Winter Solstice Walk Join the Lakes Environmental Association on Friday, Dec. 22, from 1-3 p.m. to celebrate the winter solstice and the days growing longer. Walk the trails at the Highland Research Forest (off Summit Drive on the northern end of Highland Lake) to do some winter tracking and learn about animals that are active […]
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Forum: County to host listening session on homelessness in Lakes Region
When you hear about people struggling with homelessness, it’s natural to think of the growing crisis in Portland and other big cities. But a person can experience homelessness or housing insecurity anywhere – including the Lakes Region. We know this to be true; we’ve heard too many examples in our small towns of families living […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 1
Lake Region Community Chorus holiday concert The Lake Region Community Chorus will present its eighth annual holiday concert, “Sleigh Ride,” at 7 p.m. Dec. 8 and 3 p.m. Dec. 10 at Twitchell Chapel at Bridgton Academy. The choral group made up of 55 singers from 12 area towns will present a diverse selection of songs, […]
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Inside Bridgton: Nov. 17
Christmas Angel Program For the past seven years, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club has worked with local schools to donate winter coats, snow pants and boots to students as part of the Christmas Angel Program. This year, the goal is 20 winter coats, snow pants and pairs of boots, and 25 pairs of gloves. To […]
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People and Business: Nov. 15
Hires, promotions, appointments Autumn Hall was promoted to senior client associate at Broadreach Public Relations in Portland. She started working with the firm in 2022. Bill Kany has been promoted to executive vice president and chief risk officer at Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution. He joined in 2010. Matthew Cyr has been promoted to senior […]
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Inside Bridgton: Nov. 3
Craft fairs Saturday, Nov. 4, is a great day to kick off your holiday shopping at three craft fairs and sales in the town. St. Joseph Women’s Guild is hosting their Annual Holiday Fall Sale from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 South High St. Baked goods, jewelry, and special “attic […]
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 20
Saturday concert at Music on Main Another free concert at Music on Main will take place on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the vacant lot at 144 Main St. This concert will feature the “ultimate disco” of Motor Booty Affair and acoustic rock from Roundabout. As usual, local vendors will offer […]
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Inside Bridgton: Oct. 6
Take a walk in Pondicherry Park Join Loon Echo Land Trust for a lunchtime walk in Pondicherry Park from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. This is a great time of year to take a break and get outdoors in this park in the heart of Bridgton. Interested walkers should meet at the Bob […]
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Manhattan Film Festival finalists screening at Magic Lantern Theater
The 10 finalists in the Manhattan Short Film Festival will be shown Friday, Oct. 6, at the Magic Lantern Movie Theater in Bridgton. The festival’s theme is “how we face adversity,” and the films – from Australia, Afghanistan, Finland, Iran, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Canada and the U.S. – range from dramatic to humorous and inspirational. […]
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Forum: County launches mobile dental care program for school children
A trip to the dentist, for people who are fortunate enough to have a “dental home,” is a twice-a-year tradition that might not always be comfortable, but is critically important to our health. Going to the dentist regularly doesn’t just mean a polished smile; it could save your life. If something goes wrong with your […]