November 10, 2022

Perfect ending

House of Healing Project to give women fresh start

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer

People often cringe when they con sider the numbers:

502 lives lost due to overdose in 2020, the worst total in Maine’s his tory.

But, wait. 2021 surpassed that fig ure with 632 overdose-related deaths.

This year, Maine is averaging 2 deaths per day.

Something, Kirsten Wears says, has to give.

She has seen up close how sub stance use disorder can be so destruc tive. As a local store manager for about a decade, Wears often reached out to customers struggling with addiction in hopes that showing a little compassion and a willingness to assist individuals in finding the help they need might put them on a lifesaving path.

“It is our responsibility to care for one another when life becomes unmanageable — these are our moth ers, daughters, aunts, nieces, sisters, cousins and friends,” she believes. “They are our doctors, lawyers, nurses and co-workers.”

After Wears left her manager’s job and later found herself laid off when COVID-19 struck, she had reached the “What do I want to do for the rest

of my working career” fork in the road.

She decided to pursue her passion — helping people.

Last month, Wears saw months of research, grant writing and organiz ing result in the purchase of a stately, historic home in North Bridgton. Next month, Tucker’s House will open as a safe haven for women in their recov ery from substance use disorder.

“It’s been quite a journey. Very frustrating at times, but all worth it,” Wears said.

Tucker’s House is a recovery resi dence for 10 women, who have com pleted their detox from substance use disorder. Wears said the 10-person max meets the Maine Association for Recovery Residences standard based on square-foot per resident, along with requiring a bathroom for every six people. There will be a house manager, who will oversee the daily responsibilities of the women and reside in private living quarters within Tucker’s House.

“It’s a place for them to live and learn how to do so while they are healing and starting their journey to recovery,” Wears said.

Women interested in staying at Tucker’s House can apply online, send a message through the TH Facebook

page to set up an interview, or work through other connections — such as a current counselor or “folks involved in the world of recovery,” Wears said.

Women will be asked to commit to at least 90 days.

“A person can stay up to two years; as she approaches that mark, if she feels just not ready to leave, we will look at what we can do to help them; we don’t want to kick anyone out due to time,” Wears said. “These folks are not disposable. We’re here to work with them however we need to.”

There will be structure and respon sibility as a resident of Tucker’s House. Women will be out of bed by a certain time; lights go out by a certain time; employment is required, part-time is fine, which Wears says will be enough to cover expenses; res idents will be required to participate in physical activity daily and required to dive into the community, such as take part in Earth Day functions.

“The idea is to integrate the women into the community that is accepting and it reminds them that they have value,” Wears said. “It will also teach our community that these are not bad people. Their addiction is a horrible thing, but just because they did bad things doesn’t make them bad people.

Naples rejects hall-gym plan

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

NAPLES — Almost three-quarters of the Naples voters said no to the con struction project to replace the aging gymnasium and town office.

Referendum Two, to take out a bond for $11.9 mil lion, was voted down by a sizable margin, 590-1444. There were 22 ballots that were left blank on this ques tion.

Referendum Two rep resented three years’ worth of work that the Naples Community Center

Exploratory Committee took on before presenting the question to the public.

Committee member Jenn Kenneally viewed the ballot box outcome as an opportu nity rather than a letdown.

“Here is our opportunity to have it built at the Village Green at a more reasonable cost,” she said on Election night.

“We can put pen cil to paper, get the plans approved, talk to local con tractors, ask for in-kind donations, see what we can get from the TIF fund— really bring the cost down,”

Kenneally said.

“In all of our meetings, this $11.9 million was based on an estimate from an architect, based on what the usual rate is. What is our true cost for Naples? How can we make it affordable,” she said.

“Everyone agrees the gym need to be done, and the majority agree the town hall needs to be done. The cost was really scary at this time. I understood where the voters were coming from looking at a total esti mate cost,” she said.

Gas prices and food

costs are still inflated for the everyday consumer who most likely decided he or she did not want to add to living expenses another $20 to $40 more a month in property tax — depending on the value of the home.

Kenneally was home with her family after the polls closed on Election Day.

“I got a text from a friend [about the results] and also saw that Selectman Colin Brackett had posted it,” she said.

Referendum One, which

Election 2022

BRIDGTON

Select Board: Dan Harden 285, Carrye Castleman-Ross 1763

Question 1 (Pay Per Bag): Yes 551, No 2273

Question 2 (Dog Control): Yes 1578, No 1168

Question 3 (Fireworks): Yes 1663, No 1091

Question 4 (Solar Standards): Yes 1885, No 859

HOUSE DISTRICT 81

Candidates: Sawin Millett Jr. (R), Daniel Sipe (D)

Norway: Millett 1211, Sipe 1149

Sweden: Unavailable at press time (10:30 a.m., 11/9)

Stoneham: Millett 86, Sipe 76

Waterford: Unavailable at press time (10:30 a.m., 11/9)

HOUSE DISTRICT 82

Candidates: Nathan Burnett (D), Caleb Ness (R)

Brownfield: Unavailable at press time (10:30 a.m., 11/9)

Fryeburg: Burnett 815, Ness 734

Hiram: Unavailable at press time (10:30 a.m., 11/9)

Lovell: Burnett 361, Ness 340

Porter: Unavailable at press time (10:30 a.m., 11/9)

HOUSE DISTRICT 83

Candidates: Donna Dodge (R), Walter Riseman (I)

Bridgton: Dodge 1306, Riseman 1463

Harrison: Dodge 606, Riseman 714

Denmark: Dodge 386, Riseman 307

Total: Dodge 2298, Riseman 2484

HOUSE DISTRICT 84

Candidates: Barry Powers (D), Mark Walker (R) Baldwin: Unavailable at press time (10:30 a.m., 11/9)

Naples: Powers 851, Walker 1269

Sebago: Powers 499, Walker 536 Standish: Powers 282, Walker 375

Steep Falls: Unavailable at press time (10:30 a.m., 11/9)

HOUSE DISTRICT 86

Candidates: Jessica Fay (D), Gregory Foster (R)

Casco: Fay 899, Foster 904

Poland: Fay 69, Foster 165

Raymond: Fay 1429, Foster 1244 Total: Fay 2397, Foster 2313

GOVERNOR

Candidates: Hunkler (I), LePage (R), Mills (D)

Bridgton: Hunkler 49, LePage 1248, Mills 1542

Casco: Hunkler 28, LePage 897, Mills 887

Naples: Hunkler 39, LePage 1186, Mills 928

Raymond: Hunkler 39, LePage 1221, Mills 1417

Sebago: Hunkler 12, LePage 555, Mills 485

Harrison: Hunkler 30, LePage 630, Mills 668

Waterford: Hunkler 17, LePage 474, Mills 409

Fryeburg: Hunkler 24, LePage 610, Mills 938

Brownfield: Hunkler 22, LePage 382, Mills 435

Denmark: Hunkler 11, LePage 337, Mills 367

Lovell: Hunkler 10, LePage 296, Mills 400

Sweden: Hunkler 0, LePage 85, Mills 137

Stoneham: Hunkler 1, LePage 70, Mills 91

CONGRESS, DISTRICT 1

Candidates: Pingree (D), Thelander (R)

Bridgton: Pingree 1490, Thelander 1308

Casco: Pingree 864, Thelander 909

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

CASCO

— The rumor mill has sparked a tale that a new fire station will be built and a public works garage will take over the empty building.

Prompted by a question from the public, Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward had an opportunity to explain what is involved in the feasibility study that everybody is talking about.

A fire and rescue depart

ment feasibility study is being done professionally by an outside company, Ward said. Neil Courtney, a munic ipal fire protection specialist is conducting the study, he said.

“The feasibility study is to determine where should we go primarily with the fire department for the long term, as part of the comprehensive plan and part of our capital improvement plan,” he said.

The study is reviewing what to do with the depart

ment’s equipment, and way to prepare to meet the needs of a growing community.

“Is that building going to meet our needs in 5 years, in 10 years? If that facility is not going to meet the needs, where would you want to build the new fire station — if the town voted on it? Would it be on the Berry property? Or would it be on another location throughout town that would be more centralized,” he said. “If the fire station is built on Berry

property, what would be a use for the old building? Would it be viable for public works? Would it be viable for another aspect?”

“It is really to determine the long-term plan for the fire [and rescue] department, which opens up a lot of dif ferent avenues of where to go,” Ward said.

Casco resident Tom Mulkern was the person who asked for an explana tion of the feasibility study.

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PLACE WHERE SECOND CHANCES CAN BE HAD — Kirsten Wears, who will serve as executive director of Tucker’s House, is passionate about helping those who desperately seek to break the hold of substance abuse dis order. She spearheaded a drive to open a recovery home for women in North Bridgton, set to open next month.

CREATING POSITIVE VIBES before Election Day, State Senate candidate Rick Bennett and a band of musicians played in Pondicherry Square Saturday. Admitting there is too much negativity today, Bennett (who won on Tuesday) felt some feel-good music is just what area voters need.

(Photo by Sue Rivet)

Whatever your addiction is, you are welcome to be here.”

To be approved for residency, applicants must show proof — a letter or note from a physician or someone at a detox center — they completed a rehab program.

“We don’t accept the woman while she is detox ing because we are not a clinic facility; we don’t have the medical staff necessary to care for them while they detox,” Wears said. “We’re fortunate to be partnering with the Lake Region Recovery Center and Crooked River Counseling. We won’t offer services here on site, but we have connections with these two groups to get the women where they need to be. Both have been gra cious offering their time and energy here, and will host events with us.”

Wears stressed that the program’s success hinges upon a collaborative effort by the community.

“It is going to take us all to help these women become successful. That’s what we should be doing if we truly are a community,” she said.

Wears said Tucker’s House is on the verge of becoming a reality because of “amazing people” who stepped in to help her get the idea off the ground and continue to serve by being members of the TH Board of Directors (see sidebar story).

Opening date, bar ring any real hurdles with construction, which is very “minimal for what we need to do here” Wears said, is tentatively set for Dec. 1.

Why Tucker’s House

One question people often ask Kirsten Wears is why she decided to use the name, Tucker’s House.

“I love the name Tucker,” she laughed.

The serious answer is Wears knew a young per son who grew up with some adverse childhood experiences and decided at a certain point in his life that he wanted to break the cycle however he could so he could be productive and successful.

“He did that,” she said.

“For me, his story is his story to tell. What he lived through and walked through. The fact he was cognitive enough to say this is not what I want for my life, just made me think about the importance of hope and resilience. The name — Tucker’s House — is about hope and resil ience.”

Passion for people Kirsten Wears has always been a people per son, especially those who have lost their way in life due to substance use dis order.

“I think I have always been wired this way.

Growing up the way I did in a household where there was alcoholism, I was super sensitive to what it feels like to be an affected other. People who struggle with substance use disorder are not less than, but as a child, you wonder why are they choosing the bottle (or whatever the substance is) over me?” she said. “When I worked at Food City, I met so many people who were struggling either with food insecurity or hous ing insecurity or substance use disorder. A couple of kids had seen their moms’ boyfriends Narcan-ed, things people shouldn’t be exposed to in this beauti ful, pristine Bridgton. You would never know the struggles that go on behind closed doors.”

Wears champions the idea to treat people with kindness and respect and dignity.

“It doesn’t happen a lot of times. People who are underserved have just

as much to bring to the table as you and I do. As a community, if we want Bridgton to truly be what it looks like it is, then we need to come together and support people who are down and out, and help make them become the best version of themselves that they can be because then they can give us more,” she said. “They show up and do their job. They’re productive and can support their family. Isn’t that what we want for the community we live in? These women we are hoping to serve are going to be people who deserve to live the best life out there.

Her Food City experi ence showed Wears operat ing a recovery residence is what she really wants to do.

“I worked with a bunch of folks who had struggled with substance use disor der. I saw of them pass. It

was horrible to think about the lonely existence they had. I detoxed with a guy who for whatever reason didn’t think he had some one else to do it with him. I went to the ER with him, stayed with him through the process. He kept say ing, ‘Why are you here?’ I told him nobody should do it alone,” she recalled. “Regardless of what the task is, we aren’t meant to be by ourselves. The community I found while at Food City really made me want to do this. Little steps, little things can make a huge difference in some people’s lives.”

Beginning of COVID pandemic, I realized I was at a point in my life that I could actually make a choice either continue to work for someone else or create a job for myself that would serve people. It

Directors: Easy to back project

When Kirsten Wears launched her idea to develop and oper ate a recovery residence here, she reached out to people she felt could help make her vision a reality.

She put together her “A-Team.”

“A number of them have experience in area of substance use disorder. They can connect with the women in a different way than I can,” Wears said. “They bring different skills and talents. They are just amazing, compassionate people. I’m very fortunate.”

Why did they get behind this effort? The News reached out to Board of Director members for a brief comment:

Charlotte Kelly, president — I have been volunteering in the recovery community for over 15 years. I have seen many of the positive effects of a strong recovery system with my own family and friends as well as the lives lost or forgotten due to the damage of living a life of addiction. I realize that not every addict is blessed with a strong recovery support system and the ones that I have seen succeed had the support of family and community. I recall reading that for most addicts, it can take anywhere from 6 to 24 months for the brain to start perform ing at normal levels due to the chemical effects of the drugs in the system. Very few people have the luxury of taking time off from life to heal from addiction! I think Tucker’s House will give women a chance for this respite. I have heard from many recovering addicts that going home after a short treatment plan causes a great amount of stress as many of their triggers lie in that place. Hopefully Tucker’s House will help them learn how to manage a life in recovery while they learn how to be part of and contribute to a community that is not aware of their past. Then, they will have the tools to move forward in life and help others on their journey!

Susan Rivet, vice president — With the increased complex ity of social barriers affecting individuals entering back into the community after completing rehabilitation, the idea of having a chemical free home to provide a safe destination for women to continue their journey to sobriety is a project I feel is the beginning of making a difference in the lives of those living with addiction.

Serena Bissonette, treasurer — I chose to become involved because there is a strong recovery community in Bridgton and a high need and readiness for more support to fully access the services and opportunities here. There are a great many people who are working incredibly hard to enter and maintain recov ery and we have an opportunity to make a safe and supportive place for them in the community to do that work. Not everyone can go home, and home may not be the place most conducive to recovery. Tucker’s House can be home for a period of time and offer the structure, connection, understanding, and time to bridge from where someone is to where they are going.

Trina Sanborn, secretary — I got involved in this project as I work in the hospital, I see the need for this; in our well deserv ing community. Tucker’s House is a great way for a woman starting her life over. There will be so many opportunities for these women as Kirsten has great ideas to implement a healthy lifestyle.

Catherine Clough-Bell, member — People in rural com munities face a number of challenges and those in recovery can face even larger ones trying to be successful. Despite our best efforts, stigma still exists. Challenges range from stable housing to transportation, to employment opportunities. It’s difficult for someone to maintain employment if they lack stable housing

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CHANGE IN CAREER PATH — Deep down, Kirsten Wears (above) knew her passion to help those in need would ultimately lead her to spearhead a project like Tucker’s House. Wears is pictured at last weekend’s Hollyberry Fair held at Lake Region H.S., one of many fundraisers Tucker’s House plans to take part in to raise money to cover operational costs. (Photo by Sue Rivet)

It’s difficult for someone to maintain employment if they lack stable housing that sup ports their recovery efforts. The closest sober living house is over one hour away in Portland, with many oth ers farther than that. I have long said (along with some of my colleagues) that it would be beneficial for Bridgton to have a sober house as the need time and time again has presented itself. Bridgton is what we would describe as a “recovery ready com munity” and offers oppor tunities for employment, volunteering, recovery sup port services, transportation through the Explorer bus ser vice, and community events that are beneficial to every one. Connection to others is essential to recovery.

As a clinician with 25 years of experience and the founder of Crooked River Counseling and the Lakes Region

Recovery Center, sober living was the missing piece!

Steve Danzig, member — I have been working in the field of substance use disor der for nearly 25 years and live in the Lakes Region. I know several providers in the area, so when I was asked to become a part of Tucker’s House I said ‘yes’ without hesitation. There is a tremen dous amount of room along the recovery continuum of care, detox, residential, sober living, etc. Any possibility of adding to the services here in Maine I will support.

Tracey Martin, mem ber — Back in 2018 when we opened Lake Region Recovery Center, we knew there was a need for recovery residences in our area. I met Kirsten in 2018 and through conversations with her, she mentioned having a women’s recovery residence and she wanted to run it. I was so excited because I knew if anyone could do it, it would be her. I also knew what the need in this community was

Election 2022

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Harrison: Pingree 657, Thelander 657

Naples: Pingree 889, Thelander 1147

Raymond: Pingree 1383, Thelander 1247

Sebago: Pingree 481, Thelander 529

CONGRESS DISTRICT 2

Candidates: Bond (I), Golden (D), Poliquin (R)

Brownfield: Bond 66, Golden 419, Poliquin 331

Denmark: Bond 55, Golden 343, Poliquin 294

Fryeburg: Bond 119, Golden 869, Poliquin 556

Hiram: Bond 58, Golden 330, Poliquin 354

Lovell: Bond 45, Golden 376, Poliquin 272

Stoneham: Bond 9, Golden 92, Poliquin 58

Sweden: Bond 28, Golden 130, Poliquin 69

Waterford: Bond 51, Golden 417, Poliquin 410

Hall-gym rejected

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asked voters to use TIF funds — instead of taxpayers’ dollars — to purchase almost 3 acres of land between the Village Green and the Naples Fire station was also voted down.

The result was, 1009 to 1017, with 30 ovals left blank for that question.

“It failed by eight votes,” Kenneally said.

“From my personal standpoint, I think we [the com mittee] could to do a few things. Number One: Ask for $270,000 from TIF fund that was going to be used for land purchase and apply it to the community center cost.

Number Two: People really want it on the Village Green, but the overall price scared them. We need to find ways to get the price lower,” she said.

and was willing to jump in wherever I was needed.

Being in a rural area has so many benefits, but it also has so many barriers. Whenever we work with a person with a substance use disorder, it is always a challenge on where a person might live (if they can’t go back home or are homeless) once they have gone through detox/ rehab or a longer program.

Think about how challeng ing it could/would be to not have a place to go once you have completed a program or have to go somewhere that is far away from where you are used to living. This recovery residence will bring hope to our recovery community. A beautiful place for women to create a fresh start or contin ue with their ongoing journey in recovery.

Bill McKenzie, member — I decided to get involved with Tucker’s House because my nearly four decades of work in the field of addic tions and substance use dis orders has convinced me that one of the most important things we can do is to pro vide a safe place for healing to occur. The human mind, body, and spirit have a natu ral tendency toward health and wholeness, but without the requisite environment the tasks of recovery are very dif ficult at best. I wanted to be a part of that process.

The stability that has been missing from many of the lives of our residents will allow them to start to put their lives back on track, through employment, educa tion, healing relationships, finding purpose and meaning for themselves.

Rick Olson, member — After my son died from an overdose of fentanyl in 2019, I was looking for an outlet for the energy and love I had for

my son. I stumbled into this group after hearing in one of the Maine opioid crisis meet ings that they were looking for volunteers. It’s a way to do something that will help save lives and improve our community.

Jonathan Sahrbeck member — I started getting involved in the Bridgton community when I became District Attorney in 2019. So much of what recovery residences can offer, from peer support and treatment options to housing and struc tured environments, are nec essary to help people get into and stay into recovery.

Mary Fernald, member — Through the emergency room at the hospital, I have been there 29 years and we have so many folks that meet dead ends with drastic endings. I want to help folks that have never had the oppor tunity to be a part of com munity and family have that chance; to help folks move on with positive change to gain skills to make a new life. These folks need someone to believe they are worth it. I do!

Tom Chandel, board advisor — I’ve known Kirsten and her husband Brad for probably 10 years or so through our old church, and know about Kirsten’s longstanding love for the recov ery community. I’ve seen her often lend a hand, encour agement and help to people in the Bridgton community that have suffered from addiction. She has a special heart for those folks. I have a long-standing association with the recovery commu nity myself, and have been involved with many recovery peer groups, including grief and suicide support groups, and the Christian recovery group, Celebrate Recovery, so based on my experience

there, Kirsten would bounce ideas off me from time to time. I have about 40-years of experience with non-prof its, so I was able to give a lot of good advice there, and try

to keep them on track. She went ahead and did most of that work herself.

(Note: Kimberly Leighton is also a board member, but was unavailable)

Fine music at gallery

The Mike Sakash/Jed Wilson Duo will present a perfor mance of traditional and contemporary jazz standards in artist Ian Factor’s beautiful new gallery space in Bridgton (Main Street) on Saturday, Nov. 19.

Factor Fine Art is non-profit gallery space and art school that provides an intimate and engaging place to hear this duo up close.

Jed Wilson and Mike Sakash have been playing in the piano/saxophone duo format for the past 13 years. Their performances use traditional and modern jazz standards as a basis for improvisation. Their aim is to create a musi cal conversation that explores spontaneity, texture, and melody.

A graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, Jed Wilson is fluent in a wide variety of musical styles. His work as a pianist includes a series of recording projects with percussionist Tony Falco, a world music project coled with multi-instrumentalist and artist, Dave Kobrenski, and a long-standing duo with singer-songwriter Heather Masse.

Mike Sakash is currently Arts Department Chairman at Fryeburg Academy and a member of a wide variety of musical groups in New England, including the Portland Jazz Orchestra, Bradley Jazz Collective, and the Cold River Radio Band.

For tickets and information, contact Ian Factor at Factor Fine Art at 646-465-0035 or ian@factorfineart. com. Tickets are $25. Seating is limited.

Bulky waste fees going up in ’23

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

CASCO — Getting rid of bulky waste is another service to be hit by infla tion.

Additional fees will be charged to dispose of certain items at the Casco-Naples Bulky Waste Facility, effec tive January 2023, accord ing to Casco Town Manager Anthony Ward.

“What they did is they added some fees that go on top of either the weight or the coupons,” Ward said.

This fee is in addition to using coupons mailed to residents, or paying by the pound to get rid of items, he said.

“This will be for all users of the bulky waste [facil ity],” Ward said.

Below is a list of the fee schedule:

• Computers and laptops, $5 fee

• Recliners, $10 fee

• Televisions and moni tors, $15 fee

• Couches, mattresses, box springs, $20 fee

• Items containing Freon, $25

“The reason for this comes down to — we are seeing a drastic increase in the number of these things being brought in and the cost associated with what bulky waste has to spend to get rid of it,” Ward said.

Ward announced the pending fee schedule change during the regular Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on Nov. 1.

The Casco-Naples Bulky Waste and Transfer Station (CNBW&TS) Council met in October and voted to sup

port the new fees to offset costs, he said.

In the Town of Naples, the same news was shared with that town’s selectmen a week earlier, during the Oct. 24 meeting.

“Over the past couple of years, the bulky waste facil ity has experienced signifi cant hikes in transportation and disposal fees. In one year, this increase was about $65,000,” Naples Town Manager John Hawley said. “There is no sign that these costs are going to subside,” he said.

“The Transfer Station Council has been discussing the best way to deal with the increases while minimally impacting the taxpayers. They proposed surcharge fees, which is what many local municipal facilities are doing. In doing so, this puts the cost strictly on the indi

viduals using the facility for specific items that are the costly ones to dispose of,” Hawley said.

Apparently, landown ers who are allowed to use the bulky waste facility have commented that other municipalities either charge a fee or do not accept items such as computers, TVs and mattresses.

“We are also aware that those who have access to the shared-town facility but live out of state primarily have admitted to bringing these bulky items to our facility because they would have to pay a fee in their hometown, or there is not facility to dispose of such

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LOVELL — In last week’s edition, the Lovell Lions thanked 30 volun teers who made this year’s fundraiser at the Fryeburg Fair a huge success. The Lions inadvertently left out a volunteer, who not only contributed by working in the food booth but devoted her time and energy into preparing the booth for opening day. Heather Lang is not only one of the club’s female members, but “a tireless worker in helping us succeed in all of our fun draising endeavors.”

DUO TO PERFORM — Mike Sakash/Jed Wilson Duo will perform on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Factor Fine Art in Bridgton.

Bridgton Police blotter

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

Monday, October 31

7:54 p.m. Suspicious vehicle in Depot Street parking lot.

10:45 p.m. Disturbance on South High Street; ver bal warning issued.

Tuesday, November 1

7:04 a.m. Two suspi cious people in a vehicle on Noble Lane; no action taken.

8:11 a.m. Citizen assist on Willis Park Road.

1:02 p.m. Minor two vehicle crash in Main Street parking lot.

1:19 p.m. Citizen assist on Fosterville Road.

4:43 p.m. Citizen assist on Willis Park Road.

7:08 p.m. Citizen assist on Wayside Avenue.

8 p.m. Suspicious indi viduals at Skillins Circle parking lot.

9:05 p.m. Responding to a report of erratic driving on Kansas Road, police located the suspected vehicle. The driver was charged with operating while under the influence, and transported to the county jail.

Wednesday, November 2

2:33 a.m. Officers attempted to locate an indi vidual allegedly involved in a domestic situation on Walker Street.

4:50 a.m. Mental health event on Willis Park Road.

8:25 a.m. Criminal tres pass complaint on Main Street; officers unable to locate subject.

10:05 a.m. Sex offender registration.

12:27 p.m. Citizen assist at Bridgton Hospital.

6:22 p.m. Burglary com plaint on Portland Road.

Thursday, November 3

2:44 a.m. Traffic detail on Portland Road.

10:32 a.m. Welfare check on Arrowhead Road.

Friday, November 4

10:23 a.m. Check fraud investigation on Portland Road.

12:13 p.m. Assist to Texas department regarding recovered firearm on Sam Ingalls Road.

12:31 p.m. Recovered stolen vehicle at Saras Trail.

1:08 p.m. Welfare check on Willett Road.

4:14 p.m. Citizen assist on Del Chadbourne Road.

5:23 p.m. Missing per son report on North High Street.

Saturday, November 5

1:22 a.m. Mental health event on Pine Street; sub ject transported to the hos pital for evaluation.

3:59 p.m. Caller had questions regarding ATV trails in Bridgton and ATV regulations.

5:06 p.m. Assist to United Ambulance per sonnel with uncooperative patient.

6:50 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Main Street, no injuries.

7:45 p.m. Report of pos sible intoxicated driver on Elm Street; officer patrolled

area, no findings.

8:03 p.m. Possible intoxicated driver on Main Street; police located vehi cle but found the driver was not impaired.

8:11 p.m. Two patients “under the influence of drugs” reportedly causing a disturbance at the hospital; police requested to provide security and “gain control” of the situation.

Sunday, November 6 12:44 a.m. A vehicle crashed into a mailbox at Misty Meadow Lane.

10:53 a.m. Citizen assist on Pond Road.

12:33 p.m. Police were sent to a Smith Avenue property where evicted tenants reportedly returned to the site without permis sion.

4:45 p.m. A car and deer collided on North High Street.

5:35 p.m. Mental health event on Smith Avenue; subject transported to the hospital for evaluation.

Fryeburg Police log

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

Monday, October 31

1:44 p.m. Death investi gation on Main Street.

4:07 p.m. Traffic com plaint on Portland Street.

8:34 p.m. Assist citizen on Portland Street.

Tuesday, November 1 4:08 a.m. Radar detail on Molly Ockett Drive.

5:11 p.m. Assist citizen on Kenerson Drive. Wednesday, November 2 9:10 a.m. Peace officer detail on Main Street.

1:45 p.m. Criminal mis chief on Portland Street.

6:12 p.m. Assist fire department on Main Street 10:52 p.m. 9-1-1 hangup call on Leach Road; unfounded.

Thursday, November 3

4:47 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

7:05 a.m. Peace offi cer detail at Molly Ockett Drive.

8:09 a.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call at McNeil Road.

9:30 a.m. Officer assist on Main Street.

10:23 a.m. Assist coun ty deputy on Haley Town Road.

1:21 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

1:24 p.m. Officer assist on Stuart Street.

4:40 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Main Street nad Haley Town Road.

5:47 p.m. Domestic dis turbance at Franks Way.

6:20 p.m. Burglary alarm at Raven Lane.

7:02 p.m. Assist citizen on Main Street.

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items. They bring them here not only because they can but also because they can use their coupons to pay for them,” he said.

“The new surcharge is on top of the weight charge, and cannot be paid for with coupons,” Hawley said.

Again, that change won’t occur for a few months. The facility is closed on Sunday, Jan 1, 2023, but when it reopens after the holiday the new surcharge will be in effect.

In related business, another change may be on the horizon: The days of the week that the facility

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Currently the CNBW&TS is open Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday.

The CNBW&TS Council “will discuss modifying the days of operation,” Ward said.

That is because the staff does not have two consecu tive days off, he said. The employees understand that

Saturday and Sunday are ideals days of the week for the general public to use the facility, he said. The council is considering pos sibly Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday and Friday as day of the week the facility will be open.

The council is scheduled to hold a workshop on Nov. 17, starting at 9 a.m., at the Naples Town Hall.

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Taking fair, consistent approach to sidewalks

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer

Road construction wraps up this week, but how Bridgton will address sidewalks in 2023 was up for debate Tuesday night.

The plan is to maintain continuity with Main Street’s look by using granite curbing for sidewalks on Elm, Highland, Church and Kennard Streets. Unlike Main Street, asphalt not concrete will be used — partly in keeping what has been done in other residential areas, Town Manager Bob Peabody pointed out.

Two projects — Elm ($124,189) and Highland ($129,199) — were approved for Community Development Block Grant funding and are ready to be put out to bid, with construction slated for spring.

Select Board Chairwoman Carmen Lone stressed the importance of maintain ing “visual continuity” of Main Street and the need to use granite curbing. After a conversation with Public Service Director David Madsen, Lone has no problem using asphalt was the sidewalk travel surface, but emphasized “it absolutely needs to be maintained.” She called some of the exist ing sidewalks “abysmal” and “terrible.” Later in the conversation, Lone went as far to say that maintaining sidewalks needs to be a “priority,” either to be included in the Public Works budget or budgeted by the Select Board.

Selectman Paul Tworog called for con crete to be used on the four streets.

“It’s a matter of aesthetics, especially because of the investment we’ve made on Main Street,” he said. “To nickel and dime it, it is not a decision I would make. I love to save money, but I am much more in favor of concrete; it’s an investment.”

Peabody clarified that the “peanuts” saved by using asphalt over concrete is close to $70,000. He added that going with concrete deviates from the program started several years ago to use paving on sidewalks in residential areas such as Lower Main.

“We just did Oak Street; what we did wrong, we didn’t go with granite curb ing; in hindsight, we should have done granite curbing,” Peabody said. “Paving is easier to maintain. Aesthetics is a matter of personal preference, some people like pavement.”

Tworog feels asphalt “looks cheap” and “seems more flawed than concrete.” He suggested that to make up the financial dif ference between asphalt and concrete, the town could dip into the Undesignated Fund Balance (which would require a town vote, Peabody said).

Peabody noted, “No matter what you use, you will need to do work to it at some point; in-house repairs easier with paving.

The issue is not the surface, it is the curb ing.”

Tworog and Selectman Ken Murphy supported the shift to concrete, but the motion failed when Lone and McHatton voted to stick with the original plan of using asphalt.

“There needs to be some plan to reha bilitate sidewalks as they deteriorate. It needs be a priority in the future,” Lone said.

Peabody reiterated the need to be con sistent, treating all neighborhoods the same — rather than differential treatment for dif ferent parts of the community.

In other meeting notes:

DMV lease. Although the Bureau of Motor Vehicles has yet to return to oper ating satellite sites (the state stopped the practice as the result of the COVID pan demic), it still wants to lease space at the Bridgton Municipal Complex to keep this option available.

For a new lease to happen, the state will likely to make a few concessions. First, town officials would like 24-hour notice regarding days when BMV is scheduled to use the lower level meeting area, but will not be showing up — thus enabling the town to use the room for public meetings, if need be.

Linda Stohs, Bureau of General Services office specialist, informed the town the state would be amendable to that request.

The Select Board would agree with a two-year lease agreement, but do not want to commit to an automatic two-year renewal.

McHatton noted, “We have no idea what the need of the town will be in two years. Let a future board look at it, whether they want to continue or not.”

Peabody and Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck will continue negotiations with state officials, and report back to the board.

Boost for concession stand project. Tying up a few loose ends at the Ham Complex concession stand moved a step closer to completion.

Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Angie Cook presented town officials with a check for $1,440 toward the project. The money was raised during the Chamber’s annual Brewfest 50/50 raffle.

“We’re very appreciative,” Select Board chairwoman Carmen Lone said.

Kudos to election crew. Board mem bers and Town Manager Bob Peabody gave kudos to the staff working Election Day at the town hall.

“I’m proud of fact our polls are com pletely controlled by the town and your

Closing in on land deals

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

CASCO — If two sepa rate real-estate deals pan out as planned, Casco will be the owner of two adjacent lots in Webbs Mills by midNovember.

Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward updated the Casco Board of Selectmen on the current status of the land purchas es at the beginning of this month.

“We have got contracts with both properties. We just talked to finalize the closing dates,” Ward said.

“Based on the dialogue that has happened as of today, by your next meeting [Nov. 15] we will own those properties,” he said.

That timeline should still be falling into place.

“I anticipate both clos ings occurring next week,” Ward said on Tuesday.

The town’s ownership of the lots will be instrumental to the expansion of Webbs

Mill Park, formally known as Plummer Memorial Park.

About 20 years ago, the town purchased one unde veloped lot that abutted Route 11 on one side and the Mill Pond on another side. However, that lot was sold in August via the silent bidding process. There was a purpose assigned to that lot, having to do with the park. But, accidentally, the lot was placed on list of mostly tax-acquired parcels that the town was selling so that land could be taxed. When it was discovered the land had been sold to a private individual, residents came before the selectmen asking if the town would buy back the lot. Later, when contacted, the new owners asked a real estate agent to negotiate with the town.

The other lot, where a burned-out home stands, was privately owned. The person who owned it when the fire happened sold it to anoth er party who was lining up

plans with professional con tractor to dispose of building. That party agreed to sell the lot to the town. The legwork of pricing the cost of get ting rid of the building had already been done.

On Sept. 27, a Special Town Meeting was held to ask citizens whether or not the town should purchase the lots. The majority of residents approved buying the land the town had previ ously owned. The price for this non-buildable lot was $20,000. In the case of the parcel with the uninhabit able home, the residents approved $100,000 to pur chase the land and also to cover the cost to demolish the building and to dispose of the debris.

The Casco Open Space Commission has discussed the many ways owning these lots will benefit the park and help to protect the pond. Already, the lots are located in the Resource Protection Zone.

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He posed his question during public participation time at the Casco Board of Selectmen meeting on Nov. 1.

After Ward spoke, Mulkern commented.

“The rumor out the com munity is that we are going to build a new fire station, and move public works into the central station. That is what a lot of the community believes is going to happen,” Mulkern said.

“If that is the case, the feasibility study needs to include where is the best place for the public works,” he said.

He recommended the property where the sand and salt shed is located. He pre ferred saving the Berry prop

erty for other uses.

“That is part of that whole dialogue,” Ward said.

Selectman Scott Avery agreed with Mulkern on pre serving for other purposes the land known as the Berry property, which the town purchased in 2016.

“The Berry property is prime real estate. There are other plans that have been talked about. Is that really where we want to have a public works? Or do we want it by the bulky waste and the sand shed,” Avery said.

That evening, the board had on its agenda capital improvement plan (CIP) pri orities. That topic dovetailed with the feasibility study.

Resident Sam Brown chimed in.

“It is thrilling to hear you have a conversation about capital improvement and ways to make it palatable to the community. Five to 10-year windows are short,” he said, encouraging the board to think more long term.

He said the town was in a good economic position to invest in or set aside for capital improvements.

“We aren’t over-lever aged. We don’t have a lot of debt. We can manage longterm loans and grants in a way that doesn’t have to involve a mil rate increase,” Brown said. “The way the town affords a low mil rate is supporting the vision of being the best place to live in Maine.”

MARRED VIEW— When the town owns the lot where a burnt building stands, it will be able to dispose of the structure that is marring the idyllic view at the Plummer Memorial Park in Webb Mills Village in Casco. Casco Town Manager Anthony Ward expects the closing date on the lot to occur next week. (De Busk Photo)

Tucker’s House: Place of Healing

worked out the way it was supposed to.

Putting the pieces together

Once Kirsten Wears decided what her next career path would be (“after many conversations with my husband and friends”), she “started from scratch.”

She researched how to become a non-profit.

“I went that route because of the federal fund ing I could seek to support this venture,” she said. She reached out to SCORE and asked ques tions that needed to be

Naples talks to upgrade trails

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer

NAPLES — The Naples Land Use Committee logs some miles.

“The town has a lot of walking trails that are really in nice shape, espe cially over by Blue Rock,” according to Committee Chair Dave Garcia.

Although it might be happy trails for people walking along many of these pathways, the erosion on the bank of Muddy River is disconcerting

“Blue Rock Park — the granite steps going down to the river there are really bad. The erosion is bad. I’ve talked to Portland Water District. They give towns grants to do this type of work. You really need a professional person to go

asked, and “they provided questions I didn’t know I needed to ask.”

“I plugged away at it. I looked to folks I felt brought value to sit at a table to help guide and make this idea work. I have the A-Team. If there is something I don’t know, they do. They are simply amazing people with huge hearts, caring folks who want to do the right thing to help people,” she said.

Policy and procedures were developed. “It was grueling, exhausting. Some days, I wondered, ‘What on earth are you doing?’ It all came together. A lot of waiting,” she said.

And frustrating and dis

heartening.

Wears thought she had the ideal place for Tucker’s House, but the arrangement fell through.

“It was really challeng ing. It made me question whether this was what I should be doing. I thought it was the perfect location. In the process, we had already applied for a grant. We knew we were on the edge of receiving funding. We didn’t have a lot of time to wallow in self-pity. We had to make some decisions — either to jump off the cliff and call it quits or dig in,” she said.

Anyone who knows Kirsten Wears knows what route she went. She dug in.

Ultimately, every piece

fell into place. Tucker’s House landed grants, enabling Wears to purchase a property. But where?

“We were down to five days to find a house. Nothing we looked at met the criteria,” she said. “We wanted it to be a place where the women walk through the front door and say, ‘Oh my God, I get to live here?’ We were extremely lucky to find such a place.”

The place was formerly owned by Julianne Forbes, a naturopathic doctor, who ran her practice at the North Bridgton home.

“The landscape here has been meticulously loved and cared for. We came to this property as a long shot. The asking price was astronomi

cal for what we were look ing for. When we walked through the doors, we all knew this was the place,” Wears said. “We had to pres ent our case to Maine State Housing and HUD. The house sells itself, quite hon estly. The serenity people can find is gorgeous.”

They landed the grant, and bought the property.

“The grant enabled us to purchase the property and do some rehab,” she said. “There is apartment here that we can rent, which will serve as income for us.”

As disappointed she was when the first deal fell through, Wears now looks at it as a blessing.

“We wouldn’t have been turnkey in 30 days with the other property. Here, we are doing things to increase effi ciencies like putting in heat pumps and finishing the sec ond floor of barn as a Great Room,” she said.

Fundraising will be an ongoing effort. Tucker’s House has one paid employ ee, Wears, who serves as executive director. The house manager is not a paid employee, but is compen sated by residing there rent free.

The women staying at Tucker’s House will pay $600 per month, which includes “everything.” The rate is based on a person working 20 hours a week at minimum wage.

“We’re hoping that each woman will be able to live here for the first 30 days without having to pay rent so they can settle in and transition,” Wears said.

enough facilities.”

Tucker’s House is the first recovery residence in western Maine. Another is slated to open in South Paris.

“It’s hard to recover in the same community where your dealer is. It’s hard to recover where the people you used with you might run into at the grocery store,” she said. “Some people won’t fit here.”

Wears is open to ques tions from the community about Tucker’s House, and will invite folks to an open house prior to the women’s arrivals.

in there, remove the gran ite stairs and put in the rip rap,” Garcia said, adding the shoreline “really needs some TLC.”

“It has to get a permit by rule,” he said.

Garcia spoke about the needs at different town-

owned parcels of land during a Naples Board of Selectmen meeting on Oct 24.

At Blue Rock Park, another concern comes from above, he said. But the likelihood of damage could be eliminated by removing

it.

“That huge dead pine tree at the entrance. It is completely dead. I use it as a reference point to tell people how to get there. It should really be taken down,” Garcia said.

Bridgton Select Board notes

vote is counted — you can count on it,” Selectman Bob McHatton said.

Peabody later chimed in, also appreciating “friends and neighbors giving time for this important task. They’re doing a great job.”

Peabody noted unlike past elections, there was a greater law enforcement presence in the polling area.

“I’ve checked twice, it’s been nice and smooth, that’s good news,” he said.

McHatton also thanked Recycling Committee members for working countless hours, research ing and developing a Pay Per Bag proposal brought before voters, as well as committing time to educate the public on this issue.

“Whether want it or not, that’s your decision. The Board of Selectmen’s job is to bring before you rec ommendations on how to operate the town; and this committee spent hundreds of hours (on this issue), and deserves appreciation for the work they put in.”

Are we listening?

Citizen Barry DeNofrio has an issue with how the town is regulating water levels at Woods Pond, and he let his feelings be known in a recent letter to the editor.

Selectmen Ken Murphy and Paul Tworog asked what the town’s response has been to DeNofrio’s comments.

“The town has a policy (on water levels), and we are following the policy,”

the town manager respond ed.

“I can’t help how people feel…we’re following the policy.”

Tworog want to be sure that the town responds to a concerned citizen, “whether he is right or wrong.”

“He’s working hard to protect the beach,” Tworog said. “The water level (as of Nov. 2) is slightly above the target. By the Nov. 15 target level date, I’m hop ing we can be at the 3.5. Again, it is important to respond to citizens who are trying their best to protect the beach.”

Peabody noted that town officials have been “going back and forth” with DeNofrio regarding water levels for the eight years

he has been here. Peabody added that the situation has reached a point that DeNofrio has been told “not to interact with (town) employees when trying to do their jobs.”

Time to tighten up dumping. Regardless how the Pay Per Bag vote went Tuesday, Selectman McHatton called for the town to take steps to tighten up on what trash haulers dump into the household waste hopper.

Recently, he saw a com mercial hauler dump not only trash, but a fair amount of recyclables into the waste bin.

“It needs to be addressed,” McHatton said.

Abatements totaling $13,168.54 were approved.

Donations can be made on the Tucker’s House web site. A donation of $100 covers the cost of a woman to live at Tucker’s House for five days.

“The need is enormous and ever growing. Substance use disorder and acciden tal overdose numbers have grown exponentially. When COVID hit, it got worse. Last time that I looked at the numbers, we were losing on average two people per day in the state of Maine from overdose. We don’t have enough detox beds. That’s a problem the state needs to start addressing,” Wears said. “Part of the issue is who is going to run them. It is hard to find nurses, who aren’t burnt out. We’re in a tough place where the state wants to address all these issues but we don’t have

“I want people to under stand — especially the neighbors to Tucker House — that we’re trying to eradi cate the stigma behind sub stance use disorder. Without speaking for them, these women just want to have a second chance — third, fourth, fifth, whatever it is — to live a life with clar ity and with some peace. Is it going to be challeng ing? Absolutely. Will they use? That’s part of recovery. People aren’t disposable,” she said. “We decided not to use our sign. For some women, anonymity may be important to them. There is a real big movement in recov ery. It is a beautiful thing when folks are comfortable enough to say they are proud to be in recovery. I didn’t have to make this choice. I could have stayed where I was. Not everyone is there yet, so we want to be mind ful of that,” Wears added. She continued, “Education is key. One in three families are impacted or affected by substance use disorder. We might bring some people who have been hiding in the closet. For some folks, it is still considered a dirty, little secret. It shouldn’t be. There should be no shame. There is no discrimination when it comes to substance use disorder. It is everywhere. No one is without risk. It is time we open our eyes, take the blinders off and stop thinking it doesn’t affect us, because it does.”

It is said every one dol lar spent in recovery, you save $7 in the town from the police calls, the rescue calls and all the things that come from someone who is in an altered state.

Kirsten Wears believes Tucker’s House can be a difference maker.

Fryeburg Police log

Friday, November 4 9:09 a.m. Radar detail on Stanley Hill Road.

10:22 a.m. Burglary alarm on Main Street.

10:25 a.m. 9-1-1 hangup call at Dearborn Drive.

11:58 a.m. Escort to Lovewell Pond Road.

Saturday, November 5 3 a.m. Suspicious activ ity at Frog Alley.

11:10 a.m. 9-1-1 hang-up call on Main Street.

1:16 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Menotomy Road.

3:25 p.m. Radar detail on Main Street.

5:44 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Fairview Drive.

Sunday, November 6 11:11 a.m. Traffic com plaint at Porter Road walk ing trail.

11:13 a.m. Missing person report on South Chatham Road.

1:49 p.m. Vehicle off the road on Harbor Road.

2:52 p.m. A motor vehi cle stop on Bridgton Road resulted in police charg ing Ethan W. Hume, 49, of Portland with failing to register a motor vehicle.

9:51 p.m. Criminal tres pass complaint at Main Street store; warning issued.

Monday, November 7 4:23 a.m. Radar detail at Molly Ockett Drive.

A LOW IMPACT park on the other side of the Crooked River was brought up by Naples resident Dave Garcia, who serves on the Naples Land Use Committee. (De Busk Photo)

Tucker Buzzell: Husson’s Hitman

BANGOR — Tucker

Buzzell has been a big hit for the Husson University football team.

The junior lineback er and former Fryeburg Academy standout record ed 16 tackles, including a sack, in the Eagles’ 27-14 win over Nichols College Saturday at the Dr. John W. Winkin Complex in Bangor.

It was Husson’s fourth straight win to improve to 5-4, while moving to 4-1 in Commonwealth Coast Conference play.

Buzzell broke Husson’s single season tackle total when he recorded his 106th stop, surpassing the mark set by Stephan Dance at 103 in 2013.

Buzzell also set a new mark for assisted tackles in a season, as well, with his 10 assisted tackles on the day to give him 61 for the season. The previous mark was 54 held by Dance since 2013.

Fryeburg Academy football Coach David Turner describes Buzzell, listed in the Husson press guide as 6-foot, 200-pounds, as a “tireless worker.”

“He worked just as hard in practice as in games. For us, his speed allowed him to cover the field from sideline to sideline,” Coach Turner said. “His football intellect really set him apart. He studied film and was able to quickly diagnose a play based on what he had seen on film and his outstanding football instincts.”

A sports management major, Tucker is the son of son of Rick and Jacki Buzzell of Lovell.

Tucker’s resume includes:

• 2021, Tucker finished fourth in the CCC with 48 solo tackles and 37 assists, tallied 3.5 tacklers for a loss, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 10 games. He also intercepted two passes, one of which he returned 70 yards for a touchdown against UMass-Dartmouth. Tucker was selected as a first-team All-Conference linebacker as a sophomore, and an All-Academic team pick.

• 2019, in eight games as a freshman, Tucker had 42 tackles (26 solo, 16 assisted). The 2020 season was can celed due to COVID-19.

The Eagles return to action Saturday with a trip to Salve Regina University for their regular season finale at 12 p.m.

Magical run to U-14 title Lakers rally to win in overtime

Alicia Fontana scored two goals and Abi Nadeau booted the game winning goal in overtime as Lake Region defeated Freeport 3-2 to capture the Soccer Maine U-14 title over the weekend.

The victory capped an undefeated season for the Lakers.

Coaches Nick Roy and David Sheldrick have been coaching this group of girls for three years.

“During that time, we have been fortunate enough to have the full support of all the play ers’ parents — a critical component to allow us the full freedom to pursue our vision for this team,” Coach Sheldrick said. “I would also like to thank Lake Region Soccer Club, specifically Jackie Harlow, as she provided us with significant logistical sup port throughout the year, and helped raise atten tion to our playoff run on social media — very much appreciated!”

The key to the Lakers’ success was the group buying into being a team — there are no egos.

“They also understand the game is as much about having soccer IQ as hav ing physical talent; this team is blessed with both,” Coach Sheldrick noted.

“Any one player on this team, when asked, will tell you that the two things each player can control are effort and attitude — it has been ingrained into their mentality. This ethos helps us from beat ing ourselves. If another team comes at us with

CHAMPIONS — Lake Region captured the Soccer Maine Division 2 U-14 title over the weekend with an overtime win over Freeport. Pictured left to right: (front row) Haley Hamlin, Addison Klimek, Helena Sheldrick, Erinn Green, Abbigail Nadeau and Trinnidy Bradley; (middle row) Hayden Roy, Madison Olsen, Courtney Lopez, Alicia Fontana, Ashlyn Stevens, Kayleigh Phillips, Brailey Sands, Samantha Jones and Brooke Randall; (back row) Coach Nick Roy and Coach Dave Sheldrick.

more skill and determina tion we can accept it, but it is unacceptable to beat ourselves.”

The Lakers got off to a strong start in the title game as Alicia Fontana scored within the first 10 minutes. After a fluke own goal, and a gorgeous shot by Freeport that found the back of the net, the Lakers found themselves down 2-1 at halftime.

“After some honest dialogue with ourselves at the halftime break, we recognized that we were playing ‘scared.’ The very attitude that we were so proud of controlling was missing, and thus hinder ing our effort and perfor mance,” Coach Sheldrick said. “Once the light bulb switched back on, we came out on the front foot.”

Alicia Fontana scored the equalizer within 10 minutes of the start of the second half.

“Our back line — which is our strong suit —con ceded the fewest number

of goals in our division throughout the course of the season. They heldoff a number of Freeport attacks, and our goalkeep er made some phenomenal saves,” Coach Sheldrick said.

The game remained tied 2-2 at the end of regular time.

“Based on the bodylanguage of our opponent, who thought they won the game at halftime, we felt we had momentum head ing into overtime,” the coach said.

After a key save by the keeper Helena Sheldrick, the ball was played to mid field where it was won by Laker defensive mid fielder Kayleigh Phillips, who played the ball over the top of Freeport’s back line to the oncoming run of LR central attacker, Abbi Nadeau.

“Freeport’s keeper gambled and came way off her line in an effort to win the ball,” Coach Sheldrick said. “Abbi got the ball

under control with a beau tiful first touch, at pace, to get behind the Freeport keeper, and sent the ball into the back of the net for the game winner!”

The difference between Lake Region winning was “effort, attitude, and the sheer desire to spend all of their energy so they could leave, regardless of out come, knowing they left nothing in the tank,” the coach noted.

“This team responded twice, for each other, for the coaches and for their community — it was spe cial to witness!” Coach Sheldrick added.

Indeed, this title was a team effort. The Lakers include:

Back four: Maddy Olsen, Hayden Roy, Addison Klimek, Brooke Randall and Erinn Green (also goalkeeper). “This unit plays as one,” the coach said.

Midfielders: Sam Jones, Brailey Sands, Trinnidy Bradley and Kayleigh Phillips. “This unit links our back line with our attack, and usually cov ers most every blade of grass between the boxes,” he said.

Attack: Alicia Fontana, Abbi Nadeau, Ashlynn Stevens, Courtney Lopez and Haley Hamlin. “This unit has pace, as well as patience and creativity,” Coach Sheldrick pointed out.

Goalkeeper: Helena Sheldrick (also midfield).

“Put them all together and this team went 6-0 in the regular season and 4-0 in the playoffs, culminating in our title on Sunday!” the coach said. “Our only blem ish was the mid-season Crossroads Tournament, where we went 3-1, and fell to the host, GNG, 1-0 in the championship game. We avenged the loss to G-NG by beating them in the quarterfinals 4-1.”

Ski program sign-up online

The Pleasant Mountain Ski Club will be sponsoring the Ski Program in SAD 61 for children in Grades 3-12.

The 2022-2023 program will run for five weeks (not including holidays and vacations) beginning Jan. 9 at Pleasant Mountain.

Registration will be held online at www.pleasantmo untainskiclub.org

Please go under the reg istration heading, scroll down to Team Sideline to

register. Registration will be $45 per student, with a maxi mum of $100 per family until Dec. 15. No registra tions will be accepted after Dec. 15. There is limited space on buses this year, so registration will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

All tickets and rentals must be paid in advance. Costs will be as follows: tickets $80 for five weeks; rentals (includes helmet)

$80 for five weeks. Volunteers needed: Volunteers are the key to success for this program. Skiers, snowboarders and non-skiers are needed. Please consider giving just one afternoon a week to the program. If you are interested in helping, please sign up using Team Sideline on ski club website www. pleasantmountainskiclub. org or text Jaime at 207749-7183.

Champney Falls hike

We awoke to an “almost frost” morning (aka 34 degrees F) on Sept. 30, the last day of the month. The fall foliage was more prominent this week, but the colors were still muted without the brilliant reds and oranges that autumn usually displays.

We had 11 Denmark Mountain Hikers going into the Champney Falls and another separate group of five climbing to the Middle Sister on the flank of Mount Chocorua. We started together but the Middle Sister crew quick ly outpaced the slower group going to the falls.

The Champney Falls trailhead was nearly full of cars from hikers tak ing advantage of this pic ture-perfect day to climb a mountain. Temperature when we started was 38 degrees F, and it warmed to nearly 60 degrees later in the day. We left the trail head at 9:25 a.m., reaching the trail junction turnoff

Senior Rambles

Hiking

Trips & Tips

by Allen Crabtree

to the falls at 10:20 a.m. after 55 minutes of hiking. It took another 10 min utes to reach Champney and Pitcher falls, both of which were flowing nice ly. The hike back down, after sharing homemade cookies and a poem by Mary Oliver, was unevent ful, reaching the trailhead at about 12:30 p.m.

The Champney Falls trail is well maintained and heavily used, and we met many hikers coming up and going down, as well as at least 8 dogs and some very small children. The heavy use equates to the trail being a bit “bony” and “rooty” in places, but overall it is an easy climb and the trail is not dif ficult. I’ve hiked into the falls in the winter to watch the ice climbers who con gregate here, and snow on

the trail definitely makes the trail much smoother.

Champney and Pitcher Waterfalls

Champney Falls have two distinct sections — the lower falls have a 20-foot drop, and the upper sec tion has a 60-foot drop in a series of cascades, plunges and a 12-foot horsetail. Total height for Champney Falls is listed at 70 to 80 feet. Adjacent Pitcher Falls are about 50 feet and offer an ice climb that is about twenty-five feet wide and 25 to 40 feet tall. The Mountain Project, an ice climbing resource, describes a W13+ climb of Pitcher Falls called The Falls with one 40-foot pitch.

Champney Falls were named for Benjamin Champney (1817-1907), a

Naples looks to upgrade trails

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On Tricky Pond trail, Garcia recommended that the town widen the exist ing bridges by adding one more wooden plank to each crossing. Also, there was a dead tree in the trail, which could be managed with a chainsaw, he said.

“Other than that, the trails are in really good shape,” he said.

Another area of focus is on the Crooked River, where the Edes Fall Dam, or rather the remnants of the dam are. The town land being con sidered is off River Road as opposed to Jug Town Road, where a low-impact park already exists.

“What we would like to do something upstream to the left: it is a wooded area that we’d like to turn into a low impact park,” he said.

Volunteers could clean up the brush to make it more accessible, but still keep it rustic. Also, he com municated with the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife (IFW.) Machines would be allowed in there to remove the granite slabs as part of

the dam removal project, and if the group had a pile of brush and slash, that could be removed at same time that machines are in there, Garcia said.

At the Naples Town Beach, the need is for more parking.

“What we would like to

do is get rid of the com munity garden and increase the parking. I haven’t seen anyone using it all summer, and it’s growing helter-skel ter. I wanted to ask because you guys [the selectmen] approved it,” he said. “We could really use more park ing there.”

BA hoops open Sun.

Looking to take in some exciting hoop action this weekend? Make a trip to Bridgton Academy.

The Wolverines, under the direction of Coach Whit Lesure, open the 2022-23 season this Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m. against Newman School (Massaschusetts).

BA then hosts Hoosac School on Monday at 4 p.m.

“I like the way we are progressing in practice and we had a good outing vs. CMCC in an exhibition game last week,” Coach Lesure said. “These two early season games will give us a better idea of where we stand, and afford us the opportunity to get out of the gate strong in our league.”

If you are unable to see the Wolverines either on Nov. 12 or Nov. 13, BA will host Husson JV on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 5 p.m. in North Bridgton.

Tucker Buzzell of Lovell

EAGLES’ THUMPER — Tucker Buzzell set a Husson record for most tackles in the season in the Eagles’ win over Nichols. (Photo courtesy Husson U.)

SOCCER

Denmark Mountain Hikers on the Champney Falls Trail. (Photo by Ed Lewis)

LR Drama presents ‘Angry Jurors’

12 Angry Jurors comes to the stage at Lake Region High School on Thursday, Dec. 1.

Based on the script, 12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose, 12 Angry Jurors (adapted by Sherman L. Sergel) is a play that con templates the responsibili ty of 12 ordinary people as they consider the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murder. While we never learn the names of the jurors, throughout the course of the story, the 12 jurors bring their histo ries, prejudices, and biases to the jury room as they work through this life-ordeath decision.

Originally written for men only — in a time when women could not serve jury duty — there have been several adap tations where 12 Angry Women settle around the deliberation table, to this production of 12 Angry Jurors

12 Angry Jurors begins with an 18-year-old boy, from a slum, who is on trial for the murder of

his abusive father. A jury of 12 people is locked in the deliberation room to decide the fate of the young boy. If there is rea sonable doubt, the boy is freed. If there is none, he dies.

Even before they begin a discussion, it is apparent that most of the jurors are certain the boy is guilty. One vote of not guilty opens Pandora’s Box and a forced deliberation begins. Slowly, each member of the jury has to confront the facts on hand, open their mind to the possi bilities that exist outside

Senior Rambles: Champney Falls

famous White Mountains landscape painter. Champney was born in New Ipswitch, N.H., and began his training as a lithographer in Boston. In 1853, he bought a summer place between Conway and North Conway, where he lived for over 50 years. His enthusiasm for the area drew artists from all over the country and Champney is considered the found er of the “North Conway Colony” of painters who came to the area to paint the landscapes of the White Mountains in the latter half of the 1800s.

Some of Champney’s more popular paint ings included Glen Ellis

Falls, Ripley Falls and Thompson Falls, and chro molithographs were often made from his more popu lar paintings for sale to tourists who could not afford Champney’s origi nals. Champney’s paint ings are on display at the New Hampshire Historical Society and other galleries in the state and in Boston. He was a founder of the Boston Art Club.

Champney Falls in Carroll County, Albany, N.H.

Difficulty – Easy Trail distance – 1.4 miles to the lower Champney Falls loop, then 0.4 miles to the falls

Hiking times – 45 min utes to 1 hour each way

Elevation – 1,780 feet

Vertical gains – 500 feet Coordinates – 43° 58’ 22” N 1° 16’ 54” W

Topographic Map –USGS Mount Chocorua 7.5-minute quad

Directions to the Champney Falls trailhead : Take the Kancamagus Highway 11.5 miles west from

Conway to the Champney Falls Trailhead parking area on the south (left) side of the road. This is a WMNF parking area and a daily fee per car is required, either payable at the site or parking passes are available at the Saco River Ranger Station at the intersection of Route 16 and the Kanc at Conway.

• Meet at the Denmark Church at 8 a.m.

• Hikes are subject to change or cancellation.

• Hunting season is open in November in Maine and New Hampshire and DMH encourage all hikers to wear blaze orange while out in the woods, either on one of the group hikes or hiking on your own.

November 11 — Easy, Redstone Quarries (985 feet), North Conway, NH – 3.0 mi RT with 500 feet elevation gain. RT hiking 2 hours. RT driving 2.5 hours.

We’ve hiked this twice before, but this time we’ve invited Amy Morton’s Uncle Bob, an engineer who will be our docent explaining how all the old quarry equipment worked. We’ll roam through the old Redstone Quarries and the old quarry equipment, then follow the mountain biking trails back to the trailhead. The quarries were noted for the pink granite and were used to build public buildings and monuments in Boston and Washington.

If you have questions about the difficulty of a hike, or for any other information, please call John Patrick at 207756-2247 (johnfp@earthlink.net).

If you would like to meet us at a trailhead or some where along the route to the trailhead please contact Allen Crabtree at 207-653-9271 (denmarkmthiker@gmail.com).

them and to examine and confront their own demons and prejudices.

12 Angry Jurors looks at many themes — jus tice, social inequality, and social responsibili ty among them. It is an exploration of a world that is too ready and too quick to accept explana tions that are handed to them. Just because one is offered something, does not mean that one has to accept it. Especially when someone’s life, freedom or even reputation is at stake.

12 Angry Jurors forces you to remember that, at the end of the day, you are a human being. And you live in a world inhabited by other human beings.

Roles include the Foreman played by Jenna Jordan and Sierra Allen; Juror #2, Eva Fickett and Madison Paradis; Juror

#3, Payton Vogen and Alice O’Connor; Juror #4, Molly Edwards and Evelyn Hayes; Juror #5, Ash Armstrong and Elise Connor; Juror #6, Abigail Manchester; Juror #7, Emma McKenney and Finley Parritt; Juror #8, Tyler Lafontaine and Leah Edwards; Juror #9, Shannon-Marie Goguen and Zachary Cross; Juror #10, Sydney Mushrow; Juror #11, Reiyn Hart; Juror #12, Abby Baker and Katie Kenyon; the Judge and Guard, Mackenzie Putnam; and the Clerk, Seth Gilmore-Merritt.

Director Paula Easton has worked with the cast to help them create some great backstories that fuel their interactions and reactions to each other.

Chris Madura has created a simple, but detailed set and Shannon Avery has assisted the cast with their costumes.

Join the Lake Region drama students on Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. at Lake Region High School, Route 302 in Naples. Tickets will be sold at the door.

12 Angry Jurors is pre sented by special arrange ment with Dramatic Publishing.

PITCHER FALLS in summer, a 50-foot waterfall located adjacent to Champney Falls. (Photo by Ed Lewis)

Opinion & Comment

Fill the Pantries

To The Editor:

I have found Bridgton to be a wonderful and giv ing community. It was with great pride and heart-felt thankfulness that I read the story of a local business donating to the Harrison Food Bank. There is such a need in this area to help the many people who are strug gling with food insecurity.

Along with the Harrison Food Bank, here in Bridgton, we have the Bridgton Food Pantry in the basement of the old United Methodist Church at 214 Main Street. This Food Pantry has been in existence since 1985 and has grown to now feeding nearly 250 area families.

The St. Joseph Catholic Church Food Pantry has recently merged with the Bridgton Food Pantry in an effort to better serve their community members.

“We Feed People” as the Bridgton Food Pantry Director Penni Robins reminds us is our mission. Penni has instilled in all our volunteers her example of treating all our clients with respect and dignity. We do this by requiring only one thing from our clients, that they “come in with a smile!” We have tons of fun with our clients and we look forward to seeing them. Although it’s hard for some people to reach out for help, we try and make it a pleasant experience for everyone.

I remember an elderly client who was caring for his granddaughter due to her mother’s battle with addiction. “I’ve never had to do this before. I have never had to ask for a hand out.” I told him that this food was not “a hand out but a hand up” with love from his community of neighbors and friends who wanted to help him.

The Bridgton Food Pantry has been blessed with this wonderful and giving community. From

the local businesses and individuals who donate food, to the volunteers and active Board of Directors who operate the Bridgton Food Pantry and look to the future food security needs of the community at large.

We thank the Bridgton Historical Society, which now owns the old church, for their help as we continue in our present location. Our Board of Directors is very busy preparing for our capi tal campaign to build a new and larger facility to meet the growing needs of our community.

Please help if you can by volunteering or donat ing to this pantry or any organization helping to feed those in need. The Bridgton Food Pantry is open every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Remember to “Bring a Smile.”

Rick Brackett Volunteer and Member of the Board of Directors Bridgton Food Pantry

A Quiz

To The Editor: Here’s the quiz of the week. What tendency do the Rev and Mr. Angelo have in common? Answer: they repeat themselves again, and again, and again.

It’s moderately amusing Mr. A laments not “hearing” anything contra about his narrowly defined obsession regarding Trump (Jan 6). Given the number of letters from various sources high lighting the many signifi cant accomplishments of his administration, this strongly suggests his forte is talking not listening.

Given the redundant nar row focus of his obsession, perhaps his sharing with us his possession of a Ph.D. validates an oft-quoted defi nition of graduate degrees of knowing more and more about less and less.

Hopefully, the passing of Nov. 8 will create a hia tus in his angst as we are all prepared to accept the “people’s decision.” Were it to be otherwise the irony of his rejection of the “demo cratic process” would be delicious.

Don Vose Naples

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

An Election Day Address, 1893

Howdy neighbor!

Well, we had a lovely little story planned for you today, on the public spectacle which was the raising of the old Tannery Smoke Stack on Main Street away back in 1893 on Nov. 10, but then while reviewing the events of that week, I discov ered the returns of the General Elections of that year, which reminded me that we are ourselves bracing for an upcoming Election Day. So, it felt appropriate to postpone that story and instead reflect on the other big public spectacle of November, 1893 — the election.

I promise we’ll get back to the smokestack story next week, if any of you agree to save me a slice of ‘Lection Cake’

Birds are preparing for winter

Twenty years ago around this date, an early snowstorm covered the ground with several inches of slush, but today with weather quite the opposite, we ate our lunch outdoors in warm sunshine, at a picnic table beside the sparkling lake. This stretch of unseasonably warm days has been delightful, but hours of daylight have decreased, deciduous trees in our yard are bare, and leaves cover the lawn. After all, this is November, not September, and we are preparing for winter, storing away outdoor furniture, carrying plants indoors, and attending to dozens of other tasks on our To-Do list before the snow flies. Birds in our neighborhood are preparing for winter, too. The bird feeder is busy with Blue Jays, Nuthatches, Titmice, Woodpeckers, and Chickadees collect ing seeds, some of which will be cached to provide a supply of food in winter.

In summer, Chickadees eat insects, and can support themselves and their growing families on a feeding terri tory of about three acres, but in the fall and winter, when insects are less abundant, their diet includes more seeds, and they have to forage for food over about thirty acres. Social relationships change then, too. In summer, when pairs of Chickadees are raising their families, they tend to be more secretive, but when autumn arrives they form small winter feeding flocks that are sometimes led by a dominant pair who have bred successfully in that area. These flocks, which typically number from half a dozen to a dozen birds, may include young birds, paired adults,

and

Bird Watch

by Jean Preis BN Columnist

Honoring Maine Heroes

Veterans Day is one of the most sacred days on our nation al calendar. Across the land, grateful Americans pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our freedom throughout our history.

Nowhere will Veterans Day 2022 have more meaning than in the town of New Vineyard in Franklin County. That is when Army Air Forces Sergeant Zelwood Gravlin returns home for burial 79 years after he perished in the skies over German-controlled Romania during World War II.

Sergeant Gravlin was a gunner on the B-24 Liberator bomber “Four Eyes” that was shot down on Aug. 1, 1943, during Operation Tidal Wave that targeted the Romanian oil refineries that fueled the Nazi war machine. Fifty-one of the 177 B-24s on that harrowing raid did not return. Sergeant Gravlin’s remains were first interred in a Romanian cemetery and then at an American Military Cemetery in Belgium, before being positively identified this summer.

This remarkable event underscores the commitment of the American people that the men and women who serve our country will always be honored and, no matter how many years pass, they will never be forgotten.

In observation of Memorial Day last May, the Bangor Daily News published a fascinating story profiling four Maine

from the big day that is!

Today, our column comes from The News of Nov. 3, which went to press the Friday before the election and fea tured a front-page address by the Hon. Thomas B. Reed, which I feel it worth sharing again today.

Some there certainly will be in Bridgton celebrating the events of our past election — not yet occurred at time of writing — and surely too there shall be others mourning; indeed an election often can seem the biggest thing in the world, but to perhaps temper these passions a bit, I must add that if history’s taught me anything, it’s that it always feels that way every year, and still we get on just about the same as we always have. So take heart in this; today, the People

After

Views from Senate

by Susan Collins United States Senator HEROES, Page 2B

have spoken. Come what may, it is their choice, and I’m sure there’ll be a lot of good in it for everyone, regardless of party. And that’s something of the theme of today’s olden speech as well, for it is titled, “The People Supreme.” Reed writes: “It is not true that the people are rulers only on Election Day. There is never a time when their magnificent power cannot reach out to buttress the President against a rebellious Senate or teach the party in power that its days of power are ended. These men who are dressed in a little brief authority conceive great ideas of themselves as the depositories of the potentiality of ruling you and me. It is not so; the power of the people is bounded by no day or hour. An official understands nothing so well as the great tidal swell of popular feeling. If the lesson of the last few months has not been learned thor oughly, it is not for our advantage as a partisan organization to be successful throughout now. A few months have brought us the most tremendous teaching that ever occurs in the history of this nation, except the moments which followed the firing upon Fort Sumter. Don’t you remember what confusion and uncertainty we were in in the days that preceded Fort Sumter, and don’t you remember how the first gun bought us all together standing up for our country? People had listened to orations for and against, and stood wavering, doubtful, with their minds unsettled. But when it became apparent to every man that the country was in danger, the country was in danger no longer.”

By the by, the “tremendous teaching” moment which Reed speaks of, would be the financial crash of 1893, which just about coincided with the great Chicago Columbian Exposition; a pair of events which simultaneously plunged the country into a deep depression, while at the same time showing just how promising and bright our future could be by highlighting new technology and American achievements. With the crash soon blamed on the Democrat party platform, which had taken victory in the Election of 1892, the election of 1893 was the first in a sweeping series of Republican vic tories heralding a major political realignment of the country, ultimately resolving in 1896 with the election of President William McKinley. I wonder how it’ll go this year?

Till next time!

OUT ON A LIMB — At the crack of dawn in Denmark, a flock of turkeys was either roosting or feasting in residential Crab Apple trees. (Photo by Suzanne Richard)

single adults, and may be joined by other species, such as White-breasted Nuthatches, Red-breasted Nuthatches, Downy Woodpeckers, Golden-crowned Kinglets, Tufted Titmice, or Brown Creepers. The establishment of feeding territories in the non-breeding season is a common practice among birds, but most territories of this type are defended by an individual, or by a mated pair, rather than by a flock. Donald W. Stokes writes in A Guide To Bird Behavior, Vol. I, that Chickadees are unusual because they are one of the few bird species who use a flock made up of several species to defend their winter feeding territory. As the flock moves slowly through the forest in search of food, its multiple eyes and ears are more successful at finding food, and better able to spot predators. The Chickadee pair at the center of the flock is at the top of the flock’s hierarchy, with the female

recipients of the Medal of Honor, the highest award for valor in action. Veterans Day is an opportunity to recount the stories of their heroism.

Fisherman Andrew Tozier served in the 20th Maine Infantry Regiment under Lieutenant Colonel Joshua Chamberlain. At Gettysburg, he was the Regiment’s color bearer. During the decisive stand Chamberlain led at Little Round Top, Sergeant Tozier stood at the center of the regiment with the regimental flag tucked in his right elbow while he returned fire on the attacking Confederates in defense of his comrades.

the war, Mr. Tozier was adrift and fell into a life of crime, stealing cattle and other property. When he was

(Photo by Dawn Hagar)

Honoring Maine Heroes

arrested, Joshua Chamberlain, then governor of Maine, took Mr. Tozier and his wife into his home and helped him turn his life around. In addition, Gov. Chamberlain, a Medal of Honor recipient himself, recommended Andrew Tozier for the Medal for his bravery at Little Round Top. Veterans help ing fellow veterans remains an American tradition.

The story of another Medal of Honor recipient brings us to World War II. Before the war, Edward Dahlgren worked as a seed potato inspector in Maine’s Aroostook County. He enlisted in the Army in 1943 and served with the 36th Infantry Division. On Feb. 11, 1945, in France, Sergeant Dahlgren led the rescue of a unit surrounded by German forces, repeatedly attacking enemy positions alone and capturing nearly 40 pris oners. His Medal of Honor citation credits his “bold leader ship and magnificent courage” for repulsing an enemy attack and saving an American platoon from great danger.

Charles Loring of Portland distinguished himself in both World War II and the Korean War. In December of 1944, he was shot down over Belgium and spent six months as a prisoner of war. Major Loring returned to combat duty in 1952, flying an F-80 jet fighter in Korea. Leading a patrol on Nov. 22 of that year, he spotted a concentration of enemy artillery that was pinning down UN ground troops. As Loring began his bombing run, his plane was severely damaged by anti-aircraft fire. Rather than abort his mission and leave the ground troops in danger, Loring dove his damaged aircraft into the enemy position. He was killed instantly, but his action resulted in the complete destruction of the threat. When Major Loring’s widow was presented the posthu mous Medal of Honor by President Eisenhower on May 9, 1954, it was announced that the new Air Force base in Limestone would bear his name.

Gary Gordon of Lincoln was immortalized in the book and movie Black Hawk Down. On Oct. 3, 1993, while serving in a peacekeeping mission in Mogadishu, Master Sergeant Gordon and fellow sniper First Sergeant Randy Shughart took action to rescue the crews of two Black Hawk helicopters that had been shot down by Somali gunfire.

Heavily outnumbered and outgunned, Gordon and Shughart fought their way to the first helicopter, pulled the crew from the wreckage, and defended their position until they ran out of ammunition. Both gave their lives defending their fellow soldiers, and both earned the Medal of Honor. Last year, I had the privilege to join in the dedication of a memorial to Master Sergeant Gordon in his hometown of Lincoln.

Although separated by many years and theaters of combat, these heroes share the common bond of uncommon valor. They are powerful reminders that our nation has been blessed throughout our history by ordinary citizens who possess the character and the strength to do extraordinary things.

Winter prep

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dominant over the females and the male dominant over the males. In crowded feeding situations, dominant birds have first access to food, while those with lower status must wait their turn.

For weeks, we have been watching birds come and go at our feeder, taking more seeds than they can eat right away, so it is likely they are caching seeds to be consumed later.

For a long time, folks wondered how birds could find their hidden stores of food, and if birds remember where they hid food or if they just stumble upon a cache by accident.

In a study done almost thirty years ago by researchers Dr. Fernando Nottebohm, of New York, and Dr. Anat Barnea, of Tel Aviv, Israel, and reported in the New York Times in 1994, it was found that Black-capped Chickadees can grow new brain cells. Throughout the year, as old brain cells die off in the hippocampus, the section of the brain thought to be the center of memory storage and spatial learning, Chickadees replace the dead brain cells with new ones. In the fall, when Chickadees need extra brainpower to adjust to new social arrangements and to remember where they hid their winter food supply, they replace brain cells at the astonishing rate of two percent each day.

We humans cannot grow new brain cells when we need them. Instead, we have a To-Do list to help us remember what needs to be done before winter.

Obituaries

Donnalene MacDonald

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donnalene (Merrill) MacDonald, 66, of Bridgewater on Oct. 25, 2022, after a long illness.

She was born on March 6, 1956, in Portland to Don and Elaine Merrill. She graduated from Windham H.S.

She enjoyed the many years that she volunteered at the Casco Rescue. She loved her dogs and loved spend ing time with family and relatives, always up for an adventure, loved the outdoors and the Holidays…especially “HOLLOWEEN.”

She will be remembered for her love of family and animals, especially elephants.

She is survived by her husband, David MacDonald; her two children, Mathew and Jessica LeMay; her father, Donald Merrill; her sister, Laurette Barron; her brother, Donald Merrill; her two grandchildren, a great grandson, nieces and nephews; former husband, Robert LeMay.

She was pre-deceased by her mother, Elaine Merrill.

A memorial graveside service was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 at the Murch Cemetery in South Casco.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Donnalene’s memory to an animal shelter of your choice.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of the Hall Funeral Home in Casco, where condolences and tributes may be shared at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

David G. Field

David George Field, 88, passed away on Oct. 22, 2022 at Wentworth Douglas Hospital in Dover, N.H.

He was born in Lewiston on Dec. 15, 1933, was raised in South Bridgton, where he grew up at the old country store/post office with his parents David and Erna Field and eight siblings. He was a 1952 graduate of Bridgton High School, 1954 graduate of Wentworth Institute for Machine Construction and Tool Design as an engineer. David served for the U.S. Army for five years (January 1957 to December 1962), and following his service for our country he worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Kidder Press and later retired in 1998 from Heidelberg Harris Inc. in Dover, N.H.

Along with his wife Carlene, he traveled across the country, visiting 50 states, enjoyed canoeing, hiking, camping, wood working, leatherwork, square dancing, spending time with family and friends, and many years together enjoying the many sights of moose in New Hampshire and Maine. Another of his interests was that of researching his family heritage, researching in-depth of his family tree.

David was chief engineer on the Tower Project, at the Garrison Hill Park in Dover, N.H. in 1994, replacing the tower that was originally a Native American signaling site.

He was a life member of the Harrison Historical Society, in Harrison. David and his wife Carlene were leaders for the Boy Scouts and 4-H, and as Towne and Country square dancers, along with their children David and Sheila, they participated in the movie, “The Reincarnation of Peter Proud.”

He was predeceased by his loving wife, Carlene, in 2012 and his sister, Nancy Robinson in 2009.

He leaves behind his son David P. Field of Penacook, N.H.; his daughter, Sheila L Zahaykevitz of Fitzwilliam, N.H.; his five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; along with his siblings Ginny Dennison of Harrison, Ernest Field of Bridgton, Allan Field of Faber, Va., Elsa Hoover of Harrison, Paul Field of South Bridgton, Barbara Keene of Anchorage, Alaska, and Catherine Roakes of Otisfield.

He was well loved and respected by family, friends and coworkers and always willing to give a helping hand to others. He will be warmly missed.

A private gathering will be provided for family and close friends at a later date.

Sherwood R. Estes

Sherwood Raymond Estes, 86, of Harrison passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 while sitting beside his loving wife, Al berta P. Estes. He was born No vember 28, 1935 in Greenwood, Maine to Leslie and Martha Es tes, the youngest of nine boys. He went on to graduate from Paris High School in 1954 and contin ued to maintain friendships with many of his classmates and al ways enjoyed class reunions and get-togethers.

Sherwood married the love of his life, Alberta Packard in 1964. During their marriage they resided in Maine, Connecticut, New Hampshire and Massachusetts returning to Harrison upon retirement in 2002. Throughout his employment Sherwood worked in auto parts departments (always Ford) beginning at Ripley & Fletcher and retiring as General Manager of Harr Motors in Worcester, Massachusetts. With a shake of his head and a grin, Sherwood always gave people a hard time when they drove anything other than a Ford. Following his return to Harrison, locals may have gotten to know Sherwood during his part-time job at Longley’s in Norway, a job where he very much enjoyed chatting with and getting to know his customers.

He was a member of the Crooked River Masonic Lodge. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing cards, golf, working on his lawn and flowers, traveling and was always teasing – the more he liked you the more he teased you.

Sherwood is survived by his wife, Alberta, children: Char lene Allen (George), Randy Estes, Darlene Bertoni, Steve Denison and Joan Leland (Matt), grandchildren: Mickey Green (Melissa), Shawn Allen, Bethany Estes, Russell Estes, Scott Denison, Rebecca Messer (Dan), Adam Johnson (Jenni fer), Ellen Leland, Marina Leland and Mackenzie Nile (Tom) as well as fifteen great-grandchildren and many nieces, neph ews, and friends.

He was predeceased by his parents and brothers, Leo, Rob ert, Gordon, Earl, Donald, Lawrence and twins who lived only a short time.

Friends and family attended visiting hours Saturday, No vember 5, from 1 to 3 p.m., with a Masonic service at 2:30 p.m., at Oxford Hills Funeral Service, 1037 Main Street, Ox ford. To share memories and online condolences with the fam ily please go to www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT… Blood moon lunar eclipse over Moose Pond in Bridgton at 5:20 a.m. on Tuesday, photographed by Nancy Campbell.

Robert G. Evans

Robert G. Evans, 84, of South Casco, sadly left this world on No vember 2, 2022.

Robert was born on January 28, 1938, in Newark, N.J., a son of Thomas and Dorothy Evans.

Robert enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1955 at the age of 17. In 1958, Robert was Honorably Discharged from the Marines after being injured in the Korean War.

On June 13, 1970, he married, Maria A Curto at St. Anthony’s Church in Easton, Pa.

In 1973, Bob and Maria moved to Toms River, N.J., and in 1980, they settled for good in Maine.

Robert worked at Bath Iron Works as a pipe fitter for a num ber of years but most of his career was focused on driving for a living. Robert drove for Ryder and CN Brown. He also hauled snowbirds down the east coast.

Robert was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Along with his eldest son Robert Jr., he opened the Windham chapter. He was a 4th degree member and Past Grand Knight. Robert was also a volunteer firefighter, umpire for Little League and he coached baseball as well.

Robert loved to hunt, fish and garden. He was passionate about German Shepherds, he used to breed and raise them in the 70s.

Robert was predeceased by his beautiful wife Maria, parents Thomas and Dorothy Evans, his brothers John Evans and Tom Evans Jr., and his grandson Brandon.

Robert is survived by his daughter Pamela and her husband Robert Heath, his son Robert G. Evans Jr. and his wife Jeanine, his daughter Maria A. Evans, his daughter Christina D. Murphy, his son Thomas J. Evans and his wife Sherri. Robert is also sur vived by his sisters Linda Fagan, Mary George and his brother Jerry Evans.

Robert is also survived by 10 grandchildren, Alison, Joey, Justin, Jeremy, Stephen, Brielle, Jacob, Marcus and Crystal. Robert is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours for Bob will be held from 5-7 p.m., Wednes day, Nov. 9, 2022, at the Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road in Casco. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Nov. 10, 2022, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, 919 Roosevelt Trail, Windham. Condolences and tributes may be shared at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Lizabeth Kyllonen

Lizabeth Kyllonen, 55, passed away at Bridgton Hospital on No vember 1, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Portland Maine on November 5, 1966, to Paul and Martha (Heino) Kyllonen. Lizabeth was extremely proud of her Finnish heritage. Both her parents were first generation Americans. She graduated from Lake Region High School and Vocational Center, Class of 1985.

During her four years, Lizabeth enjoyed participating in chorus, theater, and the drama programs. She loved working with younger children and broadened her education with classes in Early Childhood Development.

For several years, she was employed at Bridgton AG and Food City in Bridgton. Most recently she worked at the Umbrella Factory in Naples.

One of the highlights of her life was when she worked with preschoolers at the Bridgton Public Library. For many years, she volunteered in their children’s program including the weekly “Mother Goose Hour” with stories, finger puppets and doing crafts with the little ones. Lately, Lizabeth has been volunteer ing with her best friend Robin at the Naples Food Pantry, “Stuff the Bus” Project and the Summer Lunch Program. She really en joyed helping others in the community.

In addition, Lizabeth was always a strong supporter of the Jimmy Fund and participated annually in Mary’s Run, Henniker, N.H., honoring her cousin Mary Coffin.

She had a strong faith and was a member of the First Congre gational Church in Bridgton.

Lizabeth did not have an easy life and has lived with more than her fair share of loss and health challenges. And yet, she cultivated joy with her family and friends. She was always grate ful, thoughtful and giving beyond measure to so many. She loved celebrating every occasion, especially her birthday! Lizabeth re ally enjoyed her “Girl’s Night Out” with her UFO co-workers and activities with Robin.

She was predeceased by her grandparents, parents, baby sister Kristina, Aunt Miriam and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Lizabeth is survived by her brother Alex, nephew Tyler Kyllonen and many close cousins. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Her family truly appreciates the kindness and love Robin Hosford and her family have given to Lizabeth.

A graveside service will be held in the spring 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bridgton Public Library Children’s Room or the First Congregational Church, Bridgton Sunday School Program.

Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris. Online con dolences may be shared with her family at www.chandlerfunerals .com

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Allen D. Brown

Allen Dean Brown, 80, passed away at home in Bridgton sur rounded by his family, on October 30, 2022. He was born April 24, 1942, to the late Jewel E. Mason and Henry Grady Brown in Pen sacola, Fla.

Dean attended grammar school in Red Level, Alabama and Thom as Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Tex. After graduating, Dean wanted to “see the world” so he joined the United States Coast Guard. They sent him to Maine.

During his six years in the service, he met and married the late Susan Palmer of Bridgton Maine in 1963. They then had their only child, Penny Lee Brown.

After an honorable discharge, Dean had many jobs but main ly in auto parts sales. He worked for John Larrabee, Macdonald Motors, a brief time on his own as Highland Auto Parts, and for Carquest, before retiring.

Dean was active in the Bridgton JayCees in the 1970s as well as the Bridgton Lions Club until present. Both organizations were where he met and kept lifelong friends. He was a proud member of the “Birthday Club” always celebrating in April. He most en joyed spending time with family and friends.

Dean loved the four seasons of Maine. He enjoyed snowmo biling, boating, hunting, fishing, gardening, and traveling. Dean had a special attachment and love for a little place called Red Level, Alabama, where his great-grandparents, grandparents, and precious mother lived out their lives.

Dean is survived by his loving significant other of 30 years, Suzanne Hayward and family of Bridgton. In addition to his brother Henry Michael Brown and family of Andalusia, Ala., and his sister Beverly Jane Prevett and family of Valparaiso, Fla., he is also survived by his daughter Penny Brown-Gallinari and son-in-law Paul Mark Galli nari, both of his grandsons Mason Palmer Gallinari, and Paul Allen Gallinari and his wife Samantha Marucci Gallinari all of Bridgton. As well as many Palmer, Brown, and Prevett nieces, nephews and in-laws.

Dean requested that no formal services are held and that he be buried in Red Level, Ala. Online condolences can be made on the Chandler Funeral Home website: https://www.chandlerfunerals. com/obituaries

Samantha H. Maxim

Samantha H. Maxim of Frye burg, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2022, with her fam ily by her side. She was born on April 14, 2006, to her mother Ashley L. Libby in Augusta.

She lived most of her life in the town of Fryeburg where she attended Fryeburg Academy and was a huge part of the commu nity.

Samantha was the life of the room in every setting and brought so much love and joy to every one she was with. Her laughter and silly ways could put a smile on anyone’s face. She loved to be a part of many organiza tions at school and throughout her community. The Special Olympics held a special place in her heart and participated in every event that she could. She had a huge passion for singing that you could hear from her bedroom night after night. Every chance she got to stand in front of the world and sing gave her so much joy. She was part of Fryeburg Academy’s cho rus and Performing Art Center where she could showcase her beautiful voice. Unified basketball was something she looked forward to every year along with adaptive skiing at Shawnee peak. Camping with her family weekend after weekend during the summer, and riding around the campground in golf carts is what she loved most of all. She just loved to be part of some thing at every moment of her life. Samantha will be missed by so many people that she touched either directly or indirectly. The world has lost a ray of sunshine.

I would like to thank Fryeburg Academy’s staff and stu dents for honoring Samantha in so many ways. The kindness from her community has shown how much She touched so many lives.

Samantha leaves behind her mother Ashley Libby, step father Matthew Jensen, brother Derek Maxim, grandparents Curtis and Kimberly Libby and many extended family mem bers and Friends.

In honor of Samantha there will be a gathering at St. Eliza beth Ann Seton Church 857 Main St. Fryeburg (Route 5) on Saturday November 12, 2022, from 2-4 p.m. This is for ev eryone who would like to show their support and share their wonderful memories.

In lieu of flowers we are accepting donations to the Special Olympics of Maine in Samantha’s memory.

To share memories and condolences with the family please go to www.wood funeralhome.org. Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home, Warren Street, Fryeburg.

Robert Melbye

Robert Melbye, 85, of Bridgton passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at directcremationofmaine.com

Solomon J. LaMontagne

Solomon J. LaMontagne, 49, of Casco, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at directcremationofmaine.com

Philip S. Pride Jr.

Philip S. Pride Jr., 89, of Bridgton, died early Thursday morning, Nov. 3, 2022, at the Casco Inn where he had been liv ing for the last six months.

He was born on, Feb. 15, 1933, in Portland, a son of, Philip S. and Emma May (Roast) Pride, Sr. He attended Portland schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after high school.

After the service he met and married, Alice Louise McGill. They made their home in West brook in house that he built him self.

Phil was a master craftsman in many forms and has made everything from jewelry to airplanes. He loved to work in his shop and could just plain and simple, “do it all.” He crafted canes, knives, jewelry and was handy with stone.

Phil built a second home for he and Alice on Collins Pond in Windham where they lived for several years before relocat ing to the Kansas Road in Bridgton in the third home he built (at age 70).

Phil is survived by a son, David and his wife, Lori Ann of Bridgton; a grandson, Shawn Pride and his wife, Lauren of Bridgton; a brother, George Pride and his wife, Shirley of Falmouth; nieces and nephews; lifelong friend, Bob Burrill of Windham, who for the last few years was kind enough a cou ple days a week to take Phil out for rides that he so enjoyed. He was predeceased by his wife, Alice in 2006; a son, Philip James; a brother, Richard.

A funeral service for Phil will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, at the Hall Funeral Home in Casco. Interment will follow at the Blanchard Cemetery in Falmouth. Con dolences and tributes may be shared with Phil’s family and friends at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Donald W. Jordan

CASCO — Donald Walter Jordan, 87, passed away on Nov. 2, 2022, at Maine Medical Center.

He was born in Portland on April 30, 1935, a son of the late Walter and Sadie (Reed) Jordan. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy.

Throughout his working years, Donald worked as a lob sterman and carpenter.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping, and was a longtime member of the American Legion in Naples.

He is predeceased by his be loved wife Marjorie Jordan; daughter Dawn Flint; son-in-lawDouglas Flint; and his siblings Russell, George, Ralph, Alice, Clyde, Hazel, Evelyn, Eddie, and Ann Jordan.

Donald is survived by his children: Martha Milton and her husband Steve, and Arthur Jordan and his wife Ginny; grand children: Amanda Flint, Douglas Flint Jr., Nicole Tucker, Sa mantha Daniels, Steven Milton Jr., Eric Milton, Tyler Jordan, and Ashlynn Jordan; and seven great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life for Donald will be held Thursday eve ning, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Post #155, 26 Casco Road in Naples.

Burial will be private at Friendship Cemetery in Standish. Online condolence messages can be submitted at the Poi tras, Neal & York Funeral Home website, www.mainefuneral. com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to American Legion Post #155, PO BOX 164, Naples, Maine 04055.

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Eric Nelson, Owner and Funeral

Public notices

Page 4B, The Bridgton News, November 10, 2022

Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK Board of Selectmen Meeting

The Select Board will be meeting on Tuesday, No vember 15, 2022, in lieu of the regular scheduled meeting on November 8 due to State Elections. 2T44

Public Notice

TOWN OF CASCO and TOWN OF NAPLES

Transfer

Station and Bulky Waste Facility Closure

The Casco-Naples Transfer Station and Bulky Waste Facility will be closed on Thursday, November 24, 2022, in observance of Thanksgiving. 2T45

Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK Planning Board

NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING

For Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Wireless Communication Facilities and Communication Towers

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Denmark Municipal Building Meeting Room 1T45

NOTICE

BOARD MOUNTAIN ROAD CONDOS

Planning Board for the Town of Bridgton will hold a Public Hearing at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, for Mountain Road Condos. Agenda and instructions for Virtual Public Hearing will be posted at a later date. Please direct any questions or make an appointment with Loralee Phillips, Administrative Assistant at lphillips@bridg tonmaine.org or 207-803-9952. 1T45

TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

PUBLIC NOTICE

Town of Bridgton and Cumberland County Community Development Block Grant Program 2023

Please be advised the Town of Bridgton is soliciting applica tions for the TOWN OF BRIDGTON AND CUMBERLAND COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM for fiscal year 2023. Ap plications are available on the Town of Bridgton website effective November 7, 2022. Applications shall fall under the following types of projects/programs: Public Service, Public Infrastructure/Facility, Housing, Downtown Revitalization, or Economic Development. Applications must meet one of two national objectives: serving those with low to moderate income or for the elimination of slum and blight. Applications will be reviewed by staff, scored by the Community Develop ment Advisory Committee (CDAC) for a recommendation, and then forwarded to the Selectboard for approval.

Applications are due January 6, 2023 before 4 p.m. Appli cants are encouraged to attend a public workshop with the CDAC and staff to review requirements and project eligibil ity. The workshop will take place December 14, 2022, at 9 a.m. Any questions may be directed to Victoria Hill, Town of Bridgton Community Development Director via email: vhill@bridgtonmaine.org or by calling 207-595-3560. 1T45

NOTICE OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION

The State of Maine, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Drinking Water Program (DWP) has issued a Categorical Exclusion in compliance with Sec tion 6 of “Rules Relating to Drinking Water, State Re volving Loan Fund, Chapter 230”, on behalf of the Port land Water District of Portland, Maine. Issuance of the Categorical Exclusion is to exempt a proposed action from formal Environmental Review requirements.

The proposed action is to purchase a parcel of land comprised of 720 acres located within the Sebago Lake Watershed in Norway, Otisfield, and Harrison, Maine. As development and human activities have the potential to contaminate public water supply sources, the DWP con siders land ownership the most desirable means of pro tection. The property to be conserved is approximately 720 acres and will be protected from future development via conservation easement to be held by Western Foot hills Land Trust.

A review of the proposed action by the DWP has indi cated that it meets the criteria for Categorical Exclusion. Specifically, the proposed action is the purchase of land integral to the implementation of a source water protec tion plan. Furthermore, none of the criteria, which would result in the denial of a Categorical Exclusion, have been met. This exclusion may be revoked at any time if the criteria used for this issuance are violated.

Further records of this project are on file and are avail able for review at the office of the Portland Water Dis trict, 225 Douglass St., Portland, Maine and at the De partment of Health and Human Services, Drinking Water Program, 286 Water Street, Augusta, Maine.

Legals

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HARRISON Winter Parking Ban

Notice is being given that from November 15, 2022, to April 15, 2023; parking on all public streets, roads, and parking lots is prohibited during snowstorms. Vehicles will be towed at owner’s expense. This is being done to facilitate the plowing of snow. 2T44

Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK Planning Board Meeting

Date Change

From: Thursday, November 24, 2022, 7 p.m. To: Thursday, November 17, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

In the Denmark Municipal Building Meeting Room 1T45

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HARRISON

Rabies Clinic & Dog Licensing

Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022

Harrison Town Office – 1-3 p.m.

Rabies shots are $15 per dog or cat. Bring proof of prior rabies if possible. Clerks on hand to license your dogs –Neutered dogs $6 license Non-neutered dogs $11 license 2T45

Diabetes SelfManagement

Bridgton Hospital will be offering an outpatient diabe tes self-management program this month. The classes are designed to inform and empower those with diabetes to live well and effectively manage the disease. The instruc tor will be Elaine Drew, RN BSN CDE CFCN.

During the classes, participants will cover:

• An overview of diabetes, complications, hyperglyce mia, diabetic ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia

• Medications for diabetes

• Diabetes process and treatment options

• Goal setting and problem-solving

• Nutrition management: meal plans, carbohydrate counting, cooking tips and dining out guidelines

The classes will all be held at Bridgton Hospital, 10 Hospital Drive on the dates and times listed: Nov. 22, 1 to 3 p.m.; Nov. 29, 1 to 3 p.m.; Nov. 30, 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information, call 207-647-5064.

Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK Planning Board

NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING

For Zoning Ordinance Amendments to Sections 8.8 And 8.9.

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Denmark Municipal Building Meeting Room 1T45

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF HARRISON

Public Hearing VARIANCE APPLICATION

The Harrison Board of Appeals will meet Thurs., November 17, 2022 at 6 p.m., at the Harrison Town Office, 20 Front St., Harrison for an Application for a Variance submitted by William Holden, Tax Map 45 Lot 105, Depot St., Harrison. 2T44

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Office Closures

The Naples Town Office will be closed as follows:

• Friday, November 11, 2022, in observance of Veterans’ Day.

• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 24, 25, and 26, 2022, in observance of Thanksgiving. 3T43

Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK Planning Board

NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING

Rezoning property from Resource Protection District to Shoreland Stream District

For: John Wiesemann and Amy Imdieke Re: Map 015 / Lot 031 and 31A 507 Denmark Road and Scanty Bag Cove Road Denmark, Maine 04022

Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022 Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Denmark Municipal Building, Meeting Room 1T45

Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES

Public Hearing Liquor License Application

The Naples Select Board will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6 p.m. It will take place at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda:

• Liquor License Application for the property found on Tax Map U04 Lot 01 located at 12 Lakes Plaza Drive (also known as Annette’s Country Skillet Diner). The public is welcome. 2T44

TOWN OF BRIDGTON 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE 1 BRIDGTON, MAINE 04009

PUBLIC NOTICE

Call for Bridgton Memorial School Ad Hoc Committee Members!

Call  for  Bridgton  Memorial  School  Ad  Hoc  Committee  Members!

MAINE SCHOOL ADMINISTRATIVE DISTRICT NO. 61 INVITATION TO BID PICK-UP TRUCK BID NO. 11.17.22

M.S.A.D. # 61 is seeking bids on a new ¾ ton 4x4 Pickup Truck with V Type Plow. Alternative bids for vehicles in stock will be considered but must be clearly marked “Al ternative Bid”.

The  Town  of  Bridgton is  anticipating accepting  ownership  of  the  former  Bridgton Memorial  School  from  MSAD  61  in  2023.  The  Bridgton  Memorial  School  Ad Hoc  Committee  is  being  formed  to  develop  potential  uses  for  the  Bridgton Memorial  School  property.  The  committee  will  consist  of  representatives from  existing  organizations  and  committees,  as  well  as  three  members  of  the public.  If  you  are  interested  in  committing  your  time  to  this  important committee  over  the  next  year,  please  fill  out  an  application  by  scanning  the  QR code  or  visiting  the  Community  Development  page  of  the  Town  of  Bridgton website.  Applications  will  be

Maine School Administrative District #61 welcomes pro posals from dealers on listed specifications as well as alternative proposals. Bids should include information on vehicles proposed as well as availability and all and/or any rebates or discounts available.

Bids will be accepted at MSAD #61 Central Office, 900 Portland Road, Bridgton, Maine, 04009, until 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, at which time and place, they will be publicly opened and read. Bids must be in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “PickUp Truck Bid No. 11.17.22” in the lower left-hand corner. Due to COVID 19, bids will be accepted by fax or e-mail to the attention of Roxanne Gagne. To re quest a Bid/Specification form, fax Roxanne Gagne at 207-647-5682 or e-mail: roxanne.gagne@lakeregion schools.org. Bids received after 2 p.m. on Thursday, November 17, 2022, will not be accepted.

All equipment quoted must be at least equal to the equip ment make and model specified and must include manu facturer information and specification sheets: 2022 or newer, white (other colors acceptable), ¾ ton chassis, 4 x 4 with snow plow package, 9’ V-Quick Switch snow plow, AM/FM radio, automatic transmission and gas V-8 motor.

Please contact Andy Madura at 207-693-4635 with any questions regarding this bid.

The Board of Directors of Maine School Administrative District No. 61 reserves the right to waive all informali ties, to reject any or all non-conforming or conditional pro posals, and to accept any bid or reject any bid (or part thereof) should it be deemed in its best interest to do so. It is the intent of the Board to award bids subject to budget approval and authorization. 1T45

The Town of Bridgton is anticipating accepting ownership of the former Bridgton Memorial School from MSAD 61 in 2023. The Bridgton Memorial School Ad Hoc Committee is being formed to develop potential uses for the Bridgton Memorial School property. The committee will consist of representatives from existing organizations and committees, as well as three members of the public. If you are interested in committing your time to this important committee over the next year, please fill out an ap plication by scanning the QR code or visiting the Community Development page of the Town of Bridgton website. Applications will be reviewed by the Town of Bridgton Selectboard.

This week’s game solutions

Stuff A Truck Challenge

The Bridgton Food Pantry will hold its second “Stuff a Truck” challenge on Saturday, Nov. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Food City.

“We want to fill a pickup truck with the food and sup plies that will help the people who use the food pantry get through the winter,” said Pantry Director Penni Robbins.

This year’s priorities: Household items that are not typi cally available at a food pantry such as paper products, rub bish bags, laundry supplies and dishwashing items.

You can also donate canned meat, fish, fruit or veg etables; make a cash donation; purchase a Food City or Hannaford gift card; or write a check payable to “The Bridgton Food Pantry.”

Gift cards, cash and checks will be accepted at the truck on Nov. 26 or can be sent to: The Bridgton Food Pantry, PO Box 207, Bridgton, ME 04009.

The Bridgton Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) charity.

Help BBC keep neighbors warm

It’s that time of year when the Bridgton Community Center starts to see an influx of needs within the com munity. Families, seniors, neighbors, and friends who reside in Bridgton, begin to struggle to meet basic needs. This year is antici pated to be one of the most challenging winters ever due to the high cost of fuel prices and fixed incomes. While BCC strives to assist as many individuals as possible through the fuel assistance program, BCC can only meet those needs through the generosity of the public’s donations.

The BCC Fuel Bank is an emergency fund available to Bridgton residents for 100 gallons of fuel once per

season. The Fuel Bank is completely funded through private donations and is only available until funds are depleted.

Last year, the Fuel Bank helped 53 Bridgton fami lies and expects increased demand this season. The fund is currently low and in need of donations. If you would like to donate to the Bridgton Community Center Fuel Bank, dona tions can be made by check directly to the BCC fuel fund or through https:// www.bridgtoncommuni tycenter.org/program/bccfuel-bank

“We thank you in advance for your generosity in help ing us keep our residents warm,” BCC said.

Fundraising Raffle

WATERFORD — Thanks to the kindness of three local fiber artists, the Waterford Public Library has three dif ferent handmade works of art to raffle.

First is a pair of children’s sweaters (age 2) hand knit by Beverlee Hendricks, a landscape designer who help build the foundations for the library’s pollinating gardens.

Second is a stunning patchwork quilt designed and made by former librarian Diane Barth. Dedicated to the memory of Gail Nixon, and made of printed fabrics from

her extensive collection.

Third is an embroidered wall-hanging or crib throw with frolicking bears hand made by Waterford’s own Mary Hubbard Flynn.

Raffle tickets available for all three. Chances are $1 each or six for $5.

Winners will be drawn during the Waterford Community Christmas Party.

See library website or Facebook Page for additional details: https://waterford mainelibrary.org or e-mail waterfordmelibrary@gmail. com

Collection Week

NAPLES — It’s November and time for the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week, Nov. 14-21, 2022! All over the United States, drop-off sta tions are being set up, ready for donors to bring in their packed Shoebox Gifts.

There is still time to fill shoeboxes. You may use a box that once actually held shoes, purchase a plastic box and lid, or check with your local Drop Point to arrange pick up of pre-print ed shoebox(es). The local drop-off point is Cornerstone

Local Happenings

Harrison museum to honor vets

HARRISON

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tribute to local veterans, hear some of their experiences, and discover new ways to thank them for their service.

All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Free Breakfast for Vets

CASCO — Veterans and their spouses will be treated to a free breakfast at the Casco Community Center, starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Veterans Day. The center is located 940 Meadow Road in Casco Village. The Casco Recreation Department will host the annual free breakfast. Food will be provided by Top of the Hill Grille and Baker’s Dozen; flowers will be donated by LILIES at Watkins Flowers. For more information, contact Beth Latsey, 627-4187.

Ho Ho Ho Sale

NAPLES — The Edes Falls Sewing Circle will hold its Ho Ho Sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edes Falls Community Center, 319 Edes Falls Road, in Naples.

The event includes a craft and bake sale, Chinese auc tion and chowder luncheon, which starts at 11 a.m.

Christmas in the Village Fair

CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ will host its annual “Christmas in the Village Fair” on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

The Christmas vendors are back so please call or e-mail ASAP if you wish to reserve a table this year! Tables are $25 and are approximately 8-feet long.

There will also be a Soup, Chili, Chowder Luncheon contest and a cookie walk! Come enjoy Christmas swags, greenery, and other decor!

The church is located at 941 Meadow Road in Casco.

Phone: 207-627-4282.

E-mail: cvcucc@gmail.com.

— The Harrison Historical Society Museum will honor our Veterans on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 3 p.m.

year, HHS will be joined by Laurie Sidelinger, a representative from the Honor Flight Maine organization. Did you know that some Harrison veterans have taken this trip? Please join HHS at the Museum to share in this annual event where we pay

LOCAL FIBER ARTISTS have made works of art for the Waterford Public Library fundraising raffle. Tickets are $1 each for six for $5

SAMARITAN’S PURSE Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week, Nov. 14-21, 2022! A local drop-off point is Cornerstone Gospel Church.

Bridgton

By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market

I made this soup a few weeks ago and it is definitely a recipe that is being added to my note book of favorites. Loaded with fresh fall vegetables cooked to just tender in a fish stock (I cheated and used a chicken stock) and finished with cream (I used whole milk) this was a wonderful Sunday soup for a crisp fall evening. Truth be told, I did not have 2 pounds of fish. I had a bit over a pound of haddock and there was plenty of fish in every spoonful.

Did you know, Dottie Bell at Thunder Hill Farm sells fish at the Farmers’ Market? High View Farm has the richest golden guernsey whole milk and cream and our dirt farmers sell the vegetables called for in this recipe. I always feel better knowing the food I prepare is fresh and locally grown.

This recipe is from Mark Bittman’s cookbook called “Fish” which will help you to cook almost any fish A to Z in any number of preparations. It is a gem of a cook book. Check it out or, just try this recipe.

Wholemeal Fish Soup

4 to 6 servings

Prep Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

¼ cup butter

1 cup chopped onion

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 bell pepper, seeded and chopped 6 cups fish stock (I used chicken or vegetable stock as I didn’t have fish stock) 1 fresh or canned tomato, chopped 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil id available (2 tea spoons dry if not)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 medium potatoes, peeled and scrubbed and diced 2 or 3 pounds assorted firm boneless fish, such as cat fish, dogfish, monkfish, grouper, etc. combined with scallops, shrimp and/or other shellfish (I used all had dock)

1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Melt the butter over medium heat in a casserole or large saucepan that can later be covered. When the but ter foam subsides, add the onion, garlic, carrot, celery and red pepper and cook, stirring until the onion soft ens. Add the stock, tomato and bay leaf, basil, salt and pepper and bring to a slow boil over medium heat. Add the diced potatoes and simmer covered, for about 10 minutes.

When the potatoes are nearly tender, add the fish, cover, and continue to simmer slowly until the fish is almost cooked through, 5 minutes or so. Remove the cover, turn the heat down as low as possible, and add the cream. Do not boil, but heat thoroughly. Adjust the seasonings and serve immediately with salad and bread.

Wholemeal Fish Soup

Portuguese Style

Use olive oil instead of butter. Sauté ½ pound chopped linguica or chorizo with the vegetables. Substitute parsley for basil, and finish the stew with ¼ cup red wine vinegar in place of the cream. Garnish with minced fresh parsley and top with lots of black pepper.

Enjoy

The Bridgton Winter Farmers’ Market begins this Saturday, Nov. 12 and runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon through April 22. The new winter location is the Masonic Hall, Oriental Lodge #13 at 166 Harrison Road (Route 117).

For a full list of vendors and information on order ing visit BFM at https://www.facebook.com/ BridgtonFarmersMarket/ or contact BFM at bridgtonfarm ersmarket.me@gmail.com.. BFM accepts credit cards and EBT. See you there!

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Gospel Church, 25 Sebago Road, Naples. Times include: Mon., Nov. 14, 3 to 6 p.m.

Tue., Nov. 15, 4 to 6 p.m. Wed., Nov. 16, 4 to 7 p.m.

Thu., Nov. 17, 3 to 6 p.m.

Fri., Nov. 18, 3 to 7 p.m.

Sat., Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sun., Nov. 20, 2 to 7 p.m.

Mon., Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Labels are available to designate box(es) for a girl or a boy, and their approximate age- (2-4, 5-9, or 10-13). Appropriate items for that child should include: a ‘WOW’ gift (a stuffy, dolly/fashion doll, truck, art supplies, a soccer

ball with a pump, shoes…); hygiene items (a toothbrush, comb, brush…); pens, pen cils, crayons, and/or other school supplies; clothes. Please: no food, liquids, breakables, toothpaste, or any war-related toys.

Speaking of labels: a $10 donation to offset shipping is requested by Samaritan’s Purse. There is also a Follow Your Box option available at no extra charge, so you can know where in the world your box(es) went!

It’s important to be sure your boxes are on time, to allow them to reach the next step in processing, and eventually get to a child in need.

Thursday, November 10

Harrison Maine Climate Action Group has changed its meetings to the sec ond and fourth Thursdays at 2 p.m., at the Harrison Village Library. Next meet ing is Nov. 10. This is a non-partisan group. Masks are encouraged, as the space is small. Interested but can’t attend? You can participate without attending meetings: join the Facebook group: Harrison Maine Climate Action, or e-mail Andrea at: harrisonmaineclimate action@gmail.com

Recognition of Veterans Day , the Waterford Historical Society will honor the original Henry (“Pop”) Plate by revisiting a WWI related program that includes a brief WWII con nection to Pop’s son’s (the OTHER “Henry Plate”,) along with the Honor Flight Maine program at 6:30 p.m. at the Wilkins House. Pot Luck refreshments to be served. All welcome.

Thursday, November 10 to Saturday, November 12

Fryeburg Academy All-School Musical ,

Calendar of Area Events

“Anastasia,” at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center; Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.; Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets $5 to $10. Purchase online at www.fryeburgacademy. org/pac

Friday, November 11

Veterans Day service to honor fallen veterans, pre sented by American Legion Post 67 of Bridgton, at Farragut Park, North High Street, across from the Bridgton Town Hall at 10 a.m.

Preview Party for the Casco Public Library’s 4th Annual Winter Wonderland of Trees, 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy treats and view trees and gifts. This year, the fun draising raffle will run through Sunday, Dec. 4 and feature 40 decorated trees and gift packages donated by local businesses, groups and families.

Saturday, November 12

Holiday Fair. The Windham Hill UCC Holiday Fair will take place on Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Fellowship Hall at 140 Windham Center Road from

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holiday Bazaar at the Denmark Arts Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, November 13

Harrison Historical Society Museum will honor veterans at 3 p.m. Laurie Sidelinger, a representative from the Honor Flight Maine organization, will talk about this incredible program.

The Novel Jazz Septet will be swinging-over to the Saco River Theatre in Buxton for a musical mati nee by two of the most influ ential and acclaimed icons of jazz, Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, at 3 p.m. General admission tickets to the performance are $15. For more information, call the Saco River box office at 207-929-6473 or e-mail info@sacorivertheatre.org or go to https://www.sacori vertheatre.org/events

Norway Universalist Church worship service at 11 a.m., The House that Ezra Built, will focus on the question of why we bother to save old buildings, when there is so much work to be done in the world. Why save a 200-year old building and its steeple? Joan Beal and friends from the Save the Belfry Committee will offer thoughts on these and other questions about our human need for a sense of place and what makes for a sacred space. The church is located at 470 Main St.

in Norway. A coffee hour follows the service and all are welcome, whatever your religious beliefs.

Wednesday, November 16 Blood Drive. Harrison Lions and the American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at the United Parish Congregational Church at 77 Main Street in Harrison. Please call 1-800-REDCROS or RedCrossBlood.org and enter HarrisonME to sched ule an appointment. The need is great, your help is appreciated.

Family COVID-19 vac cine clinic, Magic Lantern Theater, Bridgton, 4 to 7 p.m., Moderna for ages 6 months to 5 years, new biva lent boosters (Moderna for ages 6 and up, Pfizer for ages 12 and up), COVID19 vaccines (at no cost, but please bring insurance and vaccine cards if you have them) also available for first and second doses. Need free transportation to and from this clinic? Call Tracy at Taxi ME at 207-318-4228.

Thursday, November 17 Community Potluck at the Wilkins House, Waterford, 6 p.m. Bring main dish, salad or desert and $2 (for clean up) to participate.

Ashbury Shorts Film Concert at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center at Fryeburg Academy, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $5 for students and $15 for

adults, purchase online at www.fryeburgacademy.org/ pac

Saturday, November 19 Fall Sale. The St. Joseph Women’s Guild will hold its annual Fall Sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the St. Joseph Church Hall, South High Street, Bridgton.

Ho Ho Sale, presented by the Edes Falls Sewing Circle from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Edes Falls Community Center, 319 Edes Falls Road, in Naples. The event includes a craft and bake sale, Chinese auction and chowder luncheon, which starts at 11 a.m. All About Books with William D. Andrews at the Waterford Library at 11 a.m. Free. All are welcome.

Mollyockett Chorus will be performing at the Norway UU Church at 7 p.m. Tickets will be available at The Tribune Bookstore at 430 Main Street, Norway and at the door.

Mike Sakash/Jed Wilson Duo will perform from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Factor Fine Art in Bridgton. For tickets and information, contact Ian Factor at Factor Fine Art at (646)-465-0035 or ian@fac torfineart.com. Tickets are $25. Seating is limited.

Sunday, November 20

Craft Fair. The Fryeburg Academy Teachers’ Association will hold its annual Craft Fair at the Wadsworth Arena in Fryeburg from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 26

Bridgton Food Pantry will hold its second “Stuff a Truck” challenge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Food City.

Friday, December 2 & Saturday, December 3 Holiday Craft Fair,

Norway Unitarian Universalist Church from noon to 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday Friday, December 2 to Friday, December 23 Winter Wonderland North Pole Walk presented by the Bridgton Rec Department at the Town Ice Rink, free of charge (donations accepted, proceeds to the After-School Enrichment Programs). Christmas music, decorated rink for the holidays, walk through, fun for the whole family. Hours listed at the town hall gym and ice rink and the town website, bridg tonmaine.org

Saturday, December 3 Snowflake Fair , Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main Street, 10 a.m. to noon, balsam wreaths, berry bowls, baked goods and gifts. Take-out lunch will be available, proceeds benefit the Mission’s Committee’s Christmas baskets for area families.

Drive-up Lunch, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Lovell United Church of Christ. Choice of homemade corn chowder, biscuit and dessert or tuna sandwich, chips and dessert. Cost $5 per person. Drop by or call Joyce at 928-3132 to reserve a meal. Proceeds benefit LUCC Christmas baskets for families in the community.

Festival of Lights Craft & Vendor Fair from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Bridgton Town Hall Gym (26 North High Street). Vendors can sign up at bridgtonmaine.org or call Rec Director Gary Colello at 647-1126.

Christmas Village Fair, Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.!

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ATTENTION

Classified line ads are now posted on our website at NO EXTRA CHARGE! www.bridgton.com

HELP WANTED

MSAD72 SCHOOL DISTRICT — (EOE) in Fryeburg, Maine has immediate openings: Alpine ski team coach, custodians, van driv ers, bus drivers, bus aides, substi tutes. Visit www.msad72.org, call 207-935-2600 or pick up an appli cation today at Door #10, 25 Molly Ockett Drive, Fryeburg, ME tf45

FUTURE LEADERS WANTED — Q-Team Tree Service in Naples. Visit Q-Team.com/benefits for info. tf51

FOR SALE

LITTLE GUYS FIREWOOD Cut, split, delivered. Prompt delivery. 603-960-2537 or 9356302. Fryeburg area $210 cord, over 20 miles add $10. 52t2x

FOR SALE

$5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. tf46

DRIED FIREWOOD — Dried twelve months. Selling seasoned hardwood year-round. One cord $350, cut, split, delivered. Call 207-595-5029; 207-583-4113. maineseasonedfirewood.com 52t31x

VEHICLES FOR SALE

JESUS IS LORD — new and used auto parts. National locator. Most parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridgton, 207-647-5477. tf30

BUSINESS SERVICES

KIMBALL PROPERTY MAIN TENANCE — Fall cleanup, Bark mulch, loam, aggregates installed. Brush removal, chipping avail able. Firewood available, call for price. Fully Insured. Call 207595-8321, 583-8010. 4t44x

DENMARK HOUSE PAINTING — Since 1980. Interior and exte rior painting. Free estimates. Call John Mathews 452-2781. tf40x

PRIVATE DRIVER Transportation Service… Especially for Seniors. From shopping trips, pick-up and delivery to personal errands, airport, and special requests. Call or text your request to 207-2910193. 5t45x

ANNOUNCEMENT

BROWNFIELD — Volunteer Fire Department will host Community Turkey Dinner on November 19 at the Brownfield Community Center from 4-6 p.m. For information: 603-662-4025. 1t45x

ing mysteries, Julie heads a rural Maine historical society where she originally developed her puzzle solv ing and deductive skills. Andrews divides his time between Newry and Yarmouth. He also snow shoes, bikes, cruises Casco Bay, and spends as much time as possible with his granddaughter.

Website: www.willia mandrewsmysteries.com

Breakfasts & Suppers

HUNTERS’ BREAKFAST

Every Saturday, starting Oct. 29 to Nov. 26, 5 to 10 a.m., at the Bridgton Community Center.

COMMUNITY LUNCH

A free (donations appreciated) Thanksgiving Community Lunch will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Otisfield Community Hall, Route 121. Menu: Turkey with stuff ing and gravy, mashed potatoes, squash, cranberry sauce, rolls, pies, apple cider and coffee. Helpers are needed! If you can help set up, help at the lunch or clean-up, please call George Gallant at 207-739-1065.

TURKEY DINNER

The Brownfield Volunteer Fire Department will host Community Turkey Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Brownfield Community Center from 4 to 6 p.m. For information: 603-662-4025.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

On Thanksgiving Day, the Morning Glory Diner team serves up a home-cooked Thanksgiving dinner at no charge to folks that would like to stop by the restau rant, located on Portland Road in Bridgton. The regular menu will be offered until 10:30 a.m., the dinner will get underway at 11 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m.

THANKSGIVING DINNER

After a two-year absence, the free community Thanksgiving dinner is returning to St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway on Thursday, Nov. 24. On Thanksgiving Day, the Oxford Hills community is invit ed to share a meal with family, neighbors and friends. Dinner will begin with a blessing at noon and food will be served family-style by a friendly waitstaff.

Guests will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with fresh, roast turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, squash and a variety of other vegetables followed by a choice of home-made pies.

The dinner will be served in the parish center at St. Catherine of Sienna Church located on 32 Paris Street in Norway. There is ample parking behind the church on Beal Street. To help with an approximate count of attendees, call Catherine of Sienna Church at 743-2606. There will be a delivery service for shut-ins. Please inform the church if you know of someone in need who will be unable to get to the dinner.

CHILI AND CHOWDER

Want a break from leftover turkey? A chili and chow der dinner with biscuits and corn bread, drinks and cook ies will be served at the Masonic Hall on Route 117 in Bridgton on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 3 to 6 p.m. for $10 per person.

Donors needed

The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal ill nesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply.

You can give at the upcoming blood drive in Harrison, on Nov. 16 from 1 to 5:30 p.m. at the United Parish Congregational Church of Harrison and North Bridgton, at 77 Main Street in Harrison.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states. When seasonal illnesses increase, the number of healthy donors tends to decrease, leaving the Red Cross blood supply vulnerable to a potential shortage over the holidays.

Paired with busy holiday schedules, seasonal illnesses may make it harder to collect the blood hospital patients require this winter. Donors — especially those with type O blood and those giving platelets — can help bolster the blood supply now by making an appointment to give in the coming weeks.

There is no waiting period to donate blood or platelets after receiving a flu shot. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Learn more about flu safety and prevention at redcross. org/flusafety.

As a thank-you, the Red Cross is offering several opportu nities to donors this month:

• All who come to give Nov. 1-22 will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice. Details are available at rcblood.org/perks.

• Those who come to give over the Thanksgiving holi day, Nov. 23-27, will get a Red Cross knit beanie, while supplies last.

• All who come out to help Nov. 28-Dec. 15 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, thanks to Amazon. Details are available at rcblood.org/together.

All About Books

WATERFORD — The next “All About Books” will feature Maine author William D. Andrews on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. at the Waterford Public Library. The event is free, and all welcome.

William D. Andrews has written four Julie Williamson mysteries: Stealing History, Breaking Ground, Mapping Murder, and his newest, Finishing the Puzzles. When not solv

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Holiday Bazaar

DENMARK —The Denmark Arts Center pres ents Jolly Holiday Handmade Bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Local makers have been creating the perfect gifts. Come on out and shop local and enjoy the warmth of creativity and community at the annual holiday bazaar. Something for everyone and some tasty treats too! Craft persons and artisans alike have been preparing their work just for your holiday liking.

DAC wants to show off artists’ best work — ’cuz it is officially shopping season once the pumpkins rot! Here in Denmark, we stick to the home-crafted, homemade and home-baked gifts. Only the best for our family and friends! Stuff your stocking with out-of-this-world arti san crafts with gifts for fam ily, friends, and your Besties!

Meander through arti sans’ offerings including pottery by Kathy Banks, woodworking by Tear Cap

Workshops, art by Heather Newton Brown of Phoenix Nest Design, crafts by Micki Warner, Towel & Washcloth Co. by Shelley O’Donnell, Soaps by Bradbury Home Collection, Chickadee Quilters, Kerry Enos & Worth The Wait Farm, UpCycle painted clothing and artwork by Hannah Greene-Stark, Ida Atkinson’s Baskets, Janet Gill Art, Kimberly Bahr jewelry, fiber arts by Linda Whiting, Padruig Design jewelry, Saco River Pottery, Tiny Farm Stand’s Tea, Legare Maple syrup products, Mer Fabrication & Maine Morning Micro Roasters and fresh baked hot holiday pies, so much good in Denmark!

Santa says there is some thing at the DAC for every one

The Arts Center’s HEPA air purifier systems and ven tilation will be engaged. The event is free. Check online at www.denmarkarts.org/ events (view calendar list ing) for other events.

Area birth

Charlotte Carter, daughter of Derek and Madeleine Carter of Naples, was born on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 at 10:16 p.m. at Stephens Memorial Hospital in Norway. She weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Charlotte joins siblings Emilia (age 7) and Livia (5).

Maternal grandparents: David (deceased) and AnneMarie Fadden of Bridgton.

Paternal grandparents: Scott and Stephanie Carter of Augusta.

HOLIDAY BAZAAR at the Denmark Arts Center this Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Maine author William D. Andrews