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Big decisions loom Tuesday

FIRST SNOW LEFT THEM SMILING — Staying dry during Saturday’s snowstorm that blanketed Converse Field at Fryeburg Academy by standing under an umbrella while watching the Raiders take on Yarmouth in the Class C South football quarterfinals were (left to right) Emma Rydman, Brooke Emery, Shelby Purslow and Livia DeVries. The Raiders prevailed 38-6 to advance to this Saturday’s semifinal against Gardiner. Game time is 1:30 p.m. See game story on Page 1C. (Photo by Julian Zhu)

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Tuesday is a very big day for Bridgton.

When voters go to the polls, they will make some key decisions that will shape the town for years to come.

The ballot features six referendum questions: Q1. Medical marijuana: Do residents want to enact a retail medical marijuana caregiver storefront ordinance? If the answer is “Yes,” the town will enact a moratorium that will allow planners time to develop and craft an ordinance to address where and how storefronts will be handled.

The moratorium is retroactive, which means that any proposed storefront will be put on hold until an ordinance is voted upon at the annual June 2019 town

meeting.

A survey has been conducted to gauge how residents feel about medical marijuana caregiver and personal-use storefronts, as well as social clubs.

Planners have held two meetings with several stakeholders — from police to fire officials and those in the marijuana business — to talk about standards and regulations.

If residents cast a “No” vote, then Bridgton will be open for business for medical marijuana caregiver storefronts, much like neighboring Fryeburg (which has four such businesses), Raymond and Windham.

Q2. and Q3. are ordinances addressing signs and fire protection/life supporting. The proposed ordinances can be reviewed on QUESTIONS, Page 2A

from 41 equivalent domestic users (EDU) to 40. The applicant currently has 42 EDU reserved from the town for the project.

Reduced number of curb cuts and elimination of Kennard Street access.

Site access has been modified to reduce the number of curb cuts from four to one.

“The previously proposed driveways off Kennard Street have been eliminated in response to concerns from neighboring residents and one of the Bacon Street curb cuts has been eliminated at the recommendation of the applicant’s traffic engineer.”

The site will feature a single access from Bacon

Street.

A six-foot high privacy fence will be installed along the property boundaries at Kennard Street and two abutting residential properties.

“This change will result in improved safety and will greatly reduce any impact the project will have on Kennard Street. Vehicular traffic will be nearly entirely contained to Bacon Street, which has been shown to have capacity to safely handle it.”

Stormwater infiltration. The stormwater management system has been revised to filter more runoff from impervious surHOTEL, Page 2A

Hotel concerns heard, plan scaled back

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Justin McIver listened.

After some contentious, lengthy hearings and many questions raised regarding his proposal to build a 68-room intown hotel in April, McIver (who owns Main Eco Homes in Bridgton) went back to the drawing board.

He is now set to bring that plan to the Bridgton Planning and the public.

“The revised plan includes some significant changes intended to address concerns regarding the relationship of the hotel to its surroundings,” wrote Michael Tadema-Wielandt of Terradyn Consultants,

LLC of Portland.

The changes include: Smaller buildings. The proposed buildings have been reduced in size in response to public feedback. Originally, the total footprint was 13,782 square feet. It has been reduced to 13,330 square feet.

“The change further reduces the proposed footprint area below that of the existing mill buildings, which is 15,556 square feet,” the engineer wrote.

The hotel continues to contain 68 guest rooms, but the banquet center capacity has been reduced from 200 to 175 people.

Reduced building height. Both proposed

buildings have been reduced in height by about eight feet to a maximum of 35 feet, which complies with both the town’s Site Plan Review Standards and the Shoreland Zoning Ordinance. “…And is compatible with neighboring buildings.”

Revised building architecture. McIver worked with the Bridgton Historical Society and Maine Preservation to redesign the buildings in an effort to reflect “Bridgton’s architectural character and history.”

Changes include the addition of dormers and gables, revising the window sizes and configuration, offsetting the façade of

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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Nathan Desjardins’ name will live on in permanence, creating a connection between the people who remember him fondly and those who never met him.

All who use the bridge will know his name, and perhaps his story.

On Sunday afternoon, with autumn leaves contrasting against fresh snow, the Canal Bridge off Route 5 in Fryeburg was officially renamed the “Nathan Desjardins Memorial Bridge.”

An occasion like renaming a bridge to honor someone who positively impacted the community should be uplifting, but it was overcast with the sorrow of losing Nathan Desjardins at such a young age.

Fryeburg Police Chief Josh Potvin said he felt “a mix of emotions” while taking part in Sunday’s ceremony.

“There is the part that is sad. Then, there is the part that felt honored that Nathan was being honored in this way,” he said. “The reason for the event itself was pretty sad to me,” Potvin said.

the building to create more depth and visual interest, adding ornamental brick chimneys, adding a covered front porch and changing the colors to historic hues.

“The result is a building that features traditional design elements and will be compatible with the immediate neighborhood, as well as the more eclectic buildings on Main Street,” Reduced banquet center capacity from 200 to 175. “The change is expected to reduce the peak parking demand, as well as the impact on public utilities and traffic in the vicinity of the project.”

The projected wastewater flows are reduced

WREATH INTO WATER — Nicole Desjardins prepares to toss a wreath into the Saco River on Sunday as part of the ceremony renaming the Canal Bridge after her son Nathan Desjardins who, as a police officer, lost his life during a water rescue on the river.

(De Busk Photo) “It happened over a year but today it’s much more. It’s ago. To many of us, it is still now a permanent reminder very fresh in our memory,” of Officer Desjardins’ courhe said. age and dedication to public Chief Potvin was one of safety,” Potvin said. about a half-dozen people “Although no action who gave a speech at the or gesture can adequately podium that was tempo- express our gratitude for rarily set up after Route 5 Officer Desjardins’ serwas closed to traffic for the vice, it’s my sincere hope observance. Coincidently, that the Desjardins family, the bridge rededication friends, and the entire Mount took place on National First Washington Valley can take Responders Day. pride and comfort in today’s “Traveled by thousands dedication, which will forevof motorists, this bridge has er serve as a reminder, and let been an important piece of us never forget the ultimate infrastructure in this commu- sacrifice he made while servnity for [more than] 150 years NATHAN, Page 3A

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer HARRISON — Why wait until Election Day to vote?

Maine is one of 37 states that allows eligible voters to use an absentee ballot.

Mainers who opt to use the absentee ballot before Nov. 1 do not need to provide a valid reason for voting early. No explanation needed.

In-person early voting has been allowed in Maine for less than a decade and, for town halls in the Lake Region, this has meant a steady stream of voters during the weeks before Election Day.

In fact, approximately 10% of the registered voters will cast their ballot early — either at their local town hall or in the comfort of their own home.

Exactly one week before Election Day, finished absentee ballots were being turned in and registered voters were walking into the town hall asking for an absentee ballot. So, the exact numbers were a moving target.

“They have been coming in, voting and going out the door,” Harrison Town Clerk Melissa St. John said.

“As of yesterday [Monday] at 4:30 p.m., I had 226 absentee ballots

that have been requested,” St. John said, adding, “That doesn’t count today.”

In Harrison, there are 1,819 registered voters, she said. That means that about 12% of voters in Harrison have either voted early or plan to.

“Yesterday was a pretty crazy day, and it’s been steady today,” St. John said.

Raymond Town Clerk Sue Look reported the same level of early voting activity.

“They are coming in hot and heavy,” Look said on Tuesday.

“There are 331 returned, not including the heap we ABSENTEE, Page 6A

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As a young boy, Liam Opie often rode his bicycle along Middle Ridge Road and made a stop at the cemetery.

Fascinated by history, Opie enjoyed reading the inscriptions on headstones, especially those of Union soldiers.

“It says a lot about the character of these soldiers,” he said.

As a new military man himself (sworn into the Army in October), following in the footsteps of several generations of Opies, Liam was distressed when he saw several stones dating back to the 1880s had either fallen over or cracked in the Middle

Ridge Cemetery.

“There is one stone for Melvin Hamlin which is held up by a metal frame,” Opie told Bridgton selectmen at their recent meeting. “It’s somewhat of a ‘forgotten’ cemetery.”

Opie wants to honor the service of these soldiers.

He proposed to selectmen to either seek out replacement stones or place a large

monument with the names of Union soldiers inscribed on it.

Programs exist that assist in repair or replacement of headstones for those who served this country.

Selectmen suggested that Opie contact the Veterans Administration to find out what options exist, and report back to the board.

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Bridgton questions (Continued from Page 1A) the town’s website.

Q4. Wastewater system. Question 4 asks voters to approve funding for a new wastewater system (see information ad on Page 8D). The proposed $22.8 million system will “increase capacity, improve water quality and promote economic growth.”

The costs: If approved, what will be the cost to taxpayers? Officials say that on average, it will cost you $98 a year for the streetscape projects (Main Street) and the wastewater system improvements. The breakdown for those owning a home worth $150,000, the numbers are: $52.50 per year for the wastewater project; $30 per year for Upper Main Street improvements; and $15 year for Lower Main Street improvements.

Bridgton was able to secure an $11.5 million grant from the USDA and Maine DEP. It also would take out a USDA loan for $12 million (a 30-year note at 2.375% interest).

Sewer users would cover $8 million, while tax increment funds applied over 10 years will reduce the cost by $1 million. The tax impact balance is $3 million.

Engineers say the new system, which would service the downtown area, as well as head out onto Portland Road, will meet Bridgton’s growing needs for decades.

It will take two years to construct, and engineer Brent Bridges expects that the number of potential users will develop over a 10-year span — some will likely tap in immediately, while others, especially if they have installed a new septic system recently, will join later.

The disposal area would be on town-owned property off Portland Road. The town would also hire a system administrator.

At the moment, the current system (Wayside Avenue and Jr. Harmon Field) is close to capacity. The system superintendent recently warned selectmen that it is close to developing serious issues, and would require significant money to keep it operational.

Several presentations and two public workshops have been held regarding the project, and can be viewed on the local public access channel, LRTV. Understanding the expense property owners will take on to hook into the new system (people will need to hire a private contractor to install piping from either an existing tank or directly from the home to the system, which is then inspected by a town official), selectmen will look into a “Wastewater Connection Assistance Program” if the project is approved.

The plan financially assists those who meet income guidelines with connecting single-family dwellings to the new wastewater system.

Anticipated costs include a one-time $600 hookup fee, while yearly costs will be on average about $600, up or down based on water usage.

During construction, property owners will be asked the location of their existing septic systems so that sewer line “stubs” will be placed appropriately.

Q5. and Q.6 ask voters to fund “streetscapes” for Main Street, both upper and lower.

The costs: $2.43 million for upper Main Street; $1.3 million for lower Main Street. The town has received a $500,000 grant from Maine Department of Transportation. Total tax impact balance: $4.2 million.

These projects include making sidewalks ADAcompliant as well as being more visual to improve pedestrian safety, installation of energy-efficient LED lighting and new lamp posts, adding trees and benches, creating “bumpouts” and roadway paving.

For renditions of what the improvements will look like and what the proposed ordinances say, go to the town’s website at bridgtonmaine.org and look for “Elections Page” for ordinances and “Top Requests” for links to Wastewater and Streetscape.

Developer scales back hotel plan (Continued from Page 1A) faces and further reduce peak flow rates entering Stevens Brook. The project will utilize porous pavement throughout the parking area to capture, filter and infiltrate stormwater into the ground.

Runoff from the buildings will be collected and directed to additional subsurface infiltration systems.

“The revised stormwater management system will reduce runoff volumes to Stevens Brook and reduce phosphorus loading to Long Lake.”

Relocation of the dumpster from the front of the hotel to the eastern side of

the site, away from Kennard Street and residential abutters. The dumpster will be screened from Bacon Street with a fence enclosure and vegetation. The hauler will access the dumpster from Bacon Street.

Under additional information, the engineer noted that Maine Traffic Resources was contracted to assess traffic impacts that the proposed hotel will have on the surrounding road system. MTR completed a “Traffic Impact Study,” which included traffic counts, estimating the number of vehicle trips the project will generate, study-

ing the operation of and safety of intersections in the vicinity of the project, and reviewing proposed vehicle and pedestrian access to the hotel.

“The study concludes that the proposed project will generate a total of 38 one-way trips during the weekday A.M. peak hour, 41 during the P.M. peak hour, and 49 during the Saturday peak hour. The project will not have any significant traffic impacts on the surrounding roads, and the intersection of Bacon and Main Streets will continue to operate at an acceptable level of service.”

The revised plan packet includes a copy of the traffic impact study.

Tuesday, planners discussed possible dates to reopen the hearing for the hotel project. While McIver hoped to get the matter on the Nov. 14 agenda, planners were unable to do so and looked at a December date. Planners learned that McIver would be unavailable then, so the hearing date may be pushed to January.

With the town expected to talk with McIver about other possible meeting dates over the next few days, planners will consider the matter at this Tuesday’s meeting.

The town clerk in the neighboring community of Harrison agreed.

“Rank-choice voting — people have been pretty good about it,” Harrison Town Clerk Melissa St. John said.

“I had some questions [from people] at the very beginning. So, I put it on the town’s website and linked it to the state’s website,” she said.

The state’s website “has a good video that helps people. I was directing them there to get all their election information,” St. John said.

That is the government website for the Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions.

Raymond Town Clerk

Sue Look said she and her election workers are prepared for Election Day on Tuesday.

“Yes, we have already done it with one election so we are all set,” she said.

“In June, we did rankchoice. None of the voters had questions about it. We anticipated there would be a lot of questions and we were ready for them,” Look said.

Naples Town Clerk Judy Whynot said that rank-choice voting has not caused any confusion with voters in that town.

“Everybody [all the voters] has been pretty confi-

dent” about using the rankchoice ballots, she said.

“They haven’t had any questions,” she said.

“The state has sent us booklets and they can look at it and read it if they have a specific questions.

We cannot discuss it with them,” Whynot said.

Whynot does not think that rank-choice voting will create any extra hassle for the election workers in individual towns.

“The machine counts the first choice, and the state picks up the tally we provide and counts the second choice. It is not that difficult for us at all,” she said.

Rank choice doesn’t stump Mainers

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer The rank-choice voting system has not stumped Mainers.

According to area town clerks, the voting population seems to be informed and to understand the new rank-choice ballot that first appeared at the polls in June.

“Most of the people — they seem to be informed.

The questions are very minimal,” Bridgton Town Clerk Laurie Chadbourne said.

“Any questions that are asked we direct them back to the material provided by the state. Really, we are limited to how we can respond,” Chadbourne said.

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(Continued from Page 1A) ing our community,” he said.

“From this day forward, as we travel across this bridge, I ask that we remember Nate, say a little prayer, or just smile like he always did. But let us never forget,” Potvin said.

At the age of 20, Desjardins was fatally injured during a rescue attempt on the Saco River in May 2017. He died June 6, 2017, at the Central Maine Medical Center. At the time, Desjardins, a resident of Albion, had been employed with the Fryeburg Police Department for six months.

“Officer Desjardins was responding to an emergency call for service on the Saco River which flows under this bridge being dedicated today,” Potvin said. “On that tragic day last summer the police boat Officer Desjardins was in a crash only a few miles down river behind me.

Responding from up river, this very bridge we stand on was the last bridge he saw before the crash.”

There was a political process involved in renaming the bridge. Chief Potvin was kept in the loop since the beginning of that process — when renaming the bridge was just an idea.

Rep. Nathan Wadsworth (R-District 70) initiated the bill to rename the bridge; and that bill was co-sponsored by Sen. James Hamper (R-District 19). Gov. Paul LePage signed the bill, mak-

ing it a law; and the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) manufactured the new signs for the bridge.

U.S. Congressman Bruce Poliquin (R-Maine 2nd District) spoke about the symbolism of the bridge. He said that a bridge connects families and residents in the community, bringing them to and from their daily activities. The structure keeps people safe and mobile and connected, he said.

Then, Poliquin touched on the unfairness of death.

“This was not fair to Nate or to you,” he said, addressing Desjardins’ parents, Nicole

and Brian. “I don’t know how anyone chooses a job that requires them to put their life on the line,” he said, referring to the “Thin blue line.”

Like the other speakers, he praised the qualities of Desjardins.

“Duty and self-sacrifice — he was born with this. He was devoted to God and helping others. All of us here can learn something from Nate, from the goodness in Nate’s heart,” Poliquin said.

Sen. Hamper began his speech with a quote from Abraham Lincoln: “A nation that does not honor heroes will not long endure.”

Desjardins “was only 20.

He was an upstanding young man who had a promising life in law enforcement. He was put in harm’s way to save lives,” Hamper said.

“Today, we honor Nathan by renaming the bridge after him,” he said.

Rep. Wadsworth also talked about how it is important for humans to honor and remember the heroic acts of their fellows.

“All of Nathan Desjardins’ brothers and sisters in blue, who are gathered here today, BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN BLUE — Co-workers and friends of Officer Nathan are heroes in their way,” Desjardins stand next to the new sign for the Canal Bridge that was renamed in Wadsworth said.

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(De Busk Photo) Renaming the bridge is one way to honor a community member who died during an act of heroism, Wadsworth said.

“Now, everyone will know this as the ‘Nathan Desjardins Memorial Bridge.’”

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Page 6A, The Bridgton News, November 1, 2018

Sebago: Selectman candidates on stage

By Allen Crabtree Special to The News SEBAGO — There was a good crowd of more than 30 people who gathered last week to hear the three candidates for an opening on Sebago’s Board of Selectmen.

The longtime chairman Ann Farley resigned and has moved out of town, leaving an opening that will be filled at the Nov. 6 town elections. Three candidates have filed papers to fill the 18-month vacancy — Jason Schoolcraft, Karen-Renee Moore and Chris Harrington.

The Sebago Spaulding Library arranged a Meet the Candidates’ Night at the Sebago Elementary School on Thursday, Oct. 25, where the three candidates could present their views about issues and solutions facing Sebago and tell the audience about themselves and their background.

Moderating the discussion was Claudia Lowe, president of the Spaulding Library Board of Trustees. The candidates were presented with a series of questions to respond to, in turn: Jason Schoolcraft has lived in Sebago for 18 years and is a U.S. Air Force veteran. He currently works for the Town of Sebago Fire and EMS Department as Deputy Chief of EMS operations. He has three wonderful children, with two of them currently enrolled in the Sebago school system.

Schoolcraft is running for the position on the board of selectmen to support the growing town and serve the town with its ever-increasing needs. He has a lot of great ideas and wants to see the town develop in a positive way and is dedicated to actively work toward that end.

Schoolcraft feels strongly that the town must be fiscally responsible, but also needs to budget to support youth and elderly programs, pursuing and taking advantage of grants. He would like to see a medical clinic and physician in town, as either a mobile health unit or on a part-time basis. He would like to have flu shot clinics scheduled in town so people wouldn’t have to travel. Offering rides for Sebago’s elderly for medical appointments and shopping should be set up. A Farmer’s Market at the Veterans’ Park would encourage local farms and businesses.

He stressed that communication is critically important as the town grows and felt that selectmen should attend community meetings to be better in touch with their activities. Sebago is a small town and it makes sense to combine resources to be more effective and efficient in what the town does, he added.

Karen-Renee Moore was inspired to run for office by former Sebago Selectwoman Ann Farley.

“And while I cannot replace her, I do want to try to emulate Ann’s calm and insightful contributions to the board of selectmen. My primary focus will be the new school as it gets its footing over the next 18 months,” she said.

Her 30-plus years in higher education, teaching both business and computer science, should help further the interdepartmental cooperation necessary for success. She can also bring a business perspective to the board as she earned an MBA and worked in the private sector prior to teaching at both the University of Southern Maine and St. Joseph’s College. Before moving to Sebago in the early 90s, her public sector involvement included a stint on the Windham Planning Board and working with mid-coastal Maine towns on planning and development projects, both state and federal (e.g. CDBG grants);

further experience that ought to serve the town well.

Moore feels that interdepartmental cooperation in Sebago is best served by listening and presenting calm and insightful suggestions to the board of selectman and the Jason Schoolcraft town. Federal, state and private grants should be aggressively pursued to help bring program goals into being.

Her background will be valuable in achieving two goals she has in running: pursuing an effort to develop senior citizen housing here in Sebago, and, helping our community better deal with (and possibly resolve) the long-standing issue of public easement roads. She felt that there should be a senior housing facility in Sebago as the population ages and suggested that Sebago could learn from the examples of senior housing in Standish.

She is a strong supporter of the Sebago Elementary School and the Sebago Partners in Community Education (SPICE) organization, and served on one of the citizen committees to advise on the setting up of the new Sebago School Department.

Chris Harrington has lived in Sebago for all his 27 years and plays an active role in the community. He is an active member of the Sebago Fire Department and is an Emergency Medical Technician with the Sebago EMS. Harrington wants the new Sebago Elementary School to succeed and would work to make sure it has the tools to make it happen. He would

Karen-Renee Moore

like to see more young people involved in the town, and, if elected would be an example for others.

Harrington would work to develop a food sovereignty program adopted for Sebago whereby local farmers and businesses could sell locally without many of the impediments that state and federal regulations impose. He also supports programs to support the education of youth and for Sebago’s elderly. There are examples of elderly housing in the towns around Sebago and Sebago can learn from their examples while establishing a program for the town’s own elderly citizens.

He is a supporter of the Community Senior Luncheons and has often been there to take blood pressures for the attendees.

He believes that the Sebago Heating Assistance program is valuable and should be supported. Harrington feels that it is only a matter of time when Sebago’s needs will warrant expanding EMS Ambulance to 24-hour staffing.

On other topics…

When asked by the audience about the need to revise Sebago’s Comprehensive Plan, all three candidates supported CANDIDATES, Page 7A

10% of region voting absentee (Continued from Page 1A) got this morning. I haven’t had chance to process them yet,” she said.

At that point in time, Raymond Town Hall had received 560 requests.

With absentee voting request numbers increasing and the deadline to turn in ballots approaching, Raymond has between eight and 14% of its registered voters “participating in their civic” early. There are 4,045 registered voters in the Town of Raymond.

Based on absentee ballot requests, the Town of Casco might have more than 10% of its registered voters taking advantage of early voting.

“I am swamped with absentee ballots,” said Casco Town Clerk Penny

Bean.

The total number of registered voters in Casco is 3,046. Of the 345 absentee ballots taken out, 213 have been returned to or completed at the town office, Penny said.

In Bridgton, the percentage of early voting is a bit lower, between six and nine percent.

According to Bridgton Town Clerk Laurie Chadbourne, the town’s number of registered voters is 4,380. As of Tuesday, 396 absentee ballot had been taken out and 262 of those had been returned.

“Eight of those were overseas,” Chadbourne said.

“It has been pretty consistent all the way across.

There hasn’t been an

increase” this week compared to other weeks that people were voting absentee, Chadbourne said.

The Town of Naples also has about 10% of the voters who did not want to or could not wait until Nov. 6.

According to Naples Town Clerk Judy Whynot, the total number of registered voters is 3,152; and 327 people have returned absentee ballots. She did not have a total number of requests, since that amount was changing.

“There are still a lot of them out,” Whynot said.

In-person early voting has been common practice in Maine since 2010, following early-voting pilot programs in a few municipalities in 2005 through 2009.

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Another trend seems to be that voter registration numbers are staying the same. Town clerks in the Lake Region said that the vast majority of new voter registrations happen because a person moved to a new town.

For the 2018 election, Naples gained 20 new voters.

“I think most of them have voted before and moved from another town,” Whynot said. “We haven’t had that many young people coming in at all.”

St. John agreed that the number of registered voters is not changing much.

“I’ve had some people register. I don’t have a high number — just a handful of people,” she said.

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November 1, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 7A

Bridgton selectmen notes

(Continued from Page 1A) “Thank you for your service,” Zaidman said.

In other news: • Selectmen selected Sharon Menegoni to fill out a vacant seat on the SAD 61 School Board. There were four applicants for the position. The decision was announced after an executive session.

• Under selectmen concerns, Bear Zaidman suggested the board look into other options in regards to the town attorney contract.

The move seemed triggered by recent legal advice given to the town in regards to its inquiry to offering a senior tax assistance program. The program has been successful in other communities, Zaidman pointed out, and questioned the negative legal opinion given to the town.

Selectmen agreed to review the contract.

• Selectmen took no action on a request to paving about 300 feet of Bear Pond Road situated in Bridgton.

“In the summer, it is always getting all spun up and potholes (created) by the

traffic using the road as a shortcut to the Sweden Road.

This small section of road is always the worst in the wintertime as well, with deep, massive potholes,” the letter of request said.

Since there are no residential homes along this stretch of roadway and there is no money budgeted for the work, selectmen took no action.

Public Works Director Jim Kidder said paving the section would not be a “good return for taxpayers” and there are other dirt roads with homes that would be higher on the priority list to pave than this section of Bear Pond Road.

• Will the circus be coming to Bridgton? Town officials received an inquiry from Zerbini Family Circus about possible performance dates here on Friday, July 19 or Saturday, Aug. 10, as well as town sponsorship of the event.

“We do have many new towns that have gained interest in our circus for 2019, so we will be in Maine twice as long as last year,” wrote

Willy Waltens, circus routing director.

The circus has performed in Fryeburg.

Rec Director Gary Colello wondered if other organizations, such as BRAG, might take on the venture as a fundraising event. He also noted that if the circus did come to town, it would likely target the school grounds as its performance site, thus it would require SAD 61 approval.

Bob McHatton said he would take the idea and information to the Lions Club for consideration.

• Fire Department members thanked the Bridgton Lions Club for donating five sets of snorkeling gear consisting of mask, fins and snorkel, which is specified to U.S. Navy standards.

Jason Tausek is a new BFD member.

All airboat painting has been completed, and mockup/assembly are underway.

Chief Fay and Deputy Chiefs Field and Field sponsored a Community Kettle Dinner at the Bridgton Community Center, offering a peach pork picante entrée over rice, salad and pumpkin spice cake.

• Scott Low is a new member of the Public Works Department. “Scott brings (Continued from Page 6A) the effort to look at zones, the location for business, housing, with him diverse and longand commercial. There was also discussion on setting speed term experience in this limits on some of Sebago’s heavily travelled roads and the field, which will be beneneed for an in-town police presence as the town grows, and the candidates offered different approaches to this long-standing problem.

Moderator Claudia Lowe thanked the candidates for their (Continued from Page 8A) time and their insightful comments and encouraged everyone which was a comprehensive to come out and vote on Nov. 6.

SHOWNG THEIR AGE as some grave stones in the Middle Ridge Cemetery have cracked and fallen onto the ground. Liam Opie of Bridgton plans to look into stone replacement for Union soldiers buried there, as well as a monument honoring those who served.

(Rivet Photo)

ficial to the Public Works Department,” Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck reported.

• Jeff Hayward submitted his resignation, effective Oct. 16, as a transfer station employee. Colin Grant was hired as Hayward’s replacement.

• Brian Cushing has resigned from the Pondicherry Park Stewardship Committee.

He previously served as the group’s chairman. Mary Jewett has been elected as the new chairman. Bear Zaidman replaces Bob Murphy as representative from the board of selectmen.

• With over 100 people attending two Bridgton Community Band Concerts held at the library’s courtyard this past summer, three per-

formances will be held there in 2019, Library Director Amy Stone reported.

Stone also invited selectmen and the general public to participate in a strategic planning survey, which is available on the BPL website or in paper form at the circulation desk.

• Next meeting: Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 5 p.m.

and local government elected positions. I bring reliabilpolicy that enables prescribed ity, dependability, a thoughtful treatment referred to as the temperament and strong level Hub and Spoke, and its fund- of caring. I engage and learn ing for availability to those in need. I do not expect it to be the end to all, but it warrants close attention as it rolls out in the coming year with a report (Continued from Page 8A) back in early 2020.

Q.8 — Complete the fol- best candidate for the job is…” lowing, “The reasons I am the While this is my first time runbest candidate for the job is…” ning for state-level office, I I come to the position with have significant volunteer and background in civic engage- professional experience relment and experience in state evant to working on the local

about our state, our district and our state government’s sense of purpose to be able to connect the dots to help our district through that relativity. I thrive

on bringing the people I represent to an awareness of that purpose of government with all of its intricacies and at times idiosyncrasies!

and statewide issues the legislature will be grappling with in the next session. I have a reputation for being a hard worker, who cares more about people and communities than parties and political power and run-

ning as an Independent will help maintain that focus. I also have a reputation for dealing with people respectfully and listening well, even when we approach issues very differently.

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Oxford Hills Growth Council Harrison Town Meeting Moderator Oxford Hills SCORE chapter, 20 years Fare Share Food Cooperative

FOR MAINE HOUSE DISTRICT #69 • Harrison • Bridgton • Denmark

Meet Walter Riseman • An Independent Candidate Running as an Independent, Walter chooses to put the public interest ahead of any partisan politics or special interest.

• A Clean Election Candidate Walter uses the Clean Elections system to fund his campaign

for office. He doesn’t accept any outside monies from Political Action Committees (PACs), or corporate or special interest donors. Except for a small amount of seed money, Walter’s campaign is entirely financed by local people and regulated by a system approved by the voters of Maine.

• In the Political Arena Never shying from the political arena, Walter led the fight in the

1980s to keep the Department of Energy from establishing a nuclear waste dump in the area. For many years he has served as a moderator at the annual Harrison Town Meeting. This year he was a plaintiff in the successful lawsuit to free clean election funds to candidates after the governor refused to release the money.

• He Know Business Many in the area know Walter from his time as a small business owner operating the Village Tie Up in downtown Harrison. From there he went on to a 23-year career with Community Concepts, a nonprofit community action agency in South Paris and Lewiston with an annual budget of over $23 million. He started as small business development specialist administering a loan program for small business and worked his way to chief financial officer, a position he held for 15 years. He has also been a volunteer with the SCORE Association, offering free advice to local entrepreneurs and small businesses.

• Serving the Community Walter was recently elected treasurer for Tri-County Mental

Health, a community agency serving seven counties, providing mental health and substance abuse services to the low to the moderate income population. He is also treasurer of the Oxford Hills Growth Council where he helps maintain lending resources and secures economic development in the area. He even found time to coach several youth sports teams.

Independent For Good Reasons

• Family First Walter lives with his wife of 26 years, Jane Whitney Riseman, in Harrison. They are parents to eight children, including an adopted son and daughter, and have six grandchildren.

What People are Saying About Walter’s Candidacy

Why I’m running to be your representative to the Legislature

Walter is a man who understands the needs of others in a personal and empathetic way.

That quality, along with his financial, administrative and leadership skills, makes him a strong force for positive change in Augusta.

– Stan Cohen Bridgton

We believe every effort should be made to encourage campaign fundraising transparency while maintaining a level playing field.

We feel it’s important to run as a Clean Election candidate and that’s why we’re supporting Walter Riseman.

– Nancy and David Bull Denmark

His is honest and hard working, caring yet practical. We believe electing him to the Maine Legislature will be a positive step toward making our state government turn away from the posturing and partisanship and get back to doing the work of the people.

– Peter and Karen Toohey Harrison

With Walter as our representative, we will find a voice that promotes equality of opportunity, inclusiveness, and Yankee notions of fiscal accountability.

– Robert Boggs Bridgton

Voters in District 69, who are concerned that partisanship in the state legislature has advanced beyond an acceptable level, have an excellent choice in November — Independent Walter Riseman.

His background will serve as an asset as he weighs in on issues including small business, community and economic development, housing, health and the special and vexing problems facing a state with the second oldest population in America.

– Richard Hooper Harrison

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I have always been interested in the relationship between government, the people it services, and the community.

Recent history indicates that traditional politics has seemingly moved form being “of the people” to that of being controlled by big money and partisan political power. Extreme agendas, personal interests and big egos have resulted in situations where compromise cannot be reached. This is why I am running as an Independent and a Clean Election candidate. I am running to bring back respect, trust, transparency and accountability to government. I am running to serve the people of this district, to listen to different viewpoints, and to find solutions to problems through consensus.

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• Austin Name: Susan Wilkinson Austin Age: 70 Party: Republican Q.1 — What qualities would you bring to the position? Qualities that I bring to the table: steadfast, reliable, consistently present and accounted for, even tempered, with ability to often bring levity to a conflicting situation which helps to avoid accelerated tension.

Q.2 — How can the state strengthen education?

Education can be strengthened by allowing more home rule decisions made tailored to our individual school/region populations and specific needs of SADs, and RSUs verses topdown state mandated wisdom with a constant flow of disruption with changes in teaching techniques.

• Gass Name: Anne Gass Age: 59 Party: Independent Web: annegassfordist67.com Q.1 — What qualities would you bring to the position? Extensive experience (30 years) as a volunteer on a variety of committees/activities in Gray, including comprehensive planning, school board, zoning board of appeals, economic development, land conservation, trail building, and bike and pedestrian safety and recreation planning. Also, extensive professional knowledge and experience working with nonprofits and local and state governments in Maine and nationally, on issues such as affordable housing, homelessness, education, corrections,

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Q.3 — What can be done to increase economic development at the state and local levels? Development: we need to wisely debate the creation of oversight in newly proposed legislation, and refrain from unnecessary, costly, timeconsuming requirements and schemes which cuts into productivity, profit and expansion of business and healthy growing product lines. We need to embrace the creation of new business with new products rather than thinking in terms of restraint on their presence and ultimately their success.

Q.4 — There is increasing concern regarding access to healthcare. What is your concern, and what can be done at the state level? Healthcare: Healthcare availability options can be increased to more of our citizens by the presence of more insurance companies in our state. More carriers will increase the competition by offering plans that more

accurately fit individual’s needs such as for young adults, young families and older adults without families. By these means, people will be able to shop and choose the coverage they believe will best met their needs and affordability. We need to be able to shop across state lines for health coverage much as we do for other insurance products.

Q.5 — What is your position on Question 1 regarding the use of tax dollars to provide home care for seniors and the disabled? Referendum Question 1 is exactly what you want to support if you do not want our young people to stay in Maine to contribute to our communities and growth of commerce, and you do not want new families to move to Maine. This policy, if accepted, will certainly hurt the neediest of our seniors as there is no “means testing” within it to ensure that the neediest elders come first in line to receive

care and benefits.

Q. 6 — What do you feel are the three main issues facing Maine today, and what are your ideas/plans to address these issues if elected? Main issues: Fundamental strong budgeting procedures with attention to a corresponding strong Rainy Day Account for emergencies.

A more efficient, predictable way of repairing/improving our infrastructure with a renewed discussion around a viable east/west corridor to enhance Maine product getting to market. Continued attention to the newly appointed department for the sale of recreational marijuana and pursuit of a testing unit to monitor levels in cases of traffic accidents or incidents of personal harm.

Q.7 — With the number of deaths caused by drug overdoses continuing to rise in Maine, what do you feel can be done to address the opioid crisis? I voted for L.D. 925 this session,

etc. I have had my own successful consulting business for 25 years and have written over $160 million in successful federal grants, with most of that money coming to Maine.

Q.2 — How can the state strengthen education? Provide consistent funding at least at the level of the 55% voters have said they wanted the legislature to appropriate. Be wary of layering on additional requirements that cost schools to implement and take away from teaching and learning.

Q.3 — What can be done to increase economic development at the state and local levels? Remove the burden from businesses to provide healthcare to their employees.

Strengthen an entrepreneurial culture that encourages people to start their own businesses and provides supports such as counseling, training and affordable loans. Continue investing

in R&D in areas such as aquaculture and forest products, where Maine already has significant strength and resources.

Strengthen and market community college programs that train people for jobs that fill critical needs, such as in the healthcare industry. Consider incentives to existing businesses to help them scale up.

Q.4 — There is increasing concern regarding access to healthcare. What is your concern, and what can be done at the state level? We need to start by expanding Medicaid, as voters have said repeatedly that they want to see in Maine.

The lack of access to affordable healthcare is harming Maine in so many ways. It gives young people and entrepreneurs yet another reason to move to another state where health care is more affordable. Worrying about and paying for healthcare is a big burden on businesses,

and every year more employers opt out of providing health insurance or shift more of the cost to their employees. I’ve found tremendous dissatisfaction and worry among voters who are paying thousands of dollars each year for insurance, but who also have high deductibles they will never reach except in the event of a disaster such as an accident or a health care crisis. I’d like to see Maine move to a system in which primary healthcare is available to everyone through a public system, but families could opt to buy supplemental insurance that would cover more procedures and hospitalization.

We’ll likely need the federal government to assist with this, however.

Q.5 — What is your position on Question 1 regarding the use of tax dollars to provide home care for seniors and the disabled? I’m sympathetic to

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House District 67 House District 67 — Incumbent Susan Austin (R) against Anne Gass (Independent). D67 towns within the BN coverage area include: Casco (part), Frye Island and Raymond (part).

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the need to raise wages for home healthcare, but don’t feel comfortable that Q.1 is the best way to do it.

Q.6 — What do you feel are the three main issues facing Maine today and what are your ideas/plans to address these issues if elected? Steadily aging population — invest in community colleges, job training and tuition reimbursement or debt relief programs to encourage young people to stay in or return to Maine.

Environmental risks due to climate change (such as more ticks and tick-borne diseases, ocean acidification, etc.) – promote use of alternative energies; create incentives and opportunities for people to bike or walk to work, or to work from home in order to reduce long commutes; participate in regional efforts to reduce our carbon footprints; and plan for climate change mitigation at

the local and state level.

Lack of access to affordable broadband — this is an issue for families as well as businesses, especially in more rural areas. Promote use of innovative models for municipalities to own broadband infrastructure (like other utilities) and have ISPs compete to deliver the services over those networks.

Q. 9 — With the number of deaths caused by drug overdoses continuing to rise in Maine, what do you feel can be done to address the opioid crisis?

Expanding Medicaid, pressuring doctors to look at alternatives to opioid prescriptions for pain control, strengthening availability of treatment, and working with partners to create more sober homes to help maintain sobriety.

Q.10 — Complete the following, “The reasons I am the

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November 1, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

Area Events Farmers Market moves indoors

Bridgton Farmers Market will move indoors to its winter quarters in the basement of the Bridgton United Methodist Church, 214 Main St. in Bridgton. Starting on Saturday, Nov. 10, the market will be open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon throughout the winter months. Be sure to stop by and support the local farmers during the cold and snowy season. They will appreciate it.

Veterans Remembrance

HARRISON — The Harrison Historical Society will meet at the Society’s museum on Haskell Hill Road Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. for a Veterans Remembrance program with Gerry Smith speaking about Harrison veterans. This program is free and all are welcome to attend and encouraged to share stories about veterans. Light refreshments will be provided.

On Nov 11, which is the actual Veterans Day, please take a few moments to stop, thank, and think of all the men and women who fought or our freedom and those who are serving today. Pray for their safe return home.

Veterans Program

WATERFORD — The Waterford Historical Society will hold its Nov. 8 meeting at the Waterford Town Office meeting room to offer a chance to share veterans’ stories and learn about Honor Flight Maine. There is no admission to this program and you do not need to be a member of the WHS. Everyone is welcome to attend and people are encouraged to share their own stories and memories on the topic. Potluck refreshments will be served.

Benefit supper and auction

FRYEBURG — On Saturday, Nov. 3, a public supper and Chinese auction will be held to benefit Kirk Potter.

The event will take place at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 857 Main St. (Rte. 5) in Fryeburg. Doors Open EVENTS, Page 2B

The Mainely Improv troupe

PEAK FOLIAGE of this autumnal season seen in the trees growing next to this rock wall off River Road in Harrison.

(De Busk Photo)

Bowls & Brews Challenge Lovell announces a new yearly event

LOVELL — Calling all chili aficionados! The First Annual Bowls & Brews chili challenge and beer tasting will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lovell VFW Hall on Smart’s Hill Road. This event provides an opportunity for both professional and amateur chefs

to compete for top awards and bragging rights for their culinary concoctions.

Bowls & Brews will donate all proceeds from the challenge to the MSAD 72 Sunshine Backpack Food Program, which sends home food for the weekend to children in need who attend the district’s three elemen-

tary schools.

Residents, businesses, and organizations throughout western Maine and Mt. Washington Valley are invited to participate in two distinct categories: People’s Choice and Judges’ Favorites.

Special awards will be given to all the winners.

In addition to the vari-

ety of great chili, a number of local craft breweries will have their beer available for tasting. Local bakers will also be contributing delicious desserts for the bake sale.

Admission to the tasting is $10 for adults. For more information please contact Stan Tupaj at 925-1500 or stan@fairpoint.net

Coming up at Saco River Theatre Mainely Improv at HAYLOFT

BRIDGTON — The HAYLOFT at Dragonfly Barn presents an evening of improvisation with Mainely Improv, a professional troupe that has been entertaining audiences since 1995. Bringing to play multiple formats for engagement, the group specializes in making up comic situations entirely from audience suggestions.

Every show is different, filled with wit, creativity, and unusual, surprising perspectives.

Join this evening of fun, comedy, and the unexpected on Sunday, Nov. 4. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. The Dragonfly Barn is located at 95 Sanborn Grove (off Highland Ridge) in Bridgton. This is a BYOB event, light refreshments will be provided.

Tickets are $15 online in advance from https://www. brownpapertickets.com/user/manageevent/3448592 and $20 at the door. For more information call 7496160 or e-mail events@dragonflybarnmaine.com

BAR MILLS — The Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd. in Bar Mills, is thrilled to welcome back rising stars in the world of jazz and gypsy jazz, Rhythm Future Quartet. This acoustic jazz ensemble has a straightforward agenda: to keep the spirit of gypsy jazz alive and expanding in today’s musical universe. The virtuosic foursome, named for a Django Reinhardt tune, offers up a newly minted sound influenced by the classic Hot Club of France, yet wholly contemporary.

Led by violinist Jason Anick and guitarist Olli Soikkeli, the quartet performs dynam-

ic and lyrical arrangements of both gypsy jazz standards and original compositions that draw upon diverse

Al Copley at the piano.

international rhythms and on bass, Rhythm Future is musical idioms. With Max dedicated to expanding the O’Rourke on second gui- boundaries of a vital musiSRT, Page 2B tar and Greg Loughman

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Area Events (Continued from Page 1B) at 4 p.m. and the auction drawing starts at 5 p.m. sharp.

There will also be a children’s table so bring the whole family.

Holiday Bazaar

BROWNFIELD — The Brownfield Community Church will host a Holiday Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. Many vendors will be selling their wares and Laura’s Luncheon and food gifts will be available. A Chinese auction raffle is also planned with the drawing at 2 p.m. The church is located on the corner of Spring and Main Streets in Brownfield. For more information call 890-3550.

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Rhythm Future Quartet (left to right): Jason Anick, Olli Soikkeli, Max O’Rourke, and Greg Loughman.

Upcoming events at SRT (Continued from Page 1B) cal genre. The quartet will perform on Friday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Don’t miss Al Copley, astounding pianist, singer, arranger, and co-founder of Roomful of Blues, the renowned Grammynominated American jump band, now with its own jumping, jiving, swinging quartet!

Bring your dancing shoes to the aisles for this rollicking, uplifting concert on Friday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

General admission tickets for both concerts are $30 for adults and $25 for seniors and students.

On Sunday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m., Originals’ longtime

pianist, SRT treasurer, and modern Renaissance man Joe Arsenault will present the first in a series of conversations at the piano in which he shares and demonstrates insights on composers, piano works, philosophy, and us — wherever the music takes him. Time in the presence of Joe’s far-reaching mind is something special, and not to be missed! This is a Pay-WhatYou-Can concert to be held at The Old White Church, 15 Salmon Falls Rd. in Bar Mills.

Reservations for all of these shows can be made at www.sacorivertheatre.org or Joe Arsenault by calling 929-6472.

CASCO — The Casco Village Church UCC, 941 Meadow Rd. (Route 121) in Casco, is now accepting vendor reservations for their annual Christmas in the Village Fair, which will be on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is first-come, first-served for an 8-foot table at $25 each. When those tables are all gone, there will be 6-foot tables as well as smaller round tables available for $20 each. Reservation forms may be picked up at the church Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or contact 627-4282 or cvc@ne.twcbc.com to have a form sent to you. We look forward to another year of unique and extraordinary artists and craftspeople joining us for this festive event!

Free community lunch

OTISFIELD — A free community lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at the Otisfield Community Hall, 292 Rte. 121 in Otisfield. The menu features turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, peas, squash, cranberry sauce, pies, coffee, and tea. Tony Everett will also have his wire sculpture for sale in the hall. The meal is free but donations are gratefully accepted to benefit local projects. If you’re willing to cook, leave Ginny Noble a message at 539-4027. If you need a ride, call Nancy Coombs 6274374. If you can help at the lunch or set up, call Dave McVety at 539-4368. If you have a business in Otisfield and would like to schedule a table at one of the monthly lunches, please call Vickie Rogers at 627-7133

Crafters wanted!

SEBAGO — The North Sebago United Methodist Church needs crafters to participate in its annual Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 820 Sebago Rd. in Sebago. For more information call Mable at 7872530.

Photography of Drew and Margaret Sanborn FRYEBURG — During the month of November, the Goldberg Gallery at Fryeburg Academy is pleased to announce that it will host a collection of photographs featuring the work of Drew and Margaret

Lindsay Sanborn.

The Sanborns’ photographic works are a blend of similar, yet differently focused, sensibilities.

Because they photograph and exhibit together, the Sanborns often spend hours

Supper cancelled OTISFIELD — The East Otisfield Free Baptist Church regrets to announce the cancellation of the previously scheduled Old Fashioned Baked Bean Supper, which was to be held at the church on Saturday, Nov. 10.

We hope to see everyone at the Soup and Chowder Fest in January. A further announcement will follow. Happy holidays to all.

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working at the same location.

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

“We mix our work together,” adds Margaret, “Because we think our photographs speak to each other.

They are fine photographs on their own, but next to each other, they are better.”

Although the Sanborns’ work ranges over a variety of subjects, a common thread is their interest in books and history. They prowl around antiquarian bookstores and libraries where collections of vintage books can be found. Their own and their friends’ collections of antique books are all viewed with a contemporary eye on finding beauty in those forgotten, and maybe no longer valued objects.

About the artists: Drew and Margaret Sanborn reside in Bridgton. Margaret, with a Ph.D. in English medieval literature, was a teacher and college dean. She prided herself on convincing col-

lege football players that they loved Beowulf. She is currently the co-president of Bridgton’s Rufus Porter Museum Board of Trustees.

Drew has a master’s degree in visual arts and poetry from Wesleyan University in Connecticut.

He is a longtime photographer and poet. He was the editor of two college alumni magazines and produced many college admissions publications.

Margaret and Drew spent most of their professional lives at the University of New Hampshire, Wesleyan University in Connecticut, and Trinity College in Connecticut.

The Gallery: The Goldberg Gallery is open to the public Sundays 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.

PHOTOGRAPHERS Margaret and Drew Sanborn.

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New school, new sign, new beginning SEBAGO — Sebago Elementary is celebrating their new beginning as an independent school with a community celebration on Saturday, Nov. 3. The festivities start at 10 a.m. in the school’s all-purpose room with a program detailing where we have been and how we are moving forward.

The Sebago Historical Society will be there to share the treasures of the past, including the time capsule that was unveiled last year and possible plans for

a new time capsule as well.

A beautiful new school sign will also be unveiled, thanks to the Sebago Partners for Community Education (SPICE) group and its many contributors.

Everyone is welcome to join this special event sponsored by SPICE, Sebago Elementary PTC, and the Sebago Elementary Student Council.

Refreshments will be served. For more information go to FB.ME/ SebagoSPICE to learn more about SPICE.

Bazaar and craft fair in Waterford WATERFORD — Waterford Grange #479 will be hosting a craft and flea market on Saturdays, Nov. 3 and Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grange Hall, Route 35, next to the Waterford Post Office.

Beautiful sewn, knitted, and crocheted items will be for sale as well as other crafts, all handmade by the Grange members and friends. Flea market treasures on offer include a large selection of books, toys, seasonal decorations, dishes, and picture frames, and more.

Come by and get a head start on the Christmas rush!

Money raised from the sale will go to support local charities and the fund for repairs to the aging Grange building. The latest repair projects include painting and saving money to install an elevator in the future to enable easier access to the beautiful upstairs meeting hall.

The Ghost Train Bandits — Ben Wiggin, Eben Eastman, and Chad Cummings.

Ghost Train Bandits at the Brown Church this Friday

CONWAY, N.H. — The November First Friday Faculty and Friends concert, presented by Mountain Top Music Center, will feature Chad Cummings and the Ghost Train Bandits performing original music. The one-hour concert takes place at noon on Friday, Nov. 2 in the sanctuary of the Conway Village Congregational Church (aka The Brown Church), 132 Main St. in

Conway Village.

Chad Cummings has been an avid songwriter since the age of 11. His original songs reflect the influences of folk, pop, rock, blues, and jazz. His compositions combine lyrics with a strong narrative and instrumental elements that rely on the music itself to tell a story. Chad has toured internationally with his original music, playing

to crowds of as many as seven thousand people. He has been a full-time music instructor at Mountain Top Music Center for the past 13 years. Chad’s latest musical endeavor, Ghost Train Bandits, features the drum kit/percussion skills of Ben Wiggin and the melodic bass talents of Eben Eastman.

Admission to the concert is free and open to the public. Donations to benefit the

Ladies Guild Christmas Fair Harrison rec field trips

The Ladies Guild of the First Congregational Church, UCC – Bridgton will be hosting their Annual Christmas Crafts Fair and Cookie Walk on Saturday, Nov. 10, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the church, 33 South High St. in Bridgton. All are welcome and there is plenty of free parking behind the church.

Area crafters will be selling their creations in the Fellowship Hall, and there will also be a table with new and gently used Thanksgiving and Christmas items — all in time for early-bird shoppers.

Pam King, of the First Church Ladies Guild, says shoppers are encouraged to participate in the Ladies Cookie Walk. Many of us will have made all kinds of delicious cookies that will be available for purchase while you are doing your shopping.

Debbie McBride of the HARRISON — The Harrison Rec to the Maine Mall is scheduled, folMissions Committee is manDepartment is hosting two field trips this lowed by the Maine State Ballet perforaging what will surely be a autumn. mance of The Nutcracker at the Merrill delicious luncheon. She said The first trip is to see the magical Auditorium. The bus leaves Harrison that the menu will include a “Gardens Aglow” at the Coastal Maine Town office at 9:30 a.m., arriving at the choice of homemade soups, Botanical Gardens on Friday, Nov. 16. Maine Mall around 10:30 a.m. for shopbread, rolls, and dessert for People of all ages are invited to come ping. The group will meet for lunch at only $6. A luncheon “take and enjoy these stunning gardens all lit the Old Country Buffet then leave for out” service will also be up for the season. A sure way to get into Portland around 1 p.m. The ballet begins available. Proceeds from the holiday spirit! The bus will leave at 2 p.m. and lasts for two hours. The bus the meal will support local the Harrison Town Office at 1 p.m. and will leave for home at 4 p.m. and get back groups and members of return around 9 p.m. Light snack and to Harrison around 5:15 p.m. The cost, the Greater Bridgton comwater will be provided; the bus will stop which includes tickets to the ballet, lunch munity who are in need of for participants to have dinner on their and transportation, is $50 for Harrison kindness — monetary and own on the way to the gardens. The cost and Waterford residents, and $55 for nonotherwise. is $25 for adults and $15 for children. For residents. Register at either the Harrison Dodie Henning, another more information and to register or the or Waterford Town Office or contact member of the Ladies Guild, trip contact Kayla Laird at 583-2241 or Kayla Laird at 583-2241 (klaird@harnoted that tables for craftJasmine Merrill, 583-5261. risonmaine.org) or Jasmine Merrill, 583ers are still available at $25 On Saturday, Dec. 8 a shopping trip 5261 (recreation@waterfordme.org). each; $20 each for returning crafters.

For more information about the Fair and to reserve a crafter’s table, please contact Dodie Henning, 647BRIDGTON — It’s will host a walk in a wood- Pondicherry Park in the cen9930 (dhenning5@roadhunting season so the Lakes land park where hunting ter of town. Meet at 9:30 runner.com) or Pam King, Environmental Association is not allowed. Join them a.m. by the Pondicherry 647-2564 (king6275@roadand Loon Echo Land Trust on Saturday, Nov. 10 for Park kiosk behind Renys on runner.com). an easy walk through his- Depot Street. This walk is tory and learn about the free and open to the public key features of Bridgton’s — all are welcome.

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Diabetes program Bridgton Hospital will be offering an outpatient diabetes self-management program to inform and empower those with diabetes to live well and effectively manage the disease.

The class will be held on three days at the BHPG Conference Room at the hospital, 25 Hospital Dr. in Bridgton: Thursday, Nov. 29 from 3 to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Dec. 4 from 3 to 6 p.m.; and Thursday, Dec. 6 from 3 to 5 p.m.

The program will cover an overview of diabetes, complications, hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and hypoglycemia; medications; the process of the disease and treatment options, goal setting, and problem solving; nutrition management, meal plans, carbohydrate counting, cooking tips, and dining out guidelines; glucose monitoring and control; diabetic foot and eye care; psychosocial adjustment, and the importance of daily exercise. Maternity care, preconception care, pregnancy, and gestational diabetes management will also be discussed.

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THE HONEYS AND BEARS is a short film that will be part of the 37th Asbury Short Film Concert! On Friday, Nov. 9 at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy.

Asbury Shorts at LHPAC FRYEBURG — Asbury Shorts, New York’s longest running short film exhibition and touring show, returns to Fryeburg for a ninth consecutive year on Friday night, Nov. 9 with their nationally recognized “37th Short Film Concert.”

An Asbury Shorts Concert is a fast-paced and eclectic screening of award-winning short films from the past and present. The show will take place at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, located on the campus of the Fryeburg Academy, with the first film blasting on to the screen at 7:30 p.m.

The presentation is strongly recommended for ages 16 and way above.

Asbury Shorts projects specially selected, globally honored shorts on a real cinema screen as opposed to YouTube or smart phones.

Highlights of the Nov. 9 screening include: Director Amy Nicholson’s documentary, Pickle, an internationally honored festival smash hit, examines the complicated relationships humans have with their pets in a film of unexpected warmth and mirth.

Also: Alternative Math from Dallas-based director David Maddox, winner of three “Best of Show” domestic film festival awards. A dedicated public grammar school teacher has a tough time with new attitudes in education and her stubbornness to defend her subjects leads to a riot and a national debate.

Veena Rao is a young independent filmmaker living in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and her new film: The Honeys and Bears documents a group of elderly African American women in Harlem, New York

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who have formed a synchronized swimming club. Their routines will dazzle you!

Tickets cost $10 general admission and $5 for students/

CONWAY — In conjunction with M&D Playhouse’s Theatre Arts Studio’s latest production, The Little Mermaid Jr., an artist reception will be held for local artist Mary Bastoni-Rebmann on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m. at 1857 White Mountain Highway, North Conway, N.H. Bastoni-Rebmann is a resident of Fryeburg. Her field of studies are centered in the arts, as she has her master’s degree in classical voice performance and teaches voice at the School of Music at the University of Southern Maine, as well as at Mountain Top Music and in her home studio.

In 2016, she dove into painting with acrylics and followed with watercolor, oils, pastels and alcohol inks, which her show represents. Bastoni-Rebmann became a juried artist with the Mount Washington Valley Arts Association in 2016 and has had her paintings shown at The Met in North Conway, Ellis River Gallery, Art in the Park and at Fryeburg Academy.

Bastoni-Rebmann had her first solo show at M&D in September 2017.

There is no cost to attend the reception, which will offer refreshments and a cash bar. However, tickets for The Little Mermaid Jr. are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. If you are interested in attending the performance after the reception, M&D recommends you reserve your tickets as soon as possible, as they are selling fast.

For more information, call 603-733-5275 or visit www.mdplayhouse.com

seniors. For ticket reservations, information and directions call: 935-9232 or go to: www.fryeburgacademy.org/ pac.

Windham Hill Holiday Fair

WINDHAM — The Windham Hill United Church of Christ Women’s Fellowship will be holding their annual Holiday Fair on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the church’s Fellowship Hall, 140 Windham Center Rd. in Windham.

There will be a silent auction as well as a wide range of items for sale including fine wood crafts; wreaths and sprays; SERRV International gifts; recycled books, CDs, and DVDs; local framed photography; and hand-designed wooden puzzles. Attic treasures, handmade items, and more will also be on offer, and Hope Harbor Cat Rescue and Friends of Feral Felines will have booths at the event.

A delicious lunch will be available to buy, and the bake and candy sale tables will have a range of goodies on offer. And don’t forget that homemade jams, jellies, and relishes make great holiday gifts.

There is sure to be something to please everyone at the Holiday Fair and all are welcome. Hope to see you there!

LaNell Shackley

SPOOKY PLACE TO VISIT — Each year, Anthony McDermond turns his 25 Smith Avenue residence into a spooky place to see, creating a huge Halloween display that many folks check out. “The kids reaction to such a display is always the best,” he said.

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Calendar BRIDGTON Fri., Nov. 2 — Teen Fantasy Book Club, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Sat., Nov. 3 — Story Book Club for kids, 10 to 11 a.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Sat., Nov. 3 — Make Your Own Gifts: Essential Oils, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Sat., Nov. 3 — Chili & Chowder Cook-Off, noon – 1:30 p.m., Community Center, Depot Street. $6 per person, $20 family maximum. To benefit clean water project for Buyala School, Uganda. FMI 5957180.

Sat., Nov. 3 — Pondicherry Chapter annual Turkey Pie Supper, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Masonic Hall, Harrison Road (Rte. 117). $10 per person. Pre-order turkey pies to go $20 each call 595-1150.

Mon., Nov. 5 — Socrates Café, 6:15 p.m., Community Center, Depot Street. Topic: Are Our Kids Getting a Raw Deal? Moderator: Larry Flaherty. Light refreshments provided. FMI 583-6957.

Tue., Nov. 6 — Writers’ Workshop, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Thur., Nov. 8 — LRSAC, World Cafe style community conversation, 4:30 – 6 p.m., Bridgton Alliance Church, Harrison Rd. (Rte. 117). FMI 803-9987 or lrsacoalition@ gmail.com Fri., Nov. 9 — Easy Riders Snowmobile Club potluck and meeting, 6 p.m., Community Center, Depot St. Sat., Nov. 10 — St. Joseph Women’s Guild Annual Fall Sale, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., St. Joseph Church Hall, 225 S. High St. Wide variety of items for sale, complimentary tea and coffee.

Wed., Nov. 14 — STEAM program: Architect Adventure. 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Bridgton Public Library. FMI 647-2472.

Wed., Nov. 14 — LRCAN

roundtable educational discussion on area healthcare needs and resources, 6 – 7:30 p.m., downstairs in Municipal Complex, Iredale Street.

BROWNFIELD Sat., Nov. 10 — Holiday craft and vendor event, 9 a.m.

– 3 p.m., Brownfield Lions Den, Rtes. 5 and 113 FMI Dee 935-2681.

FRYEBURG Fri., Nov. 2 — Fryeburg Historical Society roast pork dinner, 5 – 6:30 p.m., East Conway Community Hall, 2861 East Conway Rd., one quarter mile from Sherman Farms. $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12.

HARRISON Sat., Nov. 3 — Annual rabies clinic, 1 – 3 p.m., Town Office. $10 per cat or dog.

Dog licensing $6 neutered dogs, $11 non-neutered dogs.

FMI 583-2241 or www. harisonmaine.org HIRAM Sat., Nov. 3 — Roast beef supper, 5 p.m., Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge. $10 adults, $4 children under 12. FMI 625-8074.

Sat., Nov. 10 — Open Mic Night, 7 p.m., Community Center, 14 Historical Ridge.

Donations welcome, BYOB, snacks, soft beverages available. FMI 625-4549.

LOVELL Wed., Nov. 7 — Drag performance by Dina Might, and Q&A with Fran Page, 7 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Library. FMI 925-3177.

NAPLES Sat., Nov. 3 — Registration for Pleasant Mtn. Ski Club ski program, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., LRHS front lobby. Parent or guardian must sign relase forms, rentals will be fitted – know child’s height, weight, shoe size. Program volunteers sign up at registration. FMI 6936922 or lmhale693@yahoo. com Sat., Nov. 10 — Edes Falls Sewing Circle HoHoHo Christmas luncheon, craft and bake sale, Edes Falls Community Center, 319 Edes Falls Rd. AREA EVENTS Sat., Nov. 3 — Texas Hold’em, Jackson-Silver

Post 68, 595 Gore Rd., Locke Mills. Doors open 11 a.m., games begin 1 p.m. $50 buyin, BYOB, 50/50 raffle, pull tabs, meals, and beverages available.

Sat., Nov. 3 — Community casserole supper, 5:30 p.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St. (Rte 219), East Sumner. No charge, donations accepted to benefit Church outreach programs. FMI 388-2263 or 388-2667.

Sat., Nov. 3 — Mt. Washington Valley Stompers Shop and Dance, 7 – 9:30 p.m., Tin Mountain Conservation Center, 1245 Bald Hill Rd., Albany, N.H. Jerry Maurice caller, mainstream and plus dancers.

FMI 603-730-7052.

Wed., Nov. 7 — SCORE small business marketing workshop, 9:30 a.m. – noon, Town Office, 19 Danforth St., Norway. Free and open to public. FMI and to register www.oxfordhills.score.org or ali.simpson@scorevolunteer. org Sun., Nov. 11 — Service honoring the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI, 9 a.m., Congregational Church of East Sumner, 50 Main St. (Rte 219), East Sumner. FMI 388-2667.

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

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

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

2nd Mon.) Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI 787-2177.

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

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

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

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

Celebrate Recovery, Christ-based 12-step recovery program, 6 – 8 p.m., Lake Region Vineyard Church, 402 Main St., Bridgton. FMI 647-5439.

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

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

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

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

Chickadee Quilters, 10 a.m., Bridgton Community

Center.

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

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

Technology Help, 10:30 – noon, Bridgton Public Library Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., FMI 647-4476.

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

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

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

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

Scrabble Tuesday, 1:3- – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI 6254650.

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

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

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

Al-Anon Bridgton, 7 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

First and third Wednesday of the month only.

Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Casco/Naples/Raymond American Legion Post #155 NORWAY — Stephens Memorial Hospital (SMH) Physical Rehabilitation Department Manager Lissa Merrill, PT is pleased to announce that Physical Therapist Kelly Trancygier recently joined the rehab staff. Kelly joins SMH from Ann Arbor, Mich., and is a recent graduate from the University of New England.

She will work in the outpatient therapy clinic three days a week and one day in the MSAD 17 school system. Kelly has a passion for helping people feel and move better, and she enjoys playing volleyball, lifting, and listening to good music. She is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and volunteered for Partners for World Health.

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50 YEARS OF SERVICE RECOGNIZED — Maple Grove Grange #148 of Sebago was pleased to present to Phyllis Hoyt of Sebago her certificate of 50 years of service to the grange, starting with Naples Grange and transferring to Maple Grove Grange. This makes Phyllis a Golden Sheaf member. Congratulations to Phyllis!

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

Bridgton Community Center.

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

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

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

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

Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center.

Knotty Knitters, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Soldiers Memorial Library, Hiram. FMI 6254650.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SATURDAYS Bridgton Farmers Market, 9 a.m. – noon, United Methodist Church, 214 Main St., Bridgton Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. – noon. Free clothing, footwear, and bedding for Maine citizens. Warming hut next to Church of Nazarene, Rte. 114, Sebago. FMI 7872177.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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OTISFIELD — The Otisfield Historical Society will present its last program for 2018 at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Community Hall in Otisfield. The title of the program is Going to School at the Community Hall, presented by Callie (Stone) Zilinsky.

Callie was one of the students in the late 1940s who experienced the town’s transition from one-room schools to a consolidated school with several classrooms. During the transition, the town had to use the Community Hall for classes during the two years it look to combine the East Otisfield and Spurrs Corner

Veterans Day ‘Ring for Peace’ What we now call Veterans Day was once known as Armistice Day. It began 100 years ago, on Nov. 11, 1918 to honor veterans for their service, call for peace, and give a moment for prayer. This was marked throughout England by the ringing of church bells for two minutes.

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by Eugene Long. The play opens on Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Lake Region High School Auditorium, with subsequent performances on Friday and

Saturday, Nov. 16 and 17 at 7 p.m. There will also be 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 17 and 18.

Advance tickets are available at Aubuchon Hardware in Naples, Bridgton Books, Casco Village Variety, Crawford Law Office in Raymond, and the LRHS

Office. Tickets in advance are $6 for students and seniors over 65, and $8 for adults.

Tickets at the door are $8 for students and seniors, $10 for adults. Ticket for families with young children are available for $20 maximun. For more information contact Wanda Vaughn-Carr at 518-1358.

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NORWAY — The friends and members of the Second Congregational Church, UCC, 205 Main St. in Norway will sponsor a craft fair, wreath sale, and mini ticket auction between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24. This is the church’s final fundraiser of 2018 and volunteers are needed!

Crafters are now being sought to rent a space to sell their wares during the event. Those interested are encouraged to reserve their table(s) early by calling 743-2290 or e-mailing Annie Tilsley at algt979@gmail. com. Space is limited to 30 tables. Nonprofit tables are $15 each and all others are $20 each. Each crafter must also donate an item for the mini ticket auction. Winning tickets will be drawn at 3 p.m. and the people whose tickets are drawn do not need to be present to win.

Beautiful fresh handmade balsam Christmas wreaths, will be sold from 9 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot.

Customers are encouraged to preorder wreaths by contacting the church office at 743-2290 or e-mailing seconch@megalink.net. Alternatively, come early to choose a wreath while the selection is good. Proceeds will benefit the church’s many missions.

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The November show at M&D, Disney’s A Little Mermaid, Jr., directed by Mary Bastoni-Rebmann, is a production of the Theatre Arts Studio (TAS). The TAS aims to nurture students of all ages, at all stages, by offering a variety of educational and performance opportunities, and aims to empower life skills through the shared experience of theatre.

Disney’s A Little Mermaid, Jr. runs Thursday through Sunday, Nov. 8 through 18. Tickets are $22 in advance and can be purchased by visiting www.mdplayhouse.com.

Purchasing tickets early is highly recommended as this production is selling out fast.

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Bridgton’s fire company is being honored for its spirit and volunteerism.

The Spirit of America Foundation — a 501(c) (3) public charity established in Augusta in 1990 to honor volunteerism — has selected the Bridgton Fire Department as one of its 2018 recipients. The Spirit of America Foundation Tribute is presented in the name of Maine municipalities to local individuals, organizations and projects for commendable community service.

Cumberland County commissioners recently recognized BFD as a “Spirit” award winner, and will officially honor the group at a ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Cumberland County Courthouse Feeney Conference Room.

Since the Foundation first presented the award to Alma Jones in 1991, over 500 Spirit of America ceremonies have taken place.

“Your organization (BFD) exemplifies the qualities of Spirit of America,” wrote County Commissioner Neil D. Jamieson Jr. In learning about the honor, Bridgton Fire Chief Steve Fay said, “I want to

thank every member for the hard work and dedication we have seen in the time I have been here. Last week was a tribute to you folks with the demands of the airboat detail, an 11-hour relocation to South Paris last Sunday, followed by another nine hours early Monday morning at the Mechanic Falls fire and culminating with three hours to Fryeburg Monday evening. All this occurring within a 30-hour time span.

These actions are but a snapshot of what the Bridgton Fire Department maintains and does routinely.”

Chief Fay added, “It is a great honor to be a member of the Bridgton Fire Department and serve as your chief. I take pride for being in this position, but more importantly I am proud of the work you all have done and accomplished. Congratulations on this award and remember, together we accomplish great things while protecting Bridgton.”

Last year, a Spirit of America Award went to Priscilla Howard of Hiram, who is a cemetery committee trustee, Historical Society secretary, and a member of a Development Association.

(Continued from Page 6B) practical training in basic horticulture. To complete certification, trainees volunteer 40 hours from Feb. 1, 2019 to Sept. 30, 2020, and after that, 20 hours of volunteer work on various community-based projects around the county are required to retain certification.

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5:15 p.m. Radar detail on Maple Street.

6:13 p.m. Welfare check on Portland Street.

7:39 p.m. Suspicious activity on Lovewell Pond Road.

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7:17 p.m. Sgt. Reese handled a call to the sheriff’s department (all deputies were unavailable at that time) regarding suspicious activity at a Lambs Mill Road home in Naples. Sgt. Reese checked doors, and found one that was locked but could be opened. The officer found the residence in “complete disarray.” Sgt. Reese searched the building, but did not find anyone there. He advised dispatch of his findings, and asked that the information be passed along to county deputies.

Sunday, October 28 6:04 a.m. Office Muise met with a Fosterville Road resident, who reported that someone had shined a flashlight in her window.

9:28 a.m. Police received a report of a vehicle off Knights Hill Road and in a gully.

5:53 p.m. Officer Swiatek handled a citizen dispute on Main Street.

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Tuesday, October 23 11:58 a.m. Suspicious activity at Hemlock Bridge Road residence.

2:44 p.m. Juvenile offense at Molly Ockett Drive.

10:08 p.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street.

Wednesday, October 24 8:43 a.m. Well-being check on Lovewell Pond Road.

6:40 p.m. Fraud complaint on Sunset Lane.

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Friday, October 26 4:32 p.m. Police served a protection from abuse order to a subject on Kimball Road.

11:31 p.m. Police assisted a county deputy with an “uncooperative, intoxicated male” on Deer Hill Road in Harrison. The subject was arrested and transported to the county jail.

Saturday, October 27 12:38 p.m. A motor vehicle crash with personal injury occurred on North High Street.

1 and 1:29 p.m. The first snow storm of the season resulted in several vehicles going off the road. Police received reports of vehicles off the road on North High Street (3) and Knights Hill Road (3). At 1:41 p.m., police were sent to the intersection of Harrison Road and Zion Hill for a crash involving personal injury.

5:19 p.m. Sgt. Reese checked the Buswell Road and Sam Ingalls Road area after receiving a report of

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4:57 p.m. Officer Swiatek and Sgt. Reese responded to a disturbance at the hospital.

Wednesday, October 24 10:44 a.m. Officer McCormick noticed a man in the municipal complex, whose name had recently been on a warrant list. Court officials confirmed the subject had two warrants out for failing to pay fines. The subject, who was in the town office, was escorted into Bridgton District Court by a marshal. He paid the fines and the warrants were cleared.

2:20 p.m. A caller claimed someone was using her phone number in a fraudulent manner.

6:25 p.m. Police received a report of a subject, using a flashlight, walking through a vacant Highland Road residence.

6:49 p.m. A report of a cannon being fired on Cedar Drive was received.

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Police responded to a report of neighbors fighting on South High Street.

Thursday, October 25 8:54 a.m. A subject was fingerprinted and filled out a form to comply with the sex offender registry process.

4:49 p.m. A female asked to speak with an officer regarding harassment via Facebook.

5:53 p.m. Police investigated a burglary on Green Street, where someone broke an upstairs window and forced open a door.

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, October 22 10:48 a.m. A caller sought information regarding a protection order after a family member had allegedly been assaulted.

3:17 p.m. A report of gunshots fired in the Grist Mill Road area was made.

3:19 p.m. Fire personnel assisted a motorist, whose baby was locked in a car on Portland Road.

9:31 p.m. Police euthanized an injured fox, at the request of the Warden Service, on Hio Ridge Road.

Tuesday, October 23 7:05 a.m. Police attempted to locate a Jeep, which reportedly was speeding on Sandy Creek Road.

8:38 a.m. A Pond Road resident reported that an unknown vehicle struck and damaged a mailbox.

10:11 a.m. Police looked for a vehicle, which passed a stopped school bus dropping off kids on Portland Road, near Dunkin’ Donuts.

12;12 p.m. Police were asked to issue a trespass notice to a subject, who allegedly struck a food pantry worker on South High Street.

3:05 p.m. A female turned herself in to police after a warrant for her arrest had been issued.

3:23 p.m. A Main Street resident reported that someone broke his truck’s window.

4:32 p.m. A Gage Street resident believes she received a fraudulent call from someone claiming to

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Fryeburg Police Department log (Continued from Page 7B) 7:16 p.m. Criminal mischief on Cobb Street.

9:13 p.mn. Suspicious activity on Main Street.

Thursday, October 25 6:25 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on Maple Street.

12:29 p.m. Juvenile offense at Fryeburg Academy.

4;07 p.m. Responding to a complaint at a Bridgton Road business, police charged Michael J. Korona, 38, of Brownfield with theft by unauthorized taking or transfer.

5:41 p.m. Traffic complaint on Main Street unfounded.

Friday, October 26 6:41 a.m. Assist Oxford County Sheriff’s deputy on Portland Street.

7:56 a.m. Radar detail at school zone on Bridgton Road.

3:45 p.m. Following a motor vehicle stop on Main Street, police charged Brittany N. Avanzato, 25, of Sanford with operating after license suspension.

Saturday, October 27 8:33 a.m. Traffic complaint on Maple Street unfounded.

11:03 a.m. Drug complaint on Rapputak Road.

1:19 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at Canal Bridge.

1:47 p.m. Traffic hazard on Bridgton Road.

2 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Haley Town Road and Main Street.

2:44 p.m. Non-reportable motor vehicle crash on Lovell Road.

Sunday, October 28 12:20 a.m. Assist Oxford County deputy on Haley Town Road.

2:32 p.m. Unwanted subjects on Portland Street.

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6:35 p.m. Suspicious activity on Fair Street.

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‘I really wanted it...’ Walker captures improbable XC title

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer When Alfie Walker decided to give running a chance, he closely followed the championship high school career of Silas Eastman.

“I looked up to him and wanted to be like Silas,” Alfie said.

The Fryeburg Academy senior shocked the cross-country running world Saturday in Belfast as he claimed the Class B state title by one second ahead of Freeport’s sophomore phenom, Martin Horne.

“I love running,” said Alfie on Tuesday, still beaming for what Raider long-time cross-country coach Bill Reilly said was one of the biggest upsets in state championship running in the last 30 years. “Now, I’m kind of like him (Silas).”

It was an improbable run — 16 minutes, 18.84 seconds — maybe in the eyes of some coaches and fans who closely follow the sport, but when you

talk to Alfie, it becomes quickly clear that he truly believed deep in his heart that if he ran the race of his life, he could fulfill a dream he has had since his freshman year.

Many expected Horne or junior Griffin Allaire of Wells or junior Jack Bassett of Cape Elizabeth to be at the front of the pack. Instead, it was a dark horse, who battled back from a back condition that put his running time on the shelf as a junior, who claimed the crown.

“A lot of people said, ‘How did he do that?’ I had a game plan going in — to stick with Jack Bassett, Martin Horne and Griffin Allaire. Around the two-mile mark, we started to work off each other,” he said. “I really didn’t feel any pressure. I just went out there trying to stick with them as long as I could. A little after the two-mile mark, it was me, Griffin and Martin. Jack was starting to fall off the pace. We were coming around the football field,

and I thought, ‘alright, I’m sitting second right now, then came over a little crest of a hill and it was just a sprint from there.”

Alfie caught Horne with 15 meters to go.

“People were cheering. I could see the finish line in sight. I felt, this could happen,” he said. “I really wanted it.”

What Alfie accomplished left Coach Reilly speechless.

“That was a one-minute and 38-seconds improvement in a week.

Yes, 1:38 faster! For comparison, that would be like a basketball player who is averaging 20 points a game and then scores 100 points in a game,” Coach Reilly said. “Alfie did the impossible on a cold Saturday morning and made his dream of becoming a state champion a reality.”

The weather was 38 degrees with some wind, but not as bad as what was predicted. The course was muddy on ALFIE, Page 3C

STATE CHAMPION — Fryeburg Academy senior Alfie Walker shocked the Class B cross-country field with a big kick, big win at States.

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Raiders dump Clips, 36-6

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Ever since he was little, Calvin Southwick dreamed about playing football in the snow.

He got his chance Saturday, and had a game he’ll likely remember for a very long time.

The junior running back rushed for four touchdowns and motored through a snowy field for over 200 yards to lead second-seed Fryeburg Academy (8-1) to a convincing 36-6 Class C quarterfinal victory over seventh-seed Yarmouth (3-6).

Hoping to beat the bad weather, athletic directors pushed game time up to noon from the scheduled 1:30 p.m. start.

It didn’t help. A wet snow covered Converse Field, eventually blanketing

the field and making it difficult for game officials to determine where the sidelines were.

Despite the cold and slick conditions, Southwick ripped off huge gains behind an offensive line that surged ahead despite poor traction.

“I always wanted to play in the snow. I kept drying off my gloves and got used to the cold. I knew I had to cover up both points because they were coming after the ball,” Southwick said. “I used the weather to my advantage knowing that the snow was making it slippery, so I tried to initiate contact, then tried to spin away from the defenders.

I have a lot of trust in my offensive line. I wouldn’t be anywhere without them.

They’re the key to our team.

They gave me a hole every time. They’re just amaz-

ing.”

Fryeburg caught a huge break when Yarmouth’s punter (and starting senior quarterback) Noah Eckersley-Ray had his knee touch the turf while fielding a low snap. Officials blew the play dead, and FA gained excellent field position at the Y-18. Southwick got the call four times, converting on third down with a 10-yard burst behind blocks

by Josh Frye and Kempton Maillett. He then scored from a yard out. “Steady” Eddie Thurston booted the extra point for a 7-0 Raider lead.

“Getting the turnover early was helpful. It was a big break. You get so focused on catching the ball, you forget that in high school football, if the knee touches, the play is over,” FA Coach David Turner

HOLDING ON TIGHTLY as he bulls past Yarmouth defenders into the end zone is Raider running back Calvin Southwick, who scored four touchdowns despite a steady snow in Saturday’s Class C South quarterfinals.

(Rivet Photo) said. “We had some issues a weird game when it’s like FA coaches stressed to playup front early on — the this. It changes things. The ers ball security, to keep footing was tough — but power game may not be as everything in front of them I think as the game pro- effective because no one is and keep moving their feet. gressed we took over the really moving. So, you have While most fans were line of scrimmage and our to adjust.” bundled up in winter jackcounter-action helped. It’s Out of the lockerroom, RAIDERS, Page 3C

Stinging endings for Lake Region teams Leavitt too much to handle

Wildcats survive LR upset bid

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer After being pummeled 7-0 in the season finale, one might think Lake Region hardly had any interest in a return trip to York.

Wrong.

“I think that, as a team, we were not ready to compete against York the first time we played them. We all had a bad day and the rain and field conditions didn’t help us get out of our heads,” Laker senior goalie Maddie Rock said.

“Last Wednesday, when we arrived in York, we had a feeling of nothing left to lose. This feeling poured onto the field and we ran with it.”

The 11th-seeded Lakers gave the third-ranked Wildcats all they could handle in the Class B South girls’ soccer quarterfinals.

LR spotted the Cats (11-3-1) a 2-0 advantage, but roared back behind two goals from sophomore Bella Russo over the final 10 minutes of regulation.

York survived the upset bid when Halee Bando scored the game winner off a corner kick in overtime.

“Personally, I was not disappointed at the end of the game. My team did an amazing job at sticking with one of the best teams in our conference,” Rock said. “I was more upset that this was the last time I would play with this team. This year’s soc-

QUICK KICK by Lake Region’s Bella Russo (left), who scored twice in last week’s playoff loss at York.

(Photo by Kevin Murphy) cer team was one of love season. The first game and respect, it had a very at York was just a setfamily-like atmosphere. I back and a wakeup call. am proud to say that these After that game, we knew girls were by my side dur- that the rest of the season ing my last season of high would be difficult so we had to step up at practice. school soccer.”

Coming off a play- We came to practice to off win over Morse, the play hard and really get Lakers wanted to show the better; some of our best Wildcats that they were practices were during this a far better team than the break between regular seaone York saw just a short son and the playoff tournament games.” time ago.

LR Coach David Jaeger “We knew that York would make the quick felt the biggest difference passes around us and have in his team’s performancthe strong runners on the es was “we showed up to offensive wings. Quick play.”

“York’s field was a touches and strong defense would be the key to mak- muddy mess both times ing this game a good one,” we played there. The first Rock said. “We used our game, the weather, field energy from our previous conditions and lack of playoff game at Morse energy dictated how we and let it loose. This team played. In the playoff has come a very long way game, we had a score to since the beginning of the UPSET, Page 2C

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer TURNER — When the Leavitt faithful started to chant, “You can’t stop us” early in Friday’s playoff football game, they were right.

Top-ranked Leavitt (8-1) buzzed eighth-seed Lake Region 56-0 in the Class C quarterfinals in Turner.

Hornet sophomore quarterback Wyatt Hathaway tossed for four touchdowns, completing 8-of-9, passing for 115 yards, and senior captain Stephen Gray returned an interception 18 yards for a touchdown on the third play of the game.

The Hornets rolled up 341 yards of offense and 11 first downs.

“We were loose. We were excited,” Lake Region Coach Mike Shea said.

“But, we couldn’t stop them, and we hurt ourselves with turnovers — something we knew we couldn’t afford if we had any chance against them. They’re a great football team. You can’t expect to win if you give a team like that big chunks at a time.”

Other than a few Laker “flashes,” Leavitt dominated play, allowing 96 yards and just six Laker first downs. Without senior wideout Chase Weese (broken finger), the air show was grounded as junior quarterback Ethan McMurray was just 2-of-12, throwing for 11 yards. He was intercepted twice.

McMurray had a decent night running the ball, espe-

UPENDED — After a solid gain, Lake Region quarterback Ethan McMurray is taken down by a Leavitt defender.

(Rivet Photo) cially on the Lakers’ third tough.”

Leavitt junior Logan possession of the game ,when he darted through Girard returned a punt the Hornet defense for two to the LR-5 before being gains of 13 yards. LR (2-7) knocked out of bounds by moved the ball into Leavitt McMurray.

Hathaway quickly territory, but the drive stalled when McMurray’s scored on a pass to the left, fourth down pass to junior where his receiver was all Isaac Holland only netted alone. With just three minutes gone, the Hornets were two yards.

LR never ventured into up 14-0.

Sophomore Cam Jordan the red zone as Leavitt’s defense recorded eight plays figured prominently in the for a loss, stuffing the Laker next Hornet scoring drive, ground game for only 85 rushing for 17 yards and then catching passes of 16, yards on 35 carries.

“We have spurts that we 14 and finally 26 for a score are very good, but we just with 3:29 left in the quarter. can’t put it all together,” The TD pass just sailed over Coach Shea said. “That’s LEAVITT, Page 4C

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LR upset bid falls short in OT (Continued from Page 1C) settle and the one thing I asked of the team was to play a game that made York struggle and earn the win. I knew we had a tough task in front of us,” Coach Jaeger said.

When the Lakers (6-8-2) fell behind York 2-0, they continued to fight — and good things finally happened.

“We started to understand that the through balls on offense were not working and that we had to revert back to what we learned all year, small passes up and down the field,” Rock said.

“Knowing that going up the field would not work all the time, we had to start moving all directions with the ball. Making lateral, horizontal and diagonal were going to be key in our goals.”

Having been behind several times during the regular season, Coach Jaeger said the deficit really didn’t cause his club to panic.

“I have really tried to instill in the team that one or two goals in the game of soccer doesn’t mean all that much. One or two mistakes by an opponent can cost them all the hard work and possession they had all game. York felt that in a three- or four-minute span during the last 15 minutes of the game.”

What did Coach Jaeger feel his Lakers needed to do to get back into the game?

“We had struggled to create chances against the quality teams all year. I knew that if we got any sort of chances in front of net that we had to make them count. Over the course of five minutes at the end of the second half, I think we had three total scoring opportunities and we finished two of them. They weren’t the prettiest goals all year, but it doesn’t have to make the highlight reels count on the scoreboard,” Coach Jaeger pointed out.

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“Determination is what forced that game into overtime.”

Bella Russo scored both goals. The first one came on or around the 67th minute.

“It was a ball bouncing around in the box after a deflection off the goalkeeper and she put it away,” the coach said.

Three or four minutes later, Brooke Harriman had a free kick that the York goalkeeper got a hand to but Russo was again in the mix and tapped the shot in for the equalizer.

“The funny thing about all of it is that getting Bella to hit the net consistently during practice has been all but impossible, even without a keeper, yet in the biggest game all season she goes 2-for-2 with no problem. I guess she just functions better under pressure!” Coach Jaeger said.

While the Lakers came up short, Coach Jaeger was very proud of how his team rallied.

“I don’t think anyone really thought we would force an overtime in that game. I know York didn’t.

One of the most important things the girls wanted to do all season was to gain some respect from other teams in our conference. In order to do that, we had to earn it from them,” Coach Jaeger said. “I was proud because we left everything we had out on the field, and even though York may have been the more technically skilled, we made them respect just how far grit and determination can get a team. Both Morse and York got a taste of just how dangerous Lake Region can be when it really matters and, as a coach, I think that is all you can ask for from your players.”

A big key to the team’s overall success, Rock believes, was first-year Coach Jaeger.

“Coach Jaeger was very important to the success of our team this year. Not only did he teach us new skills about the game, but he never gave up on us,” Rock noted. “He always stuck by our side and always held us to a high standard. We needed that and benefited from it.”

There was plenty to be proud of — from winning six games including one in the playoffs, and making strides in being able to

compete against traditional conference powerhouses.

“Hands down, I am most proud of how quickly they accepted me as the new coach and how hard they worked toward my vision

of a play style. I have a handful of friends who also coach at a high level, and in talking to them, their biggest words of advice were to not expect too much the LR UPSET, Page 4C

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DEFLECTED — Lake Region senior goalie Maddie Rock makes a save during last week’s playoff game at York.

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Samantha Creaser is willing to go outside her comfort zone as a member of the Lake Region varsity cheering squad.

“She has shown many improvements in cheerleading. She has always been up to trying new things and never backed away from something scary,” Lake Region Coach Brittany Perreault said. “She was a pleasure to coach and I can’t wait to have her in winter!”

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

Name: Samantha Creaser Year in School: Freshman Hometown: Casco Parents: Jodi Melvin and David Bradbury Sports you play: Cheerleading Q. Why did you choose to cheer? I wanted to try something new.

Q. What is the most difficult part of cheering?

Staying warm and staying focused with crowd distractions.

Q. What do you enjoy the most? I enjoy the team bonding and learning new things.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? I think I need to work on staying focused during the game and ignore the distractions.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Team work is important, especially in cheering because flyers are putting their trust in you and if you don’t work as a team, someone could get hurt.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? One of the biggest impacts is confidence in myself because they always believe in me and give me the confidence to keep doing what I’m doing.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I want people to see me as a confident athlete that does not give up.

Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I hope I will remember team work and confidence that the team has built.

Chase Weese has shown dedication and unbelievable sportsmanship throughout the football season.

“His attitude has been consistent throughout this year. He works hard every play on Friday nights and every rep during the week,” Lake Region varsity football coach Mike Shea said about his senior wide receiver and defensive back. “I’ve had the pleasure to coach this young man for six years and have seen him transform into a man in front of my eyes. He’s what a true Laker looks like.”

Weese led the Lakers in catches and receiving yards as the team qualified for the Class C South playoffs for the second straight year.

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

Name: Chase Weese Year in School: Senior Hometown: Naples Parents: Sherrie Small and Bill Weese Sports you play: Football, baseball School organizations: Varsity Club Q. Why did you choose to play football? Football has always been a big part of my life.

Q. What is the most difficult part of the game?

Losing and getting motivated.

Q. What do you enjoy the most about football?

Being in a team environment every day; bonding with the team.

Q. What do you feel you need to work on and why? Need to work on coming together as a unit.

Q. Why is teamwork important? Without everyone coming together, we couldn’t work together for a big play.

Q. What is the biggest impact your coach(es) have had on you? They have taught me to be tough, work hard and to be a good role model.

Q. How do you want people to view you as an athlete? I want people to view me as an athlete that is a team player that works hard 100% of the time and will give his all to everyone.

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Snow, Clips fail to stop Raiders (Continued from Page 1C) ets, hats and scarves, seniors Reese Kneissler and Tucker Buzzell went with no Under Armour — just bare arms.

“It’s cold for them, it’s cold for us. We knew what the weather was going to be like, so we had to prepare ourselves,” Kneissler said.

“If our line dominates, we dominate. It starts up front.

In a game like this, technique was so important.

Since you can’t get much traction, you have to really dig in and use really good technique. We did that.”

“It was cold, but it’s a mental thing for me. I don’t want the weather to play into it. If it’s cold, so what,” Buzzell said. “Sophomore year at Mountain Valley, we were drenched in rain and mud. Nothing like this.

It was fun. Something we’ll remember. I just played like I normally play. We knew it was going to be a running game. As for our O-line, we wanted Cal to take over by opening up holes.”

As they’ve done during their eight-game win streak, the Raiders controlled the trenches with Buzzell and Kneissler joined by Josh Frye, Arnold Jaber, Maillett, Jack Campbell and Ethan Burk. They gave Southwick all the operating room he would need, scoring from 23 and 26 yards out as the Raiders enjoyed a 20-0 lead at halftime.

“I think I’ve gotten better because of trust and vision. You can’t always bounce outside, you have to have trust in the line that the hole is going to be there. It might not be there initially, but if you trust your guys, it will eventually open up. I don’t have

AMAZING DIVING CATCH by Fryeburg Academy senior receiver Nathan Knapp, which sparked a second quarter scoring drive in Saturday’s Class C South quarterfinal football playoff game.

(Rivet Photo) a lot of speed or agility, CLASS C but I do have good vision.

QUARTERFINALS If there is a hole there, I’ll #1 Leavitt 56, #8 find it. I always try to give Lakers 0 my best effort, keeping my #2 Fryeburg 38, #7 feet driving, something I Yarmouth 6 learned since I was little. #3 Gardiner 26, #6 Until you’re on the ground Morse 12 and the whistle blows, you #4 Cape 40, #5 York 27 keep your feet moving,” SEMIFINAL MATCHUPS Southwick said. “I wasn’t #1 Leavitt (8-1) vs. #4 Cape (5-4) even going to be the run#2 Fryeburg (8-1) vs #3 Gardiner (4-5) ning back until Bryce • Leavitt defeated Cape Elizabeth 42-20 in Week 3 (Micklon) tore his ACL. I • Fryeburg defeated Gardiner 36-6 in Week 5 got the spot. I was nervous at first (because I had been a quarterback and receiver us, and it builds momenBuzzell agreed, “It gave in the past), but I took it on, tum,” Buzzell said. us some breathing room. knowing I had a job to do.

Kneissler added, “That We then felt we were in I try to do my best every was fantastic! We were kind control and just had to contime.” of stalling, being unable to tinue to play hard.”

While Southwick carved run the ball that well, and For good measure, the through the Clipper defense he makes that catch and it Raiders added a touchdown and a snowy track en route got us going again.” in the third quarter as Caleb to pay dirt, senior wideout Coach Turner was also Bowles turned on the jets Nathan Knapp turned in the in awe of the catch. to the sideline and scored. game’s top play when he “I think that’s as good a Southwick bulled in from went into a full extension catch you’ll see in any con- a yard out in the fourth dive along the left side- ditions. I couldn’t believe quarter, and Liam Chisari line to haul in a pass from it. It looked like a catch closed out the FA scoring Raider quarterback Oscar to me, but I couldn’t tell with a 16-yard jaunt.

Saunders. The catch elec- because I was right there.

Yarmouth avoided the trified the Raider offense, It was phenomenal. He’s shutout on an 18-yard TD leading to a score that gave made some great catches pass.

Fryeburg all of the momen- this year. To do it in these “Every time it rained tum moving forward. conditions and the playoffs or snowed, I would call “Whenever the ball is was incredible,” he said. my buddies and we went thrown up in the air to “Up 20-0, it was difficult out and played football,” Nate, you have confidence for them to come back. Coach Turner recalled he’s coming down with it. That score (with 24 sec- inside the warm confines He’s an explosive player. onds left in the half) we of the fieldhouse. “To have He gets the team hyped. He had in our two-minute drill the opportunity to play a makes a lot of big plays for was big.”

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MAKING SURE EVERYONE IS IN PLACE — FA quarterback Oscar Saunders prepares for a snap from fellow senior Tucker Buzzell. (Photo by Julian Zhu)

UNDERCOVER — Raider fans peer through umbrellas as snow fell steadily during Saturday’s playoff game.

(Photo by Julian Zhu)

Walker pulls state XC upset and found the extra kick down the stretch to edge Horne, who finished the 5,000 meters in 16 minutes, 19.92 seconds.

“As soon as I crossed that line, I caught my breath a little bit and just looked around. My eyes were like bowling balls.

I just couldn’t believe it,” Alfie said. “When I found my parents and sister, we were all smiles and had happy tears, very excited!”

All the sweat, tears and frustrations he experienced as part of the climb to the top of the cross-country mountain were certainly worth it.

“It was hard at times, especially my back issue,” Alfie said. “I was doing hills one day during track season my junior year when this sharp pain shot up my back (they said it was a slipped disc or something like that in my lower back). I went through physical therapy — stretching, all kinds of exercises that I kept doing, which I still do daily.

Brylie, along with Nate and Kirsten, helped get me back to where I am now. Missing out on races and not being able to run was hard, but I guess it was something I had to go through to get where I am today. I’ve been dreaming to win a state championship since freshman year. Now, it’s come true.”

Brylie is Alfie’s older sister. Not only did she help guide him back to championship-level health, she provided him the motivation to strive for what many thought was the impossible — a state championship.

Brylie was a two-time state champion in softball during her Raider days — a feat she liked to needle her little FA CROSS COUNTRY, Page 5C

BE LIKE SILAS — That was Alfie Walker’s goal when he started to run competitively — to win a state title like FA running great, Silas Eastman.

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(Continued from Page 1C) the turns, but overall in pretty good shape.

The strategy was for Alfie to try to stay just behind Horne.

“The last two weeks, Alfie had been going out in front of Horne, but the fast pace slowed him for the last mile. If Alfie could hold on he would wait until the last 100 meters to try to outkick Horne. This all sounds so simple, but when you are in the pain of severe oxygen debt, which is necessary to win, the mental toughness must be at its best,” Coach Reilly said. “Alfie followed this strategy to absolute perfection for an unbelievable victory.”

The pace was blistering. Going into 2.5 miles, Allaire had a slight lead on Horne with Alfie right behind him. The home stretch has a small hill with a 100-meter finish at the top. Allaire, Horne and Alfie — in that order — approached the top of the hill.

“I was at the bottom of the hill to yell encouragement to Alfie. I could not see the finish and only could see Alfie begin his kick. I went running to the finish looking for Alfie, but could not find him,” Coach Reilly said. “I must have asked a dozen people, ‘Who was the winner?’ I could not get an answer. Then, a person said he had a picture on his cell phone. When he showed it to me, there was Alfie with that big Raider logo. My initial thoughts were ‘Holy ####’ he won the race!

Although Walker finished eighth at the Regionals in 17:41 (while Horne won the race in 16:56) and had never beaten the Fab Three, he executed his race plan to perfection

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Leavitt puts 56-0 hurt on LR (Continued from Page 1C) the outstretched arms of a LR defender.

It would be that kind of night.

The teams traded turnovers at the end of the first frame with Laker defensive back Brent Massey securing

a fumble.

LR was unable to do any damage as McMurray was sacked by Jordan for a 12-yard loss.

Leavitt took advantage of a short punt, using just three plays to go 38 yards with Hathaway juking through the

Laker defense for a 30-yard TD jaunt for a 28-0 lead with 10:27 left.

Two three-and-outs by the Lakers took little time off the clock and gave the Hornets ample chance to push the Home Team score to 42-0 by halftime. Hathaway tossed TD passes of 12 and 20 yards to junior Cole Morin.

With a “running clock” in the third quarter, the Lakers touched the ball just three times — the first one ended with a fumble.

Leavitt kept chugging along, even with second stringers in the game, scoring on a eight-play, 56-yard drive to start the second half with junior Logan Girard scoring from 23 yards out.

After the LR fumble on the kickoff, junior Garrett Jabbusch rumbled to the outside and scored from 18 yards away.

There was no scoring in the final quarter as each team possessed the football twice.

Despite the lopsided result, Coach Shea told his players he was proud of how they handled the situation and issued a challenge to those returning players.

“We’re a tough, physical football team that doesn’t quit. I was proud of the guys GOING NOWHERE — Laker Paul Vigna (#12) and the way they battled until the Isaac Rawson stop a Leavitt player.

(Rivet Photo) end,” Coach Shea added.

However, if the Lakers ever hope to reach the level the Hornets are at, they need to spend more time in the LEAVITT HORNETS 56 First Downs: 11 Penalties: 1-10 Turnovers: 1 fumble Rushing: 24-220, led by quarterback Wyatt Hathaway with 63 yards, including a 30-yard touchdown.

Passing: 9-of-13, 121 yards. Hathaway had touchdown throws of 5, 26, 12 and 20 yards.

Total Offense: 341 yards LAKE REGION LAKERS 0 First Downs: 6 (five rushes) Penalties: 3-25 Turnovers: 2 INTs, 1 fumble Rushing: 35-85; Ethan McMurray 20-53, Brent Massey 4-9, Isaac Rawson 3-9, Brandon Sargent 3-10, Emmitt Herrick 5-4 Passing: 2-of-12, 11 yards Receiving: Isaac Holland, 2-11 Total Offense: 96 yards Tackles (solo, assist, total): Brennan Bass 6-1-7, Mark Mayo 2-2-4, Michael Ross 2-1-3, Ethan McMurray 2-0-2, Brandon Sargent 0-3-3, Noah Neal 3-0-3, Brent Massey 2-2-4, Dawson Smith 1-0-1, River Hoeflich 2-0-2, Dante Adams 1-1-2, Paul Vigna 1-1-2, Isaac Rawson 1-0-1, Isaac Holland 1-0-1

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Profile: Chase Weese (Continued from Page 2C) Q. Ten years from now, when you look back on your high school sports career, what do you think you will remember most? I will remember the fun times I had with this team and wouldn’t have had it any other way.

TOUGH WELCOME — Lake Region freshman Emmitt Herrick is tossed back by two Leavitt defenders during Friday’s game.

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LR upset bid falls short (Continued from Page 2C) first year. They said the switch to a new coach and the readjustment to a more possession-based game is a huge hurdle especially at the high school level.

That could not have been further from the case with this team,” Coach Jaeger

said. “I really have to thank all my seniors — Maddie Rock, Mindy Murphy, Brooke Harriman, Emily Lake and Neva Leavitt — for helping to make that happen. Without the support and trust they put in me to make things work, I don’t think we would have

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weight room.

“If we can get guys that are commited — working out in the off-season, January to August — we can go out and win football games. We lost this game in July because we are not as strong or fast or as disciplined as they were here tonight,” Coach Shea said. “That comes with being in the weight room and doing the right things starting January 1. If we can do those things, have 20 guys in the weight room, we’re okay. That’s what it takes.

That what needs to happen for us to get to the next level.

We need to give ourselves a chance. We don’t give ourselves that chance unless we get into the weight room and work at it.”

Losing 56-0 is a lesson Coach Shea hopes his returning players remember and take to heart.

“If you do those things — work out and be commited — you can be those guys.

We also can be that successful,” Coach Shea said. “It’s a learning experience, but at some point, you have to start WRAPPED UP — Lake Regions’ Brennan Bass stops doing those things. We’ll see a Leavitt runner for no gain during last Friday’s if they end up doing it.” quarterfinal playoff game.

(Rivet Photo) Making their final high school football appearances were seniors Chase Weese, Bill Austin, Paul Vigna, Peter Vigna, Brennan Bass, Gabe Pomerleau, Francis Mirante, Kyle Williams, Noah Neal, Mark Mayo, Dawson Smith and Chris Harriman.

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GOOD SPORTS — While in Belfast last Saturday, the Lake Region girls’ crosscountry team was presented with the Class B South Good Sportsmanship Banner.

Coaches Kim and Kurt Peterson believe this is the first sportsmanship banner for cross-country. Pictured with the banner left to right: Hannah Simon, Aleesa Jordan, Madison Martin, Mercedes Martin, Libby Blais, Olivia Toole, Kennedy Brake and Emily Colson.

Nice surprise XC ending

BELFAST — Three Lakers competed at the Maine Class B State Championship held in Belfast this past Saturday.

Sophomore Nathan Casali was acknowledged for finishing in the top 30, running a time of 17:32 for 24th place out of 100 of the best racers in Class B.

After falling twice on a slick course, junior Jeffrey McCubrey finished in 66th place in 18:42.

Winning time was set by Fryeburg Academy senior Alfie Walker in 16:18.

On the girls’ side, freshman Libby Blais took 69th place, finishing with a time of 22:53, dropping one min-

ute off her time from the Festival of Champions Race in Belfast. Winning time was set by sophomore Lila Gaudrault of Cape Elizabeth in 18:42.

“Libby has showed great improvement during the season, improving in every race she ran,” her coaches said.

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ACROSS 1. “An American in Paris” song “____-____-la” 6. Fitness venue 9. Five-star review 13. Desert wanderer’s hope 14. Debtor’s letters 15. Sweet potato, e.g.

16. Annoying tiny biters 17. Greyhound, e.g.

18. Lazybones 19. *It runs on iOS 21. *Swipe right, swipe left app 23. *21st century of Common ____ 24. *Update an iPod 25. Public health org.

28. Diplomat’s forte 30. V.I.P. in Hawaii 35. *Hit TV show about plane crash survivors 37. Apple leftover 39. The N of U.S.N.A. 40. Egyptian hieroglyph for “life” 41. *Demoted planet 43. Mandolin’s cousin 44. Curl one’s lip 46. Sandler or Arkin 47. Seedy source of Omega-3s 48. *Kilauea Volcano location 50. River in Bohemia 52. In the manner of, French 53. Popular pickling herb 55. Sashimi-style

57. *Not Jong-un 60. *Duchess of Sussex 63. Wintour’s favorite publication?

64. Form of “to be” 66. *Friends’ approvals 68. Not odds 69. Cambridge university 70. High society 71. “Bee ____” 72. Bartender’s concern 73. Past or present DOWN 1. Clothe 2. Raja’s wife 3. “Hurry!” acronym 4. Like a ballerina 5. Hang out with 6. Wisecrack 7. *____Tube 8. Moldy-smelling 9. “Ant-Man” leading actor 10. Having the know-how 11. Swerve 12. Go wrong 15. Diced tomatoes packaging 20. African American civil rights org.

22. Octopus’ defense 24. Layered pastry of European descent 25. *Like modern mob 26. Fashion designer Karan 27. Off kilter 29. Float soda 31. 50 percent 32. Palate lobe

33. Birth-related 34. *Inanimate conversation partner 36. Short for Dorothea 38. Et alibi 42. Spaniard without “h” 45. Ruffles has them 49. Roman three

51. Aerie baby 54. South American domesticated animal 56. “____ You Were Sleeping” 57. “By ____, I think she’s got it!”

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“I’m trying to even things up with her. She has one more than I do,” Alfie said.

“It’s been great, saying I’m trying to beat her. She keeps hitting me back that she has two state titles. Now, I have one. Hopefully, more to come.”

Alfie also credits Coach Reilly for his ultimate success, as well as cross-training as a member of the Fryeburg Academy Nordic ski team.

“I learned to really to lis-

ten to coach, trying to reach times that he had set for me to run in practice, and just try to succeed during meets,” Alfie said. “Coach Reilly tells me if I can set a goal and meet those marks, I can be where I want to be, and be what I expect to be. He’s been a great coach.”

He added, “I think the cross-training (Nordic skiing) has been a big help. John (Weston) is a great coach. I love to ski. The conditioning for skiing helps with running.”

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As state champ, Alfie New England Crosswill next compete in the Country Championships in Manchester on Thursday, Nov. 8.

Raider girls The Fryeburg Academy girls’ team capped a great season placing eighth at the State Meet.

Freshman Alana Natulak led the way with a 28th place finish in 21:16. Junior Merys Carty was just a few steps off in 31st place at 21:25. Senior captain Zoe Maguire closed out a great four-year career with a 41st place in 21:54.

Senior, Madeline Choyce, also finished her three-year career in fine fashion. with 53rd place finish in 22:06.

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are looking forward to next year and to qualify for a fifth straight State Meet, which has been a (Raider) girls’ cross-country tradition over the last 30 years.”

Sophomore Lila Gaudrault of Cape Elizabeth came from behind, catching defending champ senior Lily Horne of Freeport near the two-mile mark to win the girls’ crown in 18:42.82. Horne finished in 19:19.66.

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The pack of five scorers went from 21:16 to 22:06 for a spread of only 50 seconds.

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SHOWING THEIR SPORTSMANSHIP — The Fryeburg Academy varsity golf team took home this year’s Maine Principals Association Class B Good Sportsmanship banner. Players showed off the banner at a recent school meeting. Pictured are: Nora, Calvin Fox, Conor Chang, Connor Delaney, Josh Mattie, Kyle Littlefield, Braydon Bartlett, Aden Richardson, James Littlefield and Mae Milo. The team is coached by Chris Dutton.

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SCENIC Sawyer Pond in the White Mountains, nestled under Owl’s Cliff (right) and Mount Tremont (left).

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Senior Rambles Hiking Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

Sawyer Pond

The October schedule of hikes for the Denmark Mountain Hikers is arranged to visit places where we will be immersed in a riot of fall colors, from the crispy blanket of autumn leaves underfoot in the trails to the vista of bright reds, oranges and russets on the hills around us.

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We have been very fortunate in the October hikes so far, with bright blue skies and crisp temperatures to hike in.

In past weeks, we’ve hiked into Zealand Notch, summited Mount Eisenhower and Mount Kearsarge North — all great hikes with lots of fall colors.

On our hike last Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, we had a group of 16 hikers climbing into Sawyer Pond from the Sawyer River Road and Crawford Notch. Sawyer Pond is one of our favorite hikes, and since it is a “three-season” destination (Sawyer River Road is closed in winter, from mid-November to when snow goes in the spring) we try to work it into summer or fall.

Sawyer Pond is a jewel of a mountain pond in the White Mountains. This 40-acre pond sits at 1,940 feet of elevation in the Sawyer Pond Scenic Area, nestled in the shadow of Owl’s Cliff (2,800 feet) and Mount Tremont (3,371 feet). The trail from the

Hunt brings vets together Fifteen disabled Maine veterans experienced a once-in-a-lifetime controlled moose hunt this year as participants in the annual Maine Disabled Veterans Controlled Moose Hunt, held in Aroostook County in August and September.

Since 2010, the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services (MBVS) has partnered with the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (IF&W) and Smoldering Lake Outfitters each year to give disabled Maine veterans a guided moose hunting experience, free of charge. The program is funded through the generosity of many donors and sponsors, including: L.L. Bean, Wireless Partners, American Veterans (AMVETS), Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and Safari Club International New England Chapter.

“I can’t overstate how valuable this program is to our veterans,” said David Richmond, acting director of the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services. “Every year, veterans tell us just how much this experience impacts them. It’s more than just a fun memory; for many, it can be rehabilitating, getting to share an experience with their brothers-in-arms once again. On behalf of the Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services, I extend a sincere thank you to all who continue to make this program possible for our veterans.

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Sawyer River Road parking lot climbs gently through the trees for 1.5 miles approaching Sawyer Pond from the west and joining the Sawyer Pond Trail at the shoreline near the Adirondack shelter.

Sawyer Pond is both a popular day hike and overnight destination. The White Mountain National Forest (WMNF) has designated the area around the pond as the Sawyer Pond Scenic Area and restricts camping to the Adirondack shelter and six tent platforms it maintains there. The six tent platforms are nicely-spaced along the shore so each has privacy to enjoy this pristine mountain pond. There are also two outhouses. Use of the shelter and tent platforms is free, but is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sawyer River and Sawyer Pond are named after Benjamin Sawyer according to John T.B. Mudge in his The White Mountains Names, Places and Legends. Mudge said Sawyer and “Timothy COLORFUL FALL CARPET — The Sawyer Pond trail Nash brought a horse through was delightfully carpeted with autumn leaves.

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GROUP PHOTO — Denmark Mountain Hikers at Sawyer Pond.

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YES, SNOW RETURNS — Denmark Mountain Hiker Margaret Mathis found a skim of new snow on the trail to Sawyer Pond.

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GOOD DEEDS — During the fall, the Lake Region varsity cross-country team runs during practice along Kansas Road to The Ledges. Seeing the amount of trash along the roadway, some runners — who are members of the school’s ASTRA Club — suggested that the group do a roadside cleanup sweep as a community service project on Friday, Oct. 19. Armed with trash “grabbers” provided by Amy Rossetti of Q-Team in Naples (who organizes the Casco/Naples Earth Day), students split into two groups, one walking through the baseball field and the other through the Dan Doors Trail from the high school to the middle school. The group was supervised

by Carinne Fournier. Not only did the crew beautify the area, they also were part of a reunification. “Charlie,” a nine-year-old male chocolate lab, had been reported missing from his Kansas Road home. Students and Charlie met up, and he was returned safely to his owner. Other photos show Shayla Dunn and Kendyl Ridlon with a roadside poster; Phil Ganem with one of many trash bags filled; bottom left, Delaney Meserve and Ellery Hunt pick up trash; bottom right, Olivia Toole.

ASTRA is sponsored by local Altrusa Clubs. It stands for A = Ability; S = Service; T = Training; R = Responsibility; A = Achievement.

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Mudge also said “Sawyer Pond has also been called Bemis Lake.” Doctor Samuel Bemis lived in Crawford Glen in the 1880s and was sometimes called “Lord of the Valley” and has a mountain, a brook, a ridge (and at one time Sawyer Pond) named after him.

In past years, we’ve made Sawyer Pond a summer swim spot and have overnighted there at least once, at the Adirondack shelter on the edge of the pond. We’ve explored the far shore of the big pond and the smaller “Little Sawyer Pond” up the hill behind the shelter.

We had some new hikers with us last Friday, and this was the first trip to Sawyer Pond for many. I think we convinced several of them to come back. There was a skim of snow on the ground when we started from a brief storm that had come through the night before, just enough to remind us that winter is coming.

The foliage across the pond and the easy hike with crunchy fall leaves made for a fine outing on this delightful fall day. The trail follows the brook flowing out of Sawyer Pond for much of the way, and the small waterfalls and sound of the water running over them added to the pleasurable experience of our hike. I hope that some of our “newbies” will join us again on future hikes.

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PICKERS — ASTRA Club members at Lake Region High School prepare to make a cleanup run along Kansas Road with “grabbers” in hand (left to right) Lucien Wallace, Emily Colson, Olivia Toole, Rene Carver, Paige Goldstein, Hannah Simon (Germany), Emma Cole, Virginia (Katie) Murrel, Brooke Toole, Cierra Grover and Shauna Hancock; left photo, members with new friend and no longer lost dog, Charlie.

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Haley BragdonClements of Casco, Class of 2021, majoring in Politics, and Emily Anderson of Raymond, Class of 2021, majoring in Nursing, have

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average of 3.1 or better in the semester with at least 12 credits of study which award a letter grade. A total of 729 students representing 22 states received this honor.

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(Continued from Page 3C) game in this, I told our guys to go out and have some fun. That’s what they did.”

They had fun, and got the job done, earning another week of playing time — and a meeting in the semifinals against third-seed Gardiner.

Although the Raiders handled the Tigers 36-6 in Week 5, Coach Turner

and his players know they will need to bring their “A” games to advance.

“We played them, but it was a month ago. In high school football, a lot can change. They’re good defensively. We have to play better. We hope to play our best every game,” Coach Turner said. “We have to come with that mentality,

especially when you’re in the second round of the playoffs. They did this last year, beat Morse and then upset Leavitt, making a run to the South finals. We know we need to be ready and come play on Saturday.

They’ll be ready.”

So will the Raiders.

“We need to bring our intensity. Last year, they

upset Leavitt, so we know we have to take the game very seriously,” Buzzell said.

“They have great players on their team so we need to have a great week of practice and be ready to play Saturday,” Kneissler chimed in. “On any given week, anything can happen.”

Game time is 1:30 p.m

PROMISING YOUNG EDUCATOR — Lake Region Middle School eighth grade language arts teacher Kelsea Carter was recently recognized as a Promising Young Educator by the Maine Association of Middle Level Educators. Kelsea attended the fall conference on Oct. 18-19 at Point Lookout in Northport to receive her plaque.

She is pictured here with her Advisory students and her award. “Her enthusiasm and dedication to teaching is evident in her work,” LRMS Principal Matthew Lokken said. “Congratulations, Kelsea.”

Raiders advance to semifinals

It’s been a long political campaign season. I for one can’t wait till election day is in the rearview mirror.

Here are the facts that we need to remember…

The State of Maine had been badly mismanaged for decades by well-meaning liberals like Angus King and John Baldacci. We were deep in debt, and way overregulated, so businesses and jobs suffered. That’s when, in 2010, the people of Maine had enough and elected a plain-spoken, man of the people, and experienced businessman — Paul LePage. His accomplishments speak for themselves.

The choice is simple: Prosperity or Poverty.

If you prefer being dead last in the U.S. for business climate, high unemployment, high taxes, unsustainable government growth resulting in huge budget deficits, long wait lists to serve our disabled, frozen rate increases for our nursing homes, routinely running out of money and constantly doing budget tricks to make the state finances look better, rising to the top for the percentage of population on welfare, then vote for Janet Mills’ and Janice Barter’s “New Direction,” which is actually a more expensive retread of the Baldacci era government. By the way, all those things are where Gov. Baldacci left us in 2010.

But if you want to continue Moving Maine Forward, Vote for Rich Cebra and Shawn Moody In the last 8 years, with Republican leadership we now have: *Removed Maine’s status as a “Sanctuary State.” * *Thousands of Mainers back to work, wages have risen, and income tax rates have been reduced. * *Under Rich Cebra’s leadership we completely reformed the corrupt Maine Turnpike Authority.* *Responsible budgeting helped replenish the state’s Rainy-Day Fund and stabilize our state’s pension system.* *Maine is the envy of other states with enough money in the bank to cover our bills without short-term borrowing.* *The state paid all of its hospitals $750 million in long-overdue debt and also renegotiated the state’s liquor contract.* *After languishing for years on waitlists, hundreds of disabled “Priority 1” Mainers are finally receiving their Medicaid services.* *State baseline funding for public education increased by an impressive $243 million —very close to the elusive 55%.* *Republicans eliminated the $1billion budget deficit that Gov. LePage inherited from former Governors King and Baldacci.* *Reinstated work requirements for able-bodied, childless adults on Food Stamps, reducing welfare dependency by over 80%. * *Alleviated fraud and discouraged the trading of EBT cards for illegal drugs by putting photo IDs on EBT cards. * *Passed legislation to allow charter schools in Maine for the first time, giving more choices to Maine students. * *Raised the pay of state workers, eliminated their mandatory union fees, and restored longevity pay. * *Maine’s unemployment rate is the lowest in more than 42 years at just 2.9%.

Both the rate and number of unemployed are the lowest since at least 1976, while a record-high number of private sector jobs and workers are earning more.

WHY WOULD WE EVER WANT TO GO BACK TO THE FAILED POLICIES OF THE PAST? LET’S KEEP THESE REFORMS THAT ARE WORKING IN PLACE! LET’S KEEP BUILDING A BETTER MAINE FOR EVERYONE!

VOTE FOR RICH CEBRA FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE AND SHAWN MOODY FOR GOVERNOR Paid for and authorized by Cebra for State Representative, 15 Steamboat Landing Road, Naples, ME 04055

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Viewpoint Vote will shape Bridgton’s future

Tick…tick…tick…tick…

For Bridgton, a day of reckoning is approaching. When local voters head to the polls on Tuesday they face a critical decision in regards to Bridgton’s immediate and long-term future. Three referendum questions will shape whether Bridgton moves forward in terms of economic growth and environmental protection, or whether the town halts its potential as an inviting place to live and visit.

The clock is ticking.

Question 4 asks voters to approve a $22.8 million wastewater system upgrade and expansion. No question, this is a huge number. The good news is the town landed a significant federal grant to reduce this overall figure. In fact, the $11.5 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Office was more than what the agency gives the entire state. What does that say in how important the feds feel this project is to Bridgton?

Any homeowner dreads the idea of replacing a septic system. At today’s rate, the average system goes between $8,000 to $10,000 — a lot of cash for something one doesn’t see. Few of us ever think about the septic system as we run the kitchen sink, take a shower or flush the toilet until it fails. The same is true here in Bridgton. The system is out of sight, and out of mind, except that of its superintendent, who recently warned selectmen and the public that the current wastewater disposal system is teetering on collapse.

It is a ticking timebomb.

If the project is rejected, Bridgton still has a major problem on its hands and it will be an expensive one — with funding coming exclusively out of local taxpayers’ pockets.

A “No” vote flushes away those federal dollars to another community that will surely welcome the chance to accept the money to offset costs of their infrastructure improvements.

We were smart to accept outside funding and low interest loans to fund major renovation and expansion of our high school — work that will benefit our students and communities for several decades.

We need to take the same approach in regards to the wastewater project. Selectmen and engineers have been studying and working on a solution for several years now.

They both agree, a band-aid is no longer a viable option.

We support Question 4 because Bridgton needs to address a serious problem, one that threatens the environment — tourism and the secondary home market on our lakes are a lifeblood of the local economy — if not corrected and stalls economic growth. People often say they VOTE, Page 8D

Small World

by Henry Precht BN Columnist

Celebrating in the modern mode

Have you noticed how the purpose and observance of holidays have migrated over the years? Of course you have — if you, like me, are of a certain age. The very name — holy days — tells you how many of them started. The real dedication of our days off work during the year can instruct us about what is really important in our national life, what we celebrate together as a people.

When I was growing up in the long distant past, the term “trick or treat” was rarely heard — just a bit of the different language spoken up North, we guessed. Nothing to do with our traditions — we were a transitional generation: All Hallows’ Eve was not a concept that gripped us.

Nobody, or almost nobody, went out to the cemetery to decorate graves. We boys limited ourselves to soaping up car windows, throwing sand bags on neighbors’ porches, and other acts of mischief, which the next day would usually be corrected with shovel, broom, and rags. Probably it was the cleanup labor we were made to perform that cut CELEBRATE, Page 7D

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opportunity to shape the future of our town as they vote on Questions 4, 5 and 6. As a lifelong Bridgton resident myself, I’d like to offer my personal opinion on these projects from the perspective of my own experience in local government.

To The Editor: Even after my many On Nov. 6, Bridgton res- years on the Board of idents will have a unique Selectmen, this is the best

Best deal I’ve seen

‘FEST’ HELPERS — Bridgton sisters Reiyn Hart, Nadia Leighton and Sophie Leighton took turns walking around Pumpkin Pete for Camp Sunshine’s Pumpkinfest hosted at L.L. Bean in Freeport. They also helped with children’s games, which included gourd bowling.

A little parcel of real estate

Kezar Lake became a summer destination for relatively wealthy people from regions to our south in the late 19th century. They bought lakefront property from local farmers, many of whom had kept it in their families for generations.

The newer owners also tried to pass ownership down to subsequent generations, but that seldom worked for long.

It never really does, no matter where in the world a given property is located or who the owners are, or were.

I have fond memories of the house in Tewksbury, Massachusetts where I grew up, but people entirely unknown to me occupy it now. As adults, my wife and I owned four houses and worked hard on them all. I’ve lived in our present Lovell home the longest — over 30 years, but I still feel attachment to the ones we’ve sold because I spent many hours and days in, on, and under each of them doing repairs and upgrades over several years of ownership. My children lived and grew in three of them. Often I dream that I’m still living in one or the other and it seems like I actually do — until I wake up. I know those dreams mean something but I’m not sure what.

Ten years ago, I searched for the Donegal, Ireland farmhouse in which my great-grandfather, James McLaughlin, was born. After three days of driving around and asking questions all over the Inishowen Peninsula I found it, but it’s not a house anymore; it’s just a shed housing old, rusted

Front Row Seat

by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist tools. A more comfortable house was constructed next to it sometime in the 50s and another, still better one, was built in front of that sometime in the 21st century. Back in 1922, the old farm was sold to a family named McGonigle which still owns it after nearly a century. The 10 acres farmed by my great-great-grandfather, “Wee John” McLaughlin, are still intact and all the surrounding farmland is still owned by people named McLaughlin.

The home in which my wife’s grandfather was born is still standing in a little village called Magouliana high in the Greek Peloponnese. It was unoccupied and owned by another family when we visited there four years ago.

Locals told us it had been a store for a while. My wife still has relatives named Kosiavelos living in the village. That’s PARCEL, Page 8D

Where does that ‘right’ come from?

I went to the gubernatorial debate at the University of Maine in Augusta on Thursday night, Oct. 25. All four candidates: Alan Caron, Terry Hayes, Janet Mills, and Shawn Moody took part in the hour long event before a well-behaved audience of 170. Judging from the signs and cheers when the candidates were introduced, they were largely Moody supporters.

The questions were about education, jobs, the economy, climate change (of course), and health care.

There were several questions on health care, the final one asking for a simple yes/no answer to the question: “Do you believe that health care is a right?” Caron, Hayes, and Mills answered “yes.” Moody asserted it should be determined by market forces.

The question was intriguing, especially as it relates to Question 1, Universal Home Care, on the Nov. 6 ballot.

I was thinking about this the next day and thought — Hey! A good follow-up question would have been: “For those of you who say health care is a “right,” where does that right come from?”

When I think about “rights,” I think about “natural rights,” the Bill of Rights, and other rights in the remaining of the 27 Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The Declaration of Independence proclaims we have “certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and

financial opportunity I’ve seen for Bridgton, at the least cost to us: $27 million of investment that will give the town leverage for sustained economic development, leveraged by $11.5 million in grants (43% of the cost, including $11 million for the new sewer system, and $500,000 for the Streetscape project). Those

grants bring the cost per household down to $98 per year, for 10 years, for a $150,000 property ($8.17 per month – the cost of two to three coffees).

We know our failing sewer system needs to be replaced to protect our greatest asset – our water.

The public health risks of our 30-year-old sewers are clear: We already have e-Coli and detergent brighteners in Stevens Brook, part of the water system that flows into our lakes. Our beautiful lakes are our biggest tourism asset; our local economy depends on them.

Moreover, the current sewer system is at capacity, and we are actually turning away new businesses that want to come to Bridgton due to lack of sewer capacity.

That’s unacceptable.

Main Street is overdue for repairs and changes required to meet ADA and other safety standards. The proposed Streetscape projects would also improve traffic flow and make our center more attractive, to encourage through-traffic to stop and enjoy our town and

On My Corner

by Bob Casimiro Contributing Writer the Pursuit of Happiness.” But a “right” to health care?

As mentioned, while three of the candidates answered “Yes” on health care as a “right,” all four have stated they are against Question 1.

I hope the voters are listening, as letter after letter I read in the Lewiston Sun Journal, which I get online, are in favor of Question 1. All mentioned the benefits of taking care of qualified seniors at home. I can understand the appeal of this initiative. After her stroke, my mother was in a nursing home for five years before she passed away. I visited her frequently and, while they took good care of the patients, it was a lifeless, depressing place. Having her at home would have been so much better for her.

Even the Portland Press Herald — surprise, surprise — RIGHT, Page 8D patronize local businesses.

A “No” vote on Questions 4, 5 and 6 would not mean just maintaining things as they are, however. Here’s why: those $11.5 million in grants would be diverted to other towns and projects.

In the next few years, we will be forced by federal mandate to pay 100% of the cost for new sewers anyway, without grants, because our old sewers are failing and represent a public-health and environmental liability.

In this case, we would have no control over how the project is done, how long it takes, or how our streets look once it’s completed.

The cost per resident could be double, or worse. And, the Streetscape would also be entirely “on us.”

By voting “Yes” on Nov. 6 to both these major projects, we would accomplish several things: 1. We accept the grant money and save ourselves at least $11 million.

2. We maintain control over how these projects are carried out, so we can minimize disruption to businesses, residents and traffic,

and decide ourselves how we want our town to look.

3. We position ourselves for the economic growth we all want and need, and we protect the value of our homes and businesses at the same time, and grow our tax base, to everyone’s benefit.

4. Most importantly, we minimize the cost of the work to each of us, and limit the time needed to pay for it.

I believe our town’s future – and our own wallets — are worth at least the cost of a couple of cups of coffee per month. I urge Bridgton homeowners to vote “Yes” on Questions 4, 5 and 6.

Bob McHatton Sr. Former Selectman Bridgton

Barter response

To The Editor: I am running for Representative for House District 68 because “friends” of mine in Naples thought I would make a good legislator. I thought long and hard about this because I really LETTERS, Page 2D

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(Continued from Page 1D) enjoy my current role as a school board member. My decision really centered on my strongly held “liberal” beliefs — everyone needs access to a good education and everyone needs access to affordable health care. There’s nothing in there that says “free” as Mr. Grattelo stated (in his letter last week). As a state representative, I have no ability to do anything about “doubling Medicare,” which is a federal program. As a state representative I would have the ability to work with colleagues in the legislature to increase access to the Medicaid program, which 59% of voters in our state approved about a year ago.

Currently, a single person could qualify for Medicaid if they make less than $15,800.

The Medicaid expansion increases that income level by $900 to $16,700. And for a family of four, the income level increases by $558 per person. Expanding Medicaid eligibility does not come close to doubling the Medicaid program.

Yes, Mr. Gratello is correct, I do want the state to fund education at 55%. So do Maine voters. This was voted on and passed by 55% of the voters in June 2004.

This is not something I made up. The real kicker is that the state determines what the 55% is. It is not 55% of each school district budget. Some they fund at 55%, some they fund at 100%. And then there is SAD 61, currently only 15% of our budget is funded by the state. So absolutely something needs to be done to share the available state funding more equally throughout every school district in Maine.

Which leads me to the effort of the whole school board — not just me — to re-open Crooked River as an elementary school.

In fact, Mr. Grattelo, the school board scaled back the original proposal after it was rejected by the voters. In fact, Mr. Grattelo, Phil Shane and I voted against ever closing Crooked River because we knew and continue to know that the Songo Locks School building cannot handle the needs of its current school population and mandated state and federal programming. Approximately half of the regular education class-

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES PLOWING SNOW Pursuant to M.R.S.A., Title 17A, Section 505, “Obstructing Public Ways,” no person or persons shall plow, shovel or otherwise deposit snow into the limits of any traveled public way within the Town of Naples.

Violators shall be subject to legal action.

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TOWN OF NAPLES WINTER SAND WINTER SAND IS AVAILABLE FOR RESIDENTIAL USE AT THE TOWN OF NAPLES SAND PILE LOCATED BEHIND THE FIRE STATION ON ROOSEVELT TRAIL.

THE CHAMBER would like to thank Badger Realty’s Maine Team for hosting October’s After Hours at their beautiful listing in Bridgton! Pictured from left to right: Bernadette Donohue of Badger Realty, Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Sue Mercer, Chamber president Dan Harden, Tara Peirce and Michele Jordan of Badger Realty. rooms are being housed in leased portable and modular classrooms. It is a safety issue, as well as a monetary issue. In a perfect world, the state would help to fund more of these building and renovation projects. Instead, the state just spent $100 million on one school in Sanford. While I’m sure it’s a great school with “every frill you could imagine,” I’d much prefer they spent $1 million dollars on a hundred schools. This is the kind of

legislation I want to sponsor in Augusta if elected.

I will work with both sides for compromise. I’ve done this while helping to negotiate school employee contracts. How can we work together so that everyone feels valued? The us vs. them mentality needs to stop.

And yes, I did block Fox News at my gym. It was done in good fun with some of my friends. And it really makes me smile every time

Public Notice

Town of Sweden Residents SPECIAL TOWN MEETING A Special Town Meeting will take place at the Town Meeting House November 10, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.

If you have any questions, please call the Town Office at 647-3944.

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TOWN OF LOVELL

From November 2018 to April 2019, between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., there will be NO PARKING on public roads and parking lots within the Town of Naples.

This restriction is necessary to facilitate snowplowing operations.

PLANNING BOARD

The Lovell Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018, on a voter’s petition to amend the Lovell Zoning Ordinance as follows: To replace article 5-2-C, Nonconforming Structures, with the State of Maine Shoreland Zoning Guidelines (Chapter 1000) Section 12.c, Nonconforming Structures.

The hearing will start at 7:00 p.m.

Copies of the proposed amendment are available from the Lovell Town Clerk.

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Vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense.

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Pondicherry Park Stewardship Committee Vacancy

PLANNING BOARD

The Town of Bridgton is accepting applications for an individual to serve on the Pondicherry Park Stewardship Committee. Residents interested in representing Bridgton should submit a Committee Application to the Town of Bridgton, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, no later than November 21, 2018. Applications are available at the Town Office and on our website: www.bridgtonmaine.org

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The Lovell Planning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018, at the Lovell Town Office, on a proposed amendment to the Lovell Zoning Ordinance, which would prohibit retail activities related to marijuana in the Town. The hearing will start at 7:00 p.m.

Copies of the proposed amendment are available from the Lovell Town Clerk.

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Public Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF BRIDGTON HEALTH AND RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER’S PARTICIPATION IN MEDICARE EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 30, 2018.

REQUEST FOR BIDS

Bridgton Health and Residential Care Center, a skilled nursing and residential care facility located in Bridgton, Maine, will no longer participate in the Medicare Program (Title XVIII of the Social Security Act) effective November 30, 2018. This Notice is to advise you that the nursing facility has made the difficult decision to discontinue operation due to the facility not being financially viable and will not be providing any Medicare nursing facility services at this location after November 30, 2018.

The agreement between Bridgton Health Care Center Inc. and the Secretary of Health and Human Services will be terminated on November 30, 2018, in accordance with the provisions of the Social Security Act. The Medicare program will not make payment for nursing home or skilled nursing home services furnished to residents who are admitted on or after November 30, 2018. For residents admitted prior to November 30, 2018, payment may continue to be made for up to 30 days of inpatient services furnished on or after November 30, 2018.

Cheryl Lancaster, Administrator Bridgton Health and Residential Care Center

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Access to healthcare priority # 1

To The Editor: At the community health forum held recently at Lake Region High School, those in attendance reviewed a variety of population level health indicator data collected, which is posted at https://www. maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc/ phdata/MaineCHNA/finalCHNA-reports.shtml, for Cumberland County After some facilitated small group dialogue, the 100-plus community stakeholders identified four healthcare priorities for the Lake Region, with “access to healthcare” overwhelmingly receiving the number one and most urgent priority. Social determinants of health, behavioral healthcare, and elder care rounded out the list of top priorities

for the Lake Region.

It was also recommended that we in the Lake Region might want to look at Oxford County data as it might more accurately reflect what’s going on in respect to health and healthcare in the Lake Region, which is more rural than some eastern communities of Cumberland County.

Many in attendance at the forum also expressed interest in learning about access to healthcare options for the thousands of patients who have or will be losing their primary care physicians by year end due to healthcare provider resignations within the Central Maine Healthcare and Bridgton Hospital organizations.

Several partners of the Lakes Region Collective Action Network (LRCAN) have agreed to host a followup meeting to continue the dialogue about area healthcare needs and available assets to meet those needs.

To that end, we will convene a roundtable discussion and educational meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bridgton LETTERS, Page 3D

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APPEALS BOARD VACANCIES

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THE NAPLES TOWN OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2018, IN OBSERVANCE OF VETERANS DAY.

Mr. Grattelo asks me for the code!

Janice Barter Naples House District 68 candidate

The Town of Bridgton seeks bid proposals for (1) generator for the Bridgtons Public Works garage and (1) generator for the Old Town Hall, totaling two (2) generators. All respondents must attend the pre-bid meeting and adhere to the submittal process for their proposal or bid to be considered.

Unless otherwise indicated, no electronic version of a proposal or bid shall be accepted, only hard copies.

All sealed submittals shall be clearly-marked and sent to: Todd Perreault, EMA Director, Generator Bid, 8 Iredale Street, Bridgton, Maine 04009.

Pre-Bid meeting is Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at 9 a.m., at 31 Willett Road, then immediately following at 26 N. High Street.

Bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m., on November 30, 2018, at which time all the proposals shall be opened.

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.

Inquiries should be directed to Todd Perreault, EMA Director at 207-647-8814.

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The Town of Bridgton is now accepting applications for individuals to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Appeals Board hears and decides administrative as well as variance appeals using state law and local ordinances to guide them. The Appeals Board meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:15 p.m. (pending an application). Interested individuals should submit a Committee Application to Brenda Day, Town of Bridgton, 3 Chase Street, Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009, by December 1, 2018. Applications are available at the Town Office or at www.bridgtonmaine.org 2T44 PUBLIC NOTICE

AGENDA Public Hearing Casco Planning Board November 5th, 2018 Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of October 1st, 2018 Minutes 3. D.M. Roma Consulting Engineers has filed an Application on behalf of RJR, LLC, to permit construction of four (4) additional buildings, two (2) of which will be 40' x 150', and the remaining two (2) will be 30' x 15', for a total footprint of an additional 21,000 s.f. The four (4) new structures will be used as self-storage facilities. The property is known as Map 3, Lot 33, commonly known as 299 Roosevelt Trail. The property is located in the Commercial District. This matter was tabled at the October 1st, 2018 meeting.

4. Re-Pete, LLC, has filed an Application for a 4-Lot Minor Subdivision for property located at Roosevelt Trail and State Park Road. The property is known as Map 3, Lot 33, consisting of 40 acres. The property is located in a Commercial District. This matter was tabled at the October 1st, 2018 meeting.

5. Joshua Appleton has filed an Application for Site Plan to permit change of use to property known as Map 26, Lot 3, commonly known as 510 Roosevelt Trail. The current use is as an automotive repair, sales and service business. The proposed use is to have a Medical Marijuana Storefront and a medical marijuana grow area. The property is located in the Commercial District.

6. Walsh Engineering Associates, Inc., has submitted a Sketch Plan request on behalf of Cove Communities for the reconstruction of the Beach Pavilion within Point Sebago Resort. The property is known as Map 1A, Lot 3, and is located in the South Casco Outdoor Resort CZ1, LRR, RC Overlay and MHP Districts 7. Other.

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(Continued from Page 2D) Municipal Complex downstairs meeting room, entrance off Iredale Street.

The meeting design will be part listening session, part public information and resource sharing, with a goal of advocating for patient rights for continuity of care and access to primary and specialty care. If you are looking for information on how to locate primary or specialty care providers who are taking new patients this is for you!

Please help spread the word and come learn how to advocate for the healthcare you deserve.

Rob Slattery, President & CEO Allons!Health and LRCAN member Bridgton

Two more docs down

To The Editor: Another two great doctors, Dr. Craig Smith and Dr. Jennifer Smith, are being forced out of our crumbling medical community, thank you CEO. I moved from the Boston area 20 years ago and was very concerned about medical care until I found Dr. Craig Smith.

He has seen me through several illnesses. I had a kidney operation at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston.

Returning home, I became violently ill. This continued with a very high temp. My wife called the doctors. For two days, I was told it was only the flu. We then went to see Dr. Craig Smith. One look at me and he said the last time he saw this infection the person died. He sent me immediately to Bridgton Hospital for three days of IV antibiotics. Dr. Craig Smith saved my life. Thank you.

They will be sorely missed David O’Connor Casco

Defending healthcare

To The Editor: It has been said that if a lie is repeated four times, to some it becomes the truth.

In this election season, a growing number of lies are being spread constantly on several key issues.

Misinformation pertaining to health care is being distorted to capture votes. The truth and facts should be explored and understood.

Recently, realizing that health care coverage is a top priority, Republicans at both state and national levels are rewriting history. Claims are

being made that they have supported health coverage for those with preexisting medical conditions and will continue to do so if elected.

Don’t believe it.

The passage of Obamacare, the ACA, required that plans provide affordable, comprehensive coverage regardless of preexisting conditions.

Doing so provided fairness and provided peace of mind for almost one-third of the country. *(The number of those with preexisting conditions or chronic illness.)

Over a four-year period and 70 votes, Republicans sought to “repeal and replace” the ACA. Their efforts failed, as did they to produce an acceptable alternative. Now, the ACA is popular with the majority of citizens. Millions, formerly often uninsurable, now have access to health services and many with illnesses can access care without fear of rejection or bankruptcy.

Fast forward to a lawsuit now moving through the Texas court system. Twenty Republican-controlled states including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, West Virginia and our own state of Maine, per Governor LePage, have signed on to this effort. They claim that since the ACA’s individual mandate is no longer in effect, the entire ACA is unconstitutional. The Trump administration’s Department of Justice is defending that portion of the suit that seeks to end mandated coverage for preexisting conditions. Yet, the president comes out almost daily pledging his support for this coverage as do many of the Republican candidates from the above-mentioned list. These are lies. So are the claims of Congressman Poliquin and Shawn Moody, candidate for governor. Bruce Poliquin is stating that he has supported coverage despite his many votes to repeal the ACA. What is Mr. Moody’s plan? He does not consider health care to be a right and supports the policies of his mentor, Governor LePage — the policies that have prevented so many in Maine from accessing health services.

The federal government has recently approved state plans that are often not worth the paper they are written on. Although less expensive, they either exclude coverage of the actual preexisting medical condition or cost so much that they are unaffordable.

Voters deserve to hear the truth on such an important issue from these candidates including their voting histories where applicable. Given their continuing opposition to the ACA, they must also communicate detailed, understandable alterna-

It’s all about the bass....base....bass, Oh no, that’s a fish.

November 1, 2018, The Bridgton News, Page 3D

OCTOBER SNOWFALL — Even if the ‘W’ slides off, it does not change the fact that there was S-N-O-W in October. This past weekend, it snowed Saturday through early Sunday morning, leaving behind anywhere from a trace to 4 inches of snow.

(De Busk Photo) tive plans that will preserve important, lifesaving health benefits. We should not move backward only to indulge an ideology that denies care to some of the neediest among us. Vote for the Democratic candidates that will defend health care and truly protect those with preexisting conditions. *Kaiser Family Health Foundation Therese Johnson and Ursula Flaherty, Bridgton

Thanks, but no thanks

To The Editor: In last week’s letters, I mentioned the difficulty of getting some details of the wastewater project. I would like to thank the board of selectmen and the engineering firm for providing more information. None of those answers have changed my opinion that the costs of the project, both in dollars and “soft” costs (construction disruption, etc.) exceed the real benefits.

To be clear, I too like to spend other people’s money (the grants). I am an ardent environmentalist. I also love Mom, baseball and apple pie. I still would not pay $100 for an apple pie, even if someone picks up $50 of the cost.

A couple of years ago, my wife and I were talking with a woman from Massachusetts. She kept saying how much she loved Bridgton, but “what it really, really needed was a Starbucks.” I don’t think so.

Business sewer expansion, subsidized by the taxpayers and new residential sewer

ties that this new system will allow for. It is a change that we need.

For more information on Question 4 and what it means for Bridgton you can reach out to any of the following, and please do so that you can be educated and make an informed decision on Nov. 6.

Bob Peabody, Town Manager, at rp@bridgtonmaine.org Brent Bridges, project engineer, at 632-4772 Bear Zaidman, selectman, at 671-9059 To The Editor: Ivory Farrell On Nov. 6, the people of Bridgton Bridgton will be voting to approve the replacement of the failing wastewater system that is currently operating near capacity. The vote is coming up quickly and there has been some confusion among local residents as to what this change actu- To The Editor: ally means for the town.

I am voting “Yes” on The wastewater system (local referendum) Question currently in place limits 4 to expand and improve the growth and expansion, has Bridgton wastewater sysled to soil saturation and tem. Why? ground pollution, and it We can no longer prostruggles to support the cur- vide wastewater to new or rent needs of local residents expanding businesses or and business owners. residences in a safe manner.

Question 4 asks vot- (Beyond the equivalent of ers to support the future a couple homes). We are at of Bridgton and a vote of capacity.

“Yes” will allow us to move We are contaminatforward. ing Stevens Brook, due Bridgton is a special place to failing septic systems. and everyone that lives here This contamination could knows it. It is so important be reversed if these were to preserve what we have, hooked up to the sewer sysbut it is just as important to tem. For these folks, it will look toward the future. The be less expensive to hook up current wastewater system to the system than to install in Bridgton is out-of-date a new septic and leach field. and it is having a negative The expansion of the impact on our community. sewer system should stimuThe current system does not late the Bridgton economy allow existing business or — new businesses, jobs and residents to expand, it is pol- services that are needed or luting the groundwater, and attractive to many citizens, it keeps any new businesses for the long-term economic from coming in. growth of the town, and The new system is not eventually to have a larger an invitation to change business base to defray the Bridgton, in particular (we tax burden on residents. We want to make it clear) that have already turned down it is not a support system business expansion due to for the hotel in downtown, lack of wastewater capacity. which has been a heated Pay me now or pay me topic of debate amongst later — $11 million of the local residents. The need $22.8 million dollar cost for the funds to improve will be funded by federal the wastewater system were grants. These federal grants here long before the hotel have been baked into our and if this vote does not go taxes for years — it’s just through they will be here that this time, we will see a long after. They are not at all benefit, as opposed to anothcorrelated and that is some- er town or city in Maine thing many fear are not well being the recipient. If we understood by the public continue to “wait and see,” and this misunderstanding the town officials will be may influence the outcome coming back to the taxpayof the vote. ers for a repaired or new If the funds for this new system, which will cost system are not approved, millions, as well. The sysBridgton will not only be tem is not going to correct at a standstill for growth its weakness on its own. It and opportunity, but the needs investment. updates our current system This is an improveneeds will fall to local resi- ment for the benefit of the dents. This costly fix will total town or the “common cause Bridgton to move good,” even for those of us backward instead of for- who do not use the system ward. Economic expansion (like myself). It is similar to is necessary for any town improving our schools for to succeed and without the the betterment of Bridgton approval of Question 4, even though many of us Bridgton may have a very don’t have children attenddifficult road ahead. ing. But, we pay because we So please, vote “Yes” on know it benefits the town’s Question 4 so Bridgton is children and their futures, it given the opportunity to be helps to maintain our propthe town we all know it erty values, and it is seen as is meant to be. I want the a valuable piece of a healthy current businesses and resi- and growing community. It dents to continue thriving. is no different with improvI have hopes for the lifeless ing our infrastructure for the buildings to be revitalized, safety and long-term ecoand I dream of the possibili- nomic health of our town. users, is unlikely to create many new boutique shops in a bustling downtown.

The more likely outcome is chains and mini strip malls on 302, with no zoning laws yet in place to even create some semblance of order.

Paul Tworog Bridgton

What it REALLY means

‘Yes’ on system upgrade

The alternative to continuing to say “No,” my opinion, is a slow degradation of the downtown — meaning less entertainment and recreation, less services (police, fire, health care, etc), and less stores to buy products and goods we enjoy and need. This is not what I believe most Bridgton residents want to experience over the long haul.

Vote “Yes,” for the safety and economic health of our town.

Deb Brusini Bridgton

One person one vote

To The Editor: When people were asked to vote for Rank Choice Voting, they should have had to clearly explain how it works. To vote on a referendum, you must understand the referendum. That is the responsibility of citizens.

Understand it, or don’t vote on the question. Identifying 1,000 citizens who understood that referendum prior to voting on it, would be astounding. “Just because everyone believes the lie, it is still a lie.”

All of the people running for office can agree one person, one vote, if they are honest. This is the only way we can ensure everyone’s vote counts. The snake oil sales people of Rank Choice Voting have run the biggest con on the citizens of Maine. Rank Choice is much more expensive and takes considerably longer.

When we vote in an election, one or two hours later we know the winner. Not the weeks of bringing all voting boxes to one location to take a couple of weeks to count votes with a system in which there is no trust.

I hope we can elect people who have common sense because only a fool would fall for Rank Choice Voting. Maine has a constitution, the United States of America has a constitution. Elections work when one citizen has one vote.

Wake up. When citizens run for office demand that every Mainer, every citizen vote for only one person.

Do not vote for number one, number two, number three, etc. Only vote once. When citizens take action, things change. One person, one vote, you can make it happen. Demand that citizens take back voting the Maine way, the American way, the proper way.

Bob Nyberg Naples

Voting: The responsible thing to do

To The Editor: In the last election many people did not vote. Now, hopefully, we will recognize our responsibility as citizens and vote. We will vote for Democrats, and we urge you to do the same.

Judy Genesio and Peter C. Berry Bridgton LETTERS, Page 4D

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Vote for a bright future

To The Editor, As both a Bridgton resident and local business owner, I am writing to urge my fellow townspeople to vote in the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

We have several important issues on the ballot that stand to both enhance and ensure Bridgton’s continued smart growth and support of

locally owned businesses.

Please vote NO on [local referendum] Question 1.

Well-regulated and responsibly run cannabis dispensaries will be a benefit to our town, both from an accessibility standpoint and increased tax revenue. The image of bombed-out hippie deadbeats smoking pot is an outdated trope; even my conservative 72-year-old mother is on a daily CBD regimen that has greatly enhanced her comfort and quality of life. Let’s make this effective medicine available to all who stand to benefit from it.

Please vote YES on [local referendum] Questions 4, 5, and 6.

Our town manager and Wastewater Committee have been working for many years to secure funding for the VITAL wastewater project, and have obtained an unheard of $11,500,000 (41 percent of the overall cost) in federal funding. Our sewer system is at capacity and failing. Effluent is leaching into our formerly pristine waterways. Growth has stalled; no prospective businesses can be issued equivalent user wastewater credits (for example: I for one would love a locallyowned wood-fired pizza place on Depot Street, which is shovel-ready but can’t move forward without sewer allocation). The exist-

ing system was built to function through the last century; the municipality has managed to apply “Band-Aids” to keep it in compliance since then, but the time has come for a major, modern upgrade. This much-needed new system is inevitable, but the extremely generous amount of federal funding is NOT. We either pass this bond now or pay far more out of our pockets later.

In conjunction with this project, the town has the opportunity to do essential safety repairs and aesthetic design upgrades to our downtown streetscape.

Accessibility, better lighting, and road repairs will greatly enhance our vil-

lage district and continue the revitalization that began on the previously derelict Depot Street, which is now a vibrant and thriving part of downtown.

Thank you for your consideration and support for Bridgton’s future.

Carrye Castleman-Ross Bridgton

Vote ‘Yes’ on 4-5-6

To The Editor: I attended two sessions last week about the new sewer system and learned a lot. I also discovered that it is a lot more comfortable to have a session like

this with a beer (The Tap Room session was attended by over 20 people vs. the Selectman’s meeting with five citizens in attendance and 22 online) and an environment that encouraged questions. The main takeaway from this is Bridgton will be getting a new sewer, whether we vote for it now [and take advantage] of disappearing state and federal grants, or the state forces us to do it later our own.

As Bear Zaidman has been saying for a long time, they have been easy on us as they know Bridgton is working on their own plan.

We do not have a choice of getting a new system.

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Letters

(Continued from Page 4D) Should Question 4 be voted down, it is almost assured the state will step in and force us to get a new system — at a much higher cost.

If Bridgton opts to move forward now, Bridgton will get well over $11 million of our own tax dollars invested back into the Town.

Much of the grant money is coming from other towns across the country that did not spend the money when it was offered to them. If we wait till the state forces us to put in a new system, we will be paying for the full cost of a new sewer less whatever grants (which are hard to get and getting harder to get) are available at the time. We will also be paying a much higher interest rate. [Now] we are [being offered] a much better rate (2.375 percent vs 3.41 percent, which is on the ballot) because we qualified for additional funding after the ballot was printed.

This alone saves almost $5 million in interest we won’t have to spend if Question 4 is approved.

Check the Bridgton Town web page News and Community Development sections for more about this.

But it all goes away if we don’t approve Question 4.

VOTING DOWN QUESTION 4 DOES NOT STOP THE HOTEL. The developer has already locked up the sewer allocation needed for the hotel portion of the project (more about that later). It only hurts our chances of bringing new businesses and jobs. There will be zero growth in Bridgton until we get a new system installed.

Because of the clever way this is being financed (kudos to Bridgton’s grant writer, George Szok, and our town manager Bob Peabody). it is also wise to vote for Question 5 and 6 so that we have a finished road and

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ging economy, not a growing economy. This was done to pay off big money supporters; our children will pay that bill.

I sense we are numb to the constant tragedies seen on TV. The violence that occurred in Pittsburgh struck a nerve for me; the Tree of Life Synagogue is close to where I grew up and my father delivered their mail for 20 years. It is too real when it hits close to home.

Our president applauds people who violently attack the press and condemns the Democrats for fulfilling the role they were elected to perform. We deserve better in a leader. Please vote on Nov. 6.

Larry Flaherty To The Editor: Bridgton Election day is getting close and we are in a conflict over politics, healthcare, immigration, national debt, and global warming.

I fear we are ruining the world that our children will inherit.

In 2016 we hired a greedy To The Editor: [This is a rebuttal to the unprincipled businessman to govern our country; it following quotation printed now seems a poor decision. in the New York Times:] “I am convinced the devil We lost our moral compass and altruistic principles. Old lives in our phones and is friends no longer talk to wreaking havoc on our chilone another. The world no dren.”

— Athena Chavarria, a longer trusts us. We make decisions based on financial former executive assistant at gain, not on caring for our Facebook who strictly limits her children’s phone use. fellow man.

There is no devil in any Our president and his minions in the GOP promote cell phone. People who hate and division within our make these generalizations country and fear for every- are not thinking clearly. Cell one outside our borders. He phones are not wreaking is now planning on growing havoc on anyone. Parents our nuclear arsenal. Why? who neglect to parent are Who has the means or the wreaking havoc on children. It’s very difficult to will to attack us?

Science brought us many admit that you as a parent ideas that improve and pro- are not able to keep up with long our lives, but when the stuff that children are they say global warming is a exposed to on a daily basis. real thing, it is inconvenient Connectivity isn’t going to believe them. Clean coal away and disallowing kids is a myth. Do you remember from exposure to it does when acid rain killed the fish nothing to prepare them in our lakes? Environmental for when they’re no longer policies corrected that prob- under a parent’s protective lem; now we are relaxing influence. Children can be those policies and bringing exposed to whacked-out stuff on the Internet from acid rain back.

Tax cuts will aid a sag- anywhere they happen to be sidewalks.

Voting against the system means we will be paying over twice as much and only hurting our own interests.

This is a no-brainer and really needs to pass so Bridgton will remain a vibrant community. If we don’t pass this, I fear Bridgton will lose the opportunity to build its reputation as a great place to bring businesses and jobs.

I strongly encourage you to vote for the new sewer system Question 4, and the bonds to finish the work, Questions 5 and 6.

Tom Smith Bridgton

Vote!

No devil in any cell phone

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Teaching them the pitfalls of over-connectivity will give them a chance when — not if — they come across someone doing something untoward with technology.

Cell phones are great tools. Broken down on the highway in rural Minnesota?

Call a towing company.

Teacher/advisor cancelled an after school activity five minutes after the school bus departed? Call for a ride home. Teenager at a party where they don’t think they should be due to questionable activity? Call mom or dad for a pickup.

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Now, however, I don’t have to pull over to the side of the road to open one up. I can connect my phone to my car and it can tell me not only directions to somewhere, but it can make suggestions to me for alternate routes based on real-time traffic updates.

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A cell phone is a tool, just like a toaster or a screwdriver. If I stab someone in the neck with a screwdriver, that doesn’t mean the devil is in the screwdriver. That means no one ever taught me not to stab someone in the neck with a screwdriver.

If a kid is sitting at a restaurant staring at a cell phone rather than socializing with family, there’s no devil in the cell phone. The devil is in the parent who doesn’t want to cause a scene or deal with a sullen teenager by taking the cell phone away or making them leave it in the car or at home. There’s no devil in a cell phone glowing in a kids face in their bedroom at midnight on a school night.

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Thomas W. Cox

Robert B. Darling

Robert M. McLaughlin

WINDHAM — Thomas Warren Cox, 81, passed away Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth.

He was born Aug. 28, 1937, the son of Robert and Annette (Rioux) Cox. Tom was a graduate from Gorham High School in the Class of 1957. Shortly after graduation, Tom enlisted in the United State Navy, proudly serving his country for two years. On Sept. 1, 1957, he married Jeanne Lachance and together made their home in Windham.

Tom spent five years working at Universal CIT and then at Chrysler Credit as a credit manager in Falmouth; retiring in 1999 after 25 years of employment.

Tom was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing in his spare time. He will be remembered as a practical joker with a charming personality and love for his family.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jeanne Cox of Windham; children, Julie Michaud of Raymond and Michael Cox of Windham; three grandchildren; a sister, Annette Kneeland of Gorham; and several nieces and nephews.

Tom was predeceased by his half siblings, Gloria Wiggin, Roberta Cox, Frank Tozie, Robert Flaherty and Loraine Knighton.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018 from 4 to 6 p.m., at the Westbrook Chapel of Dolby Blais & Segee, 35 Church Street, Westbrook. A graveside service will be held on Friday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Hyacinth Cemetery, Stroudwater Street, Westbrook.

To express condolences or participate in Tom’s online tribute, please visit www.DolbyBlaisSegee.com In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Tom’s name may be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 US Route One #2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

PORTLAND — Robert B. Darling, 43, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Maine Medical Center as the result of a heart attack.

Bobby was born in Portland on July 14, 1975, the son of Peter W. and Patricia A. (Earles) Darling. He attended local schools and graduated from South Portland High School in the Class of 1993. He was a life communicant of Holy Cross Church in South Portland. Bobby spent most of his adult life working as a chef in various restaurants in both Portland and South Portland. He was a fantastic artist, who enjoyed cartoon and comic book characters.

He was a real movie buff and a diehard Star Wars fan. His greatest love was the time he spent surrounded by his family especially his nieces and nephews. Bobby will long be remembered as a survivor that always fought for himself and others.

Bobby was predeceased by his father, Peter W. Darling.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia A. Darling of South Portland; three brothers, Marty Darling of Gorham, Peter Darling of Standish and David Darling of Virginia; four sisters, Marie Jordan of Standish, Susan Mardas of Cornish, Gini MacDonald of Naples and Julie Barrett of Colorado; many nieces and nephews.

Vigil prayers were held on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, at 3 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland followed by a time of visitation for family and friends to share memories and celebrate Bobby’s life. Burial will be private.

To view Robert’s memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com

RAYMOND — Robert M. McLaughlin, 70, departed this world on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018.

He was a longtime employee of New England Telephone/ Verizon. In 2003, he retired and moved to Raymond, where “Life Is Good.” He loved to garden and enjoyed his boat on Crescent Lake.

Surviving are his wife Elizabeth (Long) McLaughlin; three brothers, James McLaughlin, Paul McLaughlin and Mark McLaughlin; two sisters, Marilyn Begin and Laurie Pugsley; also, many nieces and nephews.

There will be a Mass in the spring. He loved life and had the best laugh. Rest easy my Love, you are missed. Online condolences may be left for the family at hallfuneralhome.net

Shelby A. Murch Our community sadly lost a beautiful soul Sunday, Oct. 28th, 2018, when Shelby Anne Murch, of Bridgton, passed away in her family’s arms at Central Maine Medical Center.

In her 34 years of life, her loving nature was apparent to everyone she was around. She had a vibrant, funloving spirit with a bit of feistiness, and our Shelby didn’t know a stranger. She loved so hard and selflessly, and had a passion for taking care of people.

Shelby was preceded in death by her father, Frederick Charles Murch; grandparents. Francis and Jeanne Mercier, and Charles and Sandra Murch.

Shelby will be missed beyond words by her surviving family members: mother, Kim Murch; and two sisters, Taylor and Lindsay Murch; her fiancé, Frank Patriotti; brother-in-law, Kit Doty and sister-in-law, Bobbiesue Knipp; her aunt and uncles, Michael Mercier, and Mary and Chris Whitaker; her cousins, Jared and Zachary Mercier, Mason Whitaker and Parker Cook; her beloved niece, Addelyn Faith Doty; and many other cousins and family members.

Family and friends are invited to a time of visitation from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2, at the Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Bridgton. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 3, at the North Fryeburg Community Chapel, 1225 North Fryeburg Rd., Fryeburg. Donations may be made through a GoFundMe page titled: A Final Gift for Shelby. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.chandlerfunerals.com

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LEWISTON — Richard Harding Page Jr., 60, died in Lewiston, Maine, on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018.

Richard was born on Oct. 28, 1958 in Boston, Mass., and was raised in Satellite Beach, Fla. He graduated from Satellite Beach High School in 1975. Richard worked as a TV Cable contractor for many years. He owned and operated Ryan’s Pub in Naples, Maine in the mid 2000s. He most recently worked at Hannaford Supermarket, in Bridgton.

He is survived by two daughters, Rachel Page Canup of Ft. Myers, Fla., and Kaitlyn Page of Norway, Maine; a son, Ryan Page of Ft. Myers, Fla.; a granddaughter, Riley Canup of Ft. Myers, Fla.; two sisters, Judith Page-Kerr of Nantucket, Mass., and Jane Page-Conway of Bowdoinham, Maine.

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Sunday, Nov. 18th, in memory of Richard at the home of his sister, Jane.

Richard’s family appreciates the care given to Richard by CMMC, Marshwood Nursing and Rehab Center and Beacon Hospice.

Family of Muriel (Gerri) Borne

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y family and I would like to thank everyone who helped my sister, Gerri and I during her illness. Without the support of my church family, especially the Women’s Guild, the Garden Club, Lunch Bunch and all my friends and neighbors, I could not have kept my promise to Gerri to keep her at home. We were so fortunate to have such wonderful caregivers (Jessica, Megan, Susan, Nicole, Kate, Sharon, Autumn, Jamie, Elise, Renita and Savannah) plus the additional help from Hospice of Southern Maine. The staff from Hospice (caregivers, nurses, social workers and Chaplain David Carey, plus all the office staff) were always there for us, day and night. Friends and neighbors kept us going on wonderful meals, soups, cookies, cakes, etc. It was wonderful! So thank you one and all.

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BLOOMFIELD, CONN. — John A. Hayes Jr., 83, of Bloomfield Conn., died on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, at home surrounded by family after a long struggle with multiple medical problems.

A Memorial Service for John will be held at Bloomfield Congregational Church, 10 Wintonbury Ave., Bloomfield, on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 3 p.m.

John’s daughter, The Reverend Mary Beth Hayes and her partner, The Reverend Nan Baker will officiate.

Interment will be in North Bridgton, Maine at a later date. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that donations be made to Masonicare Home Health and Hospice, PO Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492, or Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1933, Hartford, CT 06144-1933, in his name.

John was born on May 27, 1935, in Worcester Mass. He attended Grafton High School, earned his BA at University of Massachusetts, and received his Master’s Degree at Boston University School of Theology.

His career included more than 20 years as a computer programmer and systems analyst at Cigna, a Technical Writer at Pratt & Whitney and Electric Boat, and as a high school teacher. Family was the center of John’s life. He and his wife Nancy (Gates) Hayes celebrated a marriage of 56 years.

His loved ones include his son John, his wife Lisa and their children Samantha, Kelsey and her husband Mark, and Abigail and her husband Matt; his daughter MaryBeth, her partner Nan and their children Maret, Tessa and her husband Nick, Daniel and his partner Holly, and Hannah and her husband Derin; his son Mark, his wife Beth and their children Mark and Emma; his daughter Kat and her children Jack and Annabelle; his great-grandchildren Tessa and Nick’s Layla and Owen; his nephew Phil, his wife Holly and their daughters. Additionally, he had many good friends who enriched his life. John’s cherished canine companion, Velvet, faithfully accompanied him through his illnesses and death. His parents Jack and Freida, his brother Buz, and many other relatives predeceased him.

John was a busy and creative man who enjoyed woodcarving, building, sailing, interacting with nature, and having adventures on highways that he explored just because he had never done so before. His other home, a house he and family members had created overlooking Long Lake in Maine, was one of John’s most treasured places. It was often filled with family, friends, and holiday celebrations. He was an active member of New England Woodcarvers, Connecticut Woodcarving Association, and Mystic Carvers Club and supported many other carving groups in various locations, including senior centers. Through his involvement in these groups, he enjoyed both the carving and his closest friends.

John was particularly renowned for his cottonwood bark carvings.

The Carmon Funeral Home of Windsor is caring for the arrangements. For directions or to leave condolences, please visit www.CarmonFuneralHome.com

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A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be co-celebrated

by Rev. Edward Clifford and Rev. Innocent Okozi for Muriel (Gerri) Borne (the sister of Bobbi Cardone) on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 225 South High Street, in Bridgton.

IN MEMORIAM

In Memory of My Brother

Robert Reed Trimback

MARION LOUISE FLINT BROOKS Affectionately known as: “Matty the Maid” 11/2/1938 – 8/20/2012 My favorite sister forever, Sam

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(Continued from Page 5D) Did Henry Ford ever believe there would be millions of cars weighing two tons [each] travelling 70 miles per hour all over the country? it and runs? Thousands of vehicle-accident deaths every year? Drive-by shootings?

NASCAR? The people who developed cell phones probably didn’t envision kids texting their plans to murder other children in school bathrooms. The folks who developed Facebook probably didn’t think there would be such a prevalence of psychos and predators and racists using it as a soapbox.

Cell phones aren’t the problem. Liquor isn’t the problem. Video games aren’t the problem. Guns aren’t the problem. People are the problem — people who aren’t taught by those in a position to teach them what is right and what is wrong, what is acceptable in a civilized society and what is not.

Kevin Scully Naples

Missing the point

To The Editor: There have been numerous anguished laments on the Kavanaugh confirmation asserting that Ms. Ford was ignored and mistreated.

People who feel this way don’t properly understand the fortunate role due process played in this outcome.

Bear in mind a person may make an assertion based on three possible combination of circumstances. One, they could be telling the absolute truth. Two, they could with all their heart be telling what they truly believe is the truth, but being human, they could be wrong. Three, for whatever nefarious reason, they could be purposefully involved in a falsehood. All three scenarios are possible given human involvement.

This is where due process must come into play to avoid the j’accuse of the French Revolution, the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials, or the circumstances in the Third Reich where the way to make a disliked neighbor disappear merely involved denouncing them to the Gestapo.

Unfortunately for those sympathetic to Ms. Ford, there are no corroborating witnesses nor any circum-

Robert was killed Nov. 9, 1944.

He was in the Fourth Armored Division in France.

— Henrietta Lovejoy.

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stantial evidence to achieve any different outcome than happened.

Innocent unless proven guilty is a bedrock principle of our legal system and there were no facts available sufficient to convict Kavanaugh of anything. Remember, a veteran prosecutor stated given the known “facts” she would not even bring the case.

Bottom line — the outcome here was based on due process, which protects us all, and to conflate this with disrespect, diminishment, or dismissal of women’s issues misses the central point by a country mile.

Don Vose Naples

Well done, ladies

To The Editor: My wife and I would like to congratulate the Lake Region High School girls’ soccer team for their fine season. As grandparents of a player, we have watched them throughout the season grow and mature as a team. Their season has given Laker fans much to be proud of. Thank you, Laker coaches and players. While hard to say goodbye to graduating seniors, we are already looking forward to the 2019 season.

Peter and Vivian Howard Bridgton and St. Petersburg, Fla.

Save them from themselves

To The Editor: “Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other.” (Oscar Ameringer) Socialist author.

I get it, you weren’t supposed to lose the election, particularly to a brash, politically irreverent, outsider. I get it that you are upset about losing control of the Justice system; now it’s much harder to cover up your sneaky, nasty and illegal activities. I get it, you’re scared.

Democrats, over the years, have become more socialist, under the cover of Wilsonian progressivism.

Democrats have pushed progressive socialism so far to the left that the Democrat Party has become the Progressive Marxist Party. They have morphed the Party from representing LETTERS, Page 7D

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Seniors have much to consider at the polls

One of the most reliable groups of voters are our senior citizens. Their life experience gives them a perspective many other voters don’t have. I have consistently fought the Democrats on issues critical to protecting the elderly in our state. This week, I want to speak directly to our senior citizens.

First, thank you for all you have done for our great state.

You’ve worked hard, raised families, given back to your community and helped your neighbors in need. It hasn’t been easy. You’ve seen many changes to our industries: the loss of textile and shoe manufacturing; the exponential rise of our tourism sector; and the boom, bust and resurrection of our forest products sector.

Many of you worked hard your entire lives to pay off your home so you could live debt-free in your retirement.

But when the jobs left, you saw your children and your grandchildren move away. Now your pension and Social Security leave you on fixed incomes, while your town’s taxes continue to rise. You struggle to pay the bills as the minimum wage drives up the cost of items you use each day.

As your governor, I have worked hard to place the needs of our seniors first. I have worked to eliminate waitlists, to

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(Continued from Page 6D) working Americans to the Party of millionaires and billionaires. Career political elites have become multimillionaires; crony capitalists have become billionaires; working Americans have become deplorables.

Combine fear, the loss of the productive base (deplorables), and wealth building dependent on the government tilting the playing field (crony capitalists) and the Democrats are reduced to panic. The Democrats’ world is coming apart. Their attempts to equalize results, not just in America, but around the world (globalism), have resulted in utter failure.

The tried and true Socialist strategy of giving the poor free stuff for votes and getting truckloads of money from Wall Street titans, Hollywood power brokers and Silicon Valley billionaires is coming unglued. This has pushed the leadership of the Democrats to intolerance of differing ideas; censorship of speech; street demonstrations; mob actions; political intimidation, and ad hominem personnal savagery.

This is so against what America’s culture of individual responsibility in exercising one’s rights and the right to exercise our Creatorgiven (not government allowed) inalienable rights to life, liberty and property. It is a shame that the more the American people

Views from Augusta

by Paul LePage Governor of Maine

remove the ability of municipal governments to sell your home out from under you if you get behind on your property taxes, and to keep the rise of the minimum wage from raising prices too high. I have also worked hard to keep the cost of electricity low and to expand heating assistance programs so you can keep warm each winter. Finally, I have fought the Democrats in the legislature, as well as referendums funded by wealthy, out-of-state socialists, to keep taxes low so we can bring new jobs and new businesses to Maine. These new jobs will keep your families here, and they will attract our young people back home.

This isn’t just good for our families. Our population growth means that when you want to sell your home, there

will be a buyer willing to pay market value. You can then care for your family with the equity you have built up over a lifetime.

When you go to the polls this November, I ask you to consider which candidates in Maine have looked out for your interests. The Democrats in the Legislature haven’t voted to fund waitlists for our elderly and people with disabilities.

They consistently refuse to fund nursing home facilities adequately or to identify a path to help rural facilities keep their doors open. They did not vote to slow the growth in the minimum wage. Legislators did not vote to attract more young people to our state by helping them with their student debt. Instead, the progressives in our Legislature did vote to tax high earners, driving doctors and other professionals out of state.

Democrats want to send our state backward. They vote for the high-tax, big-spend policies that drive our jobs and people away. I ask you to vote for the candidates and the policies that will continue to carry Maine into the future.

Vote for the candidate who will create the state you want your grandchildren to inherit.

That is what I’ll be doing.

exercise their Constitutional rights the more Progressives turn towards the totalitarian left to sustain their dreams of redistribution of wealth, open borders, and globalism. It appears that, like those that are addicted to the false promises of drugs, political power junkies must hit bottom before they can begin to be saved. Help Progressives achieve salvation. Vote them out of office.

Vote on Nov. 6, save Progressives from themselves.

Jock MacGregor Sebago

All Trump’s fault

To The Editor: It was a normal week in Donald Trump’s “great” America, land of the shooting spree and home of the grave. First, an angry old white guy mailed bombs to 12 Democrats and two media companies, all of whom regularly have been attacked by Trump because they dared to criticize him.

Next, an angry old white guy walked into a supermarket and murdered two black people while sparing a white person, with this comment: “Whites don’t kill whites.”

The day after that, an angry old white guy walked into a synagogue in Pittsburgh and murdered 11 worshipers. In response, Trump declared himself innocent of responsibility for this violence.

Bullcrap! Trump bears direct, personal responsibility for the climate of violence that is engulfing the nation.

ALWAYS PICTURESQUE — Nancy Campbell of Denmark snapped this photograph of Pleasant Mountain last Wednesday, Oct. 24, before Mother Nature dumped some snow on Saturday.

When you incite violence day after day from the White House, don’t act surprised when you get violence. Fish still rot from the head down, and so do nations. Trump’s denials just continue the nonstop lying that characterizes his public statements. The Trumpublican Cult (formerly known as the GOP), has adopted his strategy of lying about everything. Have you seen their phony campaign ads for the upcoming election?

In his October 18 column, Tom McLaughlin wrote about the possibility of a second Civil War. He found a historian who said that “we have certainly a lot of mob violence now, almost entirely on the left…” That’s another lie. Statistics show that, since the Roe v. Wade

decision in 1971, there have been more than 2,700 violent attacks against the public in the United States.

Over 75 percent of them have been committed by right-wing individuals and groups. Don’t take my word for it; look it up yourself.

I did.

Leftists don’t bomb abortion clinics or mail-bomb political opponents. Leftists don’t shoot up clinics, doctor’s offices, and supermarkets. Leftists don’t take sniper rifles and murder 58 people watching a concert in Las Vegas. Leftists don’t shoot doctors in the head while they’re at church, massacre Christian worshipers praying at a predominantly black church in Charleston, or Jewish worshipers dedicating a baby on the Sabbath in Pittsburgh.

There certainly are exceptions to the general rule of “bigoted old white guy with a gun.” A dark-skinned Muslim shot up Fort Hood in Texas. A sniper nearly killed Rep. Steve Scalise at GOP baseball practice.

But those exceptions are most notable because they are rare. At this point in American history, violence is the “go-to” tactic of rightwing extremists, and we’d better hope it remains there.

Should another Civil War erupt, the United States won’t survive it. People who still value government by the people have one good chance remaining to send the Trumpublicans packing.

If we don’t do that on Nov. CAPTIVATING — Greg Bullard has resided the past two years in Bridgton, and has 6, then all we have ahead of spent several days walking, exploring and photographing Stevens Brook, enjoying us is fascist thuggery, and the fall foliage and beauty in the heart of Bridgton. “One of Bridgton’s treasures,” sooner rather than later.

Rev. Robert Plaisted he said.

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(Continued from Page 1D) short the any incipient role for “tricks” in the life of our neighborhood.

But we shouldn’t neglect the pressures generated by the opportunities to sell decorations that worked their sway on the end of October fete. As with every other patriotic or folk or [formerly] religious occasion, tradition yielded to the prevailing forces of commerce. Christmas led the way.

The Jewish faith was not far behind in coming up with its own version, as were the Moslems, albeit on a lunar calendar basis that moved more quickly around the Western calendar by jumping forward eleven days a year.

Let’s think a bit about the life and death of holidays. Do you know of any that have failed — i.e. been erased from the calendar? I would cite Confederate Memorial Day, which was celebrated in May (as I recall) and then dropped as it gradually occurred to the most Dixie-loyal citizens that the war was over and Northerners were moving in and they didn’t share the local perspective. Otherwise, I recall observing Georgia Day on October 12, which was effectively erased by Columbus and organized ItalianAmericans. Is there a Maine Day that is announced by governor’s proclamation?

I suppose we are lucky that the commercial/national lobbies have not forced on us honoring days of national defeat.

In Egypt, for example, there has been a national holiday commemorating when the Egyptian army crossed the Suez Canal and were a short time later defeated and repulsed by the Israelis. (Sadat was assassinated at a parade to honor that loss.) Does anyone regret that we have no official holiday to mark the Korean War stalemate or the defeat in Vietnam? Undeclared wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Syria are unlikely to be remembered in years ahead by days off, lawn ornaments, fancy costumes, and feasting. Few Americans want to be reminded of those ventures.

I have often wondered, with the coming of November, how Native Americans observe Thanksgiving. I expect that the majority of descendants from those who were masters of the land are by now reconciled to their defeat — if that was what happened to them in New England. I imagine they are as interested in the year’s biggest football game as are the white-skinned immigrants from Europe.

As for my family, this year we will be eating a Persianflavored feast prepared by friends who migrated from those parts. Otherwise they would have to wait for their New Year’s celebration in March to spend cash on new clothes and fine food.

Henry Precht is a retired Foreign Service Officer

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Medicare nugget

By Stan Cohen Volunteer Medicare Counselor Medicare Fall Open Enrollment ends on Dec. 7.

Medicare Advantage Plans and Part D prescription drug plans have been aggressively marketing to people with Medicare. If you haven’t yet enrolled in a plan for 2019, it is important to verify all marketing information that you see. There are rules that are in place to stop plans from inappropriate marketing: 1. Plans cannot, in advertisements or in any other marketing situation, suggest that they are endorsed or preferred by Medicare.

2. A plan may not call or e-mail you without your permission. They may only give you their contact information if you request it, and if this is the case, you must be the one to call them. Plan representatives cannot approach you in public places or come to your home or nursing home uninvited. If you go to a plan’s educational or marketing event, or you agree to meet one-on-one with a representative, there are rules they must follow.

3. At a marketing event, an insurance company can provide information about a specific plan, but they cannot require you to provide contact information, give you a health screening, or create a situation that suggests they only want to enroll healthy people. Plans cannot offer gifts worth more than $15.

4. A plan representative can only schedule a meeting (at your home or in a public place) with your permission. At this meeting, the plan agent is only allowed to talk to the person who has the appointment. You must formally indicate the topics you would like to discuss, and the plan representative or broker cannot tell you about plans that fall outside of that scope, unless you give them further formal permission.

If you think a plan is engaging in a marketing violation, you can report violations by calling 1-877-808-2468.

Need help? Get some unbiased advice by calling 1-800-427-7411.

Vote will significantly shape Bridgton’s future

(Continued from Page 1D) wish their children could stay close to home, but they can’t because of few goodpaying job opportunities.

Without an expanded wastewater system, Bridgton is in no position to attract or possibly even keep businesses here. No economic growth means a higher tax burden falling onto the shoulders of local residents.

Some critics say a new system will lead to a development explosion that will forever change the smalltown feel of Bridgton. If people really want to retain our charm, then they need to be willing to assist and sup-

Bridgton Wastewater System FAQs On Tuesday, November 6, 2018, voters are being asked to approve funding for a new wastewater system.

Do I have to hook up to the new sewer?

No, if your system has failed then the Town provides the opportunity to connect to the new system.

If your system is fully functioning, then you are not required to do so.

What will it cost a residential property to hook up to the sewer?

All future users pay a one-time connection fee of $600 and then an annual per user charge of $389 plus water usage, which based on 100 gallons per day of usage is estimated at $200/year.

Does the proposed new hotel need the new sewer?

No, the hotel has paid for a sewer permit to connect the majority of its flow to the existing system.

port planners in developing standards and regulations to ensure that the town does not become “another Windham or North Conway.”

Nobody likes the mess that comes with construction. Yes, the project will create delays and some hardships, much like what Bridgton went through during the early 1980s with revitalization, what Naples went through in replacing the Causeway bridge, and what motorists recently had to experience with the reconstruction of Route 302 from Bridgton to Fryeburg. If there is a glimmer of hope it is the fact that the engineers have promised to talk with business owners regard-

ing construction schedules in search of ways to least impact their customers.

We also support Questions 5 and 6 to make improvements along Main Streets and polish the town’s look, giving people a reason to stop, shop and visit this lovely town. We give credit to our town leaders for considering all angles of these plans, pointing out possible trouble spots and suggesting better options. These plans are well-thought-out. Again, we know it all comes at a cost — a big cost, which will be difficult for some, no question. We might have to sacrifice to fit our personal budgets. However, it will be worth it in the end and for

the future of Bridgton.

For several years Rob Knowles ran a triathlon to benefit Good Neighbors. My job was to sit on some rocks on Pleasant Mountain and photograph runners as they made the difficult climb to the summit. Numerous times, competitors remarked, “This area is so beautiful. You’re lucky to live here.” Yes, I am lucky to live here. We all are. To protect and retain the beauty that draws so many here, there is a financial responsibility to assume.

“Yes” votes on Questions 4, 5 and 6 keeps Bridgton on the right track.

The clock is ticking.

— Wayne E. Rivet, Publisher

A little parcel of land

(Continued from Page 1D) the original spelling of her maiden name before it was changed by a clerk at Ellis Island when her grandfather immigrated around 1900.

I’m responsible for a summer home on Kezar Lake designed by Portland architect John Calvin Stevens a century ago and it hasn’t changed much since it was built. The property was purchased 20 years ago by the present owners and they’re only the third to own it since the building went up around 1920. For that matter, I’m only the third caretaker, having taken over from the second about 35 years ago. I’ve done repairs in, on, and under that building, too, and I feel attached to it as if it were my own.

The house’s previous owners for whom I worked had inherited wealth, but one of their offspring conspired to squander most of

it, leaving little for the others to maintain the property. An adjacent property on Kezar Lake stayed in the same family for a century because the original owner had been a judge and tied it up in a hundred-year trust.

When that dissolved, so did the property, but I believe descendants still own a few parcels carved out of the original holding. A new road accessing lakefront parcels bears the original family name.

We’ve all heard stories of families who fight over homes, contents, and money when parents pass on. It’s always unpleasant, way too familiar, and the only winners are attorneys hired to thrash it out. Maybe not even them, though, because they have to listen to selfish, conniving siblings or to their victims.

My wife and I have made arrangements to pass

on our two homes, but we attached no restrictions. We don’t expect our surviving children to live in either of them or hang on to them.

They can if they want to but I doubt any will. They have their own lives and their own homes to which they’ve formed attachments just as my wife and I did with ours. Each will probably take certain items of sentimental value but most of our things will likely be liquidated. People unknown to us will end up with them or they’ll simply be thrown away because one person’s treasure can become another person’s trash.

The only parcel of real estate that will remain ours is the cemetery plot we purchased. That waits for us to take occupancy when this phase of our lives ends.

Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher.

The ‘right’ to healthcare

(Continued from Page 1D) is against it (No on Question 1: Plan lacks oversight, Oct. 24, 2018). Their objections included: “We also question the wisdom of concentrating control of the program in so few hands,” and “This is the kind of complex initiative that should have started as a bill and have been put through the legislative pro-

cess.”

Amen to that!

I was also wondering why they would put forth an initiative so obviously flawed, and it may be they were so successful in passing the 2017 Medicaid expansion they are back trying to take an even bigger bite at the apple. That issue is still hung up on financing,

and Question 1, if passed, would likely lead to many more problems.

Another point: this initiative, like the 2017 Medicaid expansion, was funded by out-of-state money. That should offend the sensibilities of every Mainer. It is akin to a home invasion.

Doesn’t that bother anyone?

It should.

How much capacity is left in the existing wastewater system?

The two existing systems (Wayside and Lower Ballfield) are licensed for a total of 31,566 gallons per day and are currently close to capacity. At this time the Town is not issuing permits for the Wayside system, and the Ballfield system has only a limited amount of capacity remaining.

When will the new sewer be ready for connections?

If approved, construction of the new system will begin in late fall of 2019 and is expected to last two years.

New connections will be allowed once the system is completed, anticipated to be spring of 2022.

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How long has the town been planning for this new wastewater system?

The Town has been planning for needed improvements to the wastewater system over the past decade, with the last two years concentrating on securing funding to help pay for a new system.

What will happen if we vote down the wastewater project?

Will we lose the money?

The funding has been secured to perform the project as identified and cannot be reduced or changed.

If voted down, the money will likely go to other communities in need.

How long is the bond for and how long taxpayers will need to help out?

The taxpayers are being asked to support the Wastewater bond for 10 years.

The actual loan for the Wastewater system is 30 years at 2.375%.

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Do we have to vote the same for all the questions on the ballot?

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