Educators Association Instrumental Jazz Festival next weekend The Maine Music Educators Association High School Instrumental State Jazz Festival will take place at Lake Region High School from noon to 9 p.m. Friday, March 15, and all day March 16. The festival features 30 bands and combos representing high school jazz programs from around the state, […]
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Lake Region Middle School authors to celebrate release of their book
Lake Region Middle School students will celebrate the release of a book of their writing, published through The Telling Room and The Opportunity Alliance, at a book launch party this month. The book, “Into the Depths: Tears of the Seals,” includes students’ work that focuses on resiliency and a sense of place, according to an […]
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Inside Bridgton: Feb. 23
Public hearing on proposed Tractor Supply, Dollar General The Bridgton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a project being proposed by developer Andrew Kurmin of Gorrill Palmer to build Tractor Supply Co. and Dollar General stores off Brag Way, behind the former Lampron gas/convenience store at the edge of town. The hearing will […]
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Inside Bridgton: Feb. 9
It’s carnival time The 2024 Winter Carnival time is around the corner. The festivities begin on Friday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. with the Ice Queen pageant at the Magic Lantern, 9 Depot St., then carry over to Saturday with registration for the kids ice fishing derby at 8 a.m. There will be music, food […]
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LRHS Interact Club aids Colombian children
The Lake Region High School Interact Club has donated $1,000 in school supplies, food, shoes and clothing to children in Colombia. The club held multiple fundraisers, including selling Colombian-themed maracas and gift baskets, gift certificates to a Colombian restaurant in Portland, and car washes and wood stacking. Emma Bodwell, chair of the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary […]
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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 26
Food pantry receives $20K Norway Savings Bank has donated $20,000 toward the Bridgton Food Pantry’s purchase of its future location at 498 Main St. “The purchase of the property at 498 Main Street has been made after receiving the commitment from Norway Savings Bank. A capital campaign is underway for the construction of a new […]
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2024 Winter Guide: Maine Lakes Winter Carnival packs a lot into a day
Held at Highland Lake in Bridgton, the carnival features a rail jam, polar dip, live music and many more wintry amusements.
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Inside Bridgton: Jan. 12
Mingle with the Rotary The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is hosting a “Mix, Mingle and Make a Difference” gathering Thursday, Jan. 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. Past Rotary activities and future plans will be discussed, along with a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be served. It will be held at Stella’s on the Square […]
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Lake Region High School ASTRA club earns Altrusa Service Award
The Lake Region High School ASTRA Club won the third place Service Award at the Altrusa International 58th convention in San Antonio, Texas. The award was given for the club’s Yellow Tulip Project. ASTRA, which stands for ability, service, training, responsibility and achievement, worked with Opportunity Alliance to create a Yellow Tulip Garden at the […]
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Inside Bridgton: Dec. 29
Looking ahead to Winter Carnival Mark the date – the annual Maine Lakes Winter Carnival, sponsored by the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for Feb. 17. This family-friendly event includes a kids ice fishing derby, chili contest, horse-drawn carriage rides, fireworks and the always-popular Freezing for a Reason Polar Dip at […]