Evidence establishing a boater’s inebriation the night he was involved in a fatal collision will be suppressed if a motion filed by his attorney is granted in Cumberland County Superior Court in Portland. Robert M. LaPointe, 38, of Medway, Mass., was indicted on seven charges related to an Aug. 11, 2007 collision on Long Lake […]

Rep. Gary Plummer, R-Windham, had the honor of welcoming approximately 115 third-graders from Windham Primary School to the State House March 7. The third-grade chorus had the honor of singing the national anthem in the House of Representatives chamber and spending the day with their local legislators. Although the March 7 legislative session was cancelled […]

A Frosty on ice No, I am not talking about beer, although with St. Patrick’s Day being celebrated this week it would certainly be appropriate. If you have crossed the Moose Pond Causeway recently you probably saw Frosty himself perched out on the ice. Painted by local folk artist Nelle Ely, the snowman is standing […]

There’s only one issue of any importance in the current campaign. Not the state’s $200 million budget shortfall and whether to raise taxes or cut services to close it. I mean, who cares if bridges collapse, state parks close and poor people starve. Not the rising cost of heating oil and beer. This is Maine. […]

We wish to publicly express our thanks for the generosity of local businesses in assisting to make the Project Linus National Make A Blanket Day one to remember. Their donations enable us to focus our line on creating quilts and our funds on materials. The Bridgton Subway provided a party platter; Hannaford’s, a veggie plate; […]

Four teaching and eight teaching assistant positions will be cut in the proposed 2008/09 budget for Maine School Administrative District 61, according to Superintendent Frank Gorham. A public hearing and budget presentation is scheduled for Monday, March 17 at 6 p.m at the Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton. The budget reduction is needed to […]

Some you win What has been going through your minds this past week? If I were a fortune teller, I would guess that it is the lousy weather we have had to endure for most of this winter. We have not seen the pavement in months and we have amazingly large bodies of water pooling […]

Bonny Eagle clubs honored On Feb. 26, the Class A State Football champion Bonny Eagle Scots and their coaches visited the State House to be recognized in the House and Senate Chambers and meet with Gov. Baldacci. State Reps. Gary Moore, R-Standish, and Don Marean, R-Hollis, greeted the Scots in the Visitors’ Center of the […]

Treasured objects and documents held by the Bridgton Historical Society will be preserved for future generations with help from the Institute of Museum and Library Services Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a core set of conservation books, DVDs, and online resources donated by the service, the primary source of federal funding of the nation’s museums and […]

To be too busy with one’s own life/family is understandable; finances, bills, kid’s education, housing, etc. But one must make time to be current and knowledgeable throughout the year on government and the people involved and the newcomers to make the best possible selection in voting people in office at the proper time. It is […]