Voters in the Lakes Region Weekly will weigh in on a U.S. senate primary race, two state referendum questions and elections for local offices.
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Bridgton police chief leaves for job in New Hampshire
A new chief is expected to be appointed from within the department.
Inside Bridgton: June 19
Things are looking up in Bridgton as more and more businesses are reopening in various ways. You know things are getting back to something approaching “normal” when Renys has opened its doors and is allowing customers back in. The road crews have been hard at work and the streets are looking good, so get out […]
‘Home Work’ is all about art made during a pandemic
Gallery 302 President Kate Krukowski Gooding said that while some artists flourished during this time, others hit creative blocks.
Bicentennial Maine: Bridgton
In commemoration of Maine’s bicentennial this year, the Lakes Region Weekly is featuring historical highlights from our communities’ past 200 years. This feature can be found in print and online every other week.
Town misled public on protest, Naples organizers say
The Black Lives Matter Protest last week was designed to be peaceful, but organizers say the town manager’s public alert implied otherwise.
Large showing at peaceful demonstration in Bridgton
About 50 locals gathered for a peaceful demonstration in Bridgton Saturday morning.
Inside Bridgton: June 5
Municipal reopening The Bridgton municipal building reopened Monday with a number of new rules for visitors and meetings. A total of five members of the public are allowed in the building at one time and all visitors will be required to wear a face mask. High risk individuals over the age of 65 and those […]
Seven candidates vie for two seats on Bridgton Selectboard
Two incumbents face five challengers, several of whom previously served on the Board of Selectmen.
Letter: Reader shocked by anti-Trump Beem column
I have been writing letters to the editor and reading others’ letters and columns for almost 60 years now. It has been interesting and enlightening to see how others view issues that I have formed a strong opinion on. When I read “The selfish minority” column by Edgar Allen Beem in the May 8 issue […]