Bridgton Academy continued their annual holiday tradition of holding an online auction to raise money for the school
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Bridgton Rotary gives dictionaries to third graders to boost literacy
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club recently distributed dictionaries to the third graders of Stevens Brook Elementary School as part of an effort to promote literacy.
Bridgton community development director talks priorities
Nicole McKeith, Bridgton’s new community development director, spoke at the town’s Rotary Club as part of a larger outreach effort to get to know the town.
Bridgton opens new wastewater plant
The town’s old system was unable to treat wastewater, as it was only handling graywater, household water without major contaminants.
Lakes Region towns see mixed results on ballot measures
Several Lakes Region towns voted on ballot measures pertaining to infrastructure improvements and local government reform.
New Gloucester farm hosts biennial ‘Running of the Brides’ fundraiser
Misty Coolidge, Mrs. USA 2022 and owner of Coolidge Family Farm in New Gloucester, hosted the “Running of the Brides” 3K to raise money for a local food bank.
Bridgton Historical Society hosts historic graveyard tour
The Bridgton Historical Society held a tour of the High Street Cemetery to celebrate Halloween. There, they honored several noble and ignoble residents, mentioning both their contributions to the town and their place in wider American history.
Inside Bridgton: Nov. 1
Documentary on American chestnut Award-winning “Clear Day Thunder: Rescuing the American Chestnut,” produced by The American Chestnut Foundation, will be shown at the Magic Lantern Theater and 4-H Innovation Center on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 6 p.m. The documentary traces the history of the American chestnut tree, its obliteration by disease, and its road to […]
Bridgton Hospital administers flu shots to students
Dozens of students lined up, rolled up their sleeves and received their annual flu shots at Bridgton Academy on Oct. 9. The free flu shot clinic was organized by Bridgton Hospital, which is part of Central Maine Healthcare. In addition to their public outreach efforts, the health care system is currently in the process of […]
Inside Bridgton: Oct. 18
Haunted Walk and Spooky Stroll Oct. 19 Get in the Halloween spirit with the Haunted Walk and Spooky Stroll sponsored by the Lake Region High School cross country team on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the high school athletic fields. The stroll (suitable for the younger crowd) takes place at 5:30 p.m. and the three-quarter-mile haunted […]