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Serving Bridgton and the surrounding towns of Western Maine since 1870 Vol. 150, No. 48

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No moratorium despite marijuana influx

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Why is Bridgton seeing a steady growth in the number of medical and recreational marijuana storefronts com-

pared to neighboring towns?

Since the town approved marijuana guidelines, the Planning Board has approved six storefronts — the most recent in early October an

apothecary and medical marijuana facility known as Opus Organics located at 2 Sustainable Way — and a cultivation facility along the Route 302 corridor between

Willet Road to the BridgtonNaples town line.

“We have four more applications,” Bridgton Planning Board Chairwoman Deb Brusini told the Select Board

WELCOME TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY — The Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting last week to welcome Canuvo (a cannabis retailer) to Bridgton! Thanks to everyone who came out to show their support! Pictured front from left to right: Marcus Lancaster, Ryan Thompson, Danielle Perry, Dillon Henderson, Grace Keef, Liz McCrary, Drew Blanchard, Josh Quint, Glen and Sage Peterson of Canuvo, Chamber Executive Director Angie Cook, Kristine Karlsson of Chalmers, Bridgton Selectman Fred Packard, Bridgton Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck, Bridgton Community Development Director Linda LaCroix, Michele Jordan of Badger Realty and Ken Murphy of Umbrella Factory. Also pictured: Bob and Cindy Murphy, Andy Cardinale of Permanent Makeup in Maine, Jessie Payton, Vita Michele, Calhoun Kirstin, Mindy Rucker, Pat Mohan and Meredith Mccaslin.

from accepting additional applications in order to spend time evaluating the impact of such a large influx in a relatively short period of time and whether our ordinances should be adjusted. For instance, is there an impact on existing businesses in the same districts and is there a hesitation for a variety of businesses to n ow locate in those districts, stifling diverse commercial growth? Is there a safety impact?

“The Board is not promoting nor recommending shutting down businesses or reversing the decisions made by the voters in July 2020 to accept marijuana establishments. The Planning Board would like the time to evaluate our town standards and come back to the Select Board with a recommendation for adjustment or quite possibly not if the findings deem that.”

The proposal called for a 180-day moratorium ordinance on all types of marijuana establishments. A special town meeting would be held in either February or March MORATORIUM, Page 3A

Bench honors doctor’s legacy

Captain Jack’s on move

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — Captain Jack’s boasts wonderful waterfront views for its patrons.

Recently, plans to move the building back, farther away from the shore, were made public.

“The property-owners have decided the avenue that they’d like to pursue at this point that is going to make the most sense going forward is to actually pick that building up that is located at the edge of the water and move it back so that it meets 100 foot water setback to Brandy Pond,” according to Dustin Roma.

Moving the restaurant away from the water would actually allow for expansion within the Shoreland Zone.

Jimmy Allen, the owner of Naples Marina and Captain Jack’s at Naples Marina, hired civil engineer Roma, owner of DM Roma Consulting, to work on the CAPTAIN’S, Page 2A

last week. “So, it’s not leveling off.”

So, planners wondered if Bridgton needs to hit the “pause” button and take another look at town ordinances to see if any adjustments are needed to ultimately “strike a balance” within this growing market.

The “pause” would be in the form of a marijuana moratorium. Representing the Planning Board, Brusini read the following “rationale”: “Surrounding towns have not seen this type of influx or activity. Another four applications are queuing up.

Marijuana establishments may soon be the dominating industry as one enters our town along Portland Road.

Why Bridgton? Perhaps because surrounding towns have not permitted all types of marijuana establishments (medical and adult use)?

Perhaps our ordinances have loop holes that need to be addressed?

“Because of this influx and to be sure the town strikes an appropriate balance of business diversity, the (Planning) Board recommends a pause

STUFF-A-TRUCK SUCCESS — Thanks to the generosity of local residents, the Bridgton Food Pantry held a very successful Stuff-a-Truck challenge at Food City on Saturday. The pantry volunteers did, in fact, stuff the pantry’s trailer with nonperishable food, as well as, laundry soap, cleaning supplies and the toiletries that are not usually available at any food pantry. Above, Kayla Worden with nieces Baylee and Emma Drouin were happy to help stuff the Food Pantry truck. Many people drove up with boxes and bags of donations while others contributed cash and gift cards worth over $1100. Bridgton Food Pantry Executive Director Penni Robbins was very grateful for the show of community support. “Today’s donations will be a big help to our customers who have difficulty making ends meet. This is a real morale booster for them during the holiday season. Thank you everyone!” she said.

Anyone who couldn’t come to the event on Saturday, but would like to donate to the Bridgton Food Pantry may send donations to: The Bridgton Food Pantry, P.O. Box 207, Bridgton, ME, 04009. The Bridgton Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) charity.

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer To honor the memory of her late husband, Kimberly Leighton wants to place a memorial bench so others can enjoy the beauty of Highland Lake, much like Dr. Peter Leighton once did.

“My late husband, beloved Peter A. Leighton, was an integral part of our community serving as a primary care physician and hospitalist and most important to Peter, as an addiction medicine physician. Peter played a vital role in helping adults and their families struggling with substance use disorder. He co-founded the Lakes Region Substance Awareness Coalition with former Chief of Police Rick Stillman, which led to the creation of the Lakes Region Recovery Center,” wrote Kim Leighton in a letter read to the Bridgton Select Board last Tuesday by Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck. “Peter’s office in Bridgton was actually also the place of his birth and where he would grow up and receive his medical care. Although he lived elsewhere for some of his adult life, he returned to the Lake Region to practice in the community that raised him.

The late Dr. Leighton was also in recovery for 12 years and dedicated his sobriety to helping others. It is my hope that the town of Bridgton allows for a commemorative memorial bench in honor of Peter’s work and dedication to this community.”

The bench, which Mrs. Leighton designed and worked closely with Colette Monuments (pictured here), was generously donated by the Crooked River Counseling Agency and several donors who purchased t-shirts for Peter’s annual Walk in Remembrance held in Bridgton in September. Mrs. Leighton requested that the bench to be placed in Kramer’s Landing to the right of the boat landSELECT BOARD, Page 3A

ReVision Energy, Casco work on solar plan

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The Town of Casco pays roughly $31,000 a year on its electric bills.

That could be reduced by building a solar energy farm on town property,

“In the first five years, you could save $12,000.

So, it’s more than a couple thousand dollars a year of savings,” according to Michael Bartner, a commercial solar consultant with ReVision Energy.

Six years after the solar structure is set up, the town would have the option to purchase the system, he said.

The reason that the town doesn’t buy the system outright is that it cannot take

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — A COVID-19 vaccination clinic will be rolling into town. Literally.

On Friday, Dec. 10, from 1 to 4 p.m., a mobile vaccine clinic will be parked in front of the Casco Fire Station and the Casco Town Hall, 635 Meadow Road.

The COVID vaccinations and boosters are free to the public.

However, the seasonal flu vaccinations — which will also be available during the Dec. 10 clinic — are not free.

People can use their insurance

to pay for those shots.

That is according to the Sebago Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce (SLRCC) Executive Director Robin Mullins, who has been involved in coordinating the clinics for the chamber’s communities.

Another important fact: The mobile clinic will take anyone no matter where they live.

“You don’t have to be a Casco resident to go,” Mullins said.

Anybody can show up to the vaccine clinic as long as there are still vaccines, she

said.

“When they run out, they run out. I don’t know how many vaccinations they have,” she said.

The Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson vaccines will be offered.

Mullins said that Casco Town Manager Anthony “Tony” Ward responded positively to the idea of having the clinic in Casco, and did what he could to make it a reality.

“He was 100 percent on board with doing this.

Immediately, he got his fire chief to approve the space,” CLINIC, Page 2A

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advantage of the tax credits the way a business can.

After all, the municipality does not pay taxes.

On Tuesday, Bartner appeared before the Casco Board of Selectmen for the second time. He gave the presentation twice so that all the selectmen could hear it.

The next step: ReVision Energy will partnering up with Casco to prepare the information on a solar landfill project in time for annual town meeting in June.

Bartner, Casco Town Manager and Selectman Robert MacDonald will be meeting to put together the information in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner.

The proposed site for the solar energy farm is the land behind the Naples-Casco Transfer Station & Bulky Waste Facility.

ReVision Energy has SOLAR, Page 2A

TRAVELING ADVERTISEMENT — A ReVision Energy vehicle is parked outside of the Casco Community Center a few months ago. On Tuesday, ReVision energy returned for a second presentation of a proposed solar project.

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Captain Jack’s on move (Continued from Page 1A) changes to the property.

“The 100 foot setback is 20 feet or so back from an existing warehouse.

The proposal would be to take down both buildings,” Roma said.

Roma spoke during the Naples Planning Board meeting on Nov. 16. He gave the board a sneak peak at the plan, which will officially be on the agenda for this upcoming Tuesday’s meeting of the planning board.

Since the beginning of November, “we’ve advanced our plans,” Roma said on Nov. 16.

“I was hoping to use a little bit of time to briefly discuss that change we are pursuing. We would submit fully detailed plans that would be heard at the Dec. 7 [Tuesday] meeting,” he said.

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He talked about the space outside the buildings.

“We are still proposing to replace the retaining wall that runs along the edge of the water. That is shown in the plan,” he said. “It is intended to be some pedestrian space. We are trying to keep some separation with the vehicle parking so that we have a more predictable and organized parking pattern throughout the property. We will be proposing some measures that would keep those parameters.”

“Additional pedestrian space would be along the new retaining wall that is being built. We are going to build a boardwalk along the edge of that. Then, a grass strip,” he said.

“We think that would be a substantial improvement over how the area operates now— from a public safety perspectives,” he said.

The septic drain field was also addressed. That will be upgraded to handle a larger capacity.

“We do have some plans to be able to potentially expand the leach bed with permits from the state,” Roma said.

With a new and improved septic system, the business can move forward with expansion.

“Once we do that we may come back and ask the planning board for more seats. In time, we will be asking for expanded seating capacity for the building. But we cannot do that until we get an expanded leach field,” he said.

(Continued from Page 1A) done many landfill solar project in the Maine: in the City of Belfast, Portland, South Portland, Gray, and Windham.

MacDonald asked if Casco had the right kind of weather for solar energy.

Seems like it rains a lot, he said.

“This analysis take into account the exact position [of the proposed site]. It looks at 40 years of weather data. It takes into account snow, etc. I can tell you they put together this analysis for me when I first got involved in solar. It is really spot on,” Bartner said.

“Maine has a wonderful solar resource. The panels like it cold. We are on the same latitude of the French Riviera, which is near Germany. Germany is the most advanced in solar energy. Maine gets 33 percent more sunshine than Germany,” he said. “Maine

is very well positioned for solar.”

Another plus: It won’t cost the town anything to construct the system since a third party — a business desiring get tax credits would pay those costs.

What about the cost of decommissioning the solar farm 40 years from now when it reaches the end of it lifespan, MacDonald asked.

“About 40 years from now certainly, there will be more efficient panels. You will have a racking system already, which was a major part of the investment. The idea would be to take array off and put a new one on in 40 years,” Bartner said.

“There will be whole recycling-decommissioning operations that will be taking care of these things.

You aren’t the only town” investing in solar energy, Bartner said.

Precisely the problem, MacDonald said.

“If Belfast, Portland, South Portland and Windham all decommission in 40 years, the price won’t be that great because there will be a glut on recycling solar panels,” he said.

Bartner said that the automobile industry was able to make money from recycling vehicle materials and the solar industry will likely do the same.

“There are still significant savings for the town,” Bartner said.

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STATING THEIR CASE — A group of citizens, lead by Barry Jordan (above) is seen speaking for a TV report, expressed their dislike for a proposed quarry operation off Route 11.

Last week, voters overwhelmingly supported a moratorium that bans the development of new quarries, gravel pits and mines. The moratorium is in effect for 180 days.

An advisory committee this week was scheduled to meet for the first time to begin review of existing ordinances and develop regulations addressing extractions. Any revisions will be subject to town vote for final approval. Gorham Sand & Gravel, which purchased 200-acres, of which 42 acres would be developed as a quarry, will assess what its next step will be.

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(Continued from Page 1A) Mullins said. “I know the other town managers are excited to, but we are limited with staffing and stuff like that.”

The chamber got involved after receiving a phone call from Bridgton resident Melinda Thomas.

Thomas said it would be a good idea to set up vaccination clinics in the communities in the Lakes region.

Thomas is employed with the New England Arba American Organization (NEAAO). She thought the chamber’s executive director would be a good liaison for that task, Mullins said.

SLRCC represents eight towns: Casco, Naples, Gray, New Gloucester, Raymond, Sebago, Standish, and Windham.

“I’ve already been in touch with all those town managers. Unfortunately, there has been a lack of nursing folks to be able to do these,” Mullins said.

“We’ve had them set up, but we had to cancel,” she said.

Also, once the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized use of a COVID19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 15 years old, that changed the logistics of the mobile clinics.

The towns are notifying people about the clinics.

“The Town of Casco put it on it Facebook page. We just let them run with it,” she said.

The sponsors of the vaccine clinic are the SLRCC, Opportunity Alliance, Community Pharmacies based in Augusta, MeCAP, and NEAAO. If getting a ride to next week’s mobile clinic is an issue, there is a solution.

“If there is someone who really needs to have the COVID shot and needs transportation, we can work with someone to get them there.

They can call the chamber and we will set that up,” Mullins said.

The chamber of commerce’s number is (207) 8928265.

Casco Town Manager Ward emphasized that the clinic is being held outside of the town office in a mobile van, “The clinic is not taking place inside the town buildings. We are offering the space for an RV to park in the parking lot,” Ward said.

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(Continued from Page 1A) ing (to the right of the one already there).

On the back, an inscription reads, “God, grant us the Serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the Courage to change the things we can, And the Wisdom to know the difference. — Reinhold Niebulr” “One of Peter’s favorite things to do was spend time in nature and on the lake. It was always important for him to face the west and he loved watching the sunsets over the White Mountains on our daily walks on Highland Road,” Mrs. Leighton’s letter said.

“If this location is not an option, I am open to the idea of having his bench in Shorey Park or Pondicherry Park, as well. I am aware that there may be an EPA fee for having the memorial near the lake and I am prepared to pay this fee.

Thank you for your time and consideration for this priceless gift for our family, our children, and our community that will continue to carry on his legacy.”

She added in a Facebook post, “This memorial will be part of his lasting legacy here in Bridgton and all are welcome to come and sit and enjoy a moment of peace, prayer and surrender.”

Officials felt the Leighton bench might be a better fit for Shorey Park, feeling the style might “look out of place” next to the existing bench at Kramer’s Landing, and it would have a more “private spot” there. The bench would be positioned so that users could look out toward Highland Lake.

“The location of any donated bench or monument shall be determined by the Board of Selectmen upon recommendation of the Public Works Director, who shall give maximum consideration to the wishes

IN MEMORY OF PETER — This is an artist’s sketch of the proposed bench in honor of the late Dr. Peter Leighton. of the donor(s),” according to town policy.

Select Board members instructed Public Works to arrange a meeting with Mrs. Leighton to show her potential spots in Shorey Park.

Once accepted, the town is responsible for basic maintenance.

In other meeting notes: Purchased. With vehicle inventory sparse these days, if the price is right and it meets one’s needs, buy it or chance someone else making the deal.

Rec Director Gary Colello and the Select Board were on the clock regarding the purchase of a 12-person van since money made available through federal COVID-funding must be spent by the end of the year.

Colello checked a variety of dealership websites and found most models, with desired safety features, ranging in price from $50 to $60,000. Funds available — originally slated for the Bridgton Community Center, but were not used there because BCC utilized similar state funds — included $25,179.33 from the Rental & Utility project and $41,000 from the Temporary Shelter project.

A bid request went out, and with the help of Macdonald

WINNING CHRISTMAS CARD — Bishop Robert Deeley announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development (winning artwork, captions below/larger size images available). All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by the artists reflecting a passage from Scripture. Winner of the Grade 9-12 division (pictured) is Greta Grant of St. Joseph Parish in Bridgton. In December, the winners’ creations will appear on the Christmas cards that will be sent to 2021 Catholic Appeal donors. The winners will also receive a special gift blessed by Bishop Deeley.

The contest has received hundreds and hundreds of entries since its inception in 2017.

Motors, Colello nailed down a Ford model.

“I have an agreement in place. I’m just waiting on a final number,” Colello told the Select Board. “I hope to have the information today, I’m just waiting on Macdonald Motors to get back to me.”

Selectman Bear Zaidman supported the purchase, but before voting, he wanted to see an actual figure. He also was concerned that the price could go up when dealers know the town can spend up to $66,000.

“Public bidding can take away Gary’s capability to get a cheaper price — asking dealers to sharpen their pencils and can they do any better?” he said.

The Select Board voted 3-2 to purchase (Zaidman and Tworog opposed).

Later in the meeting, Colello received a cost number — $55,829, including all safety features he was looking for, rear view camera, 1 ton, 12 passenger, 10 speed, V6 eco boost, lane assist, blind spot notification, doors open and close automatically (no auto parking). The Select Board voted 5-0 to accept the bid.

Colello will follow up with the board regarding how to spend the remaining funds.

Justin Adams of Public Services was up next to make a pitch for the town to purchase a 2021 Ram 1500 Warlock Quad Cab 4X4 outfitted with a Fisher V-plow.

Truck cost, $34,170. Plow price, $5,750. Total ticket, $39,920 from Macdonald Motors. Adams said funds could be taken from the Wastewater Reserve or Wastewater Unassigned Fund Balance.

Selectman Zaidman felt a heavier model would be a better way to go to store tools, be able to move spare pump parts and be equipped with a crane to move those parts. Zaidman was also concerned that by spending wastewater funds would there be a need to increase the equivalent dwelling unit rate, paid by system users?

“The fee is figured on the budget and adding money to the budget increases the fee each individual EDU pays,” he said.

Adams said to move up to the utility body vehicle

would add another $6,000, while outfitting the Ram 1500 with tool boxes and use a hitch-mount crane would be less expensive.

Selectman Paul Tworog questioned the timing of the purchase, feeling the request should be made during the budget process.

With a need to replace a utility truck (rusting out), Adams said the timing and price is right.

“There is no guarantee in February if there will be a truck around,” Adams said.

“We don’t know what will be available in the future.

It’s hard to find them.”

Adams said a bid request was sent to three dealerships, and Macdonald Motors was “by far the cheapest, others were $10,000 or more,” Adams noted.

Understanding the current vehicle market saying, “the way the world is,” Zaidman moved a motion to approve up to $39,950. The board approved the motion 5-0.

Lines of communication. With the winter months nearing and the greater chance people could be unavailable due to illness (flu or COVID), Selectman Fred Packard felt the board should look into use of Zoom at future meetings.

While board meetings, for the most part, are televised “live” by community access cable and streamed online, Packard noted those options lack the ability to pose questions to town officials.

While board members could interact via Zoom’s “chat” option, the public is also able to pose questions or make comments during the agenda’s public participation segment.

Fee schedule adjustments. Every year, the Select Board takes a look at various fees charged by the town, making adjustments where and when needed.

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(Continued from Page 1A) 2022 to vote on the moratorium.

“A moratorium would not impact small-scale registered caregivers, which are not currently regulated by the municipality,” planners noted.

Several Select Board members, however, failed to see the situation as an “emergency” requiring a moratorium.

“I have a lot of problems with the concept,” Selectman Paul Tworog said. He felt use of a moratorium is valid when a situation, like solar farms, emerge and there is “nothing in ordinance” that assists officials with elements such as visual impact and disposal.

He noted that significant time was spent crafting a marijuana ordinance. If the main concern is the amount of “spacing” between marijuana establishments, it can be addressed by amendment to the Land Use Ordinance. But, an “emergency measure” like a moratorium is not needed, Tworog felt. He also speculated the number of marijuana establishment, over time, will likely thin due to attrition.

Brusini pointed out that South Berwick is looking to enact a similar moratorium due to a “large influx effect on the town.” While “noise on social media” regarding perceptions of Bridgton becoming a marijuana epicenter “doesn’t mean there is a need for a moratorium,” hitting the pause button and investigating the issue might be the pertinent path to take, Brusini suggested. Another aspect to look into is safety, Brusini said.

“I don’t think we’ve seen those issues. Vacant storefronts are filling up with businesses. I think the intent of voters, and Board of Selectmen is to grow business opportunities in town.

The influx of business — it is working,” Tworog noted.

Selectman Bear Zaidman asked Bridgton Police Chief Phil Jones whether any problems have surfaced in regards to marijuana establishments?

“None that I know of,” Chief Jones responded.

Selectman Fred Packard

added that when the town addressed permitted uses within varies districts under the Land Use Ordinance, marijuana operations were limited to the Inner and Outer Corridors.

“Land Use prohibits them (marijuana establishments) except for that strip, so where else are they going to be?”

Packard asked.

One change (an area for planners to study) could be the distance between marijuana operations. Right now, there must be at least 300 feet between properties housing marijuana establishments.

Zaidman pointed west noting Fryeburg has four marijuana establishments, and believes “good businesses will survive” and towns need competition amongst its businesses, which is always good for consumers.

“We used to have more car dealers and grocery stores, creating more competition,” he said. “At one time, Bridgton was a center where to get things. It’s happening now, it’s commerce.”

Board Chairwoman Carmen Lone was okay with pursuing a moratorium to take a look at marijuana regulations and find out the pulse of townspeople — is what is on the books and what is happening what people voted for or want?

“I hear people speak about how many more (does Bridgton need)?” Lone said.

“I’m not saying I’m against marijuana businesses, but it’s not bad to take a pause (180 days) to take a look at where we want to with this.”

Tworog said concerns have been raised regarding storage facilities, yet “I don’t see us studying to limit the number of self-storage facilities. Again, same concept. There is no harm to study impact, but a moratorium says the town is taking action against business that is allowed. There is no problem to study, and if there is a safety problem, change the ordinance…To stop it, is to me, an extreme step.”

The Select Board decided not to move forward with the moratorium suggestion.

Bridgton quick takes • The Haunted Town Hall and Ice Rink Fundraiser raised $2,259 for scholarships to summer camp and before and after school care.

• Out of an abundance of caution and in hopes to limit COVID-19 direct contacts masks are required inside the office area.

• Officers are responding to an increased number of incidents related to illegal drug use and/or non-fatal overdose. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the non-emergency line and connect with resources for recovery.

• Officer McCloud finished another successful week at the Police Academy which included the infamous pepper spray day. He is scheduled to graduate on Dec. 17.

• The Halloween event at the Police Department was a success. Two officers were on foot patrol, while Public Safety Administrative Assistant Gendron, Chaplin Mike Zullo, Fire Chief Glen Garland and Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck handed out candy to roughly 1,000 trickor-treaters.

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KIDS ESCAPE INJURY when this SAD 61 school bus collided with a vehicle along Route 302 in Naples Monday morning. The other vehicle (right) was pushed into the Lake Region Convenience Center parking lot, striking a parked Chevy and pushed a propane tank storage unit into the building.

(CCSO Photos)

Bus strikes car on Route 302

NAPLES — A SAD 61 school bus, carrying 31 children (grades K-5), crashed into the back end of a car attempting to turn into Lake Region Convenience Center Monday morning.

No injuries were reported, according to the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office.

CCSO deputies along

with Naples Fire/EMS were dispatched to the crash scene at 8:26 a.m. Amelia Harmon, 35, of Naples was waiting to turn left into Lake Region Convenience in a 2009 Subaru Outback. She was carrying two passengers — her 4-year-old son and Joseph Begin, 38, also of Naples.

Susan McMahon, 72,

of Naples was operating a 2010 Thomas School bus registered to SAD 61/Lake Region School District and struck the Subaru from behind. As a result of the collision, the Subaru entered the parking lot of Lake Region Convenience, striking a third vehicle — a 2004 Chevy Trailblazer registered to Jennifer Knight, 35, of Casco. The Trailblazer was unoccupied at the time of the crash.

The Subaru struck the parked Chevy, continued, and struck a propane rack, forcing it through the exterior wall of the Lake Region Convenience store, causing significant damage to the store. No injuries were reported inside the store.

All parties were evaluated on scene. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Speed and alcohol were not factors of the crash, CCSO reported.

Fryeburg Police

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, November 22 12:04 a.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Willow Lane.

5:18 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Recreation Drive.

6:10 p.m. Restraining order served on Maple Street.

Tuesday, November 23 2:25 a.m. Suspected overdose on Franks Way. 2:18 p.m. Welfare check on A Street.

3:31 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Main Street.

10:06 p.m. Attempt to locate on Portland Street.

10:25 p.m. Parking problem on Bridgton Road.

Wednesday, November 24 3:28 p.m. Motor vehicle crash at intersection of Portland Street and Lyman Drive.

5:53 p.m. Suspicious activity investigated.

10:50 p.m. Radar detail on Main Street.

Thursday, November 25 2:46 p.m. Complaint handled at police headquarters.

6:50 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Partridge Run. 8:45 p.m. Assist fire department on Jordan Camp Road.

10:21 p.m. Welfare check on Elm Street.

Friday, November 26 12:27 a.m. Noise complaint on Kimball Lake Shores Road.

1:46 p.m. Harassment complaint at a Bridgton Road store.

2:20 p.m. Welfare check on Pine Street.

3:22 p.m. Assist fire department on Main Street.

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Saturday, November 27 8:56 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Six motor vehicle stops (3 Main Street, 2 Bridgton Road, 1 Hemlock Bridge Road); six warnings issued.

2:33 p.m. Welfare check on River Street.

4:32 to 6:04 p.m. Five motor vehicle stops (3 Main Street, 1 Portland Road, 1 Bridgton Road); five warnings issued.

6:56 p.m. Traffic complaint on Howe Street.

8:28 p.m. Assist Fryeburg Rescue on Ballard Street.

Sunday, November 28 4:46 p.m. Suspicious activity on Recreation Drive.

8:58 p.m. Animal complaint on West Fryeburg Road.

Monday, November 29 4:45 a.m. Burglary of motor vehicle reported.

6:08 a.m. Motor vehicle crash on River Street.

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, November 22 10:50 a.m. Motor vehicle crash with personal injury on Portland Road.

11:39 a.m. Theft of an Avalon bicycle on South High Street.

1:56 p.m. Mental health crisis on Knights Hill Road.

2:01 p.m. Citizen assist regarding terms of a protection order.

3:38 p.m. Report of abandoned bike and helmet on Oak Street.

8:38 p.m. Check on Davids View for missing female from Oxford County.

Tuesday, November 23 8:25 a.m. Motor vehicle crash with personal injury at intersection of Portland Road and Raspberry Lane.

10:03 a.m. Mental health crisis at Frances Bell Drive.

2:46 p.m. Mental health crisis on Iredale Street.

4:58 p.m. Property owner requested extra patrol on Main Street after evicting a tenant.

5:03 p.m. Noise complaint (vehicle’s loud muffler) on South Bridgton Road.

8:51 p.m. Motor vehicle crash (into a stone wall) on Burnham Road.

9:42 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Burnham Road; operator arrested for operating while under the influence.

9:58 p.m. Attempt to locate male on Heathersfield Drive.

10:47 p.m. Citizen assist regarding juvenile issue on South High Street.

Wednesday, November 24 12:24 a.m. Unidentified man at an unoccupied property on Kimball Road was confronted by a neighbor and “took off on foot.” Police unable to locate subject.

12:46 p.m. Welfare check on Iredale Street.

1:31 p.m. Unattended death reported.

3:48 p.m. Property dispute between business and former employee.

4:29 p.m. Domestic dispute (verbal) on Hidden Hollow Lane; situation resolved.

5:47 p.m. Female drove herself to police headquarters to turn herself in — arrested for operating while under the influence.

9:11 p.m. Female reported her dog stolen; dog allegedly abandoned by the owner and was in the care of a family member.

9:11 p.m. Subject issued trespass notice from a Main Street property after allegedly making threats and harassing a resident.

11:12 p.m. Suspicious vehicle with high beams pointing at a Cross Street residence; vehicle left prior to officer’s arrival.

Thursday, November 25 3:20 p.m. Verbal domestic on Church Street.

Friday, November 26 8:58 a.m. Request to speak to an officer regarding possible assault.

11:08 a.m. Assist fire department with reported structure fire on Plummers Landing Road.

1:39 p.m. Debit card found on Iredale Street, turned in to BPD. 3:03 p.m. Car-deer collision on Hio Ridge Road.

4:39 p.m. Police assisted hospital personnel with drug disposal.

5:20 p.m. Assist fire department with traffic control at “fully involved” structure fire on North High Street.

5:29 p.m. Motor vehicle crash on Portland Road; minor damage, no injuries.

Saturday, November 27 8:21 a.m. Mental health event on Knights Hill Road.

9:43 a.m. Report of a burglary at a North High Street residence; female arrested.

2:31 p.m. Motor vehicle theft on Portland Road; vehicle located and “had not been stolen.”

4:43 p.m. Employee accidentally stuck by a needle with an unknown substance; subject sent to hospital emergency room and needle collected for testing and disposal.

8:55 p.m. Report of shots fired behind home in Holden Hills.

Sunday, November 28 2:49 p.m. A wallet and drugs found and turned in to BPD.

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Deer hunt report

ALL STATE SELECTIONS in field hockey this fall were seniors Camden Jones of Fryeburg Academy (left in white jersey) and Sadie Tirrell of Lake Region (right, following through after taking a shot).

(Rivet Photos)

Local athletes named All-State

Seniors Camden Jones (midfielder) of Fryeburg Academy and Sadie Tirrell (midfielder) of Lake Region have been named to the Maine Field Hockey Association’s 2021 All-State team.

Selection is based on: player performs consistently at a high skill level, possesses leadership on and off the field, exhibits excellent sportsmanship and is dedicated to the game of field hockey.

Each varsity coach could nominate up to three players from his/her own team for this award. The nominees were then voted on by all varsity coaches in the state.

Each coach could vote up to 11 players, not including their own.

Camden Jones was a co-captain this year for the Fryeburg Academy Raiders.

“She is the one player who does not have a specific area to cover but can follow the play no matter where it takes her on the field. She supports the forward line and takes part in defensive play, as well. She is a striker on corners and takes the free hits in the midfield. She is responsible for directing the ball and changing fields,” FA Head Coach Dede Frost said. “Although she has only

had 5 goals and 5 assists this season, she is a playmaker for sure and is involved in setting up the play for her teammates and creating offensive momentum.”

Coach Frost believes Camden was noticed by other players and coaches because of her hard hits and stick skills.

“She is fast, agile and has advanced stick skills, allowing her to move the ball quickly and bypass opponents. She also has an accurate, extremely strong drive.

The ball always remains on the ground but is certainly not the kind of drive any opponent wants to get in the way of,” Coach Frost said.

“Officials often comment on the power behind her hits.”

Camden has been a team leader and played at a higher level this year, her coach added.

“She has inspired players around her to improve their skills and see how much it affects the team when everyone is trying to play the game more skillfully,” Coach Frost noted. “Camden leaves behind a tough position to fill. Her position is not one our team plays with every season. I only use that system when I feel we have a player with the speed, endurance and advanced

skills. We shall see if anyone is able to step up and accept that challenge next season.”

Camden had 15 goals and 12 assists while at FA. She was the recipient of the Field Hockey MVP award this year, as well as Academic All State, All Conference 1st Team and All State.

Lake Region Head Coach Pauline Webb had numerous opportunities to watch Camden’s work over this past season and in previous falls. “Camden is a great player who is strong, versatile, covers the field well and has a great hit. She is effective on both the offensive and defensive ends of the field. When we played FA, we tried to keep the ball on the opposite side of the field from her.”

Sadie Tirrell played an integral role in leading Lake Region to the Class B quarterfinals.

“Sadie is an incredible athlete. She is strong, fearless, determined and plays with a ‘will to win.’ Her teammates played with much more confidence when Sadie was on the field,” Lake Region Head Coach Pauline Webb said.

Sadie led the team in scoring this year with 9 goals and 5 assists, and that’s from playing the center-mid posi-

tion. She has 18 career goals and 10 assists.

“She’s the player our opponents would double team. She made things happen on the defensive end and the offensive end. We will surely miss her!” Coach Webb said.

Fryeburg Academy Head Coach Dede Frost chimed in on the Laker sparkplug saying, “It is obvious that Sadie is a major play maker on the Lake Region team and that her teammates looked to her for leadership. The first time we played Lake Region at home we were unable to move the ball down the field as effectively as desired. I then assigned one of my players to mark Sadie to allow a bit more flexibility. I was all prepared for Sadie when we played Lake Region for our Senior Game.

Unfortunately for Lake Region, Sadie was ill and unable to travel. Although we all know that one person does not make a team, it was very obvious that Lake Region was a different team without her.”

Bridgton Rec programs

Staying active is a key way to stay healthy. Bridgton Rec offers numerous programs to keep kids and adults active this winter season. Activities include: Snowshoe Club, a free program, starts Jan. 5, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Kids grades K-5 will meet rec staff after school. Middle and high school students and adults will meet at the entrance to

Pondicherry Park on Depot Street. Volunteers needed.

Register online at bridgtonmaine.org Learn the Basics Ice Skating, Thursdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Chalmers Ice Arena (on the campus of Bridgton Academy), starting Jan. 13 to Feb. 17, children K-5. Register now at bridgtonmaine.org Learn to Play Ice Hockey,

ages 5 and up, at Chalmers Ice Arena (campus of Bridgton Academy), Tuesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., starting Jan. 11 to Feb. 15. Register online.

Table Tennis, every Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Bridgton Town Hall. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Gym and Ice Rink Schedules can be found at bridgtonmaine.org/bridgtonrecreation/

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Nov. 19: Andrew Moody, doe, 98 pounds; Johnathan Locke, buck, 4 point, 118 pounds; Olivia Boivin, buck, 8 point, 172 pounds; Matthew Dyer, buck; Joseph Allen, buck, 6 point, 131 pounds; Richard Campbell, buck, 6 point, 152 pounds; Denise McGrath, doe; Mitchell Russell, doe; John Schoenfield, spike horn; Michael Short, doe; Jonathan Hill, buck, 10 point, 172 pounds; Silvian Sweetser, bull button, 263 pounds.

Nov. 20: Jon Greenleaf, doe; Jeffrey Greenleaf, doe; Edward Wilkey, buck; James Shortsleeves, buck, 5 point; Justin Barter, buck, 9 point, 157 pounds; Joseph Hunkins, buck, 4 point, 116 pounds; Connor Bernard, button buck; Robert Gagnon, doe, 134 pounds; Donald Malonson Jr., buck, 3 point, 113 pounds.

Nov. 22: Braun Whitney, doe; Braun Whitney, doe; Travis Khiel, buck, 6 point, 142 pounds; Lincoln Lymburner, buck, spike horn, 118 pounds; Daniel McDonnell, buck, 109 pounds; Danny Knapp, buck, 6 point; Gregory Harding, doe, 135.5 pounds; Andrew Ward, doe; Andrew Ward, doe.

Nov. 23: Walter Ward, buck, 6 point, 172 pounds; Marc Solari, buck, 4 point; Mike Harmon, doe; Barry Kallander, doe, 124 pounds; Carl Harmon, buck, 4 point; Darrell Keaten, spike-button; Albert Hamilton Jr., buck, 8 point, 178 pounds.

Jordan’s Store, East Sebago Nov. 18: Steve Girardin, Sebago, doe; Timothy Smith, Sebago, buck, 6 point.

Nov. 19: Earl Aube, Standish, buck, 4 point; Sam Gauvine, Standish, bow & arrow, buck, 8 point; Brian Sullivan, Naples, buck, spike horn; James Dee, Standish, buck, spike horn; John Karantza, Standish, buck, 5 point, 185 pounds; Derek Betty, doe; Michael St. Cyr, buck, spike horn; Glen Pierce, Sebago, buck, 8 point; Donald Lambert, Greenville, buck; Michael Hinkley, Sebago, doe.

Nov. 20: Ryan Mills, Baldwin, buck, 5 point; Nicolas Lunn, Portland, buck, 6 point, 122 pounds; Cody Dube, Gorham, buck, 3 point; Mike Vacchiano, Sebago, buck, 8 point, 165 pounds; Joe Murphy, Baldwin, buck, 8 point, 194 pounds; Dylan Crommett, Sebago, doe; Donald Winchell, Standish, buck, spike horn; Matthew Wight, Gorham, doe, 110 pounds; Peter Robiceau, Naples, doe, 125 pounds; Patrick Lynch, Gorham, doe; Brent Grimard, Gorham, buck, 4 point, 118 pounds.

Nov. 22: Paul Field Sr., Bridgton, buck, 9 point, 177 pounds; Howard Draper, Baldwin, doe; Dino Direnzo, Westbrook, buck; Barry Powers, Sebago, buck, 3 point; Kris Cook, Sebago, doe; Greg Beaumier, Gorham, doe; Dana Direnzo, Standish, doe, 125 pounds; Jim Coford, Sebago, doe; Tim Anderson, Sebago, buck, 8 point, 123 pounds.

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Denmark Mountain Hiker Kathy Huchthausen passing a large glacial erratic boulder on the Province Pond trail.

(Photo by Paul Waterhouse)

Province Pond

A couple of years ago, I discovered the hidden gem that is Province Pond from Marita Wiser’s excellent trail guide, “Hikes in and around Maine’s Lakes Region.”

The Denmark Mountain Hikers first day-hiked the easy trail to the pond and its Adirondack shelter in May 2013. Our hike of Nov. 19 was our fourth trip to the pond and we had 20 Denmark Mountain Hikers turn out for the hike.

Province Pond is a pretty little mountain pond in Chatham, N.H. on the eastern edge of the 10,325acre Kearsarge Inventoried Roadless Area. It is actually two ponds — the original glacial pond on the north end and a beaver pond on the south end where there is a dam. The three-sided Adirondack shelter on the north end sleeps six.

It was built in the 1930s and is maintained by the US Forest Service (USFS).

The shelter is available for overnight stays on a firstcome, first-served basis for no fee.

Province Pond is reached by the Province Brook Trail, an easy 1.6-mile trail with only a 400-foot gain in elevation from the trailhead to the pond. The trail is a well-maintained snow machine trail, the North South Snowmobile

Trail, with bridges across the major stream crossings. From the dam, follow the main trail around the pond’s eastern shore to the north end. There a small foot trail diverges to the left and follows the northern shore to the Forest Service Adirondack Shelter.

We had postponed our scheduled hike here the week before because of torrential rains, and rescheduled it for Nov. 19. I had been concerned about the US Forest Service closing the access road to the trailhead for the winter, but was assured by the Androscoggin Ranger station that it would still be open for our hike since the November snows are holding off. While we were at the shelter, however, light snow showers filled the air over the pond – not enough to accumulate on the ground, but enough to tell us that winter is a’ Comin’. Another sign was the bare hardwoods on the hillside behind the shelter – they had all lost their leaves in the recent rain and winds, and the leaves littered the trail as we hiked it.

We left the trailhead at 8:55 a.m., reaching the shelter at 9:50 a.m. after 55 minutes of hiking. The trail was wet with many small rivulets of water across it, but the four major stream crossings were all

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by Allen Crabtree spanned by sturdy snowmobile bridges. The access road to the pond had been improved several years ago when the Forest Service worked on upgrading the dam. The water level in the pond was higher than I’d ever seen, and water was flowing over the top of the dam and down the trail near Province Book.

At the shelter, we shared Rick Dennen’s chocolate chip cookies and enjoyed Susan Gassett’s poem about Autumn, and the group helped me put together the hiking schedule for December. We left the shelter at 10:30 a.m. and reached the trailhead again at 11:20 a.m. after 50 minutes on the trail. Paul Tworog measured a total of 3.3 miles hiked, which tallies nicely with the 1.6 miles in the books each way for the trail.

A Visitor on our 2014 overnight at the Pond Four Denmark Mountain Hikers spent the night of the summer solstice, June 20-21, 2014 at the Province Pond shelter. Weather was clear and sunny, with a cool evening good for sleeping.

Just at dusk, we had finished our supper and were sitting at the shelter watching the campfire burning when Margaret noticed a

figure in white walking on the dam at the far side of the pond. We watched as it walked the length of the dam and disappeared in the woods, then reappeared on the other end of the dam a short while afterwards. The figure then sat down on one of the boulders there, gazing out over the water.

“That must be the ghost of Province Pond that I’ve heard stories about,” I theorized. “Every Summer Solstice it appears, mourning his wife and three children who were tragically drowned when their canoe capsized in the pond many years ago. He then lost his life trying to save them.”

My story was greeted with scorn and disbelief until I added that the spirit of his faithful dog Rex also appears, mourning his master with soulful wails at night.

“Listen tonight and you’ll hear Rex — he sounds a bit like an owl hooting, but trust me — it is Rex.” Sure enough, later we heard Rex wailing in the night. Perhaps when you visit Province Pond you’ll also see the figure or hear Rex — or maybe not. Who knows!

We didn’t see anything on our Nov. 19 hike, but perhaps we need to spend

The trail to Province Pond is a delight, especially in the fall when it is blanketed with autumn leaves.

(Photo by Allen Crabtree) a night at the shelter first.

Perhaps we can check it out sometime!

Province Pond in Carroll County, Chatham, NH Difficulty – Easy Trail distance – 1.6 miles to the pond and shelter via Province Brook Trail Hiking time – 45 minutes to 1 hour to the pond Elevation – 1,330 feet Vertical gain – 400 feet Coordinates – 44° 06’ 54” N 71° 01’ 08” W Topographic Maps – USGS North Conway East and Chatham 7.5-minute quads Directions to the Province Brook trailhead:

From the Fryeburg village post office drive north across the Saco River on River Road, and at 1.1 miles turn north onto East Conway Road/Route 113 toward Evans Notch. In another 1.0 mile where Route 113 turns sharply to the right, keep going straight on Green Hill Road/Route 321. Pass the eastern entrance to Hurricane Mountain Road on the left at 3.4 miles, and then at 4.3 miles from the Route 113/321 split turn left on Peaked Mountain Road/Forest Road 450 at the trail sign. Go 2.4 miles to the parking lot and the trailhead. Forest Road 450 is not plowed in winter.

Denmark Mountain Hikers Greg Moulton and Susan Gassett at a large maple that Denmark Mountain Hikers gathered at the Province Pond shelter. has amazingly grown over a big boulder on the Province Pond trail.

(Photo by Jeff Sturgis)

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Loon count shows importance of long-term studies Adults up, chicks down, but what does it all mean?

As Maine Audubon releases the data from its 2021 Annual Loon Count, it underscores the importance of long-term studies and highlights the need to look beyond the one-day count to

understand the data.

The annual loon count takes place on the third Saturday of July, and for the 2021 count, more than 1400 volunteers jumped into their skiffs, boats, and kayaks on a mostly clear, calm day throughout the

state, with early morning fog obscuring viewing on just a small number of lakes.

Approximately 50 loon counters who weren’t able to make the count last year due to COVID-19-related reasons once again joined the count, so volunteers

Deer tagging station report (Continued from Page 5A) Raymond, buck, 3 point; Carl Bear, Standish, buck; Richard Laney, Standish, buck, 8 point, 203 pounds; Jack Kistner, Baldwin, bow & arrow, buck, 8 point; Gary Hayer, Standish, buck, 3 point; Nathan Wood, Standish, buck, 4 point.

Nov. 25: Austin Renaud, Sebago, buck, 4 point; Jared Cox, Sebago, buck, 6 point; Richard Cote, Buxton, buck; Cody Gibbons, Naples, buck, 8 point, 136 pounds; Joe Murphy II, buck; Hunter Wilson, Windham, doe; Hunter Wilson, Windham, buck, 9 point.

Nov. 26: Anthony Folsom, Standish, buck, 9 point, 152 pounds; Philip Carpentlere, Sebago, buck, spike horn, 111 pounds; Travis Taylor, Standish, buck, 3 point; Craig Woodbrey, Gorham, doe;

Raylene Morse, Standish, buck, 4 point; Andrew York, buck; Kevin Colangelo, Windham, buck, 5 point; Ken Morrell, Sebago, buck; Shawn Cote, Standish, doe; John Cross Jr., Standish, doe.

Nov. 27: Jason Luce, Sebago, doe, 147 pounds; Mike Chagnow, Sebago, doe; Jeremiah Cote, Baldwin, doe; Eliot Taylor, Standish, doe; Ben Cutter, Standish, buck; Evan Johnson, Gorham, doe; Nick Murphy, Standish, buck; Aaron Cox, Sebago, buck, 4 point, 103 pounds; Grady Cutter, Standish, doe, 125 pounds; Owen Doyle, Gorham, buck; Michael Poole, Standish, doe; Ryan Anderson, Sebago, buck, 6 point; Paul Anderson, Sebago, doe; Michelle Luce, Sebago, doe, 129 pounds; Ed Farrington, New Gloucester, buck; William Butler, Gorham, doe.

were able to look for loons on 328 lakes, 20 more than in 2020.

The result: Estimates for the adult population are up, from 2,974 last year to 3,446 this year. These estimates are for areas south of the 45th parallel — roughly south of a line from Rangeley to Calais — where enough lakes are counted in order to make a reliable estimate.

Loon Count Manager Tracy Hart says, “We had been watching a two-year decline in the adult population that began in 2019 and showed a further reduction in 2020. We are happy to report that adult numbers are back up this year and estimated to be even higher than ever, continuing the general upward trend and recovery that we have seen throughout the history of the loon count.”

However, chick estimates were down from 414 last year to 224 this year. Hart

says it’s too early to tell if that marks a temporary dip or a new trend for loon chicks, but that similar and even more pronounced dips have been noticed multiple times in the 38 years of the Maine Audubon loon count and the chick population has rebounded each time.

“We aren’t certain why chick numbers are down this season, but it is likely a combination of reduced nesting success from early extreme rainstorms which flooded some nests; washouts from boat wakes; aggression from non-nesting loons; chick or egg preda-

tion; some nests being abandoned due to human disturbance, and chicks being run over by boats. In addition, sometimes loons simply take a break from nesting— they don’t necessarily breed or breed successfully every year,” Hart said.

The Annual Loon Count provides a vital snapshot of the population at the same time and with the same methods each year. It is like a barometer that shows biologists how the population is doing compared to prior years and helps track those changes over time.

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School news

David DelVecchio

CAST MEMBERS of the upcoming Lake Region Drama Club presentation of “The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens” includes: very front row, Sydney Mushrow and Eva Fickett; front row, left to right, Annie O’Connor, Kathryn Rose, Alice O’Connor, Jenna Jordan, Walker Lavoie, Kaytrien Hall, Preston Phillips, Shannon-Marie Goguen and Sierra Allen; back row, left to right, Emma McKenney, Tyler Stuart, Payton Vogen, David DelVecchio, Samuel Brown, Finley Parritt, and Allison Baker; very back row, Josh Ross, Tyler Lafontaine, and Gregory Blackwell.

Missing: Ash Armstrong and Mackenzie Putnam.

(Photo by Shannon Avery)

It’s showtime for LR Drama

Preston Phillips Story and The Diary of Anne Frank and with Lake Region Community Theatre; James and the Giant Peach, Into the Woods and The Wizard of Oz. SPOTLIGHT, Page 8A

If everybody loves a good mystery and everyone likes to laugh, then the audiences at the Lake Region High School play are in for a treat beginning tonight.

Taking on a classic, yet modern “whodunnit,” 23 student actors will dive into the characters in The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens, written by Billy St. John.

Featuring such stock mystery characters as the maid, the butler, the mistress, the lawyer, the first and second wives and the eccentric older woman, there is plenty of comedy in this show to go along with the murder mystery.

Everyone has a motive and the audience will be kept guessing until the end.

The show starts out with narrator/playwright Walter, portrayed by senior David DelVecchio and junior Tyler Lafontaine, introducing the scene.

“I thought you might find it interesting to see how I build a murder,” he tells the audience.

Walter then introduces all the “suspects,” aka the other characters.

LRHS seniors play many important roles in the play. Annie O’Connor plays rich, but suspicious second wife Allegra Worthington while Kathryn Rose plays Edwards’s first wife, Justine. Kaytrien Hall plays Walter’s older sister Beatrice. Tyler Stuart and Preston Phillips, portray the brother of Allegra, playboy Tony Blackwell.

Rounding out the seniors in the cast are Walker Lavoie as Roy Phillips, business manager, Samuel Brown in the role of Hollister, the butler, Allison Baker as Debra Worthington, Edwards’s daughter and Josh Ross as Lawrence Tate, the lawyer.

Other cast members include juniors Sydney Mushrow and Payton Vogen, sophomores Jenna Jordan, Alice O’Connor and Mackenzie Putnam and freshmen Sierra Allen, Ash Armstrong, Gregory Blackwell, Eva Fickett,

Shannon-Marie Goguen, Emma McKenny and Finley Parritt.

The 23 actors and their director, Georgia Hegner, have spent considerable time getting ready for this show. Auditions were held in September and now the finishing touches are complete. Talented costumer, Michelle DelVecchio, has added her special touch to the costumes. The set was designed and built by Chris Madura along with set painter Shannon Avery and set dresser Wanda Vaughn Carr; while special thanks go to TLT Carpentry. Kelly Winslow coordinated props.

This will be a show for the whole family — definitely G-rated, with a lot of physical comedy children will enjoy and plenty of twisty plot points for the grown-ups. Something new in the show is a little bit of audience interaction.

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After a successful book campaign this summer to get books to kids in Head Start homes, we are kicking off a Holiday Book Drive. You can go into Bridgton Books, see which books our Head Start educators have chosen (the books support their curriculum), choose the one you want to buy and get a book (or more!) for a child who may not have any at home! We’ll deliver them to the kids through our local Head Start partners.

What better way to make the holidays happy?

Justin Ward from Bridgton Books puts it this way, “The holidays are a giving time of year. Hopefully, we can get more books to kids who need them. People are so generous, we wanted to offer this chance to give through the holidays.”

Thank you to all those who gave books to kids this past summer. We hope you will give again this month!!

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Nation to work to improve loon productivity and reduce mortality in the state.

The new partnership is an exciting opportunity to work with local volunteers to start documenting loon successes and failures in more depth.

It will be a complement to the Annual Loon Count, with the count still serving as the cornerstone in tracking the population, and this new effort providing additional avenues to understand and address the issues on individual lakes and ponds.

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(Continued from Page 6A) But there’s still much more to learn about Maine’s loon population. That’s why Hart is particularly excited about the expansion of loon conservation and outreach programs, thanks to new funding sources. Earlier this year, Maine Audubon received a five-year grant to significantly expand the Maine Loon Project, and to partner with Maine Lakes, Lakes Environmental Association, and the Penobscot Indian

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What’s the Plot: Gathered on a stormy evening at Worthington Manor to celebrate Edward’s fiftieth birthday are his attractive wife, her playboy brother, Edward’s befuddled older sister, his ex-wife and his daughter, a college student.

Also present are his shady lawyer and his uptight business manager with his giddy wife and southern secretary, as well as the butler, the housekeeper, the maid and the cook. Each has a motive that is barely established when the lights go out! Seconds later, they come back on to reveal that someone has been murdered.

The police detective investigates and eventually allows the audience to question the suspects before the killer’s identity is revealed in a surprising climax.

Introducing David DelVecchio David is the son of Michelle and Peter DelVecchio of Bridgton. He will be playing the roles of Walter, Edward Worthington, III and Lt. James McMillan.

When asked what he enjoys about being involved in the theater, David responded, “Playing someone else is fun, sometimes.”

He has been in many shows at Lake Region High School; Noises Off, Charley’s Aunt, West Side

December 2, 2021 The Bridgton News, Page 7A

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Continuations

Bridgton board (Continued from Page 3A) two-year dump sticker.

Selectman Bear Zaidman sought clarification regarding the wastewater EDU (equivalent dwelling unit) charge. The current schedule calls for $98 per quarter or $392 per year.

However, Zaidman cited that during conversations with an individual looking to purchase a local laundromat a figure of $508 was given.

“Which is it?” Zaidman asked Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck, who was filling in from Town Manager Bob Peabody at last week’s board meeting. If the $392 figure is accurate, Zaidman suggested that Peabody contact the interested laundromat buyer regarding the number.

“I believe it might make a difference in the negotiation,” Zaidman said.

Board Chairwoman Carmen Lone questioned the proposed jump in price for the Rec Before and After-School Care program from $70 to $100. For some families, Lone felt the increase is a “big jump,” especially if more than one child attends the program.

Rec Director Gary Colello pointed out that enrichment programs like Mad Science and Karate, which carried individual costs, have been rolled into the overall B/A School Care program. Colello said the $100 is a “bare minimum” fee he could charge, and thus “not put taxpayers in the hole.”

Selectman Paul Tworog was surprised the Rec Department could operate at such a low fee.

“It’s super competitive,” said Tworog in relation to the Rec Department’s fee compared to private daycare programs. “It’s a great price.”

Colello added that grants help keep costs down, and that scholarships are given to those who need financial assistance.

“In my eight years, I haven’t turned anyone away,” Colello said.

The Select Board approved the amended fee schedule, except the EDU rate which will remain “as is for now.”

Winter Carnival will return to Highland Lake Beach area on Feb. 19, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Select Board approved the request by the Chamber of Commerce to use the beach area, with the stipulation that hot tub water not be dumped since the treated water damages the grass.

Event chairman Dan Harden noted that due to COVID concerns, there will be no hot tubs used this year for those taking part in the Harvest Hills’ annual fundraiser, Freezing for a Reason.

Harden said the Carnival will include an Ice Bar, horse-drawn wagon rides, vendors, ice fishing derby and fireworks (6 p.m.). A couple of new items include a chili contest overseen by chef Nick Orgo and demonstrations on how a hot air balloon works (no rides). There is also a possibility that a 40-plus pond hockey tournament could be held.

Food Truck at former Commons Golf. The Select Board approved victualer licenses for Subway, Morning Glory Diner and Street Eats (food truck) at 146 Harrison Road, the Commons Golf location (which has made an appearance at the Depot Street Tap House and owners are in the process of determining the best times to be open at the Harrison Road spot).

Sand for seniors. With slippery weather on the doorstep, local Health Officer Cathy Pinkham wants to be sure seniors avoid pitfalls created by snow and ice. She is compiling a list of seniors, who could use a bucket of sand to make walkways safer. She has reached out to local service clubs to help with this effort. Any senior that would like a bucket of sand dropped off to their residence should contact the town or leave a message or e-mail for Pinkham.

Selectman Bear Zaidman wondered if police officers could assist in dropping off buckets while on patrol? Police Chief Phil Jones responded, “Absolutely.”

Building still booming. The Code Enforcement Office reports that 27 building permits were issued for the month of October (26 last year) with 202 to date (241 last year).

16 plumbing permits were issued for the month of October (17 last year).

Approved. Angie Cook, who is the executive director of the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, was approved as a member of the Community Development Advisory Committee, filling one of two vacancies.

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Phillips and Naomi Phillips.

He will be playing the role of Tony Blackwell.

When asked what he enjoys about being involved in the theater, Preston responded, “Being in theatre has allowed me to open up and connect with like-minded people. It lets people that would otherwise feel alone find a place where they can freely be themselves.”

Preston has been in The

Jungle Book, Dear Edwina, Beauty and the Beast (twice), The Wizard of Oz, The Diary of Anne Frank and West Side Story.

In the future, Preston sees himself bringing similar stories like the ones seen on stage to film. Creating and bringing characters to life has always been a passion of his and becoming a film director is the way he wants to do it.

sented as part of the town manager’s five- to 10-year capital improvement plan.

“The only piece of equipment we upgraded is a fax machine/copier,” Ward said.

By the way, the town’s new fax number is: 207-803-1250.

Late last week and over the weekend, the Town of Casco’s website was unavailable to the public. This status has nothing to do with the website renovation, Ward said.

“The site down doesn’t have to do with our web redesign. Our host agent has gone down. That’s the web company that we have to host our website,” Ward said on Monday “We hope to have website back up by the day’s end.”

By Monday afternoon, the town’s website was operational. Prior to that, pertinent information was being posted on the town’s Facebook page.

Again, the website problems did not have anything to do with the webpage renovations.

Recently, the town hired Civic Plus, a national company, to upgrade and design the town’s website, Ward said.

“It’s important for a lot of reasons. It’s a fantastic way for us to communicate with the public and to be transparent,” he said.

“People can do online communication remotely instead of coming into the town office. They can register a car, or a snowmobile. They can pay your taxes on line. It just makes it easier for some,” he said.

Dec. 29 is the date the website will be completed The town will continue to accept photos that people capture of the area. An invitation for photo submissions will be on the new website, Ward said.

“We will try to use as many [photos] as we can,” he said.

“Staff has been involved since the beginning. They have definitely provided information on what to include on the website. And the residents have told us what they’d like to see,” Ward said.

FRYEBURG — The Metropolitan Opera’s 2021-22 Live in HD season continues at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center this Saturday, Dec. 4 at 1 p.m. with the premiere of Eurydice, a new Met-commissioned opera by Matthew Aucoin — at 31, the youngest composer to have a Met premier since 1938.

With a libretto by Sarah Ruhl, based on her acclaimed 2003 play, the opera reimagines the ancient Greek Orpheus myth by telling the story from Eurydice’s perspec-

tive. Mary Zimmerman directs an evocative new staging, with Met Music Director Yannick NézetSéguin on the podium and soprano Erin Morley starring in the title role.

Baritone Joshua Hopkins is Orpheus, and countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński and bass-baritone Nathan Berg make their Met debuts as Orpheus’s otherworldly alter ego and Eurydice’s father, respectively.

Opera enthusiast Joe De Vito will be hosting his acclaimed Opera Lecture Series on Thursday, Dec.

2 at 3 p.m. in the LHE/ PAC seminar room. The lectures are free and open to the public.

Live in HD tickets are $28 for adults, $25 for seniors (65 and older), and $10 for students. Purchase tickets online at www. fryeburgacademy.org/pac, or call the box office at 207-544-9066.

In order to keep doors open, facemasks are required inside the building during all events.

The LHE/PAC is located at 18 Bradley Street in Fryeburg, on the campus of Fryeburg Academy.

COOKIE WALK RETURNS! Sebago’s Spaulding Memorial Library is pleased to be hosting its “famous” Cookie Walk again. The library will reluctantly forgo the punch and sitting down to visit, in order to be a bit safer and still offer our treats. On Sunday, Dec. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m., there will be several long tables lined up and filled with delicious cookies baked by our wonderful volunteers. After choosing your container, you can circle the tables and pick out an assortment of treats to take home. If you would rather pick them up, we are glad to fill a container for you and bring it outside. Just call the library at 787-2321 to discuss what you would like. Please leave your name and number if we are not open.

(Continued from Page 2A) nology front for Casco.

First off, there are the improvements that have happened in the town office to better protect and save the information used in the town’s different departments.

Secondly, the Casco website will be undergoing a complete make-over. The new website should be unveiled by Dec. 29.

Also, the digital sign, which is located in front of the fire station and has been having problems since the beginning of 2021, will be replaced sometime in January 2022, according to Casco Town Manager Tony Ward.

Some of the changes have already occurred.

“We were antiquated on our firewall. What we have done is we upgraded the firewalls, and put in one system for all the departments,” Ward said.

“We switched to one system.

This way, we guarantee that everything is backed up on a regular basis. We are required under Freedom-of-Access Act and other Maine law to maintain certain records. This ensures that we can do that.”

So far, the town has upgraded what cannot be seen — the firewalls. Also, a new fax machine was purchased.

Other proposed office equipment purchases will be pre-

Spotlight: Senior performers (Continued from Page 7A) In the future, David plans to go to college to major in Political Science. His main goal for the future is to help people.

Introducing Kathryn Rose Kathryn is the daughter of Kathryn T. Rose of Naples.

She will be playing the role of Justine Worthington.

When asked what she enjoys about being involved in the theater, Kathryn responded, “I enjoy being in a positive and accepting atmosphere where I can make memories with my friends.”

While a student at Lake Region High School, she has been in Charley’s Aunt and West Side Story and has also been on stage with Lake Region Community Theatre performing in Into the Woods, Willy Wonka and The Wizard of Oz. In the future, Kathryn will be attending an out-ofstate college to pursue her education and hopefully study abroad for some time.

Introducing Preston Phillips Preston is from Sebago, and is the son of David

Next Met Opera Live, ‘Eurydice’

Good habits for the holiday season! → Wash your hands often,

wear a

mask, and get vaccinated

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a walk after family gatherings or large meals

→ Keep portions under control

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to dessert— after a plate of veggies and lean protein.

Warm up a cold weather favorite!

Healthy, homemade ho-ho-hot cocoa

Add these ingredients to a saucepan ➊ over medium heat: 1 cup of milk, 2 ½ tsp unsweetened cocoa powder, ½ tbsp maple syrup, ¼ tsp vanilla extract, pinch of salt. until smooth and steaming. ➋ Whisk Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy!

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Opinion & Comment

December 2, 2021, The Bridgton News, Page 1B

In Ye Olden Times

by Michael Davis BHS Assistant Director

The Old (Old) Town House

Howdy neighbor!

Before the snow comes to cover the ground — and several of these mornings in South Bridgton we’ve come close to that already — I would encourage everyone with a historical interest in town to take one last drive down South High Street. It goes almost without saying that the High Street corridor is one of the most scenic and historic of streets in Bridgton, but I think less are aware of just how deep and rich a history it has. While the architecture of the post-Civil War estates is certainly notable, for me, it is all the buildings which no longer stand there that gives this street especial interest. This is because South High Street is one of the oldest roads in Bridgton, and functioned as something of the center of town for the first 50 years or so of Bridgton’s existence.

Appearing on the very earliest of our maps, it comes down by way of tradition that the earliest settlers developed it from an existing game trail, which may well have been used by migratory bands of Pequawket Native Americans in the early 18th century. By the time settlement had begun, taking place through the 1770s near simultaneously in both North and South Bridgton, the High Street corridor became the de-facto central location for town government, first under the Proprietors of Bridgton and later by our first Selectmen when Bridgton was incorporated in 1794. It is here that our first public burial-ground was laid out, what is now the South High Street Cemetery, and in 1788, the public meeting house was built opposite it. This hall was built at the left-hand side of the intersection of what is now South High and Ward Acres, and a historical plaque raised by the Bridgton Historical Society can still be found to mark the spot. This building functioned both as our town hall and our first church, a peculiarity which was common in Massachusetts and early Maine, while behind it, on the site of the Ward Acres housing development, was the town’s ‘Training Field,’ used in the early days our local militia. It is an interesting fact, and one we just recently discovered, that their ‘Powder House’ was located in the back corner of the cemetery across the street, so that in case of accident, the gun powder would not harm anyone living.

The article we are sharing today, taken from The News of Dec. 2, 1887, concerns the falling of the last trees which had been set out in front of the old hall, which by that time OLD HOUSE, Page 2B

Medicare Nugget: Vaccine Coverage

By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Medicare covers many vaccines and immunizations and the way it covers them depends on which vaccine you need. Your Medicare health coverage (Part B) will cover vaccines to prevent: Influenza; COVID-19; Pneumonia; and Hepatitis B (if you are at medium to high risk). Part B will cover other immunizations only if you have been exposed to a disease or condition. For example, if you step on a rusty nail, Medicare will cover a tetanus shot; if you are bitten by a dog, Medicare will cover your rabies shots. In these situations, there may be co-pays.

If you have a Medicare prescription drug plan (Part D) you may be able to get coverage for some of those, plus other types of vaccines, such as the vaccine for shingles. Any commercially-available vaccine that is not covered by Part B should be covered by your Medicare prescription drug plan. Please note: before you get such a vaccination you should check coverage rules with your Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan and determine where you should get your shot so that it will be covered for you at the lowest cost.

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Letters Successful Fall Sale

To The Editor: The Friends of the Bridgton Public Library wish to thank the many donors of good quality used books, as well as those who purchased them in one or more of the three mini book sales held in September, October and November at the Library Book Shed.

These sales complemented the annual big sale of used books held in July and provided much needed additional financial support to our public library. At the same time, all these used books — in a variety of genres from children’s books to adult mysteries/suspense, historical novels, nonfiction and others — were bought at bargain prices for all in our community.

The library continues to accept donations of books in excellent condition and welcomes contributions to further the goals of the Friends and help meet the needs of the library. Look for and support additional mini book sales at the book shed in the spring as

REFLECTION BELOW in Stevens Brook of the Robert Dunning Memorial Bridge in Pondicherry Park.

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Thankful for Mother Earth

By Megan-Make Nicholson Guest Columnist Since everyone who writes for this column gets assigned random dates, I feel incredibly fortunate that one of my dates of publication happens to fall on Thanksgiving! So, in honor of this special day and the name of this column, I’d like to dedicate this piece to the gratitude I have for our beautiful Mother Earth and her elements.

Dear Pacha Mama, Gaia, Holder of all things living; I first started writing this column during a crisp morning walk and I soon realized that I had a lot of material so I will keep it to some of my very favorites. Let’s start from the ground up, literally. Your earth, the ground upon which we walk, play, work, and build our homes. I am forever grateful for how it feels under my feet, whether it be sand, mud, grass or clay. Other than the obvious, that earth sustains and nourishes all that walks upon it and grows most of the living material that we put into our bodies. I’m also extremely grateful for that which is constantly dying within it. In nature, there is no trash and it always amazes me how the cycle of death feeds the cycle of the living. Metaphorically and realistically, I also like to think about the footsteps that have been planted exactly where I am and imagine that as I place my feet I gain some kind of wisdom from walking where others who have walked before. Thank you, gor-

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geous earth, for the foundation you bring to our lives.

I own a book called, Everybody Needs a Rock.” It’s a children’s book, but I fell in love with it as an adult. I can’t appreciate the elements of our planet without honoring rocks. Yes, I hear it now, people arguing that rocks technically aren’t an element, but I would beg to argue they are. In Chinese tradition, metal is an element, so I’m going to call rocks, which are highly concentrated minerals, the Western metal element. I realize this may be bold, but rocks give me such pleasure I must bring them into this gratitude piece.

I’m a rock climber, or rather, I used to be a rock climber, but now I’m more of a rock scrambler. I am also a shameless rock collector. In most native and indigenous cultures rocks are considered to be the keepers of our stories. Thank MOTHER EARTH, Page 2B

Democrats: Will They or Won’t They?

Will Rogers quipped, “I belong to no organized political party. I am a Democrat.” He made that crack in the 1930s, when Democrats fought like cats and dogs about everything, just like they do today. Despite that, at the end of the day, they got things done. They supported their president, Franklin Roosevelt, and steered most of his New Deal legislation through Congress, even in the face of hostile Republicans and a reactionary Supreme Court.

During those years, we endured the Great Depression, the worst economic collapse in our history. The unemployment rate was nearly 30 percent. Rumors of rebellion by unemployed citizens were heard every day. Around the world, bankrupt nations chose Fascism, Stalinism, and Nazism over democracy. Right-wing extremism flourished in Spain, Hungary, England and Japan. Pro-Nazi Americans called themselves the “America First” movement, and attracted famous people like aviator Charles Lindberg and Father Charles Coughlin, the anti-Semitic Catholic radio preacher. If this all sounds familiar, that’s because it is.

New Deal Democrats rose to that occasion heroically, and helped save our nation from the fascist threat engulfing the world. By the 1970s, however, Nixon’s cynical “Southern Strategy” had transformed obstructionist Southern Democrats

weather allows.

Mr. St. Laurent brings up Debbie Szok, De Tocqueville’s criticism of Friends of the BPL slavery in the United States in our early history, which is certainly valid. However, we fought a Civil War to abolish that national sin in the 19th century and passed the Civil Rights Act in the 20th century to abolish Jim Crow. With each passing generation, our To The Editor: citizens become more ethniI am baffled by Mr. St. cally and culturally diverse Laurent’s references to my and accepting of this fact.

Nov. 4 letter. In his Nov. 11 Martin Luther King’s admonletter, he states that I have con- ishment to judge people by fused the Pandora Papers with the content of their character the Pandora’s Box of Greek rather than the color of their Mythology. Does he not skin gains more acceptance understand that the Pandora with each passing year in spite Papers were so named as an of the proponents on Critical allusion to the Greek myth, Race Theory. and why Reverend Plaisted Roderick MacGregor headed his column, “Opening Sebago Pandora’s Box”?

He goes on to say that I must be unaware of the South Dakota corporate tax haven.

However, I state in my letter concerning the fact that very few Americans were revealed To The Editor: When the subject and the by the Pandora Papers, that “The reason given by the ICIJ arguments of abortion come (publishers of The Pandora up, I often think of the 2012 Papers) website is that the book Men are from Mars, ultra-rich in America find Women are from Venus, ways within their own tax because the “logic” of one just system to avoid taxes, …” does not fit into the “underIf he read this, why is Mr. standing” by the other.

Recently, I participated in St. Laurent lecturing me as being unaware of domestic a peaceful vigil in front of Portland Planned Parenthood, tax havens?

Confusing box of papers

Please avoid the ‘oops’

which had me thinking of all the ProChoice justifications for abortion. Typically, the catch phrase is “women’s health” and somehow ripping tissue out of a human, tissue that is, other than unwanted, totally healthy and natural, didn’t seem like a good definition of “health.” Keep in mind that only approximately one percent of abortions are due to danger to a woman’s health.

Then, there’s the always used “incest or rape.” Okay.

But that represents approximately one to two percent of abortions. And that argument hardly justifies support for abortions after the first trimester. If it takes you longer than three months to determine that you’ve been raped or are a victim of incest, then your problems are much more severe than your pregnancy.

Taking out those excuses, that means approximately 59 million abortions have occurred since Roe vs Wade.

I call them the solution to 59 million oops moments. Isn’t the use of a condom, or birth control pills more cost effective, less dangerous to one’s health, and less controversial?

So, what is left? Well, ProChoice will tell you it’s not a life. It’s not a baby. It has to be born first. To believe otherwise would be to admit

Independent Thought

by Rev. Robert Plaisted Guest Columnist into obstructionist Southern Republicans. Presto, Chango!

Meanwhile, Democrats became wishy-washy and irresolute.

That’s why I quit the GOP in 1973 and became an Independent.

Today’s Democrats face a challenge as great as their predecessors faced 90 years ago. Do they have the courage and moral integrity to rise and meet it? The jury is out on that. The next few years will decide.

First, will Democrats in 2021 have the courage and integrity to battle today’s “America First” mobsters, even as their violent, right-wing insurrection gains momentum? We won’t know unless, and until, they actually do so. Talk is cheap; action is dangerous. So far, we’ve seen more talk than action.

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DONATION TO DRIVE — The Bridgton Lions Club’s second vice president Bob Hatch, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, holds a facsimile check for $1,000 dollars representing the donation that the club made to the “Brandon We Have Your Six” funding drive designed to rehab the living space occupied by disabled Army veteran Brandon Wears. Wears and his two children share living space in a home owned by his parents. However, the injuries that Wears received in night time jump training requires adaptive needs to the home, which his military disability compensation does not cover. Hatch originally brought the funding need to the club for their support. to infanticide, of course. So, I’d like to pose this question to ProChoice advocates: If you had a daughter, or a granddaughter or a very dear friend who wanted a baby but experienced a miscarriage, what would you say to them?

“Oh, sorry for the physical pain. But really dear, it’s just a clump of cells your body expelled. No big deal. Get over it. Bye now. I’ve got shopping to do.” My guess is that you would cry with LETTERS, Page 2B

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The Old (Old) Town House

(Continued from Page 1B) were the only original markers left to show its site.

“Our older residents will learn with regret of the fall of the last of the trio of trees which have so long stood as lonely sentinels and as a connecting link between the past and present, in front of the old town and meeting-house site, opposite the upper village cemetery, on High Street.

Two of these historic trees were poplar, the other a Balm of Gilead; and in the olden time, when our citizens were wont to gather here for worship, for the old-time ‘trainings,’ or as sovereigns of this great republic to exercise the privileges of the elective franchise, their wide-spread branches fur-

Legals

LEGAL NOTICE

LEGAL NOTICE

Casco Self Storage

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Pursuant to the rental agreement between Casco Self Storage and the party named below, their personal property shall become the property of Casco Self Storage on December 3, 2021, in order to satisfy all liens brought on by the default of payment.

Jason Lavoie, Sebago Maine

Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK BOARD OF APPEALS Notice of Public Hearing Pursuant to 1 M.R.S. § 403-B the Board will hold a Public Hearing to adopt a Remote Participation Policy.

Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021 Time: 7:00 P.M. Location: Denmark Municipal Building Meeting Room

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Public Notice

TOWN OF DENMARK Planning of Board Meeting December’s Regularly Scheduled Monthly Meeting is changed to Thursday, December 16, 2021, 7 p.m. Will also continue prior Public Hearing from 11/18/2021 for: Conditional Use Permit for construction of a Large-Scale Solar Energy System using photovoltaic panels mounted at a fixed tilt on steel frames supported by ground screws or pilings

By Maine DG Holdco, LLC and Sean McGrath RE: Map 9 Lot 32 70 Percy True Road Denmark, Maine 04022 In the Denmark Municipal Building Meeting Room

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Public Notice

TOWN OF STONEHAM Request for Construction Bid The Town of Stoneham is seeking bids for the construction of the end of Hut Road. The work includes the excavation, rebuilding and paving of Hut Road with Adams Road. Prior to commencement of the project CMP will relocate the utility pole on the corner of Hut and Adams Roads to the south side of Adams Road. Work is to be completed by June 30, 2022. Copies of plans, specifications and bid documents are available at the Stoneham Town Office Monday, Tuesday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday and Friday evening 6—8 p.m. Electronic versions are available by request at stonehamtown@gmail.com. Bids will be received by mail at P.O. Box 91, Stoneham, ME 04231 or in person at the Town Office until 6 p.m.

January 6, 2022.

Board of Selectmen Stoneham, Maine

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Public Notice

TOWN OF NAPLES Planning Board Meeting

The Naples Planning Board will hold a meeting on Tuesday, December 7, 2021. The meeting will be in person at the Naples Town Hall Board Room located at 15 Village Green Lane starting at 6 p.m. On the Agenda: 1. Old Business (Both Public Hearings) a. A Site Plan for a proposed renovation and expansion project for the Naples Marina property (Tax Map U1 Lot 5) submitted by DM Roma Consulting. b. A Site Plan Review for a proposed solar project located at 281 Harrison Road (Tax Map U52 Lot 96) submitted by BWC Brandy Pond, LLC. 2. New Business a. Sketch Plan for Self-Storage Units on Roosevelt Trail (Tax Map U10 Lot 1) submitted by DM Roma for Jarod Robie. b. Modification to an approved plan to allow for short term rentals in the Cupola located at 679 Roosevelt Trail (Tax Map U02 Lot 10) submitted

by Creative Consulting for Dan LaJoie. c. Amendment to a Minor Subdivision on Flagg Mill Road (Tax Map R12 Lot 39) submitted by Sawyer Engineering & Surveying for Wayne Hinckley.

Plans may be viewed online at www.townofnaples.org.

The public is welcome to attend the meeting. Masks are recommended.

Any questions or comments may be directed to Jennifer Leeman via email at jleeman@townofnaples.org.

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nished refreshing shade for the masses, and in the minds of the people came to be inseparably connected with the old place of worship and our ancient seat of municipal government. The old meetinghouse referred to was completed in 1788, three years prior to the incorporation of the town; Rev. Nathan Church preached in it until 1827, his successors being Rev. Daniel Newell and Rev. Caleb Page. The edifice came into the possession of the town in 1797, and was used both as a town house and place of worship until 1834, and as a town house until 1852, when our present town house was dedicated. Just when and by whom these trees were planted it would be interesting to know; but The News reporter was not meandering about in those days and the local chronicles of that period are somewhat defective.”

Till next time!

Thankful for Mother Earth

(Continued from Page 1B) you to all the rocks out there that have held our stories and shown us beauty in all your formations and sizes.

Water, without you, there would be no life. Here is where I could easily write a book in under an hour. Let’s begin with play and peace… how fortunate are we that we can find buoyancy within you. Whether in our bodies or in a vessel, you hold us, yet demand great respect. You are my greatest teacher. You are my grandest fun and I am your grandest fan. From canoeing on a perfectly still day, watching waves lap at a shore, floating down a river, skating in the winter time, showering in the rain, or listening to your repertoire of a million songs; I will forever be grateful and in awe of your power to create and recreate.

Air, Prana, Chi, Ki — yes, I just did that. I linked air

and energy into one. And like water, without this element(s) nothing could be sustained. I have huge gratitude for wind and air, yet I also want to acknowledge the invisible energy that is carried within it. I am thankful for deep breaths and capturing the scent of an ecosystem or season in the slightest breeze. I am incredibly thankful for watching birds as they catch thermals and sailors who get to see the world powered by only the winds. Thank you for all your invisible faces and feels.

I recognize I didn’t get to fire, but in order to do so, I’d need more time and more space. This Thanksgiving, I hope you are too busy with friends and family to read this, but when you do, I hope you take the time to find what specifically calls to you when thinking about gratitude of the elements.

Letters

where lawsuits against corporations are tried without juries. The judges here almost invariably find in favor of the corporations. In such a state, no one gets elected without the financial support of corporations.

If Mr. MacGregor wants to uncover Marxian influence in the United States, he need look no further than his local Fox News channel. Fox News is controlled by Rupert Murdoch, who had a bust of Lenin in his dorm room at college and was so well known for his Marxian views that he was known as “Red Rupert.”

He came to our shores as an immigrant and became a citizen with the aim of destroying the country by spreading lies.

(Mr. MacGregor quotes from Lenin about the power of lies.)

Murdoch’s aim is to weaken the nation that has been the bulwark of democratic societies throughout the world since World War II. With the help of weak-minded, easily deceived people, Red Rupert has partially succeeded. Some even believe the “big lie” that Biden stole the election — the first time in our history that a presidential candidate has refused to abide by the decision of the voters.

Thomas Hoobler New York City, N.Y.

(Continued from Page 1B) them and said, “Oh, so sorry you lost your baby.” So which one is it? Clump of cells or a baby?

As a final comment, during the vigil, I was surprised at the number of raised middle fingers waved at us. I guess that was supposed to offend.

But it actually made me chuckle. Wasn’t it the casual, careless participation in the activity that that gesture represents that caused the desire for abortions on demand in the first place?

I don’t claim to have a solution, other than to suggest that the first “choice” to be made might be abstinence.

But surely, the extinction of life can’t be the right one.

Victor Detmer Harrison

End the charade

To The Editor: When will Fauci end the charade about COVID originating from a wet market?

Mark Lopez Bridgton

Inflation is out of control.

To The Editor: This is already the most expensive Thanksgiving on record, up 14% from last year.

Gas is up 49.6%, food 5.3% and electricity up 6.5% since Biden took office. This inflation is no longer transitory.

We could be headed for “Stagflation” that took place during the Carter administration. Do you remember seeing Dan Aykroyd on Saturday Night Live, when he imitated the southern draw of President Jimmy Carter, sitting in the

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Oval Office? He quipped that inflation was our friend!

Wouldn’t you like to have a car that was worth $600,000?

I know I would!

Today’s out of control inflation can eat away your purchasing power and your financial nest egg. Yet, the Biden Administration is still pushing his “Build Back Better” boondoggle which will put more stimulus into an economy that is already too hot, and is threatening even higher inflation. The Democrats will raise taxes to pay for the program, which will only put a wet blanket of the economy. Not one Republican will vote for it. To quote Larry Kudlow, “Save the Country and Kill the Bill.”

Biden released 50,000 barrels from the strategic oil reserves in a vain attempt to reduce the prices at the gas pump. The market immediately went up $2 a barrel because those reserves only represent about 2.5 days of consumption. So, he called for an investigation into excess profits on the part of the oil industry, which is an age-old response from the Democrat party, when they don’t have an answer.

Bill Preis Bridgton

Red Rupert Am not I in lies sport?

To The Editor: I had a good laugh when I read Jock MacGregor’s letter in your Nov. 11 issue.

MacGregor claimed that President Biden is trying to “transform American society into a Marxian utopia.”

Biden’s political career was launched in Delaware (six terms in the U.S. Senate), a state where more than 60% of American corporations are registered — despite the fact that its population is smaller than Maine. Why is this? It’s because Delaware is a haven for businesses, to the point where it has a special court

death threats from angry constituents ginned up on social media by their party colleagues. Who could forget Paul Gosar’s anime depicting AOC and the sitting president being murdered by him?

House Minority Speaker and oratory genius Kevin McCarthy refused to condemn anything I’ve cited and called it all jokes. Yeah, right.

Jon St. Laurent North Bridgton

Higher ed not doing its job

To The Editor: Mr. Laven’s thoughts on critical thinking confirm an old saying about graduate degrees, “they represent knowing more and more about less, and less.”

As he opines about the importance of being able to distinguish between knowledge and opinion, he conveniently provides a humorous background as to how seriously we should take his thoughts.

One would think a Ph.D. in political science might hesitate to ask for an example of a freedom protected by our military, but not Mr. Laven.

Do you suppose it might occur to him that but for our military’s past exploits, his column would be in German or Japanese? Going forward, if we don’t maintain properly this magnificent shield, he might have to learn Russian or Chinese.

It is quite humorous that apparently where voting is concerned, he can’t distinguish between making fraud more difficult, as opposed to voting itself. The lack of specific examples of how his franchise is being burdened is telling regarding reality.

Finally, his laments concerning propaganda and disinformation is highly amusing as the only serious rival for dissemination of this today faced by his profession is the media.

Following the strategy laid out by Saul Allinsky, higher education today is doing immense damage to our youth, and seriously weakening the fabric of our society.

The ultimate irony is people today are going deeply into debt to thoroughly corrupt and confuse their children’s minds.

It may be too late, but we need to wake up now as to what our children are being taught starting (yes, Mr. Garland) at the behest of our local school boards.

Don Vose Naples

To The Editor: After apologizing and walking back egregious — even for her — racist tropes directed at Rep. Ilhan Omar (D, MI.) and the AmericanMuslim community, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) claimed she was only joking and laughed off the whole ugly business. Unlike Republican Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, I’m not big on quoting the Bible but: Proverbs 26:18-19, “As a mad man who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death. So is the man that deceiveth his neighbour, and saith, Am not I in sport?”

“Am I not in sport” equals “I was only joking.”

We see this catechizing of threats of violence directed publicly against their elected colleagues on the part of others besides Boebert after the fact sloughed off, denied, or disingenuously claimed to be jokes. The problem is that in a civil society a threat is a threat and all too often violence in lieu of elected power, is the go-to modus operandi of fascist elements in today’s awash-in-guns America, Jan. 6 being a reminder.

Jonathan Karl recently interviewed the former guy and asked him if the death threats against his former vice-president for his refusal to de-certify the election were justified. His reply? (sic) “Many people were very angry with him Jon,” and refused to outright condemn mob violence on the part of those he’d incited to com- To The Editor: mit it. Even 13 Republican Were it not for Tom House members who voted McLaughlin’s column, an $18 “yea” with Democrats for the million solar energy project infrastructure bill received LETTERS, Page 3B

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December 2, 2021, The Bridgton News, Page 3B maintain the field and preserve our vista. It’s been a lot of work and expense, but the scenery always made it worthwhile.

Lovell’s proposed solar project, however, will ruin that view. If it goes through as proposed, about half our panorama will be of hundreds of black solar panels. My 40 years of hard work has increased the value of our property, but whatever it’s worth will be considerably diminished if our view is spoiled by acre after acre of ugly black solar panels.

The solar company that would destroy my vista calls itself “Walden Renewables,” probably to conjure bucolic images a la Henry David Thoreau. However, row after SOLAR, Page 7B

Solar proposal no ‘Walden’

By Tom McLaughlin Guest Column Solar energy is disturbing the peace here on Christian Hill in Lovell. Residents are angry because they didn’t know anything about a huge, multi-million-dollar, 171acre, solar-panel project that will be visible from our hill.

What really ticks them off is that, by the time they found out about it, it was already too late to do anything about it. Locals have been calling me and knocking on my door wanting to know what to do. According to what I have been able to learn so far, not much, because Lovell doesn’t have an ordinance to regulate these things and I suspect the solar company knew that.

I knew nothing either until about two weeks ago. Even though the site abuts my property, I was never notified.

To say that annoys me is understatement. A friend and I purchased 30 acres of overgrown former apple orchard enclosed by stone walls on Christian Hill over 40 years

ago. The land slopes down from the road, which is a big disadvantage in every way but one: there’s a beautiful view westward toward the White Mountain National Forest in neighboring New Hampshire.

After splitting the 30 acres down the middle, my wife and I built a home on our half and moved into it in 1988.

For the next several years, I personally reopened the view by cutting down enough trees for eight cords of wood every summer. I split it by hand and burned it to keep us warm each winter until I had cleared my half of the overgrown apple orchard.

I had stabilized the disturbed soil around our new house with a conservation mix but our gravel driveway remained a challenge. Thunderstorms opened gullies every summer (Continued from Page 2B) until we figured out where to install ditches and culverts.

Then, I hired an excavator to remove the stumps left in the on Christian Hill in Lovell former orchard and stabilized the disturbed soil with more would be under construction conservation mix. I get it bush-hogged each year now to without notification of the residents! I’ve lived in Lovell for 30 years, been an ardent supporter of the GLLT, KLWA and the LIPPC, all with the intention of using my personal and family resources to protect and preserve the area. It is an environment we treasure more than any other, so it is Sherry Diane Pendexter Bois, distressing to learn that a com70, passed away Wednesday, Nopany wants to remove trees vember 24 at 6 p.m. at her home and vegetation to construct in East Waterboro with her loving solar collector fields! husband, Paul, by her side, after Please understand, I’m the a valiant three-year battle with queen of conservation, suppancreatic cancer. She was the

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Obituaries Sonja M. Willett BELLINGHAM, MASS. — Sonja Marie (Bowin) Willett, 83, of Bellingham, Mass., passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, November 21, 2021. She was the wife of the late John G. Willett, deceased in 1988. She leaves her longtime companion of 25 years, Joseph Gangitano. She was the loving mother of Tracey Daignault and her husband, Glen of Crossville, Tenn., Brenda Beale and her husband, Christopher of Methuen, Mass., and Allison Trudeau and her husband, Robert Jr. of Norton, Mass. She leaves behind her cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sonja was born in New York City on October 29, 1938, the daughter of the late Charles and Anna-Stina (Ericsson) Bowin. She was the sister of the late Joan Burmann and Gail Harmon.

Sonja was a longtime resident of Bellingham and seasonal resident of Harrison. Prior to retirement, she was employed as a business executive for a computer software company. She was an avid reader, loved all music, and would often sing and dance to her favorites. She enjoyed crafts, traveling, and was always up for an adventure. Her greatest joy was spending time laughing and having fun with family and friends. Sonja will be greatly missed.

Private Funeral Service will be held at Cartier’s Funeral Home, 151 So. Main St. (Rte 126), Bellingham, MA. To sign guest book visit www.cartiersfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to Lakes Environmental Association or American Diabetes Association.

Peter B. Lyon WINDHAM — Peter B. Lyon, 96, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, at the Ledgewood Manor Nursing Home, in Windham. Peter was born on October 19, 1925, in Providence, R.I., the son of the late Edward Greenslade and Dorothy (Allen) Lyon. He attended Brown University, then left to proudly serve in the United States Navy during World War II from 1944 to 1946 aboard the U.S.S. Gunason which had tours in both Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

After the war, he graduated from Bryant College with a bachelor’s degree in business, married his former wife Yola, settled in Hingham, Mass., and raised three daughters. While living and working in the Boston area he was responsible for writing insurance policies for large commercial accounts. During these years, he remarried and upon his semi-retirement, Peter and Barbara, along with her son, moved to North Bridgton, where he continued his work in the insurance business writing policies for residential properties and performing residential insurance inspections. He built and operated a car wash business in Bridgton, served on the Budget Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals Committee for the Town of Bridgton. He was active in playing tennis, participated in community theater and volunteered for the Meals on Wheels Program. He enjoyed sailing on Narragansett Bay in Rhode Island and on Long Lake in Bridgton. He enjoyed vacationing and visiting his relatives in Jamestown, R.I. He was a longtime member of the Conanicut Yacht Club in Jamestown, R.I. and really enjoyed a good card game of Bridge.

He was predeceased by his second wife, Barbara (Ladd) Lyon, and former wife, Yola (Dalbec) Lyon. His parents Edward and Dorothy Lyon, and brother-in-law, Roger Vaughn Sr. of Florida.

He is survived by his loving family, daughters Perryn Carnahan of Calif., Stacey Lyon of R.I., Darcy Thornton and sonin-law Todd of Calif., his son Guy Ladd and his wife Anne Russo-Ladd, of Maine; grandchildren Cheyne and Chase Carnahan, Nina and Kira Thornton, Abigail, Thomas and Matthew Ladd, and his great-grandchild, Aisling Carnahan. His sister, Mary Frances (Lyon) Vaughn and nephew, Roger Vaughn Jr. of Florida and his sister-in-law, Constance (Ladd) McVey. Keeping with Peter’s wishes, services were held with family and friends on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Chandler Funeral Home and burial took place at the Forest Hills Cemetery with military honors. To make online condolences please visit www.chandlerfuneralhomes.com

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Sherry D. Bois

youngest child of the late Roger and Gertrude Pendexter and grew up and lived much of her life in Bridgton.

Sherry was a homecoming queen and cheerleader for Bridgton High School and a member of the first graduating class of Lake Region High School in 1970. She was a hard worker and held various jobs before becoming town clerk and treasurer of the town of Lovell which she held for 35 years. She took her work seriously and cared deeply for the town of Lovell and its people. Sherry never knew a stranger and always made people feel welcome, going the extra mile to be helpful.

She had a radiant smile, enjoyed life, and was forever optimistic. She didn’t dwell on the past but looked to the future with enthusiasm and cheerfulness. She was outgoing, energetic, fun-loving and always up for a party. She enjoyed visiting with friends, whether seeing an old friend for an afternoon or playing bocce ball with her team in Harrison. She couldn’t be happier than when she was on walks in the woods, kayaking on Kezar Lake, ocean fishing with Paul at the mouth of the Saco River, caring for the many dogs in her life, or driving her Jeep to friends’ houses or shopping. She was upbeat, happy, strong, determined, and an inspiration to others. She was loved by many.

She is survived by her husband, Paul, stepdaughters Rachel Bois and Megan Bois, brother, Gary Pendexter, sister-in-law, Belinda Pendexter, many other relatives and many friends.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 3, 2021, at Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main St. Lovell. To share memories and online condolences please go to www.woodfuneralhome.org.

Augustine Catruch Jr. NAPLES — Augustine Catruch Jr., a retired fine coin and jewelry dealer, crane supervisor at SAPPI, and accomplished Vietnam veteran, died November 11, at his home in Naples from health complications caused by his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam.

He was 72 years old.

Born January 30, 1949, in Portland, Augie graduated from high school, enlisted in the Army, and served bravely in the Vietnam War. In 1978 he married the love of his life, Beverly Whitter, and raised two daughters, Kristy and Lisa in Naples. In the late 80s after suffering a serious injury while on the job at SAPPI, he started a small coin and jewelry business with his father Augustine Catruch Sr. With his father, wife, and two daughters, they traveled across New England to trade shows building a successful business. Augie loved the “art of the deal.” In his later years, Augie spend most mornings at the local diner on his way to a local swap meet or card show.

Augie was a magnificently imaginative storyteller and enjoyed engaging with veterans who shared a common bond, also sharing his life experiences with family and friends, which included anything from jeweler trade secrets to combat experiences and everything in between. Above all else, Augie was a generous man whose top priority was ensuring the wellbeing and security of his family.

Everything in the end was his decision…his way, passing peacefully in his longtime family home. Augie is predeceased by his wife Beverly Catruch and daughter Kristy Engelhardt.

He’s survived by his daughter Lisa Burns, and grandchildren: Anthony Engelhardt, Hailey Engelhardt, Addyson Burns, and Bryleigh Burns.

Graveside committal services at the Crooked River Cemetery in Naples celebrating his life and service will be private.

Arrangements are in the care of Hall Funeral Home in Casco, where his family welcomes your Augie stories at www.hallfuneralhome.net.

Gloria Gene Chaplin Dec. 1, 1953 – Dec. 7, 1973

Only 20 years — you were here.

In our hearts — forever near.

Mom, Barbara Chaplin Dalgaard, brother, Glen, Amy Chaplin family and Steve

porter of renewables, and huge proponent of reversing global warming. This project makes NO sense to me and here’s why: • CMP has already cleared miles of 85-foot-wide swathes of land through the State of Maine for high-tension power line corridors which must be kept free of vegetation. Why not install lanes of connected solar panels there?

• Trees sequester carbon, filter air particles, reduce noise pollution, prevent erosion, provide invaluable habitat for other living creatures, and are a primary defense against global warming. Don’t clearcut them down!

• We have many acres of paved parking lots, as well as state and interstate highways in the State, where the sun bakes down and the blacktop radiates the heat well into the night hours. Why not lease that space, put up solar panels thereby providing shade while producing energy and income on those already cleared lands?

• The State of Maine has blocked homeowners from leasing their rooftops to solar companies. Why the push to solar farms?

Let’s look at alternatives to destroying Christian Hill.

I’ll be at Town Hall with an open mind and mouth with a win-win goal!

Anne E. Lynch Lovell

Francine C. Sabean Francine Carroll Sabean, 82, of Bridgton, passed away on November 20, 2021. Francine grew up in Jamaica Plain, Mass., and Winthrop, Mass,, where she then lived and taught English for many years before retiring to Bridgton.

She attended Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Salem State University, and New York University. Francine was passionate about her teaching career, loved a good laugh, had a flair for home decorating, and enjoyed painting, drawing, crafts, and flower gardening. She shared her life with many pets through the years, most recently her beloved dog Elsie.

Francine was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Fran, her sister Lorraine, and her brother Joseph. Francine is survived by her nephew William Daly Jr., niece Melissa Daly and great-nephews Draco and Django Pacino, niece Krista Grotto, and nephew Hunter Carroll. At Francine’s request, there will be no services. Please consider donations in her honor to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter in Fryeburg, Maine.

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Democrats: Will They or Won’t They?

tice system still can deliver “equal justice, under law.”

Then again, Democrats may not have the courage to do any of this, not to mention a thousand other reforms needed to put our constitutional republic on solid ground again. We’ve long assumed our political leaders would follow the Constitution and the laws supporting it. After the tragic events of the last five years, we can’t assume that anymore. Too many Americans today simply refuse to live by the rule of law. They must be held responsible for their crimes against our form of government, and that task falls squarely on the Democrats. Will they, or won’t they?

If they won’t, they’ll be condemned by history for frittering away their last chance to save our nation from becoming just another failed democratic experiment, another light snuffed out.

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

We’re all on the same side

critiques of each other’s systems.

Noah Harari estimates that we need invest only 2 percent of global G.D.P. to achieve full sustainability and head off the worst effects of climate. More and more countries are realizing how acute the need has become to prevent nuclear war, and they are ratifying the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, leaving the nine nuclear powers increasingly on the wrong side of history. And if we truly realized the urgency, the so-called “advanced” nations would mobilize our medical resources against COVID just as we mobilized for two world wars.

There are interesting proposals out of China for a super electrical grid that would connect continents, allowing wind and solar energy to be available even to the side of the earth turned nightly away from the sun. Would it be such a terrible thing for projects such as this to strengthen the bonds of interdependence — even between, especially between, adversaries?

Cynics and skeptics should check out indications showing that Americans are much more open than it might appear to innovations in global governance. But where deep change needs to happen, there’s no substitute for building agreement on principle. One principle that applies to all our challenges: our true self-interest lies in the common good, local and planetary. Whatever form our future takes, as a Peace Corps volunteer once wrote, “the Earth is a sphere, and a sphere has only one side. We’re all on the same side.”

Winslow Myers, syndicated by PeaceVoice, author of “Living Beyond War: A Citizen’s Guide,” serves on the Advisory Board of the War Preventive Initiative.

(Continued from Page 1B) We won’t know if Democrats will use the power they’ve been given until after they’ve lost it. They have one more year in office to enact the legislation our country so desperately needs.

Second, will they finally scrap the Senate filibuster rule?

Since it was invented by slave-owning southern senators before the Civil War, that shameful relic has been used to thwart every attempt to ensure equal justice for all Americans. Democrats now have the power to abolish it, but two badly misnamed “moderate Democratic” senators still refuse. Will they, or won’t they? The next several months might be their last chance.

Third, will they have the courage to investigate, indict,

convict and imprison the criminal mob that nearly overthrew our republic in January? I’m including everyone from MAGAGUY right down through his entire MAGA-CULT. There are some positive signs. Steve Bannon has been indicted again, after he received a corrupt pardon last year. Alex Jones, of the right-wing propaganda website InfoWars, lost several defamation lawsuits and has been subpoenaed by the committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection. Several of the insurrectionists are headed to jail, including that crackpot covered with war paint and bison horns. But those guys are stooges, a bunch of useful idiots. When prison doors start clanging shut behind MAGA-GUY and his closest cronies, I’ll believe that our jus-

By Winslow Myers Guest Columnist The less than ideal outcome of the latest climate talks in Scotland reminds us of an inconvenient truth: as yet there is no human authority on Earth powerful enough to enforce the preservation of the commons. Would any country seriously consider military invasion to stop Brazilian deforestation, up 22 percent from last year, or India’s continuing addiction to coal, or the U.S. auctioning off new leases for oil production in the Gulf of Mexico?

This lack of authority to enforce global agreements necessary to human survival also sadly weakens the fragile international institutions that are intended to help us get beyond the scourge of war, especially nuclear war, and beyond our third great challenge, global pandemics. As the courageous Greta Thunberg bluntly put it, it’s mostly “blah blah blah,” rationalizing a status quo that isn’t working.

With nuclear weapons, military force has reached a level of destruction which contradicts its own professed goals. Let alone that the arms race has become grossly irrelevant to our environmental and health crises, though it can still extinguish us even more rapidly than eco-degradation or plague. The deterrence system represents the utter opposite of the universal

Golden Rule of interdependence found in all the world’s great religions: if you try to destroy me you will die trying.

The autocratic leadership of figures like Putin, Trump, Orban, Assad, or Erdogan demonstrates the limited conception of self-interest dominating our international cultural and economic structures from top to bottom, including polarized rivalries within democracies.

Sea level rise in Miami will flood gilded Mar-a-Lago as surely as the humble homes of hotel maids and fast-food laborers — giving a new meaning to the biblical “rain falling on the just and unjust.” If nuclear war ensues, prosperous arms manufacturers will be vaporized and irradiated and nuclear wintered along with the rest of us. And we have seen how COVID can infect presidents and humble front-line workers alike.

We’re either on track toward general hell on earth — or we are in a time of perturbation that heralds a paradigm shift. To what? To a world build upon the truth of our radical interdependence with each other and the living system.

We humans have so much more in common now than what divides us because our own security and health depend on the security and health of our adversaries. We can criticize the Chinese treatment of the Uyghurs and the Chinese can criticize our corporate prisons, but even the contest between autocracy and democracy now nests in the context of the threatened commons, requiring a level of cooperation that transcends our

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Happy Holidays

ACROSS 1. Pilgrim’s destination 6. Make a scene 9. Rubik’s puzzle 13. Hawaii environs 14. Toothy fish 15. Cone-shaped dwelling 16. White Swan in “Swan Lake” ballerina 17. ____-Wan Kenobi 18. *Decorate with wreaths and holly, e.g.

19. *Either dessert or source of heat (2 words) 21. *____ Day, or second day of Christmastide 23. Land parcel 24. Strauss of denim fame 25. Broadband access overseer, acr.

28. Clarified butter 30. Acute one and obtuse one 35. Southeastern Asian country 37. Jouster’s breastplate 39. Shrewdness 40. Caspian basin river 41. *Pasadena’s Tournament of ____ 43. Tel ____, Israel 44. Native American emblem 46. “Why not?”

47. Hitchhiker’s quest 48. Omits when speaking 50. Hard to find 52. Bear’s winter quarters

53. Hoodwink 55. Scepter’s partner 57. *Number of days in Christmastide 60. *”Ugly” holiday party garb?

64. Prepare a letter 65. “Bingo!”

67. Hunger for 68. Pass-the-baton race 69. *Cranberry sauce sometimes comes from it 70. Same as tori 71. Raise the roof 72. German river 73. Stall sound DOWN 1. Whiny and miserable 2. Shade of beige 3. Finish a ceiling, to a plasterer 4. Marlboro alternative 5. Not digital 6. Bug-eyed 7. Not Uber 8. Social group 9. Ghana monetary unit 10. Second word of many fairytales 11. Cause of Titanic’s demise 12. Poetic “even” 15. Burdensome 20. Not this or that 22. Lab eggs 24. Time off 25. *Champagne holder

26. *Wassailing composition 27. Raccoon’s South American cousin 29. Feeling of superiority, pl.

31. ____ gum, food additive 32. Furiously angry 33. Exclude or omit

34. *Number of candles in kinara, Kwanzaa 36. *Troika vehicle 38. “Will be,” according to Doris 42. Asian goat antelope 45. Potpourri 49. Chevy Suburban, e.g.

51. Builds 54. *Popular holiday wish

56. Munchausen’s title 57. *Bedecked arbor 58. Shakespeare, to his friends?

59. And others, for short 60. Minus

61. Tropical edible root 62. Anon’s partner 63. Take a load off 64. Like some humor 66. *Traditional main holiday dish

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Ceramist at Gallery 302 Margaret Melanson, a painter and ceramist from Gardiner completes the 2021 Guest Artist series at Gallery 302. Her exhibit of stoneware pottery will run from Saturday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 31.

Margaret makes pottery full time and has brought the design and color sensibilities from her background of painting, the cultural influences of her travels, and her grandmother’s treasured scrap quilts to her ceramic work.

Margaret makes functional stoneware that incorporates her love of simple forms with intricate design work. All her pieces are one-of-a-kind, with each design hand painted or carved to fit the particular piece. Her carved work matches earth toned glazes with patterns influenced by motifs from ancient cultures, geometrical designs, and patterns from nature.

Her wax resist pieces uti-

lize a more colorful palette with more fluid, floral and whimsical designs. Above all else, Margaret focuses on the functionality of each piece she makes — how will this bowl or cup feel in someone’s hand? How will this design complement the food that is placed on it?

A member of United Maine Craftsmen and the Society of Southern Maine Craftsmen, Margaret also shows her work at her studio/shop in Gardiner and online at Seaside Creations on Bailey Island.

To see Margaret’s work, visit Gallery 302 at 112 Main Street in Bridgton.

December hours are varied: Sunday-Thursday, 12 to 4 p.m., Friday/Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Holiday hours are Dec. 11-23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information call 207-647-2787 or visit Margaret Melanson, a painter and ceramist from galley302.com Gardiner completes the 2021 Guest Artist series at Gallery 302.

GLLT Festival of Trees

LOVELL — Greater Lovell Land Trust has much to Greater Lovell Land Trust’s Homestead Trail. The trailhead offer in the upcoming months. is located at Heald and Bradley Pond’s parking lot #4 on New this year is a month-long Festival of Trees at Route 5.

GLLT members adopted trees and decorated them with a variety of interesting items. Take a stroll along this .3-mile trail and choose your favorite. Then, take a selfie and share it with GLLT: leigh.hayes@gllt.org.

On Friday, Dec. 3, GLLT will join Hobbs Library and other local organizations for a Community Tree Lighting beside the library that will include caroling, music, cookies, hot chocolate, and more.

At the library, you’ll also find four Nature Backpacks filled with guides and gear related to different seasonappropriate themes. These can be checked out just like a book.

In addition, once the snow flies, Hobbs Library will offer GLLT snowshoes available to be checked out.

Also, in collaboration with the library, GLLT offers a storybook trail at Kezar River Reserve on Route 5 in Lovell. Featured for autumn is Over in the Forest, Come and Take a Peek by Marianne Berkes.

The winter title will be Jan Brett’s The Mitten.

As soon as there is snow on the ground, join GLLT’s Tuesday Trackers on the first, third, and fifth Tuesday morning of each month. No experience is necessary; just a curiosity to try to interpret the stories in the snow. For more information: leigh.hayes@gllt.org.

For more GLLT events, check the calendar at www.gllt. org/calendar.

GLLT is following current CDC guidelines and there may be people participating in outdoor programs who have Greater Lovell Land Trust’s month-long Festival of not been vaccinated, so please remain socially distant when Trees at Heald and Bradley Ponds Reserve’s parking possible. If you are more comfortable wearing a mask, lot #4 on Route 5 in Lovell. (Photo by Leigh Macmillen please don’t hesitate.

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Hobbs has new director

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In other library notes: • CHML received a Maine State Library grant to purchase multiple WIFI hotspots and laptops for patrons to take out. These will probably be ordered in the New Year! This kind of loan program has been very popular in rural libraries where they have been rolled out, and allow, for example, someone to conduct a Zoom interview in the study room or to have better Internet connection for three weeks at a time at home.

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lighting is Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Join the library for this annual, family-friendly event with live music, the tree lighting, hot chocolate, free book gifts for the children (babies through elementary school), and community partners helping us all celebrate. This event is outdoors.

• The library is adding a pass to the Portland Museum of Art. Each day, one cardholding member of the library may check out the PMA pass (for two), allowing them free access to the pass. The pass needs to be returned by the end of the day so it is available to others and is not renewable. CHML will start receiving the PMA magazine and newsletter, showcasing HOBBS, Page 6B

Bridgton ushers in the holiday season this Saturday with its Festival of Lights Celebration.

Here’s the line-up: Bridge Crossing Santa Shuffle, 8 to 10 a.m. NFI North’s Bridge Crossing will host their first Run for the Children, a 5K to benefit the Bridge Crossing Residential Children’s programs and special education school, Bridge Crossing Academy! There is still time to register! Go to the NFI website.

Town Hall Gym Craft Fair, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. After you run through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, past the sea of twirly-swirly gum drops and back to Bridge Crossing where there is hot cocoa and festivities you can make your way up Main Hill to the Town Hall Gym, 26 North High Street, where there will be 25-plus vendors all ready to help you complete your shopping list and maybe treat yourself to something nice too! There will be raffles, and food! Raffles will help support the Bridgton Rec scholarship program!

Shop Local and Grab A Bite. Take a walk back down the hill and be sure to explore Main Street. Many of Bridgton’s best stores will be open with special holiday deals all to put smiles on your loved ones faces this holiday season! You know you will be hungry after all that running and shopping so stop at one of the local restaurants and grab a bite to eat, warm up, and get ready for the party!

Block Party, 4:30 p.m. What better way to start the evening with a party at the Bridgton Community Center! Listen to music, dance, have some hot chocolate, popcorn and cookies to celebrate the holiday season! The Community Center will be open for warming up and restrooms. The party is outside.

There will be local student performances and juggling so be sure to come on down to the BCC to start the evening off the right way with friends, family, and neighbors!

Tree Lighting, 5:30 p.m. The Arts and Culture Committee is committed to creating a beautiful tree for all to see!

The countdown is on! The tree lighting is at the Bridgton Community Center.

Festival of Lights Parade, 6 p.m., March of the Toys!

The parade takes off from Stevens Brook Elementary School at 6 p.m. The parade route is as follows: from Stevens Brook Elementary turn left onto Portland Road, at the lights, turn left onto Main Street, then turn left onto Depot Street. If you would like to enter the parade, there is still time! Contact Rec Director Gary Colello at rec@bridgtonmaine.org Please, as a reminder if you are not feeling well stay home!

By staying home, you help our community stay safe and that is most important!

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LOVELL — Jennifer Dupree is the new Library Director at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell. She previously served at the Windham Public Library.

“I can’t wait to get to know the community. I want to hear what people like and don’t like. I love books, and so I’m excited to help people find books they love, but I also feel that libraries are a place where books help engage communities and that’s the really exciting part. I can’t wait to explore ways to make the library even more community-centered,” she said.

People, books, community centering and community engagement: you can start to see why the Library Board and Search Committee are excited to welcome Jen here.

A published author, Jen’s first novel is coming out in April 2022. Jen will begin with at CHML on Monday, Dec. 6 beginning at 30 hours a week, which library officials hope will grow to a full 40 as budgets and community support permit.

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Drive-thru vax (Continued from Page 5B) “I am really looking forward to seeing everyone again and having them fully vaccinated.”

Owen adds characters from Pirates Cove in North Conway, N.H., will be on hand to say “hi” to children and Trails End Ice Cream, located in Settlers Green Outlet Village, will have cou-

pons for kids getting vaccinated.

Vaccines are administered

by Memorial Hospital staff.

It is recommended participants download and complete registration and consent forms in advance by visiting MemorialHospitalNH.org/ KidsVax. Children under 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian.

HOME SHOW — Tom Snow and Mike Sakash will perform at a home concert in Silver Lake on Saturday, Dec. 4 presented by Mountain Top Music.

Holiday Jazz with MTM

Two top-notch jazz musicians, pianist Tom Snow and saxophonist Mike Sakash, will be performing on Saturday, Dec. 4 in a stunning mountaintop home overlooking Silver Lake in Mountain Top Music’s annual winter show.

Snow and Sakash have delighted listeners for the past ten years with their renditions of wintery jazz favorites at MTM’s unique At-Home settings. So popular, Mountain Top Music features them in both a matinee and an evening performance.

Maine-based pianist Tom Snow has developed a loyal following throughout New England, understandable because his performances bring out the most joyful and playful aspects of jazz.

Mike Sakash, another highly sought-after performer and popular local teacher, is recognized for his superb musicality and in-depth knowledge of jazz repertoire.

Bringing Snow and Sakash together, Mountain Top Music offers this very special opportunity to ring in the holidays with many of the most melodic seasonal tunes played “Snow/Sakash Style.”

Pianist and educator Tom Snow is a graduate of the HOLIDAY JAZZ, Page 8B

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Calendar of Events

Wednesday, December 1 to Saturday, December 4 Christmas in Harrison celebrates Winter Wonderland, beginning Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m. at the Crystal Lake Park gazebo with the third annual Tree Lighting. Santa will be on hand, as well as caroling; Thursday, Special on the menu and music (Bruce Marshall) at the Olde Mill Tavern; Friday, Family Fun Night at the fire station, featuring The Great Stephen, cookies, Santa Claus, and collecting toys for those in need; Saturday, Christmas Parade 9:30 a.m., Christmas Scavenger Hunt, face painting, glitter artists, balloon twisting, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., visit Santa at the Olde Mill Tavern, 10 a.m. to noon, Cookie Walk at Harrison Village Library, 10 a.m. to cookies gone, holiday craft fair at Lions’ Den and United Parish Congregational church, 10 a.m. to noon, ornament painting at Paint the Town, 10 a.m. until gone, Quilt Show at United Parish Church, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., make your own greenery swag at United Parish Church, 10 a.m. until gone; seven food trucks at Crystal Lake Park, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Christmas lights contest winner announcement at Crystal Lake Park gazebo at 1:30 p.m.; greetings and refreshments at Harrison General Store and Village TieUp, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 1 to December 31 GLLT’s Festival of Trees in Lovell. Take a stroll along the Homestead Trail at Heald and Bradley Ponds Reserve from parking lot #4 on Route 5

and enjoy the decorated trees.

Choose your favorite one.

Then take a selfie and share it with us: leigh.hayes@gllt. org.

Thursday, December 2 to Sunday, December 5 The Plot, Like Gravy, Thickens presented by the Lake Region High School Drama Club, Dec. 2 and 3 at 7 p.m., Dec. 4 & 5 at 2 p.m. in the Lake Region H.S. Auditorium. Tickets on sale at the door, $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.

Masks must be worn in the auditorium.

Friday, December 3 Holiday Tree Lighting, 6 p.m. at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell.

Caroling, music, cookies, hot chocolate and more. Library: 925-3177 or www.hobbslibrary.org Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4 Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair at the First Universalist Church of Norway will open for shoppers on Friday, from 3 to 6 p.m. and on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The First Universalist Church is located at 479 Main Street, Norway.

Friday, December 3 to Sunday, December 5 Fourth Annual Christmas Festival of Trees at Fellowship Hall, Windham Hill United Church of Christ, 140 Windham Center Road in Windham. The Festival hours on Dec. 3 are 2 to 8 p.m.

Hours on Saturday, Dec. 4 are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 5 from 12 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, December 4

Texas Hold’em, JacksonSilver Post 68, 595 Gore Road, Locke Mills. Doors open 11 a.m., games begin 1 p.m. $50.00 buy-in, high hand option, BYOB (anyone under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian). FMI, Ray at 890-3737.

Festival of Lights, Bridgton. 4:30 p.m. Holiday Block Party; 5:30 p.m. tree lighting; 6 p.m. Parade, theme is The March of the Toys.

Other events: 5K Santa Shuffle benefitting Bridge Crossing, 8 a.m. Kids Fun Run, 9 a.m. 5K Run/Walk at Bridge Crossing Academy (Wayside Avenue); holiday craft fair at Bridgton Town Hall from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A Christmas Fair will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Route 302) in Windham from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Holiday Sale at the Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main Street, 10 a.m. to noon.

Items include wreaths, berry bowls, balsam fir pillows, gifts and bake sale.

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

Fridays, December 10 and 17 Parent Night Out, sponsored by the Bridgton Recreation Department, 6 to 10 p.m. at Town Hall. Each date, $25 first child, $10 each additional child, K to Grade 6.

Dinner, games, arts and crafts, physical activity, movie and popcorn. Register: https:// bridgtonmaine.org/bridgtonrecreation Saturday, December 11

Will Rhys brings the magic of Christmas back to the Denmark Arts Center at 7 p.m. with his presentation of A Christmas Carol. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at www.denmarkarts. org Sunday, December 12 Fryeburg Academy Candlelight Concerts by the FA Band and Chorus will be held on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. Due to seating restrictions, FA is limiting reservations to six tickets per order (www.fryeburgacademy.org/ pac). Please contact the box office at 207-544-9066 if you have any questions.

Saturday, December 18 Christmas Community Celebration at 2 p.m. at the South Bridgton Congregational Church on Fosterville Road in Bridgton.

Musical event, goodies, hot drinks and birthday cake. No admission fee.

Sunday, December 19 Winter Lantern Parade at Sebago Elementary Schoolyard, 4 p.m. Welcome the lengthening days with light, song, and community.

Walk along a short, easy path with lanterns and luminaria.

You are encouraged to bring a lantern to carry (battery powered only – no live flames).

At the end of the path, warm up with songs, hot chocolate, and sweet treats! Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by SPICE (Sebago Partners for Community Education) and Sebago PTC (Parent Teacher Council). FMI call 787-2679.

Hobbs Library’s new director

(Continued from Page 5B) collections and events. The library is considering other pass programs for the 2022 budget year. Please let the library know if there are places that accept Library affiliate members and free or reduced price pass programs that you would like Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library to add to our affiliate membership collection.

• Events and Programs in December (unless noted as being on Zoom or Hybrid, all groups are meeting in person at the library: Dec. 1, 1-3 p.m., Martha’s Knitting Group Dec. 2, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tai Chi Dec. 3, 6-7 p.m., Holiday Tree Lighting

Dec. 6, 4-5:30 p.m., Lego Club Dec. 8, 1-3 p.m., Martha’s Knitting Group Dec. 9, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tai Chi; 12:30-2 p.m., Writing Group (Hybrid) Dec. 13, 1-2:30 p.m., Page Turners (Zoom); 4-5:30 p.m., Lego Club Dec. 14, 1-2:30 p.m., Hobbs Story Swap (Zoom) Dec. 15, 1-3 p.m., Martha’s Knitting Group; 6:30-8 p.m., CHML Board Meeting (Zoom) Dec. 16, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Tai Chi; 7-8 p.m., Native plants for your landscape (Zoom) Dec. 20, 4-5:30 p.m., Lego Club Dec. 22 & 29, 1-3 p.m., Martha’s Knitting Group

Thank you!

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who joined us Sunday, November 14th to support Brandon Wears, a local wounded Army veteran, and our dream to provide him with comfortable housing where he can be supported by family. We would like to thank our sponsors, our t-shirt sponsors, our auction donors, anyone who donated a dollar and our volunteers who all came together to make this such a great success. The people of Lake Region rallied

PresenTing sPonsor

gold sPonsor

silVer sPonsors Bridgton Lions Club VFW Post 1643 Windham Bella Point

to support one of their own and as a group we have raised $45,000!

The next step is to organize the tradespeople who have volunteered their services toward the construction.

Cooperatively, this community will secure Brandon a cozy and supportive environment to raise his boys.

Chris Rocci, Heather Palladino & Joanne Jordan

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Bridgton Farmers’ Market recipe

Spinach Fettuccine with Shiitake Mushrooms, Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Spinach Fettuccine with Shiitakes Mushrooms, Spinance and Sun-dried Tomatoes

from Fields of Greens by Annie Sommerville Serves 2-4 ½ pound fresh shiitake mushrooms

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil Salt and pepper 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped ¼ cup dry white wine ½ pound spinach fettuccine 1 small bunch spinach, stems removed and leaves washed, 4 cups packed 3 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and thinly sliced (or dried tomatoes, oil them a bit) 1 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs: marjoram, chives, and thyme Grated Parmesan cheese Set a large pot of water on the stove to boil.

Remove the mushroom stem and cut the caps into ½ inch slices.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large sauté pan: add the mushrooms, ½ teaspoon salt, a few pinches of pepper. Sauté over medium heat for 3 or 4 minutes, then add the garlic and

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Full-Time Maintenance Tech Needed Bridgton Area

is looking to hire for a few positions: concrete laborer, concrete floor finisher, and Class B boom truck operator.

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The CEO is required to report to BOS by attending the Selectman’s meeting at the Town Office on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. and submitting a written report of all activity from the prior month in the established format. The CEO also submits a copy of the report to the Planning Board (PB) and is required to attend the meeting which meets at the Town office on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

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Minimum two cords for delivery.

The Bridgton Public Works Department is accepting applications for the position of Operator/Laborer/Highway Crew. Additional information is available on the Town of Bridgton website at www. bridgtonmaine.org. The individual will be responsible for manual labor tasks, maintenance of town roads and facilities, the operation of trucks, including snow plowing, sidewalk plows, front end loader and related motorized equipment as well as hand tools.

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(Continued from Page 3B) parallel row of 15-foot-high, black solar panels is anything but bucolic. The 600-page Walden Renewables application to the Town of Lovell suggests we visualize sheep grazing beneath their black monstrosities and promises to decommission them after 30 years. Then, they say, the land would be open pasture. But if I live that long, I’ll be a hundred years old. Maybe I’ll get to watch them finally disassemble the monstrous things from a rocking chair on SOLAR, Page 8B

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Solar proposal no ‘Walden’

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By Nancy Tripp Bridgton Farmers’ Market There is a new vendor at the Bridgton Winter Farmers’ Market. Shady Grove Farm has joined the market on a weekly basis to sell their homegrown mushrooms. They grow a total of 18 different mushrooms throughout the year and bring a selection of mushrooms to the market every week. (Not all 18).

This week’s recipe will celebrate the mushroom and my favorite winter green, spinach. This was a bang-up summer for tomatoes and so many of my friends dried tomatoes for winter use. Viola! Here is a recipe for you!

This is a household favorite. It may seem complicated, but it is really very simple and elegant. I think you will enjoy it.

the wine. Cook for a minute or two to reduce the wine, but not completely; leave a little liquid in the pan to keep the mushrooms from sticking.

When the water boils, add 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the pasta to the water, and while it is cooking add the spinach to the mushrooms along with ¼ teaspoon salt and a few pinches of pepper. Sauté over medium heat for 1 minute, until the spinach is just wilted, then reduce the heat and add the sun-dried tomatoes, the remaining tablespoon of olive oil, and ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water to loosen the pan juices.

The pasta should be just tender at this point; drain it in a colander and add it to the sauté pan along with the pine nuts and herbs. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with the freshly grated Parmesan.

Enjoy!

The Bridgton Farmers’ Market is located at The All Roads Hub (the old Macdonald Motor Building) at 4 Nulty Street and runs every Saturday 9 a.m. to noon, Nov. 13 through April 17.

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

Call to order: 207-452-2157

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NO EXTRA CHARGE! www.bridgton.com

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Continuations

Holiday Jazz with MTM (Continued from Page 6B) Berklee College of Music and the New England Conservatory of Music. He has played with numerous music luminaries and has done session work on dozens of CDs, including five of his own. His career has included international tours spanning three continents, writing arrangements for numerous orchestras and choral groups, extensive recording and producing projects, and teaching in both public and private schools. Orchestras that

have played his arrangements include the Portland Symphony Orchestra, the Kingfield Pops, and the Winston-Salem Symphony.

For 13 years, Tom was director of Jazz Studies at Bates College (Lewiston, Maine) and taught improvisation, composition, and piano both in his studio and on-line. Tom is presently a band director for the Yarmouth public schools grades 4-8.

Mike Sakash holds a bachelor’s degree

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my back porch.

These huge collections of panels not only look ugly, but the transformers are noisy. It’s not a loud noise, but it can be annoying because it’s a “Pure Tone.” Says Michael Bahtiarian, a sound engineer at Acentech: “In my opinion, when a person is bothered by sound, it is more likely the presence of a Pure Tone that is bothering them rather than just the sound level. At the wrong frequencies, a Pure Tone can be a highly annoying sound.” It’s about as loud as a vacuum cleaner.

Lest you think this is just a local problem we’re dealing with, check out a Nov. 2 New York Times account: “Approximately 0.5 percent of U.S. land would need to be covered with solar panels to achieve the decarbonization goals proposed by the Biden administration in April, according to a study by the Energy Department.” That’s 190,000 square miles, folks, and they’re not going to be built in cities. Expect to see them just about everywhere you look when you go for that nice, peaceful ride in the country.

Walden Renewables started quietly buying up leases in Lovell last February, but didn’t submit their application until October after all the summer people went home.

Sneaky, huh? From what I can gather, the project will be visible from Kezar Lake where most of them own property.

They have deeper pockets than us locals and have always helped enormously during previous fights against a nuclear-waste dump, a series of GWEN towers the Pentagon proposed to help generals communicate after a nuclear attack had killed the rest of us, and several other battles against huge projects by outsiders.

Lovell’s Planning Board will consider the Walden Renewables application at its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 1. It will be at the Lovell Town Hall because they expect a lot of people. I hope they’re right.

Editor’s Note: According to the Town of Lovell, abutter notification regarding a project is made once the Planning Board deems the proposal complete and a public hearing is to be scheduled.

from the University of Massachusetts in Saxophone Performance, African American/ Jazz Studies, and Music Education, as well as a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies and Contemporary Media from the Eastman School of Music. He has studied saxophone with Lynn Klock and Raymond Ricker, improvisation with Yusef Lateef, and jazz composition and arranging with Fred Sturm. Before joining the faculty at Mountain Top Music Center, Mike was Associate Professor of Music at Washington & Jefferson College (Pa.).

Currently, Mike is the Arts Department Chair at Fryeburg Academy where he directs the instrumental ensembles and teaches courses in guitar and music theory. In 2017, he was presented with the Maine Music Educator of the Year Award by the Maine Music Educators Association. He has been on the faculty of Mountain Top Music Center since 2008 and served as its Executive Director in 2010 and 2011.

Due to the popularity of these two talented musicians and their ability to “fill the house,” Tom and Mike have agreed to offer two shows again this year — a 3 p.m. and a 7:30 p.m. show — both on Saturday, Dec. 4. Seats need to be reserved in advance online by credit card at http:// www.mountaintopmusic. org/concert-series/. Tickets are $40 per person. First come, first serve; seating is limited. Since this is a private residence, the family is requesting attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and existing Mt. Top Music protocols will be followed. The cost of admission to this home concert goes toward the music education of local students.

Kervick to speak

SLEEPOVER 2021 — Harvest Hills Animal Shelter is pleased to introduce this year’s Christmas Eve Sleepover celebrity, Oliver! Seven-year-old Ollie is the son of HHAS vet tech and has been an outstanding foster brother to hundreds of Harvest Hills animals over the years. He is a super celebrity to all of us and soon will be to you too! He has been socializing kittens since he was in diapers and started bottle feeding some of our most vulnerable babies at just four years old!

Caring for animals may be in this boy’s genes, but his compassion and eagerness to learn is admirable.

Oliver’s favorite activity is building forts for foster kittens to hang out in with him, and of course, teaching them how to play! What started as a sarcastic “We could be spending Christmas Eve at the shelter!” turned into one excited young boy and a very emphatic “YES!” Join HHAS in thanking Oliver for giving up his comfy bed at home Christmas Eve to play Santa at the shelter and give our animals all the love and attention they deserve! Let’s make this the biggest shelter sleepover fundraiser to date by helping Oliver meet his goals!

Donations can be made via PayPal, GoFundMe, check or cash. Checks can be sent to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Rd, Fryeburg, ME 04037. Please make sure you designate ‘sleepover’ when you send in your donations.

HARRISON — “I do not Participate — Building the Reactionary Retroculture” will be presented at the Caswell Conservancy, 42 Main Street in Harrison, on Thursday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m. No fee but donations of any amount are appreciated.

This is an interactive workshop about cultural secession. Join us to learn what cultural secession is and why it may unfortunately be necessary to save our deteriorating civilization.

This workshop is also an introduction to the mission of Living a Good Life Church.

There will be an opportunity to join the church as a charter member. No pressure will be applied.

The Historic American Nation has been under constant psychological warfare from antisocial subversives for over five decades, which has resulted in a sustained societal devolution. Active resistance to these malevolent forces is necessary to rebuild healthy communities.

Kevin Kervick (Rev Kev) is Pastor of Living a Good Life Church, a new church for cultural secessionists. All who share our beliefs are welcome. Kevin also goes

by Old School Counselor.

Living a Good Life Church Inc. is an Idaho registered nonprofit corporation (4289338).

FA candlelight concerts FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy Candlelight Concerts by the FA Band and Chorus will be held on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center.

In order to safely present this year’s Candlelight

Concerts, FA is requiring reserved seating through its ticket service. As always, the Candlelight Concerts are a free community event, but Fryeburg Academy gratefully accepting donations to help support the ticket fees it will incur by keeping these concerts free. If you are able

to make a donation, you can do so with your credit card during the reservation process online (www.fryeburgacademy.org/pac). Due to seating restrictions, FA is limiting reservations to six tickets per order. Contact the box office at 207-544-9066 if you have any questions.

KINDNESS MATTERS MORE THAN EVER. LET’S SHOW OUR HEALTH CARE WORKERS WHAT THEY MEAN TO US. Through the pandemic, health care workers have made unforeseen and unimaginable sacrifices. For nearly two years, they’ve put their lives at risk to care for ours. It should go without saying that each one of them has earned our admiration. So, please, treat all health care workers with the kindness and care they’ve showed all of us. Because in the fight against COVID-19, we need all the support we can get.

In the spirit of giving thanks, let a health care worker know what they mean to you.