Farmers’ Market moves outdoors It’s a sure sign that warmer weather is on the way when the Bridgton Farmers’ Market moves to its outdoor location on the Depot Street green behind Renys. The market will start its season on Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon and will continue on Saturdays through the summer. […]
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Howell Laboratories buys ODAT Machine in Gorham and eyes expansion
The employee-owned company with a headquarters in Bridgton looks to add employees to both locations.
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Auburn man charged after string of robberies at Maine churches
Robberies were reported Sunday morning at churches in Parsonsfield, Cornish and Baldwin.
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Inside Bridgton: April 19
Shred-a-thon Bring old documents to Food City for the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s shred-a-thon May 4. No appointment is needed. The event will go from 8 a.m. to noon. Outdated confidential documents can be boxed or bagged to be shredded. Certificates of destruction are available by request. A donation of $18 per banker’s box (15 […]
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Inside Bridgton: April 5
Virtual poetry talk In honor of National Poetry Month, Stuart Kestenbaum, Maine Poet Laureate from 2016 to 2021, will present a virtual talk, “Poetry and the Creative Process,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10. Hosted by the Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity, Kestenbaum will read his poetry and discuss his writing process, followed […]
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Inside Bridgton: March 22
‘Anything Goes’ at LRHS The Lake Region High School Drama Club is presenting Cole Porter’s musical “Anything Goes” March 29 through April 7 at the high school. The show features musical numbers like “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “It’s De-Lovely,” “You’re the Top,” and the title song “Anything Goes.” Performances take place at […]
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Campfire Institute’s outdoor programs create safe havens, community for LGBTQ+ youth
The nonprofit, which has expanded is offerings, is holding a leadership retreat and a prom for ages 12-17 next month in Bridgton.
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Bridgton man pleads not guilty to killing partner
Eric Knight pleaded not guilty to depraved indifference murder in the death of Benita Preo at his arraignment Monday afternoon.
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Man charged with murder in death of Bridgton woman last year
Eric Knight, also of Bridgton, was arrested Saturday in the slaying of Benita Preo.
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First hike of the spring at Bald Pate Mountain
Join the Loon Echo Land Trust for a sunrise hike on the first day of spring at Bald Pate Mountain. Hikers will meet at the main parking area near the intersection of Route 107 and Bear Trap Road in Bridgton to start the trek at 6:15 a.m. March 20. Bring warm layers and a headlamp, […]