Kindergarten and pre-K registration

It is time to register for kindergarten and pre-K for the 2025-26 academic year in SAD 61. Children 5 years old on or before Oct. 15, 2025, are eligible for kindergarten, and those 4 years old by the same date can be registered for pre-kindergarten (limited places available).

To register, the child’s parent or caregiver must download, print out and fill in a registration form available at lakeregionschools.org (click on “District Information” then under “Parents” click “Useful Forms” and then “Enrollment Form”).

For Bridgton residents, the completed form must be returned to Stevens Elementary School by Friday, March 21. Parents also need to call the school between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. to schedule an appointment for their child on March 31 for pre-K or April 1 for kindergarten. For more information, call the school at 647-5675.

Gallery 302 happenings

An exhibition of artwork by students from Lake Region High School and Fryeburg Academy is currently on display at Gallery 302, 112 Main St., until March 28. Everyone is encouraged to come and view the works by talented young area artists.

The gallery is also offering two classes this month: Making sterling stacking rings, March 15 and 16; and figure drawing with pastels from a live, costumed model on March 29. Sign up for classes at gallery302.com. Gallery 302 is an artists’ cooperative that proudly supports and encourages local artists. Further information about the gallery and a full calendar of its events can be found on its website.

Museum house tour

Does your home, garden, barn, studio or other unique building on your property have a special je ne sais quoi that might appeal to others? If so, it could be a candidate for the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity’s annual House Tour and Museum Director Daniel Dinsmore would like to hear from you. Please contact him at daniel@rufusportermuseum.org if you are interested in being included in the tour, which takes place every summer.

Nominations for town positions

Nomination papers for open town positions are now available at the town office. Which candidates will fill the positions will be decided at the annual Town Meeting Referendum Election on June 10. Nominations are accepted for one Select Board member, two Planning Board members, one Planning Board alternate, a Water District trustee, and the SAD 61 director. Completed papers must be submitted to the Town Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on April 15.

Perri Black can be contacted at perrilb@gmail.com.