BRIDGTON — The town’s long-time code enforcement officer passed away suddenly on Nov. 7, a month before he planned to retire. Robert Baker, 65, of Harrison had worked as code enforcement officer in Bridgton for 10 years, Town Manager Bob Peabody said, and “was a great guy.” “For a code enforcement officer, he was very […]
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Posted inLakes Region Weekly
SAD 61 superintendent retires, then rehired
Al Smith will continue to serve as superintendent while receiving both a pension and a salary.
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Inside Bridgton: Nov. 22
Shop ’til you drop Holiday shopping kicked off the first weekend of this month with the town-wide Early Bird Sales, and continues with the annual Ladies Weekend Out, Saturday, Nov. 23, and Sunday, Nov. 24. Ladies (and gentlemen, too!) are encouraged to take advantage of discounts, raffles, giveaways, promotions and lots of special treats being […]
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Our View: New drug epidemic challenges Maine
‘Crystal meth,’ the longtime scourge of the West Coast, is taking hold in communities here.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
LELT environmental educational grants available
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust is now accepting applications for its environmental education grants, which help future leaders learn more about the natural world. Schools and libraries in Bridgton, Naples, Casco, Raymond, Sebago, Denmark and Harrison are invited to apply. Applications are due by Jan. 15 and can be downloaded from Loon Echo’s website […]
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Citizens group wins appeal of Hotel Bridgton
The Bridgton Appeals Board overturns the Planning Board’s approval of the controversial hotel project.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: State of Maine is an unfit guardian for intellectually disabled adults
DHHS’ fiscal obligations cannot be squared with its obligation to act in its wards’ best interests.
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Inside Bridgton: Nov. 8
Rotary Club busy in October The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club was busy in October. Members distributed dictionaries to third graders at Songo Locks and Stevens Brook Elementary Schools, and interviewed Citizen of the Month candidates at Lake Region High School, presenting its first award to Savannah Mullins of Sebago. Rotarians and Bridgton Academy also co-hosted […]
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American Legion Post 67 to celebrate 100 years with ball
BRIDGTON — The American Legion Post 67 will host a ball Saturday, Nov. 9, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Post’s creation. It will recreate the same event that was held 100 years ago. It will be a red carpet event open to the entire community, and formal attire is required to attend. Service […]
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Voters OK referendums; Bridgton nixes recreational pot
Residents across the Lakes Region approved nearly all the referendum questions at the polls Nov. 5, with the exception of a proposed ordinance about recreational marijuana in Bridgton. The ordinance would have allowed recreational marijuana retail stores and cultivation facilities, among other related businesses, in town, but it was voted down 725-453, with eight blank ballots. Also in Bridgton, voters approved […]