get her through the process. The looming threat of a Biden candidacy seems to have been put away. He would have no interest in a run unless he had a reasonable chance of winning. That chance evaporated as the MS declared Hillary a strong winner in the debate.

From this point until November 2016, it all seems smooth sailing for a Clinton II presidency — unless, as often happens with this beclouded family, some sort of public relations disaster arrives and can’t be managed back into the bottle while the persisting charges of her bad character and lack of respect for the truth return to the front pages.

In which case, when does Chelsea come of age for the job?

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer.

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by Anne Krieg Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic & Community Development • How our development patterns can create productivity; • Resources for your community so that your community can shape its own future; • How you can empower people to get engaged and involved; • How to turn ideas into actions; • How to harness the energy in your community and how to energize your community.

The Chamber’s big event — the Brewfest — seems like a long time ago, but it was only a month. I had so much fun volunteering there. If you have never gone, I urge you to go next year!

Now, we are turning our attention to the Festival of Lights, which is the first Saturday in December. I love that event – don’t forget to get your float registered!

The contract for the Bridgton Community Center has been awarded to M&S Builders, so don’t be alarmed when you see Eric Wissman walking around the Center wielding a ladder.

Also, I will be cooking with your new Police Chief Stillman at the BCC on Nov. 5 at 5 p.m., so come to dinner that day for something delicious and say hello to the new chief.

The sign project with Nelle Ely is humming along. If you follow the Bridgton Planning and Development page on Facebook, there’s a picture of them on the cover photo.

The Town Hall contract for heating systems and the roof is out and the pressure is on to complete the heat for Election Day. Speaking of voting, don’t forget to vote on Nov. 3. There is a very important vote regarding the waste water system. I would highly recommend you read the information provided by the Bridgton Board of Selectmen in this week’s newspaper.

I have also been busy performing background work for the planning board on their projects and applications, as well as attending a strategic planning meeting with Lakes Environmental Association. I also held a public meeting, along with the code enforcement officer, regarding the new maps for flood insurance (FEMA). The maps do not “go live” until 2018; however we feel it’s important to get the word out now to folks. We will have another workshop in the spring.

The Five Year Plan was accepted by selectmen for the use of Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG).

The priority project will be the streetscape project; however in the coming year (beginning July 2016), selectmen want to look at other uses of the facilities portion of the funds. Please note the services/programming funds are portioned each year at a cap of 15%; that is, all of the block grant funds the town receives are not allowed to go to all programs or services, only up to 15%. The selectmen directed that the five-year plan have no changes to this particular use of funds; that is, that programming and services will still be considered for use by these funds, through an application process, and respecting the 15% cap.

In relation to these funds, I represent the town’s interests at the Cumberland County Municipal Oversight Committee for the full funds that are provided to Cumberland County.

We have started meeting on this process and will continue to meet until spring. The executive committee of GPCOG, where I also sit representing your interests, is also meeting, in this case, to prepare the strategic plan for the organization.

It was an honor last week to hear Dr. Donna Beegle speak at the Magic Lantern. She is assuredly an amazing person and her knowledge and understanding of impoverished populations held all of our attention for the full day. We all went away with a better understanding of how we can help more effectively, efficiently and with more success.

I will be representing the town and the Bridgton Economic Development Corporation at the MaineBiz Momentum Trade Show in November in Augusta. I also am planning a few vacation days to visit my oldest daughter and my mom.

Best wishes and thank you for your involvement in your town government. See you at the polls Nov. 3!

Identity theft

(Continued from Page 3D) found that 12.7 million Americans were victimized by identity theft last year.

This is not a new problem: the FTC reports that identity theft has been its number-one consumer complaint during the past 15 years.

It is especially troubling that, according to the FTC, 28% of the identity theft complaints it received — for both personal financial and medical information — were reported by seniors.

For the victims of identity theft, the stakes are high. Identity thieves can drain bank accounts, make unauthorized credit charges, and damage credit reports. When medical identity theft occurs, the thief can obtain medical care, buy drugs, and submit fake billings to Medicare.

As a U.S. senator representing the state with the oldest median age and as chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, one of my highest priorities is protecting seniors against financial exploitation and scams. I recently led a committee hearing that examined whether federal government is doing enough to safeguard the sensitive personal information of seniors from attacks by identity thieves.

An individual’s Social Security number is one of the most valuable pieces of information an identity thief can obtain. In 2004, more than a decade ago, the Government Accountability Office, the federal government’s chief watchdog agency, cited the widespread use of Social Security numbers as identifiers by both public and private sector organizations as a major factor allowing criminals to commit identity theft. Subsequently, in 2007, the Office of Management and Budget, which sets administrative policy for federal agencies, directed all federal agencies to develop plans for reducing the unnecessary use of Social Security numbers as identifiers in order to help protect individuals against identity theft.

Since then, many federal agencies that had used Social Security numbers as identifiers, including the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, have removed these numbers from their identification cards, as have such state agencies as Departments of Motor Vehicles. Private health insurers have also discontinued use of Social Security numbers.

Yet, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which provides Medicare cards for 55 million seniors and disabled individuals, still has not. While eight years has elapsed since the White House order to reduce unnecessary use of Social IDENTITY THEFT, Page 6D

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(Continued from Page 5D) Security numbers, reviews have repeatedly found that CMS’s efforts lag behind other agencies and the private sector. As a consequence, the 55 million Medicare cards in use today still clearly display an individual’s Social Security number.

Earlier this year, I joined the Aging Committee’s Ranking Member, Senator Claire McCaskill in sending a letter to CMS requesting information related to whether the agency is making progress in the important effort to remove Social Security numbers from Medicare cards. In its response, CMS told us that it would likely take approximately two to three years to make the necessary system modifications, conduct an outreach and education campaign, and issue new cards.

Since it was increasingly clear that CMS officials were going to continue to drag their feet, Congress passed and the president signed a law in April to require CMS to remove Social Security numbers from all Medicare cards. In May, I again led a letter from the committee to CMS asking that we be further apprised of its

plans.

The response was disheartening and unacceptable. CMS told us that they anticipated it would now take four years to complete the project. In other words, CMS has actually lengthened its estimate of the time needed to solve this problem first identified by the GAO 11 years ago.

The central focus of the hearing was to hear from CMS why it was taking so long to do something other government agencies — state and federal — as well as private entities had already accomplished, and why it would not make this change incrementally to expedite the process and reduce the risk.

The theft of medical information can actually put lives at risk if the theft is not detected and the wrong information winds up in a victim’s medical file. Moreover, it is not at all unusual for a victim of medical identity theft to be unaware that his or her personal information has been stolen. According to a 2015 study sponsored by the Medical Identity Fraud Alliance, on average, victims learn about the theft of their medical information more

than three months following the crime. Some victims may never know how or when their medical identity was stolen because the criminals often hold the stolen information for months or even years before using it or selling it.

Among hearing witnesses was Betty Balderston, who heads the Maine Senior Medicare Patrol, which works to fight against Medicare fraud. She applauded the efforts of Congress to eliminate the use of Social Security numbers on Medicare cards.

“However, our work is not finished,” said Ms. Balderston.

“Scam artists are always ready to take advantage of people in every state in this country, especially vulnerable seniors and people with disabilities.”

She alerted committee members about an emerging scam whereby con artists call would-be victims claiming to be from CMS and offering to help seniors obtain their new Medicare card for a small processing fee. Scammers then seek to obtain personal information that can be used to commit identity theft. It was emphasized during the hearing that CMS will not call seniors

about their Medicare cards, and that there will never be a fee charged to obtain a new card.

The Aging Committee has taken an aggressive approach to fighting fraud and schemes targeting our nation’s seniors

and has investigated issues ranging from lottery scams to deceptive telemarketers. In addition, the Aging Committee has established a toll-free fraud hotline. That number, posted on the Aging Committee website, is 1-855-

303-9470.

We can reduce the likelihood of identity theft through tougher prosecution, consumer education, and by removing Social Security numbers from Medicare cards without endless delays.

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(Continued from Page 2D) also been used as a dumping ground for tires, shingles, furniture and other fee-to-dump items. It is one of over 5,000 illegal dumpsites in Maine.

Illegal dumping is the number one reason why landowners install barriers such as gates or place logs at the entrances to their land. In the case of this parking lot, it has been used as a dumpsite three times. All three times members of the ATV community cleaned it up.

Over the last decade, I have not only removed many tons of dumped materials from numerous dumpsites, but I have also conducted the most comprehensive research project on the subject done to date. I have developed the most promising response plan ever proposed. After thousands of hours and thousands of dollars, I finally declared defeat this spring. Members of the Environmental-Industrial Complex, (selfish/special interest groups) pressured the legislature and various state agencies to dismiss my efforts.

I fought valiantly, but in the end, I was just a fly in the bureaucratic ointment. As part of declaring defeat, I swore that I would never again cleanup a dumpsite in the state of Maine.

Of course, it didn’t take long for a pile of miscellaneous

materials to get dumped at the parking lot and I found myself torn between keeping my promise to myself and doing what I knew to be right. I told myself that hundreds of fisherman are going to park next to and walk right past the debris, surely one of them will do the right thing, instead of me. Day after day, morning and night I drove by slowly and looked in to see pickup trucks and cars parked next to the debris. I saw fishermen putting on and taking off waders, but I never saw garbage being loaded into one of those trucks.

Yesterday, the landowner informed me that he is closing the parking lot and by the time this sees print, I will have brought heavy machinery to the site and closed another chapter in my land use advocacy life. I will have cleaned up the site, not as a land user but as a friend to the landowner.

Sadly, my last act will be to place large logs on the entrance to the parking area. I expect the landowner will be planting trees in the clearing.

So to answer the question posed in the title of this article.

Who is dumping on whom?

Clearly, a jerk dumped on the landowner in the most literal way. But figuratively, fishermen dumped on Scribner’s Mill and by association the landowner. The landowner was also dumped on in a more direct way by land users, who failed to respond to his needs.

ATV riders, the hardest work-

ing use group in the state, get dumped on despite the fact that they cleanup more dumpsites than anyone else. All selfish interest groups dumped on the Maine Legislature. The legislature dumped on the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, and they then dumped on the Landowner Relations Program manager.

Most importantly, the totality of the situation dumps on the landowners, who support a two billion dollar segment of our state GDP. I also got dumped on, but that doesn’t matter any more.

What matters is that 90% of landowners, who have faced abuse of their land and do not report the abuse. In numerous interviews with landowners, I have asked why they do not report. Two answers are almost universal: 1. They don’t know whom to report to; 2.

They believe reporting would be a waste of time. Because only 10% of abused landowners report, the Land Owner Relations Program at IF&W has tooled up to handle only 10% of the problem. As long as they can handle the complaints they do receive, they can claim success.

I want to conclude by stating that the manager of the program is a good man who would be capable of running a real and meaningful program, but he is doing the best he can despite getting dumped on.

Scott Hatch Harrison