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 […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 22
Current information As Memorial Day approaches, I know everyone is eager to get the summer started, but we still have to be careful about opening up and traveling to other places. A lot of currently closed local businesses are planning to reopen in some form starting June 1. To keep up with the latest regulations […]
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Maine Bicentennial: 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.
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Letter: Balentine far off base on herd immunity, quarantines
Reading John Balentine’s “Lockdown madness must end” (April 24) was just sad on so many levels – the lack of science behind the assertion of herd immunity, the callousness of indefinitely quarantining older people (more than 20% of our population in Maine) so that out-of-state tourists (from states with far greater risks of COVID-19 exposure) […]
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Inside Bridgton: May 8
Greenhouse glory Local greenhouses and garden centers are opening up with bright bursts of color everywhere, just in time for Mother’s Day. Paris Farmers Union has trees for sale and shipments of flower and vegetable seedlings are expected before the weekend. Mark’s Lawn and Garden center, 688 Portland Road, and Lake Region Nursery, 718 North […]
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Oxford Hills seniors to graduate at Bridgton Twin Drive-In
Other school districts are considering similar plans for the Class of 2020.
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Summer festivals on hold amid pandemic
Facing continued social distancing orders, the odds are the usual fare of festivals in the Lakes Region won’t be offered this summer. But Windham’s Summerfest is going virtual.
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Maine Observer: Old food bites back
We’re learning so much during this pandemic, like expiration dates are there for a reason.
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Inside Bridgton: April 24
Teacher parade Last Friday, I looked down my road and saw a line of cars and some flashing blue lights in front of my neighbor’s house. The road was blocked and I began to worry that something bad had happened. However, as I watched, the cars filed slowly down one side of the road, made […]
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Municipal candidates line up for delayed election
Nomination deadlines have passed and municipal elections are postponed, but the dates for some town meetings are still up in the air.