BRIDGTON — The Lake Region Community Chorus invites singers to join its spring session. Auditions are not required, but some familiarity with reading music would be helpful. Registration will be held from 6:20-8:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, at the Twitchell Chapel at Bridgton Academy. That is also the first rehearsal date for the chorus. Future […]
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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 17
Chewonki and mammals Lakes Environment Association and the Chewonki Traveling Natural History will present a program on local mammals from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Maine Lake Science Center on Willett Road, behind Hannaford. This is a perfect activity for kids to learn about Maine mammals and how they adapt to their environment. […]
Land trust awarded grant for Peabody-Fitch Woods trail
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust has received a $50,000 grant from the Recreational Trails Program to construct a new trail and parking area at Peabody-Fitch Woods, its newest preserve. The trust purchased the 252 acres of forestland surrounding Bridgton Historical Society’s Narramissic Farm in August 2019. The grant will be used to build an […]
Hotel Bridgton project headed to Superior Court
Developer Justin McIver has requested that the court reinstate the Planning Board’s decision to approve the project.
Inside Bridgton: Jan. 3
I hope everyone made it safely through the holidays and that the New Year holds promise of good things for all our readers. It seems we are now in a bit of a lull while recovering from the festivities, but there are a few things to enjoy in town. Ice rink open The Bridgton town […]
Snowmobile clubs revved up for season
Most clubs in the Lakes Region have completed work in their networks, including brushing and widening trails, adding signs and repairing bridges.
Letter: ICE protects American citizens on a daily basis
Mr. Beem’s denigration of ICE in his Nov. 24 article “Making nice with ICE,” while somewhat restrained, is off the mark. He tries to include comments on administration policy, Customs and Border Protection policy, Border Patrol activity and ICE in a somewhat confusing manner. The main thrust of the article is criticism of ICE, including […]
Inside Bridgton: Dec. 20
Things are slowing down heading into the holidays. I hope all the readers out there have happy, safe celebrations and time to relax and enjoy family and friends during the festivities. May all your days be merry and bright! Rotarians donate winter clothes Bridgton-Lake Region Rotarians recently brought much needed winter boots, jackets and ski […]
Inside Bridgton: Dec. 6
Now that we’ve gobbled up all the turkey and pigged out on pumpkin pie, it’s time to look forward to Yuletide festivities. ‘Tis the season Bridgton kicks off the holidays on Saturday, Dec. 7, with its annual Festival of Lights celebrations featuring the parade at 6 p.m., tree lighting, contests, a host of fun activities […]
Towns prepare for ice skating season
Municipalities across the Lakes Region are setting up for icy winter activities.