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Two chiefs will help pick new BPD leader By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Bridgton Selectmen are hoping to have not one, but two police chiefs serve on the interview panel that will select a new police chief to replace Kevin Schofield, who left on April 10 to become Windham Police Chief. At a Tuesday workshop, selectmen agreed to ask Scarborough Police Chief Robbie Moulton to serve on the panel, as well as either Oxford County Sheriff Ron ‘HAPPY TO BE HERE’ — Gallant or Cumberland Interim Police Chief Jerry County Sheriff Kevin Joyce. Hinton introduced himself at last Tuesday’s Bridgton Selectmen’s meeting, saying he was “happy to be here” in Bridgton, helpBy Gail Geraghty ing out with the transiStaff Writer tion to a new police chief Sparks flew between over the next two or three Bridgton Selectmen and months. Hinton’s role Deputy Fire Chief Todd with the Bridgton Police Perrault Tuesday when Perrault Department will be primar- expressed his frustration that an ily administrative. overdue fire department study
Selectman Doug Taft said Joyce would be a good choice, because he once patrolled the town of Bridgton and is familiar with its needs. Along with the law enforcement officials, the panel will consist of a citizen, yet to be named, Town Manager Bob Peabody and Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck. It will be the panel’s job to review all of the applications and whittle their number down to a list of finalists that will be given to the board for review. A decision will be made at next
Tuesday’s meeting as to how many finalists will be named. The interview panel will be guided throughout the process by the Tideview Group, which was hired by the town as a consultant. The Kennebunk firm has provided former Brunswick Police Chief and Tideview consultant Jerry Hinton to serve in an administrative role as Interim Police Chief. Ads for the new chief have been placed in the Maine Sunday Telegram, the Saturday edition of the Bangor Daily News, the
Maine Municipal Association, Maine Criminal Justice Academy and International Association of Chiefs of Police. Applications have already been coming in, said Peabody, with a submission deadline of May 12. Selectmen agreed not to have a Board of Selectmen member serve on the interview panel, since the full board will be reviewing the finalists, and having someone serve in both capacities would be “like passing it on to themselves,” said Selectman Paul Hoyt.
Taft said he planned to apply as a private citizen to serve as the citizen member on the interview panel. After all the applications have been screened and initial interviews conducted, the finalists will undergo a second and possibly a third interview, along with a background check. As Town Manager, Peabody will make the recommendation, and final confirmation will be made by the board. The process is expected to take between three and six months, Peabody estimated.
was preventing the board from acting on the department’s budget requests. “To put everything…I mean everything…on hold — I think that was wrong,” Perrault said. He said keeping the fire department budget at “status quo”
from the previous budget may cause shortfalls in covering such expenses as fuel, water and dispatching expenses. The department had requested $246,858 in the operational portion of its upcoming budget, an increase of $10,312 over last year. Town Manager Bob Peabody and the Budget Advisory Committee shaved around $3,500 from
the department request, but selectmen elected to recommend $235,453, slightly less than last year’s budget amount. In addition, the board is also recommending holding off on funding capital improvement equipment requests. The Public Safety Strategies Group began studying fire department operational, equipment and manpower needs last
summer, and was expected to have the work completed by the end of last year. On Tuesday, Peabody said the town’s contract with PSSG did not require submission of a final report by Dec. 31, 2014, but he acknowledged the town’s own frustration with the delay. “There is a great level of STUDY, Page 3A
Sparks fly over late fire department study
Casco voters accept offer; business gets long lease
HEADED TO NATIONALS — The Lake Region team of Galen McLaughlin (left), Evan Kellough and Taylor Davis (right) captured third place in state competition, earning them a trip to the National robotic competition in Boston. (Rivet Photo)
Making splash in robotic wars By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Taylor Davis likes to design things. Someday, he would like to be an engineer. Ryan Mccauley had similar aspirations when he was in high school. Today, he is an engineer at Howell Laboratories, Inc., in Bridgton. The two, along with LRHS students Evan Kellough and IN THE WATER — Galen McLaughlin, developed a robotic craft that emerged Lake Region’s Seaperch as the third-place winner at a statewide competition held in model. Bath. The Laker threesome punched a ticket to the national competition next month in Boston. The winning team credited their success to a partnership between Lake Region H.S. and Howell Labs. “The experience working with Howell Labs was phenomenal. Ryan (Mccauley, an engineer) could point out this could work or this won’t work, but he also gave us our own space to try things and not tell us what to do, at the same Lake Region students time,” Kellough said. will need to raise $1,300 Mccauley advised and helped students troubleshoot to attend the National during the design and production phases of the Seaperch Seaperch Challenge to project. be held on May 29–30 “The biggest challenge we faced was the time constraint at the University of in the design process. Six to eight weeks from start to finish. Massachusetts, Dartmouth. It’s a pretty rapid process,” he said. “They (the students) did Donations or questions a great job at adapting.” regarding the fundraising LRHS teacher Joe Dorner said there were three teams effort may be sent to team that worked with Mccauley, yet what impressed him most advisor, Joe Dorner, at joe. was how the students interacted — they were competitive, dorner@lakeregionschools. yet also were willing to help each other. org or call him at Lake “All the groups — we had three involved in the Seaperch Region High School at 693project — really worked well together. They helped each 6221. other, bounced ideas off each other. Their experience from last year really paid off. Hopefully, these students in their first year will come back next year and provide the kind of leadership these guys did this year,” he said. The project was a perfect example of SAD 61’s educational approach of tapping into the local community to team up professionals who can bring their “real world” skills to the student body. “The business partnership SAD 61 has developed with Howell Labs benefits us as a community. I believe an effective education system provides a strong foundation for ecoROBOTICS, Page 10A
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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — Welcome to the Village. Watch your water usage. When it was all said and done, the majority of the Casco voters in attendance at Special Town Meeting decided to give a new business the opportunity to move into the bank building — amid concerns that the structure had been considered as a possible site for town hall. Residents at Thursday’s meeting also learned that the town would soon have to budget for a new septic drain system. After all, the almost 40-year-old leach field is shared by the Casco Community Center, the Casco Public Library, and the small building adjacent to the library. Many of those present at the public meeting wanted the basic details about the business owners interested in renting the town-owned edifice dubbed by locals as “the bank building.”
SOMETIME THIS SUMMER there will be a welcome mat on the steps of the former TD bank building. During Casco Special Town Meeting on Thursday, residents backed a multiyear lease of the town property to a new business. (De Busk Photo) The couple stepping into the picture with a detailed business proposal lives in Otisfield, according to Town Manager Dave Morton. For the past 20 years, Dave and Robyn Kimball have operated Homestead Hairstyling
in South Portland. When their business relocates to Casco, it will get a new name — All About Raven Hair Salon. In addition to the beauty salon, a portion of the space will OFFER, Page 5A
for the allocation they use? Selectmen had initially approved the questions without adding the board’s recommendation, but later learned that secret ballot articles that request an appropriation of money must be accompanied by a recommendation of the municipal officers. Because the three questions don’t include a specific dollar figure, however, the board learned that the recommendation is optional after seeking legal advice. Selectman Paul Hoyt had sought a “yes” vote on funding the bus service, but his motion failed for lack of a
second. Hoyt voted against the “no” vote recommendation on the bus service, but Selectmen Bernie King and Doug Hoyt were in favor. Selectmen Bob McHatton and Ken Murphy were absent. McHatton submitted his votes in writing, however, and he sided with Hoyt in recommending “yes” on the bus route question, while recommending a “no” vote on both the Town Hall and sewer allocation questions. The board also decided to hold a public hearing on the referendum questions, which also include several ordiPETITIONS, Page 6A
Selectmen recommend ‘no’ votes on petitions
By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Selectmen voted Tuesday to recommend that Bridgton voters reject all three of the referendums submitted by citizen petition for inclusion on the June 9 election ballot. The board’s “no” vote recommendation will be added to the ballot on these questions, whose wording has been summarized for simplicity: • Should the Lakes Region Bus from Bridgton to Portland be funded by raising Bridgton’s mil rate by 1 cent? • Should there be no spending on Town Hall repairs, other than from insurance claims, until the cost of both interior and exterior repairs are known and approved by voters? • Should the town exempt sewer allocations bought before July 1, 2014 from any and all amendments to the Sewer Ordinance, and allow exempted users to pay only
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Editor’s Note: This is the cians, and artists. first in a series called “Spring This then is the first in a Comes to the Farms,” series of stories about some researched and written by of these “folks.” And of the Nicholas Chalmers for the added value they bring to the Village Folk Festival. Once region. As I discovered while again local farms and the tagging along, this is also a food they grow will be cel- story of life’s simple pleaebrated at this year’s 3rd sures, enjoyed while working annual Festival, Aug. 21-22 from home, such as planting in Bridgton. baby lettuce seeds with one’s By Nicholas Chalmers daughter and granddaughter, Special to The News or quietly sitting by the side The New York Times, cit- of a steaming, sweet-smelling ing a survey of professionally batch of boiling maple sap in employed Americans found a sugar house. What could they expected to change these neighbors have to offer careers more than three times us in our busy lives? Let’s in their lives. find out… In a world where lifeDriving out of Fryeburg long careers are recognized on Route 113, one passes as “temporary”, who ever a bridge of the usually fast thought to praise the stolid running Saco River (starting northern New England farm- to thaw) and the Saco River ers, working quietly on the Valley opens up to a view land they were raised on? of Mount Chocorua to the Who cares to reflect on that north and the expanse of the kind, quiet lifestyle, and the White Mountain National values inherent in it? Forest to the south. One gets It turns out that many peo- a sense from this view of the ple do, actually. To celebrate vast demarcation of east and the many western Maine and west that is the Appalachian New Hampshire residents Range. Here, wide crop fields who choose to live a rural populate the valley, as if lifestyle, and combine it with placed there from the beginan entrepreneurial enterprise, ning of time. We are on the a diverse group of local busi- Fryeburg and Center Conway ness people conceived of the line, just about to enter New Village Folk Festival, a sum- Hampshire. mer festival in Bridgton. Its The first stop, traveling purpose is to shine a light toward Conway is Weston’s on the stories of these local Farm. Many remember it as heroes, not just farmers, but a place smelling of pine trees craftspeople, artisans, musi- and finely woven wreathes at Christmas time, and for a fine produce market filled with all Maine-made crafts. The yellow farmhouse, sloping fields, and dairy barns have been here in one form or another since 1799, and have passed through the hands of seven successive generations. FRESH MEATS Here, one sees on the farm office wall, a photo taken in WINES & MOORE the 1940s of a cornfield and A SMOKER…Really? a rather dignified grouping 19 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton of gentlemen wearing suits 1T17
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and ties. They are standing with grinning determination in these same fields, with old-fashioned bushel baskets in hand at a time all available farm help was off to war. The school superintendent, and several local business owners were pitching in to help their local farmer. Here one encounters a sort of pride in a can-do attitude. George and Laurie Weston are sitting in their maple sugar house, and the question comes up about a time thirty years ago when they made the family decision to jettison their dairy operation in favor of producing vegetables. “It was a time when the whole dairy industry was in turmoil,” says George, sitting back against the stained wood walls as maple sap condensate drifts across his face like sauna steam. “We had to make a family decision — to give up the dairy in favor of raising vegetables.” Although many farms across the nation decided to take the government dairy farm bailout, Weston’s chose not to. The husband and wife team had to change everything and start virtually from scratch. But he says they knew lots about raising vegetables already, just from living a lifestyle so close to the land. “Besides,” says George, “all those challenges are what makes life interesting.” The heritage of Weston’s Farm will continue to be passed down and refined, made new again, in this case by George and Laurie’s son John. Weston’s produce can be enjoyed via their market in the summer, a subscription to a weekly crate of produce, or served to you at Black Cap Grill, Flatbread’s, Stone Mountain Arts Center, and 302 West, among other 32 Main Street Bridgton, Maine
MAKING READY THE SEED BED at Sherman’s Farm in Easton Conway, N.H. are Michelle Hatch Dutton and Kathy Sherman. places. Passing from Weston’s Farm across the Maine and New Hampshire line, after a few more Christmas tree fields, Sherman Farm appears on the left at the intersection with East Conway Road. Here, there is a robust market open year round, even now selling fresh dug carrots, sweetened by frost, which survived the winter in an unheated greenhouse, among other staples. Here we find the motherdaughter duo Kathy Sherman and Michele Hatch Dutton, both managers of the farm’s rolling pastures and 14 greenhouses. Kathy’s lovely granddaughter, Kara, is helping sow the lettuce seeds in the greenhouse, her little hands pushing the potting soil medium like a professional well beyond her five years of age. These caretakers of Sherman Farm practice the earliest known form of crop insurance: planting diversity. The trick is to have many different varieties of crops. “That way,” Kathy says, “if it’s really hot one year,
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we know we’ll have corn, but if it’s rainy like last year, we know the broccoli will do well.” Like the Westons, the Shermans preach that even after 50 years in the business, the process is one of constant discovery and learning. “We found that bumblebees were extremely important for increasing the yields. The year we decided to drop ship an extra supply of bumblebees to our greenhouse, we noticed a much heavier fruit set, that year and each year after,” Michelle said. Michelle also laughingly mentioned the UPS man delivers the “buzzing freight” with an expression of utmost
care — perhaps not wanting the package to break and hundreds of angry bees swarm him! Sherman Farm has a large farm store stocked with home-processed milk in glass bottles, home-raised meats, baked goods, and of course veggies. Their “Farm Futures” program allows you to mix and match the products you want each week as part of a membership plan. You can find out more about these two unique slices of local history by visiting their web pages and by going to the Facebook page of the Village Folk Festival, where you will also find videos of these magical places.
Take out papers HARRISON — This Friday, April 24, by 4:30 p.m. is the filing deadline for residents interested in seeking public office. The following individuals have taken papers out to run in the June town election for these posts: Board of Selectmen (2 seats), three-year term: Imelda Arris, Archille Belanger, Richard Maynard and William Winslow. Planning Board (2), three-year term: James Dayton. Board of Appeals (2), five-year term: Robert McBride. SAD 17 Board of Directors (1): Albert Lisowski. Selectmen’s meeting: Thursday, May 14, 7 p.m.
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Parks Committee addresses playground concerns Committee member Jennifer Regan voiced her disdain that she and two other committee members were not involved, she felt, in the selection of new playground equipment for the park, leading some to question the role of committees’ involvement with the town manager and who they are supposed to report to.
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frustration that we don’t have this in hand,” Peabody said. Perrault said the fire department has been conscientious in providing “everything (PSSG) asked for,” even if it meant making a special trip to hand-deliver information. Selectman Chairman Bernie King said the board decided it just couldn’t access the needs of the department without the results of the study. “Are more station personnel needed at one station? Maybe. We just don’t know,” he said. Board member Doug Taft said the board really needs to “have PSSG at the table” to discuss the matter, and was also uncomfortable making any decisions without a full board. Members Bob McHatton and Ken Murphy were unable to attend Tuesday’s meeting. Perrault said he was particularly concerned that the department would be underfunded in terms of its water needs, given that the Bridgton Water District has approved a 15% increase in its rates. But Peabody said he factored in the rate increase when he went over the department’s budget.
Krasker spoke at the most recent meeting and further explained details, “We are an advisory committee to the Town Manager and the board.” Krasker also explained that when new projects are brought forth, the full seven-person committee decides whether or not to proceed, and the town manager is involved in those meetings, as well. After the initial phase was completed, Town Manager Sharon Jackson met with families and children about what playground equipment they liked. Afterwards, it was discovered that the Parks Committee was roughly $8,000 short of what it would cost, but thanks to Krasker calling a foundation he had worked with before, they were able to receive the money it would cost to buy the equipment and have it professionally-installed to
remove the town’s liability if anything went wrong. There were also some unanticipated costs, including the $2,700 to ensure that it was compliant with the American Disabilities Act, and also there are a few trees that have to be cut. “Each member of the committee has been down and looked at them. All members agreed on the one spot that requires the removal of trees.” Krasker says it is difficult to make decisions quickly with a seven-person committee and mentioned that during the summer, if committee members see a sign that needs to be painted or they have safety concerns over something, they are able to go directly to Town Manager Sharon Jackson and have the Public Works Director fix the issue. “There’s always going to be somebody who is not happy with how some-
thing goes. Every committee member has been involved in major decisions, but we work with Sharon: she is the Town Manager.” Krasker also reiterated that everything done has been “aboveboard.” “What I took from the meeting last week is that when you have a committee, you have a committee for a reason,” said selectmen Rick Eastman, “and in your explanation you said ‘we’ and that’s great, but what I would encourage ‘we’ to do is make your decisions as you go, but notify everybody of the decision you’ve made.” “Saying committees respond to us is true, but they do have to work with Sharon for the day-to-day operations. It’s kind of a mixed responsibility,” said selectmen Paul
Naughton. Town Manager Jackson confirmed that’s how the committee is supposed to operate. When there is money that needs to be allocated in the budget for a committee, it is brought before the selectmen to decide on it, but day-to-day responsibilities are given to the town manager and then given to the selectmen. She aslso recommended that all committees, not just the Parks Committee, meet once a month. However, Krasker says that unless there’s something urgent that the Parks Committee feels they should address, “there’s simply no point in meeting for the sake of meeting.” The group does meet bi-annually in the spring and fall to discuss matters.
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Fryeburg Police log These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, April 13 6:50 a.m. A motor vehicle crashed near Canal Bridge Campground. 12:56 p.m. Police checked a disturbance on Charles Street. 6:35 p.m. A motor vehicle crash occurred in the town office parking lot. 6:48 p.m. Jacob C. Keaten, 21, of Denmark was stopped on Bridgton Road, near Rite-Aid, and was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence. Tuesday, April 14 3 p.m. A 17-year-old was stopped at the corner of Bradley and Pine Streets and charged with possession of tobacco products by a minor. Wednesday, April 15 6:51 p.m. Police handled a civil issue on West Fryeburg POLICE, Page 5A
These incidents appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter between the dates of Monday, April 13 and Sunday, April 19 (This is only a partial listing). Monday, April 13 8:07 a.m. Someone hit a deer in the area of 516 North Bridgton Road. 1:32 p.m. A Burnham Road resident sought police help with a case of Facebook hacking. 1:43 p.m. The driver of a blue Ford pickup truck was swearing at and throwing things at the vehicle in front while traveling on the Norway Road in Harrison, headed toward Bridgton. 3:01 p.m. A Sawyer Circle resident said her son was handed marijuana by someone else. 5:47 p.m. A tree fell across the road on the Monk Road. 6:47 p.m. A resident reported that a neighbor was taking pictures and acting aggressively. Tuesday, April 14 6:52 a.m. A vehicle struck a deer in the area of Sucker Brook Road and North High Street. 11:16 a.m. A driver on the Harrison Road reported being nearly hit head-on by another vehicle. 1:48 p.m. An older male threatened staff at a day care on Tandberg Trail in Windham. 5:12 p.m. A dog was inside a vehicle
with none of the windows cracked in the Hannaford parking lot. 6:02 p.m. An intoxicated person was yelling at Food City. Wednesday, April 15 2:58 a.m. Police investigated a report of bank fraud at TD Bank on Main Street. 8:22 a.m. A Main Street business reported a case of credit card fraud. 11:14 a.m. A resident of an apartment on Church Street said her landlord was attempting to gain entrance to her apartment against her wishes. 4:33 p.m. A person sitting in a car parked in the Bridgton Library parking lot was intoxicated. Thursday, April 16 1:59 p.m. Renys reported a theft. 2:26 p.m. A purse was lost at the Bridgton Library. 4:44 p.m. A Middle Ridge Road resident reported a lost wallet. 5:53 p.m. A vehicle parked in the Bridgton Hospital parking lot suffered minor damage to the interior driver mirror. Friday, April 17 6:46 a.m. Police responded to a report of disorderly conduct at a Plummers Landing Road residence. 11:44 a.m. A child was seen inside a vehicle at McDonald’s with no car seat. 3:07 p.m. Police responded to a
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report of threatening on Main Street. 4:58 p.m. A truck was hauling a trailer in an unsafe manner on North Bridgton Road. 5:40 p.m. A North Road resident reported a compromised Social Security number. 6:23 p.m. A man on the Portland Road appeared to be intoxicated. 8:29 p.m. Someone stole a chainsaw from a Forest Avenue residence. Saturday, April 18 10:35 a.m. A vehicle that had been recently purchased in a private sale was reported stolen. 2:01 p.m. A motorcycle was speeding on the Waterford Road. 9:17 p.m. A suicidal man was attempting to leave Bridgton Hospital. 9:45 p.m. An accident with property damage occurred at the Big Apple. 9:59 p.m. A Green Street resident said his dog bit him. Sunday, April 19 10:31 a.m. A dog was seen inside a car with the windows up in the Hannaford parking lot. 12:23 p.m. A verbal argument broke out between neighbors on the South Bridgton Road. 12:41 p.m. The driver of a sedan was harassing another driver on North Bridgton Road. 9:02 p.m. Kids were setting off fireworks in the Magic Lantern parking lot.
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Casco business offer accepted public hearing on the matter and the bank building option appearing before voters as a referendum, she said. “That was disappointing because we lost the (opportunity for a) ballot election,” she said. “Now, I find out we are never going to have the option. We are never going to see different plans, because you guys made a plan of your own,” she said. Another audience member liked the town hall options still left — if the bank building was leased out. “We have a building that would bring taxes into our town and we would still have two options: renovate or build new,” she said. The bank building will require a lot of renovations, she said. “I think that welcoming a new business in our town and still making the town hall something we can be proud of — that is what we should all consider,” she said. Lynne Potter spoke along those same lines, saying the selectmen had made a wise decision and not denied the residents of options for a new town hall.
She said the distance is not that great between the Village site, which was being discussed and the Meadow Road property where the town office currently is. Likewise, the cost estimates for remodeling to either existing building were “fairly similar,” Potter said. She spoke in favor of the warrant article to allow the selectmen to move forward with a multiyear lease agreement. “I applaud a new business that will create jobs, increase taxes, and will bring traffic in the Village, help the businesses that are here and will bring new businesses in, which we all recognize as a plus,” Potter said. Resident Eileen Tidd testified, saying she shared Spaulding’s concerns about “the fact the bank was taken off the board for people to decide.” She recapped recent events. “As early as three weeks ago, (Chairman) Grant Plummer and another member of the board were getting the costs for the bank building and two other sites,” she said.
be dedicated to a boutique, offering specialized furniture and collectables for sale. The business proposal includes between $50,000 and $70,000 in renovations to bring the building up to code and to make it more energy-efficient, Morton said. Some people wanted to know why a special town meeting was being held less than two months before the regular town meeting. Earlier this month, the Casco Board of Selectmen decided to hold a Special Town Meeting on Thursday because waiting would not provide enough time for the business owners to make improvements and open the doors this summer. Legally, a town meeting was necessary. A vote of the residents, or legislative body of Casco, is required in order for town property to be leased for more than one year. The Kimballs have asked for a 10-year lease. For resident Sharlene Spaulding, entering into a multiyear lease was a redflag concern. “That would tie up that building for 10 years,” Spaulding said. “Last May or June, we were in this room and we came to a consensus. We wanted to have a ballot vote in November,” she said. Among the options for a future town hall was the By Dawn De Busk bank building in the Village, Staff Writer she said. CASCO — There are some items that take priority over The decisions made by the selectmen nixed both a others when it comes to repair or replacement. Certainly, the household vehicle would trump the lawn mower. A failing toilet would take precedence over a broken dishwasher. In Casco, the five-year capital improvement plan will certainly include the leach field on town-owned property in the Village. (Continued from Page 4A) The Casco Community Center, the Casco Public Library Road. and the former bank building are all linked to the same septic 9:29 p.m. A non-report- system. able motor vehicle crash The Chairman of the Casco Board of Selectmen dropped occurred near the Visitor’s that bomb during the Special Town Meeting on Thursday. Center on Main Street. “In the next few years, the town is going to make a considThursday, April 16 erable investment in a leach bed,” Plummer said. 8:10 a.m. A report was According to Town Manager Dave Morton, the leach field taken regarding an alleged was installed 39 years ago; and it has outlived its life expecharassment incident on Smith tancy by about 10 years. Street. “Generally, you don’t fix leach beds until you need to. It is 8:55 and 9:16 a.m. Police at an age where we are considering it,” Plummer said. handled complaints on West “I am giving us all fair warning — it will be in our relaFryeburg Road and Smith tively near future,” Plummer said. Street. 11:16 a.m. A report was All-Inclusive Carribean VACATION SPECIALS taken regarding a social media harassment complaint. Airfare • Hotel • Food & Beverages 2:25 p.m. Police respondAll Taxes • Transfers ed to a disturbance on North (207) 892-2246 Elkins Brook Road. Jane@QuestTravelinc.com Friday, April 17 TF41 8:24 p.m. Police investigated a littering situation on Dr. Ted Rogers Farnsworth Road. Activator Saturday, April 18 12:30 a.m. Police handled a noise complaint on Portland Street. 7:01 p.m. Suspicious activity occurred at a Main Chiropractic Acupuncture Street business. Wellness Care & Lifestyle Change Sunday, April 19 Long-Term Corrective Care 12:27 p.m. and 2:51 p.m. Police handled complaints Office Located Corner of 302 & 35, Windham Crossing, Suite 205 on West Fryeburg Road and 892-5430 TF Main Street.
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The public was informed those estimates were generally within the same price range, she said. Chairman Plummer had put time and effort into putting together cost estimates, she said. “We never saw the costs,” Tidd said. “We are getting robbed of the chance to vote on it, which was the sentiment of this meeting last May,” she said. “The decision was made by the selectmen. It was taken away from us,” she said. “I am not saying it isn’t a viable business. I am not anti-business. I am anti- the decision being taken away from the people,” Tidd said. Plummer then took the floor, saying “This has been interesting process (that has been) going on for some time.” “This business feels like a long-term decision,” he said, citing some of the attributes of leasing the townowned building to a private enterprise. “I’ve been sitting at this office for three years and I feel like I am taking a comprehensive look at the town. How do we want it to look in 10 years? In 20 years?” He recommended that the residents ask themselves those questions when investing in the future town office. “I have always thought that it is important for the towns’ people, the voters, to make a decision,” he said, agreeing with the right to assemble and vote. He backed the board’s vote to accept the business proposal and lease the bank building. “I felt like it wasn’t a just a five-person vote,” he said. Shortly after Plummer spoke, and twenty minutes after discussion began, a vote was called on the warrant item. The vote was in favor of renting the space with some residents opposing.
THIS BUMP SIGN has been set up in the Casco Public Library parking lot for almost two months. (De Busk Photo)
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By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — There are not enough bump signs to go around. The pavement and the dirt roads in Casco have taken such a beating from yet another long snowy winter that there are “not enough bump signs” to alert drivers of all the bumps in town, according to Tom Mulkern. People may contact the
Casco Town Office to make recommendations that bump signs be placed near particularly jarring frost heaves, bumps, dips or pot holes. However, it might take a while to round up spare signs for those problematic sections of roadway. Additionally, many road signs are missing and need to be replaced, he said. Replacement of knocked BUMPS, Page 6A
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NAPLES — Walt Bannon has heard it said that, “Good things come in small packages!” Right away, he pictures a stunning diamond in a small box or a rare black pearl encased within the small enclave of an oyster’s shell. “To me, this expression always conjures up musings of tiny objects situated inside pretty packages, more often seen at Christmas time,” he said. “Rarely does
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Building a better bathhouse
Surgeon joins BH Peter M. vanden Berg, M.D., F.A.C.S., has been appointed to the Bridgton Hospital Medical Staff. He is practicing with Bridgton General Surgery, where he has served as a contract surgeon since September of last year. From 2010 until beginning his work in Bridgton, vanden Berg practiced at Paulding County Hospital in Paulding, Ohio. He has practiced surgery since 1986, when he began working for Joliet Medical Group in Joliet, Ill. His professional experience includes work as a surgeon in Illinois, Michigan, and most recently, Ohio, where he lived and worked from 2000 to last year. vanden Berg earned his
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By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Putting his money where his mouth is, resident Mark Lopez has come up with a plan to build a much less expensive restroom building at Highland Lake Beach. Selectmen had been considering using around $70,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds to replace the shabby bathhouse that currently exists at the town beach with a new facility, similar to one built at the Naples Town Beach. But Lopez and other
residents quickly criticized spending so much on such a simple structure, and had debated the matter with the board on several occasions. So at the April 14 meeting, Lopez came up to the microphone during public comment with plans in hand for a cement-sided four-stall bathhouse on a concrete slab. He offered to help supervise the construction, which would use local contractors. The cost? $36,135, including a 5% contingency. Lopez said he came up with the estimate after contacting local contractors including P&K Sand & Gravel, Hancock Lumber and Everlast Roofing. He said Everlast Roofing would provide the metal for the roof at no cost. As if that weren’t impressive enough, Lopez said the work could start by May 15, and be done by Memorial Day, May 25. Selectmen were quick to offer Lopez their gratitude for his initiative. “Thank you, for putting a better idea on paper,” said Selectman Doug Taft. The board did have concerns over whether the plans
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nance revision requests from the Planning Board. The hearing will be held at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at the Municipal Building located at 3 Chase Street, in Bridgton. Selectmen also agreed to include a separate warrant article at the June 10 Town Meeting that would add $9,000 to the Bridgton Library from the North Bridgton Library, which has closed.
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down and missing signs is just one of those rituals of spring, Mulkern said during a Casco Board of Selectmen meeting this month. Mailboxes that fell victim to this winter are the owner’s responsibility, Mulkern said. Neither the plow truck drivers nor the Town of Casco are liable for broken mailboxes, which are actually located in the right-of-way to be accessible to the people driving the U.S. Post Office routes. Selectman Holly Hancock brought up the streetlight issue. Last fall, the board moved forward with the Casco Energy Committee’s recommendation to do away with redundant or unnecessary street lighting. “The one in front of Pears doesn’t illuminate intersection. It is dark there,” Hancock said. “We should look at it,” she said. “Kids wait for school buses, and are in dark for a good percentage of the year,” she said. Town Manager Dave Morton said the easy decision was to reduce the streetlights by one-third. “There are instances where we should have left one on,” he said. Morton told the board he planned to ask Central Maine Power to come out and provide recommendations to the town. Morton expected more comments on the change to the streetlamp lighting as summertime residents return to their homes.
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Area Events Sewing Circle holding Bean Supper
NAPLES — The Edes Falls Sewing Circle will serve a Baked Bean Supper on Thursday, April 23, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the Edes Falls Community Hall, 319 Edes Falls Road, Naples. The menu is baked beans, chop suey, potato salad, coleslaw, salads, hot dogs, homemade biscuits and pies. Cost is $7.50 for adults, $3.25 for children.
Saturday Night Suppah in Casco
CASCO — Join others this Saturday, April 25, from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Casco Village Church United Church of Christ, 941 Meadow Road in Casco for a delicious traditional Saturday Night Suppah. Enjoy beans, casseroles, salads, rolls, homemade pies, cold beverages and hot coffee for only $8 adults, $5 children eight and under, and families with young children $21 max. The meal is sponsored by the Music Committee and Choir.
Hannaford Healthy Living Class
The last Hannaford Healthy Living class for the season will be “Fabulous Fats! Tasty and Good For You!” The free class is a partnership between Lake Region Vocational Center and the Bridgton Hannaford, and will be held on Wednesday, April 29, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at LRVC. The class is taught by Dona Forke, Hannaford Dietitian, and includes a light meal, handouts, and recipes. The meal is prepared by culinary arts students. To register, contact Dona at 221-6508 or dforke@ hannaford.com
Fryeburg Academy Arts Cabaret
FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Academy Arts Department presents the second annual “Arts Cabaret,” featuring student works of film, theater, visual art, music, and more. Join them on Thursday, April 30, at 6:30 p.m. at the Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center on campus for an intimate evening with Fryeburg Academy’s talented and creative artists. A $5 donation is suggested.
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LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center will sponsor a Diabetes Fair on Thursday, April 30, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, 29 Lowell Square, Lewiston. The fair will feature presentations on lifestyle, exercise, cooking and nutrition. A vendor fair will offer the opportunity to learn about diabetes care technology and participate in blood pressure, cholesterol (lipid), and A1C screenings. The presentations cover a range of topics, from the emotional challenges of living with the disease to the relationship between exercise and diabetes prevention and management, as well as cooking advice. The fair is free; however, participation is limited to 40 people. To register for the program, call 7957520.
Firm up your business plan
NORWAY — Oxford Hills SCORE, in conjunction with Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce, will present a program and discussion on Business Plans on Thursday, April 30, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth Street, Norway. This is an optimal time to firm up your business plans for 2015. SCORE will cover essential business goals, sales/ revenues, marketing plans and ways to measure results of your plan. Register by calling either SCORE at 743-0499 or the chamber at 743-2281.
May Day Breakfast in Fryeburg
FRYEBURG — A May Day Breakfast will be held at the Masonic Lodge on Portland Street in Fryeburg on Friday, May 1, from 6:30 to 9 a.m. The breakfast is sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Fryeburg, and proceeds will benefit camperships to Pilgrim Lodge.
Turkey Pot Pie Supper in Sebago
SEBAGO — A Turkey Pot Pie Supper will be served by the Sebago Volunteer Association on Saturday, May 2, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Sebago Town Hall on Route 107 in Sebago. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children age 10 and under. Proceeds will benefit the Sebago Fire and Rescue Departments.
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Lions holding Spring Fling
NAPLES — Spring is finally in the air, and the Naples Lions Club is hosting its 8th Annual Spring Fling fundraiser. The night includes a Silent and Live Auction and a Stationstyle Buffet provided by area restaurants. This fun event will be held on Saturday, May 9, at the American Legion Post on Route 11 in Naples. Preview of auction items starts at 5 p.m., followed by the buffet at 5:30 p.m. and the live auction at 7 p.m. Each year the proceeds target specific needs in the community. Past events have benefited Camp Sunshine, the Good Shepherd Food-Bank and Fuel Assistance. Last year’s Spring Fling funds were split between the two food pantries in Naples and the Town of Naples for their Fuel Assistance program. Each of the pantries received $875 and $1,750 was raised for fuel assistance. This year the proceeds raised, after direct expenses, will be used to assist youth programs, scholarships, activities or events in the Lake Region area. Advance tickets cost $15, and are available from club members, the Augustus Bove House, 11 Sebago Road, Naples (693-6365), and at the Romah Motor Inn, 310 Roosevelt Trail, Naples (693-6690). Please call if you have an auction item to donate.
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Calendar ATTENTION TO ALL ORGANIZATIONS! If you want your calendar listing/press releases in our paper, you must send it in, a week before the event date, either by e-mailing us at bnews@roadrunner.com or mailing P.O. Box 244, Bridgton, ME 04009. BRIDGTON Thur., April 23 — Living with COPD education program, 3-5 p.m., Bridgton Hospital. Part 2 April 30. FMI: 647-6050. Thur., April 23 — Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., Depot Street Tap House, Depot St. Fri., April 24 — Drug Takeback collection of unused prescription drugs by Bridgton Police Dept., 9 a.m., Community Center. Sat., April 25 — Bridgton Community Center Youth Program Benefit, 1 to 5 p.m., McDonald’s, Portland Rd. Sat., April 25 — Turkey Supper with all the fixin’s by Daughters of the Nile, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Oriental Lodge, Rte. 117. Mon., April 27 — Bridgton Lions Club, 5:30 p.m., Community Center. Tue., April 28 — St. Joseph Food Pantry, noon to 2 p.m., St. Joseph Catholic Church, 225 So. High St. Wed., April 29 — Talk by MDOT Commissioner David Burnhardt, sponsored by Bridgton/Fryeburg Rotary Clubs, 5 p.m., Shawnee Peak Ski Resort. Wed., April 29 — Free Roast Pork dinner, 5:30 p.m., St. Peter’s Church, 42 Sweden Rd. Thur., April 30 — Living with COPD, part 2, 3 to 5 p.m., Bridgton Physicians Group Conference Room, old hospital. FMI: 647-6050. Fri., May 1 — Drawing for winner of Ice Out Contest, 10 a.m., Community Center. Fri., May 1 — Girl Scout Troop #1939, 3:30 p.m., Community Center. Sat., May 2 — Grand Opening of Bridgton Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Depot St., behind the Community Center. Sat., May 2 — State Rep. Phyllis Ginzler, 10 a.m., Community Center. CASCO Fri., April 24 — Free Friday Film Night, Into The Woods, 6:30 p.m., library. Sat., April 25 — Saturday Night Suppah, 5 to 6 p.m., Casco Village Church, 941 Meadow Rd. Tue., April 31 — Lake Region Writers Group, 6 p.m., library.
DENMARK Fri., April 24 — Difficult bushwhacking Moose Poop Hike to Evans Notch, N.H. by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247. Thur., April 30 — Informational meeting on Creative Aging Performance Group, 6 p.m., Denmark Arts Center, 50 West Main St. FMI: 452-2412. Fri., May 2 — Easy hike to Mt. Cutler Traverse Loop, Hiram, by Denmark Mountain Hikers, meet 8 a.m. at Denmark Congregational Church. FMI: 756-2247. FRYEBURG Thur., April 23 — Joe De Vito talks about Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncaval, 3 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. Fri., April 24 — Alice in Wonderland by Center Stage Theater, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. Sat., April 25 — Met Opera Live in HD, Cavalleria Rusticana and Ruggero Leoncaval, 12:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. Sun., April 26 — Documentary film, Forks Over Knives, 4-6 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. Thur., April 30 — Fryeburg Academy Arts Cabaret, 6:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. Fri., May 1 — May Day Breakfast by First Congregational Church, 6:30 to 9 a.m., Masonic Lodge, Portland St. Sat., May 2 — Valley Pride Cleanup Day, 8:30 to 10 a.m., celebration follows noon to 2 p.m., Hampton Inn, Rte. 16, No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 442-8170. Sun., May 3 — Documentary film, Fed Up, 4 to 6 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. HARRISON Thur., April 30 — Chamber Ribbon Cutting, 4 p.m., AM Enterprises, Inc., 334 Maple Ridge Rd. Sat., May 2 — Book Club, 2 p.m., library. NAPLES Thur., April 23 — Public Supper by Edes Falls Sewing Circle, 4:30 p.m., Edes Falls Community Hall, 319 Edes Falls Rd. Sat., April 25 — Friends of NPL, noon, library. Mon.-Wed., April 27-29 — Dental Clinics, Songo Locks School. FMI: 627-4291, Mon., April 27 — Food Basket & Kyrie’s Kitchen, 1 to 3 p.m., Naples Town Hall Gym. FMI: 615-3226. Wed., April 29 — Hannaford Healthy Living Class, “Fabulous Fats! Tasty and Good For You!”, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Lake Region Vocational Center. FMI: 2216508.
LOVELL Sat., April 25 — Meditation Gathering, 10 to 11 a.m., library. Sat., April 25 — Roast Beef Supper by Lovell Fire Dept., 4 to 7 p.m., Center Lovell Fire Station. Mon., April 27 — “Bringing Home the Bacon” (breakfast for dinner) by New Suncook School PKA After School Program, 5:30 p.m., New Suncook School. A Thur., April 30 — Talk by Jo Werther on dealing with lifechanging events, 7 p.m., library. Sat., May 2 — Valley Pride Cleanup Day, meet 8:30 to 10 a.m., Wicked Good Store, celebration to follow noon to 2 p.m., Hampton Inn, Rte. 16, No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 442-8170. RAYMOND Thur., April 23 — Raymond Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 232-5830. Sun., April 26 — Basket Weaving Program, 1 to 4 p.m., library. Sun., April 26 — Knit or Crochet a Scarf for Breast Cancer, 1 to 3 p.m., library. Thur., April 30 — Book Group, God’s Hotel by Victoria Sweet, 7 p.m., library. SEBAGO Sat., April 25 — Bean Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., North Sebago Methodist Church, Rte. 114, No. Sebago. Tue., April 28 — Sebago Food Pantry, 9-11 a.m., 5-7 p.m., Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI: 274-1569. Sat., May 2 — Turkey Pot Pie Supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Sebago Town Hall, Rte. 107. AREA EVENTS Thur.-Sat., April 23-25 — Toil & Trouble by M&D Productions, Your Theatre, Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-7335275. Thur.-Sat., April 23-25 — The Originals present Love Song, 7:30 p.m., Saco River Theatre, 29 Salmon Falls Rd., Bar Mills. FMI: 929-5412. Fri.-Sun., April 24-26 — The Beverly Hillbillies, 7 p.m. Fri., Sat., 2 p.m. Sun., Schoolhouse Arts Center, 16 Richville Rd., Standish. Sat., April 25 — Free clothing giveaway by Deering and Bolsters Mills Churches, 8 a.m. to noon, Norway Grange Hall, Whitman St., Norway. FMI: 7439792. Sat., April 25 — Pickwick Club, discussing Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Auburn Library. FMI: 5836957 or 778-4510. Sat., April 25 — Chinese Auction to benefit Responsible Pet Care, bidding 5 to 6:30 p.m., drawings start 6:30 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, So. Paris. Sun., April 26 — Fine Art Auction by Western Maine Art Group artists, 1 p.m., Matolcsy Center, 480 Main St., Norway. Tue., April 28 — Panel discussion: “Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence,” 7 to 8:30 p.m., Bates College, rooms 221222, Lewiston. FMI: 784-5272.
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ONGOING WEEKLY DAILY BCC Fitness Club, (Mon.Fri.) 7:30-9:30 a.m. & 6-9 p.m., Brownfield Community Center. Open to surrounding towns. Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco. Alcoholics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd., Bridgton. O/D MONDAYS Jumpin’ Janes Senior Fitness, 9-10 a.m. (also Wednesday & Friday), Bridgton Alliance Church, Rte. 117. FMI: 647-2402, 647-4134. Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:15 a.m., Rec. Bldg., King St., Oxford. FMI: 783-4153, 754-9153. Sebago Food Pantry, Hannaford produce distribution, 9-11 a.m., Nazarene Church, Rte. 114. FMI: 274-1569. Storytime for Preschoolers with Miss Liz, ages under five, 10-11 a.m., Lovell Library. Gathering Space, 10 a.m. to noon, Raymond Village Church Vestry. FMI: 655-7749. Lovell Thrift Shop, 10 a.m. to noon (also Weds. & Sat.), Lovell United Church of Christ, Rte. 5, Center Lovell. Preschool Storytime, 10 to 11 a.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library. Baby/Toddler Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Raymond Library. Bridge, 1 p.m., Fryeburg Park & Rec, Bradley St., Fryeburg. Runs year-round. Cribbage, 2 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Mousepaint Storytime, 2:30 to 4 p.m., Lovell Library. Sebago Community Walking Club, (also Weds. & Fri.), 5 to 7 p.m., Sebago Elementary School. Indoor Baseball Practice, 5 to 6 p.m., Brownfield Community Center. Lake Region Community
Chorus, 6 p.m. rehearsals thru May 11, Twitchell Chapel, Bridgton Academy. FMI: 6473733. Coed Adult Basketball, 6 to 7:45 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI: 583-2241. Bible Study, 6:30 to 8 p.m., South Bridgton Congregational Church. All welcome. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco. TUESDAYS Jeanette’s Free Clothing Closet, 9 to 11:30 a.m., First Congregational Church, Bridgton. Chickadee Quilters, 9:30 a.m., Bridgton Community Center. Tai Chi Maine New Beginner Class, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Bridgton Academy gym. Naples Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI: 595-2754. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Library. Storytime Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Casco Library. FMI: 627-4541. Mother Goose Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Bridgton Library. Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Methodist Church, 98 Main St., Bridgton. FMI: 647-4476. Senior Lunches, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., games follow until 3 p.m., (except 1st Tues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Senior Social Day), Harrison Fire Station Community Room. FMI: 5832241. Bridge, 12:15 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Mah Jongg, 6 p.m., Naples Library. Coed Teen Sports Night, 6 to 7:45 p.m., Harrison Elementary School. FMI: 583-2241. Harrison Food Pantry, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 2 Naples Rd. FMI: 583-6178. Adult Volleyball, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Brownfield Community Center. AA Step Mtgs., 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco. Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 High St., Bridgton. WEDNESDAYS Free Breakfast & Fellowship, 7:30 to 10 a.m. until April 30, Naples United Methodist Church of Good Fellowship, 1000 Roosevelt Trail, Naples. Preschool Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Raymond Library. Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center. Senior Lunch, noon, Bridgton Community Center. Ping Pong, 1 to 3 p.m., Harrison Fire Station Community Room. Knitting Group, 1 to 3:30 p.m., Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, Lovell. Over 40 Pickleball, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Harrison Elementary
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School. FMI: 583-2241. Bible Study, 6 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Catherine’s Cupboard Food Pantry, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Standish Town Hall, Rte. 35. Pickleball, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Gym. FMI: 627-4187. Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), Casco. THURSDAYS AA Ladies Step-Meeting, 7 a.m. & 7 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, (Rte. 302) So. Casco. Adult Children of Alcoholics, 10 a.m., Waterford Library. Playgroup, 20 a.m., Bridgton Community Center. Mah Jongg, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Naples Library. Storytime, 10 a.m., Harrison Library, Harrison Village. Musical Storytime, 10:30 a.m., Naples Library. Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Bridgton Community Center. Knotty Knitters, noon to 2 p.m., Soldiers Library, Hiram. Drop-ins welcome. FMI: 6254650. Pinochle, 1 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Free Tech Support for computer, iPad, iPhone, 4-7 p.m., Naples Library. Appts.: 6936841. Middle School Minecraft Club, 4 p.m., Naples Library. Needlecraft Gathering, 4 to 7 p.m., Naples Library. Read to Bear the Therapy Dog, 4:30 p.m., Naples Library. Free Community Kettle Supper, 5 p.m., Bridgton Community Center. Pajama Storytime, 6 p.m., Naples Library. Chickadee Quilters, 6:30 p.m. Community Center. Al-Anon, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Open Meeting, newcomers welcome, Naples Methodist Church, Village Green. Narcotics Anonymous Women’s Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd. (Rte. 93) off Rte. 302, Bridgton. FRIDAYS Coffee Shop Social Time, 9 a.m. to noon, Waterford Library. Oxford Hills Duplicate Bridge Club, 9:15 a.m., Rec Building, King St., Oxford. FMI: 783-4153, 754-9153. Tai Chi Maine Beginner Practice, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Bridgton Academy gym. Parents & Children Activity Group, 10 to 11:30 a.m., Casco Community Center. Lego Club, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Bridgton Library. FMI: 647-2472. Over 40 Men’s League Basketball, 4 p.m., Brownfield/ Denmark Elementary School. Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH SATURDAYS Bridgton Farmers’ Market, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Depot St., behind Community Center. Sebago Clothes Closet, 9 a.m. to noon, Warming Hut, Rte. 114, Sebago, next to Nazarene Church. AA Meeting, O/BB/D/A/L, 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Lovell. Al-Anon, 7 to 8 p.m., Lovell Church of Christ, 1174 Main St., Lovell. AA Beginner’s & Group Mtgs., 7 to 8 p.m., Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, (Rte. 302) So. Casco. SUNDAYS Knit & Crochet Group, 3 to 5 p.m., Casco Library. FMI: 627-4541. Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church, corner Route 117 and Dawes Hill Rd.
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Wed., April 29 — Open House at MWV Children’s Museum, 5:30 to 7 p.m., 2936 White Mtn. Hywy., No. Conway, N.H. FMI: 603-374-6241. Thur., April 30 — SCORE program on business plans, 8-9 a.m., Norway Town Office, 19 Danforth St., Norway. FMI: 7430499. Thur., April 30 — Diabetes Fair, 1-5 p.m., Patrick Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St., Lewiston. FMI: 795-7520. Thur., April 30 — Talk on protection from ticks by Bob Maurais, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Soldiers Library, 85 Main St., Hiram. FMI: 625-4650. Thur., April 30 — Talk by John Howe on The End of Fossil Energy and Per-Capita Oil, 7 p.m., CEBE, Main St., Norway. FMI: 739-2124. Fri., May 1 — USM Chamber Singers in Concert, 7 p.m., North Windham Union Church, 723 Roosevelt Trl., Windham. FMI: 892-7149. Fri., May 1 — Talk by 2013 Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco, 7 p.m., Norway Library, Main St., Norway. FMI: 743-5309, ext. 1.
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Come celebrate spring with the firemen by Ethel Gilmore-Hurst Lovell Correspondent 925-3226 ehurst3@yahoo.com will be “Bringing Home the Bacon” on Monday, April 27 at 5:30 p.m. What fun — breakfast for dinner. Imagine waffles, sausage and OJ, instead of mashed potatoes, steak and beans. These aren’t just ordinary waffles; these are make-your-own waffles, with ingredients such as strawberries, blueberries, chocolate chips and whipped cream — yum. The menu fills out with bacon, sausage, and granola, yogurt and OJ. For those who have ordered seeds, they are being shipped. It was very beautiful Wednesday, and the intense cribbage players were bent over their cards. The hum of “fifteen, two, fifteen, four” and “a pair is six” could be heard. Little did we know we were on the brink of a mystery, cribbage gate? One of the players stated that she didn’t think she and her partner were playing with
a full deck. Those who heard that kind of snickered, but she said the deck feels light. I asked how she could tell and she replied that she had very sensitive hands. Without another word she started counting her cards. With a triumphant yell, she shouted, “I was right! We’re eight cards short.” Now she had everyone’s attention, and those not in play started to count their cards. I’ve got an extra five, and boy, it didn’t help any of my hands. “We have the eight they’re missing,” another voice shouted out. My imagination was running wild. Was the Tabitha and Steven King Community Room cursed by its benefactor? Did we have little book characters running around pilfering cards or just messing with the decks of cards? I could hear them laughing and giggling as they imagined our dismay,
Calling all grownups: Free performance group
DENMARK — The Denmark Arts Center and Hio Ridge Dance are pleased to announce a new, collaborative performance program for adults aged 55 and over. Funded in part by the Maine Arts Commission’s Creative Aging Initiative,
this free program, which will be led by Denmark dancers Cookie Harrist and Delaney McDonough, offers participants the chance to craft, rehearse and perform an original performance piece on Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, as part of the DAC’s
Summer 2015 program. An informational meeting about the program will be held on Thursday, April 30, at 6 p.m. If you are a dancer, actor, singer, musician, storyteller, comedian, or a total amateur interested in performing, taking risks
and making new friends, the Denmark Arts Center would love to have you on the team. The commitment will only be a few hours a week, from May through July, with lots of flexibility. All levels of experience and abilities are welcome.
Rufus Porter volunteers help fellow museum in Mass.
Rufus Porter Museum trustee Barbara Yates, volunteer Ellen Michalowski and executive director John
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tion, and incorrectly restored in spots, but they are still very good examples of Rufus Porter’s work. They have elements in common with the murals at the Rufus Porter Museum, including sailing ships and the man in the boat, but the Damon Tavern murals have an interesting panel showing a deer being chased by three dogs and two horseback riders on an island. These types of animals do
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not appear very frequently in Rufus Porter’s murals. “This was a great opportunity to see Rufus Porter murals that are not currently on public display, but to meet some wonderful people who also appreciate the genius of Rufus Porter,” John Michalowski said,
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shower. Shannon and Justin will be married in June. It was lovely because I got to play with Hunter, my twoyear-old great-grandson. No, I didn’t win any of the games, but it was fun. Don’t forget the 15th Annual Valley Pride Day Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturday, May 2. The Lovell registration will be at the Wicked Good Store parking lot from 8:30 to 10 a.m. After you register you’ll be given your equipment: a pick up trash bag, latex gloves, bottled water and your road assignment. Everyone will work until 11:30 a.m., or, if you’re done quickly, return to the Wicked Good. Once done, don’t forget to come and celebrate at the Hampton Inn on Route 16 in North Conway, N.H. from noon to 2 p.m.
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Michalowski Jr. traveled to North Reading, Mass. on Saturday, April 11 to help a fellow museum. The North Reading Historical and Antiquarian Society held a cleanup day at the Damon Tavern. The Damon Tavern has a large hall with murals painted by Rufus Porter. The murals have faded from being covered with wallpaper, been damaged from water infiltra-
when old soft hands realized we weren’t playing with full decks. At some of our ages, that’s a distinct possibility. Well, one of our brave gentlemen volunteered to take them home and count them all. No problem; the rest of the decks were fine. That means out of the sixteen players — only heck, I can’t seem to remember how many weren’t playing with a full deck. Guess we’ll never know; but I bet this Wednesday everyone is going to count the decks before they play. Strange, no one who had played with the short deck demanded a recount. One of the bonuses of living a long time is that you have a chance to continue to build new memories. Last Saturday I was present at my granddaughter’s wedding
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Don’t forget that the Lovell Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a Roast Beef Supper on Saturday, April 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Center Lovell Fire Station. I guess their thinking is that being it’s April, there won’t be a blizzard. The supper will be roast beef with potatoes and vegetables. The local ladies will be making homemade desserts; the kind that makes picking out one a very difficult decision. The price for adults is $9 and $5 for children. Takeout is available. Come and celebrate with our firemen that spring is finally here. Another sure sign of spring is the yearly cleanup at the Lake Kezar Country Club. The members and other helpers will gather on Saturday, May 2, ready to man the rakes to get the clubhouse area and course ready for opening day. Hard work demands food, so after the cleanup there will be a cookout, with Bill manning the flipper as usual, I suppose. Opening day is Friday, May 8 at the golf course, ranked the #1 golfing value in New England for the fourth year in a row. Kezar will not be following other courses with the hurry-up attitude; the
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A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP — Lake Region High School teamed up with Howell Laboratories, Inc. of Bridgton as students of the Natural Sciences Academy embarked on participating in the Seaperch competition. Pictured are: (front, left to right) LRHS teacher and project advisor Joe Dorner, SAD 61 Assistant Superintendent Deborah Howard, Taylor Davis; Howell Labs president David Allen, Howell Labs engineer and project consultant Ryan Mccauley, Evan Kellough and Galen McLaughlin. (Rivet Photo)
importance owns one wall. “That typifies the museums I have seen. Mona Lisa hung in the Louvre slightly higher than my height and commanded the large space ‘quite well,’ I thought. One painting, one wall, one massive super pavilion to house them is fine for Parisians but it’s not a practical option in rural Maine where funding for museums at best, pays the bills,” Bannon said. Enter the “Newseum.” Newseums are places where collections of historic nature are compacted into architecturally unique display modes that change the old adage of one wall, one display. Maine Antique Bottle and Glass Museum in Naples is going into its fifth year of operation with this new approach, compacting their five-room showroom into a space of one room. Using height span instead of lengthy spaces, the colored specimens will be suspended on glass sheets almost appearing to float in the air. Utilizing a ceiling to floor layout, floor space is kept minimal as well as the cost to operate and maintain that space. “Like the computer systems of yesteryear, which occupied huge rooms but now can fit on the head of a pin, so it is with newseums,” said Bannon, the glass museum’s curator. “They are much smaller, but still able to exude the same ‘oohs and aahs’ that multiple rooms once did.” LED and back lighting techniques will enhance visitors experiences as they peruse the many bottles and assorted glassware from the eighteenth and nineteenth century in the new micro newseum housed at 23 Naples Green. For more information, call 939-0205.
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nomic success. Partnering with Howell Labs helps us in achieving that goal,” said Deborah Howard, SAD 61’s assistant superintendent of schools. “This partnership was developed for our students to learn skills related to engineering through robotics. Howell Labs and Lake Region High School staff worked together to make the learning meaningful and successful. Looking forward, I envision this project evolving to include environmental studies related to our local water systems.” For the second consecutive year Howell Labs proudly sponsored the LRHS students in a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition called Seaperch. “Being in the business, we are tied into all the changes that are going on — technology is changing constantly. So, we can bring some of that knowledge to the school and provide them some skills,” said Howell Laboratories, Inc. President David Allen. “We are always hopeful that we can spark the interest of someone who may want to be an engineer some day. We need more engineers, and you hope that the guys and girls will come home and work here. It’s also important that everybody has a background, or at least touches on the knowledge. of these engineering principles and concepts because you don’t have to be an engineer to have that type of technology involved in your life and how it works.” Seaperch is named after a decorated World War II submarine, the USS Perch, and is primarily sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and managed by the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) foundation. Seaperch is an innovative underwater
robotics program that equips teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater Remotely-Operated Vehicle (ROV) in an in-school or out-of-school setting. Students build the ROV from a kit comprised of low-cost, easily accessible parts, following a curriculum that teaches basic engineering and science concepts with a marine engineering theme. “The biggest challenge we faced was the design process to come up with a robot that can maneuver and have the aerodynamics to move quickly and smoothly,” Davis said. “Buoyancy was key. We didn’t want it to sink, but also not float. We wanted it to be just below the surface of the water so it can move without having to constantly use the motors to go up and down. Having professional help was really important.” The Seaperch program provides students with the opportunity to learn about robotics via STEM courseware while building an underwater ROV as part of a science and engineering technology curriculum. Throughout the project, students will learn engineering concepts, problem-solving, teamwork and technical applications. “The most rewarding (aspect of the project)
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was building the robot and having it work properly,” McLaughlin said. “We participated in it last year and really enjoyed it. We wanted to do our own design this year. Two changes were arm design and drag so it moves faster through the water. Last year, there was a standard design, which was quite hefty. We slimmed it down so it would move through the water easier and get more force from the motors.” Building a Seaperch ROV teaches basic skills in ship and submarine design and encourages students to explore naval architecture and marine and ocean engineering principles. It also teaches basic science and engineering concepts and tool safety and technical procedures. Students learn important engineering and design skills and are exposed to all the exciting careers that are possible in naval architecture and naval, ocean and marine engineering. Through the generosity of Colonial Mast, students used the indoor pool facility to test the Seaperch ROV and improve their ability to guide the mechanism. “Using the pool was a big advantage for us because I don’t think other teams had a pool to practice in,” Davis said. The Northern New England Regional qualifying competition was held in Bath on Saturday, March 28. The event attracted 14 teams from six schools. LRHS entered three teams in the challenge. The all-day competi-
tion included vehicle performance (maneuvering and recovery), obstacle course, deep dive, finesse, team and poster presentations, and design evaluation. The submerged obstacle course involved large rings (22-inches minimum diameter), oriented in any direction, through which the vehicles traveled. Teams navigated through the obstacle course, surfaced, then resubmerged and returned through the course to the end. At the end of the completion, the LRHS team “KDM” finished in third place, which landed them a chance to advance to the 2015 National Seaperch Challenge in May. At UMass-Dartmouth, the Lakers will face off against 100 other robotic teams. “The key will be staying focused, and practicing, practicing and practicing. Communication is big. One person navigating, one person listening because with the ripples through the water you don’t get the best angle. One person needs to spot to tell where you are,” Kellough said. Mccauley agrees that the team needs to be focused and not panic if a “situation” arises, such as a cable “getting stuck on a ring.” “The more practice they get with the controls, the better,” he said. Whatever the outcome, the project was a winner for aspiring engineers like Davis and Mccauley, along with Howell Labs, as they gave back to the local community. “The whole group was great to work with. The biggest challenge for me was to let them do the design because I often want to get my hands in there and be part of the show. I sat back and let them come up with the ideas, then guided them through mistakes that came up,” Mccauley said. “It’s been a two-way street. It’s been nice to see where they are at and then come see where we are at. It’s been a great partnership.”
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Opinion & Comment
April 23, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 1B
Irreverence, Irrelevance, Whatever... by Mike Corrigan BN Columnist
The horror, the horror!
Kids today, you’re so lucky, you could have been born decades earlier and grown up with 70s “music.” I was thinking of doing a Worst 10 Songs of All Time story and realized if I held the list to the decade of the 70s that would create a list of bad music so truly execrable it might require a Papal exorcism just to rid the world of all the demons driven out of their graves by these horrors. Look up the lyrics to some of these beauties, but DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM. 10. Bobby Goldsboro, Watching Scottie Grow. Dreck. 9. Disco Duck, by some random collection of drunks at the bar. 8. Horse With No Name, America. Guy wanders around the desert for nine days, singing in a monotone, and still can’t find time to name the horse? 7. Eddie Murphy, Party All the Time. Poop. 6. (Any random disco: Yes, it was the Disco Decade, too! In Cleveland they had Disco Night at the baseball park and a full-scale riot broke out and the place almost burned down. That was one of the more civilized reactions to disco.) 5. Morris Albert, Feelings. 1975 was a good year for music mainly because it wasn’t 1974 anymore. “Feelings” was No. 1, and it should have TAKEN a bullet. What was HORROR, Page 2B
Back in the Day by Lega Medcalf Bridgton Historical Society
1986
Town Hall is 135 years old Thursday June 12, 1986 Bridgton News
By Tom Johnson Should days of yore e’er be forgot, And scenes of olden time? —From the dedication song of the Town Hall. 1852 On a blustery cold day in January of 1852, Bridgton residents gathered at the just completed Town Hall on North High Street to dedicate the structure to town uses. The building, a replacement for the original 1791 Meeting House on South High Street was then, as now, the largest single meeting place in the village. It was a day of celebration in the midst of an otherwise harsh New England winter, and the people met not only to talk and socialize but to listen to locally prominent men deliver dedication speeches. After these speeches, the selectmen, impressed with the value of an address by the Honorable Marshall Cram on the history of the town up to 1851, voted to have printed for posterity a pamphlet with this speech and other dedicatory remarks. Bridgton, an aggressive industrial village just then coming of age, could memorialize its early history in a printed booklet and simultaneTOWN HALL, Page 10B
Planning Front by Anne Krieg Bridgton Director of Planning, Economic & Community Development
Sign of a healthy community
Hello to all. This month’s column is filled with important projects, some filled with considerable public debate. I typically don’t like to say projects are controversial; the whole purpose of our government system is to allow for open debate, and, debate even to the point of conflict, and sometimes, conflict filled with emotion. It’s a sign of a healthy community; that is, people are paying attention and are not complacent. This is why local government, and notably in New England, has meaning for me professionally, because it is personal and the process is accountable. Cumberland County Commissioners are now reviewing the town’s decision for the expenditures of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for next year. The Community Development Committee reviewed applications, made a recommendation to the board of selectmen, who reviewed the recommendation and acted upon the same. After the county takes action on the town’s plans, it heads to federal review with HUD. Speaking of CDBG, we are planning a training session for contractors. It is important for folks to understand the federal rules, why they are there, and how to comply. The training will be May 18 at 5 p.m. at the municipal office. I will send out more information as the date approaches, but let your favorite contractor know to save the date! One new program this year — using CDBG funds — is a scholarship program for the Bridgton Recreation summer day camp. Do not let costs keep your child from having a fun summer with friends in a safe and welcoming environment! COMMUNITY, Page 3B
Gary Bibeau and Kathy Farren hold Shelties Kina, four months, and Will, nine months, while an interested child looks on at Sunday’s Meet the Breeds event at the Bridgton Veterinary Hospital. Both dogs share the same champion sire and were bred by Kathleen Hathaway of Illusion Shelties in Fryeburg. (Geraghty Photo)
Magically transported back
There were no kindergartens in the suburban Town of Tewksbury, Mass. where I grew up. We went right into first grade when we were six. We rode a bus that picked up kids each morning and dropped them off in the afternoon. Usually, there was a mother looking out the window as her child skipped from the bus to the house. I still remember those children and where they lived. One, Mary Bauer Smith, asked to be my “friend” on Facebook recently. So, I “messaged” her: “Are you the Mary Bauer who lived on Whipple Road and went to St. William’s School?” Our parish opened St. William’s School when we were in second grade and our parents sent us both there. “Yes,” she wrote back. “I wanted to tell you something. When we were at St. William’s one Lent, one of the teachers asked what each of us were doing for Lent. You said that after school your family had crackers and peanut butter for a snack and that you were giving it up for Lent. You were so sweet and probably a little embarrassed to admit that. It moved me very much. Today, as I assembled my Ritz cracker/peanut butter snack I thought again of your Lenten fast, as I have many times over the years.” “Hmm,” I thought, and remembered eating that snack after school, but not “giving it up,” so to speak, although she clearly
Letters What do you think?
To The Editor: Our daughter attends sixth grade at Molly Ockett Middle School in Fryeburg. For several reasons, we chose to opt her out of all standardized testing including the Smarter Balanced tests later this month. Interestingly, we received a nice, but somewhat intimidating letter from the superintendent of schools regarding this decision. The letter states, “Any students who do not test will be counted as non-participants, which could impact school accountability and funding.” The claim that schools will lose funding if students opt out is inaccurate and misleading. Not surprisingly, it is used repeatedly by administrations to guilt parents into having their children take the tests. But having learned of the intrusive nature of these tests, many parents are choosing to opt their child(ren) out. As parents, we have every right to have our children removed from any standardized testing and to do so without the fear that funding for their schools will be jeopardized. For more information, see fairtest.org Donna and Jerry Dodge Denmark
A bad day?
To The Editor: I seldom agree with Mr. Precht’s interpretation of events and opinions while conceding he’s certainly informed. I’ve not seen him getting into personal attacks so I feel compelled to complain about his reference to President Reagan’s “emptyheaded optimism.” Most often, I’d level that charge at the State Department, which seldom accomplishes anything. Remember, President Reagan did orchestrate the dismantling of the Berlin Wall and the Soviet Union. I think that should suggest his
optimism may not have been so empty-headed. Even so strong an Obama opponent as me would not say Obama is “empty-headed.” His head is full of ideas, but so far none have been good ones. I can understand Mr. Precht not thinking Tony Blair was left enough for him as few can be as “left” as career State Department employees and the “dominatrix” remark about Thatcher/ Reagan is truly beneath him. Let’s mark it off to a bad day. We can all have them. Geoffrey C. Jones Denmark
Curious column
To The Editor: Once again, the synchronicity of the world has caught me unawares. Just in time for a new Star Wars movie release, Mr. McLaughlin has unleashed a curious column of cartoonish innuendos concerning his concept of the “Dark Side.” Full of good vs. bad images: President Obama, a card carrying Muslim and Communist, brainwashed by obscure villains, unwittingly working to destroy life as we know it. Faux leader Rudy Giuliani, no-nonsense patron of morality, bewailing the lack of love our president has, in his heart of darkness, for the U.S.A. Dick Cheney, in disguise as the peaceful grandfather of our country, pointing to the coming victory of “the other side.” Who is the other side in this version of this animated Disneyesque vision? Is it the dark force led by Darth Vader or the late Osama Bin Laden? Are its forces hiding behind every snowbank and in every gully or are they openly committing ISIS-styled mass murders in abortion clinics across the country? Are they the dark skinned criminals shot down by local police on a regular basis or the minority of cops who are pulling the triggers? In McLaughlin’s black and white world, it is never too difficult to identify the Force of Darkness. It con-
Front Row Seat by Tom McLaughlin BN Columnist
did. We exchanged messages for half an hour, and attached to one of hers was a group shot of our third grade class. “I’m in white, long-sleeved shirt,” she wrote. “Where are you?” “I’m in the Cub Scout uniform in the back,” I replied. I could remember the faces of all 38 kids in that picture and the names of 33. I was eight years old again — transported right back to that time and place of 56 years ago. I recalled the drawing of an ice skater taped to the wall and envying the talent of Gerard Connelly the skinny, freckled kid standing on the edge of the group. Then, I felt a connection to the students I’m teaching now. Every Tuesday morning for the past 25 weeks, I’ve been BACK, Page 7B
Medicare nugget
By Stan Cohen Medicare Volunteer Counselor The Medicare fee system, known as the Sustainable Growth Rate formula was created in 1997. It was designed to control Medicare spending by limiting annual increases in physicians’ reimbursements. Unless Congress acted before April 15, there would have been a 21% cut in Medicare fees paid to physicians. Since 2003, Congress has made last minute, but temporary annual “doc fixes” to stop the huge fee reductions. But — wonder of wonders — on April 14, the Senate passed bipartisan legislation that marks a milestone in the push to modernize Medicare. President Obama is expected to sign the bill. In place of the old limits, the legislation allows fees to increase 0.5% annually over the next four years. More important, the bill creates new incentives in Medicare to pay physicians based on their performance, rewarding doctors who hit quality targets and whose patients get healthier and effectively penalizing those who do not. There are several other components of the bill, including a two-year extension of the CHIP program, which covers low-income children and pregnant women. This reform legislation is seen as a positive breakthrough by a Congress that has been gridlocked by partisan politics since President Obama first took office. One piece of this new law will not be welcomed by Medicare beneficiaries. The legislation places new restrictions on the popular insurance policies known as Medigap plans that help pay for some out-of-pocket expenses not covered by Medicare. Starting in 2020, for new Medicare enrollees, two plans (C and F) will no longer pay the Part B deductible (currently $147), although they would still cover the much higher deductible ($1,260 this year) for hospital care. Those who already have Plan C or F will continue to enjoy the Part B deductible coverage. Medicare Volunteer Counselors are available for free, one-on-one consultations. Call the Bridgton Community Center at 647-3116 to arrange for an appointment.
sists of “greenies” riding bicycles and opposing corporate greed. Its soldiers are immigrants who came to our “melting pot” society at the invitation of Lady Liberty only to be treated like thirsty thieves. Thankfully, those who are working against “the other side” are a Force of Goodness, who like Cheney, are so powerful as to be able to use means of torture and humiliation to defeat the black tide of terror and deceit without concern for morality or legality. We can only hope that Tom can remember how to push
these thoughts and words out of his mind in time for him to avoid seeing Hillary Clinton in a Darth Vader suit. Robert Spencer South Waterford
Out there
To The Editor: I have to hand it to Tom McLaughlin, his column on April 17 was by far the most over the top assortment of rabble-rousing writing and lies that he has contributed to the partisan divide ruining our country so far, in my opinion. He hit his mark in LETTERS, Page 2B
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(Continued from Page 1B) spreading hatred and distrust without offering a scrap of realistic alternatives. He quoted Giuliani’s and Cheney’s idiotic comments about President Obama, lying about the results of the ACA, climate change denial, communist, socialist, Muslim branding and more. If he just wants to start a debate on the current affairs of government, please offer some wisdom toward positive changes. If he just enjoys spreading negative distortions and lies to drive people apart, he hit his mark. If he just enjoys yanking our chain to annoy us, he certainly does. Does The Bridgton News really need this kind of “opinion” writing? People from away also read this paper and they might not know Tom is just a chain-yanker, a satirist, and not a serious commentator reflecting the mindset of the majority of the citizens of this valley. Joe Keller Brownfield
Our best interest?
To The Editor: I am married to a captain on the Bridgton Fire Department. As a BFD wife, I frequently function in a support role. I pay attention to what is happening with the fire department, as it often impacts my daily life. In last week’s Bridgton News, there was an article regarding the breakdown of fire calls provided by Chief Garland to the Bridgton Board of Selectmen. The statement, “the chief’s buggy responded to 26 calls” caught my attention. It is misleading to the citizens of the town as the Bridgton Fire Department does not have a chief’s vehicle. I’ve spent a lot of time in Bridgton’s fire stations and have never seen a “buggy” (or horses). I have noticed, however, that the heads of the recreation department, police department and highway department all have official vehicles. Yet, Chief Garland must conduct official business (including respond to fires) using his personal vehicle. I find it interesting that the Town of Bridgton will spend $30,348.35 for handpainted municipal signs, but it does not purchase an official vehicle for the head of its fire department.
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whether or not the board of through regular trash pickup has become the number one and then edit them as needed and maintenance of the plant- source of funding for Maine’s in the public meeting. selectmen does. economy. Beautifying the As far as censuring free Anita Chadbourne Field ings. Why do this: causeway today will make speech, there was one meetSebago • The asphalt itself and a statement that Maine is a ing where we asked for disthe salt-sand mix used in the very desirable place where cussion to be limited to new winter contain pollutants that visitors are welcome to visit topics as the previous meetdamage the water quality of and perhaps live. The terrific ing had thoroughly covered Moose Pond. Reducing run- job that was done by DOT past items, which had been off directly into the pond will to fix the runoff area by the commented upon extenTo The Editor: I read with interest Gail have a beneficial effect on the bridge is ample proof of just sively. And as a reminder, it how good the whole cause- wasn’t until 2009 that previGeraghty’s article on the water quality of the pond. • To accommodate all the way could look. ous selectmen had made the guardrail issue for the Moose David Ehrman decision to accept any public Pond Causeway. There is a uses of the causeway, the President comment at all. If you were lot more to the causeway breakdown lane especially needs to be as wide as posMoose Pond Association not on the agenda, you didn’t issue than just the guardrail. have opportunity to speak. The Route 302 causeway sible. • Today, even though As far as ignoring the across Moose Pond has been will of the people, I have to a concern to many people for there is some posting of the assume that this is in refermany years for many rea- causeway as a No Parking Zone, it is not enough to stop ence to the petition that was sons. Given the recent news circulated regarding the firthat MDOT will be repav- people from parking along To The Editor: the causeway to take pictures ing a portion of Route 302 Last week, I wrote about ing of the town manager. It and admire the scenery. To that includes the causeway, it the lack of transparency has been said that we, the seems this would be an excel- get out of their cars in many regarding the “Denmark selectmen, have not acted on lent time to consider address- places people end up in the Concerned Citizens Group.” the petition. We did, in fact, ing these concerns. Below is travel lane. By proving an Well, I applaud Cheryl for act. We decided not to take summary of the issues, pos- obvious pullover and making publicly declaring herself as any action. In the following sible solutions and the result- the causeway a No Passing a member. I suspect there are meetings, we were grilled as Zone safety would be greatly several more who still refuse to why. I had several people ing benefits. improved. Opportunity: to identify themselves. The tell me that petition circula• Annually, there is a halftors had given them three • Reduce undesirable runquestion still begs, why? off into Moose Pond — help marathon that goes around Regarding the comments different reasons to sign protect the water quality of Moose Pond. With little room of falsifying meeting min- the petition. These reasons for people there is a great utes, censuring free speech were: 1. To support a town Moose Pond. • Increase safety on the danger while running along and ignoring the will of the employee; 2. To fire the town manager; and 3. To eliminate causeway — reduce the dan- the causeway. Additionally people. ger posed by parking on the there is a boat launch at Let me address the sup- the town manager position. causeway and people and the east end of the cause- posed falsifying of meet- I know for a fact there were bicycles crossing the cause- way where cars with boat ing minutes. There have at least five people in the trailers are stopping without been several clerical errors audience that night who gathway. • Beautify the Route 302 adequate protection. Also, in the published minutes, ered signatures, and only one causeway across Moose Pond during the summer there is that when pointed out, have stood up and defended his — recognize the importance considerable bicycle traffic been promptly corrected, efforts. Like Cheryl wrote last of tourism to the local econ- on the causeway. Without an and have been apologized adequate bicycle/pedestrian/ for. Honestly, when I read week, watch the videos and omy. breakdown lane there is great the minutes, I am checking make your own decisions as Actions: • Install drainage to take risk of an accident. to what is attributed to me. to what is best for Denmark. • Moose Pond Association There are at least two weeks, Ed Enos water off the causeway and (MPA) has a mission to Denmark Selectman not directly into the pond sometime three weeks, • Remove granite blocks help maintain and improve between meetings, depending and install the proposed the quality of life on Moose on the month, as the selectguardrail as close to the edge Pond allowing all to enjoy men meet on the second and of the roadbed to maximize the lake for many generations last Wednesday of the month. To The Editor: the width of the breakdown to come. Fixing and main- I’m probably not going to When we drive along this lane. Given the propensity taining the amenities of the remember or try to correct time of year, it’s great to of people to stop to view causeway fits extremely well what someone else said in the see the snow finally meltthe scene, a wider than stan- into the mission. previous meeting. We read • Recognize that tourism them, review them for errors LETTERS, Page 3B dard breakdown lane would improve safety. • Remove undesirable growth along the causeway, if possible, and replace with plants that will better assist the stabilization of the banks. “Someone left the cake out in the rain and I (Continued from Page 1B) • Provide an off-road WRONG with people in that decade? don’t think that I can take it ’cause it took so pullover at Sabattus Island, 4. Paul Anka(!), You’re Havin’ My Baby. long to bake it and I’ll never have the recipe where people can park to take Balderdash. Sexist balderdash. aga-a-a-in, oh no… oh NO.” “Oh no” a coupictures and admire the scene 3. C.W. McCall, “Convoy.” A faux ad for ple more times, but however many it was it without people venturing into CB radio. Say what? wasn’t nearly enough of an apology for this the travel lane. 2. Bobby Goldsboro, Honey. A complete- thing. Summary execution of all involved in • Have a well-marked ly unfathomable saccharine concoction about the production of this disaster piece should bicycle and walking lane a neck-rubbing (you had to be there, I guess) have followed. No, it should have preceded along the causeway. dead girl — the 60s and 70s were full of the recording. All in all, Honey was lucky; • Make the whole cause- dead girls in songs — that actually had lines she died before MacArthur Park came out. way a No Passing Zone. As for me, I lived through the decade. But like, “Honey I miss you, and I’m feeling • Have Moose Pond good/And I’d like to be with you, if only I I was psychologically crippled for the rest Association sponsor and could.” What? Please, Bobby, don’t stand on of my life. We all were. Seventies “music” fund a committee to keep the ceremony, join her. Girl probably committed completely explains why the world you see causeway looking beautiful suicide just to get away from this song. around you today is so totally messed up. 1. Richard Harris, MacArthur Park. You We’re sorry, kids. Believe me, we’re really, had to have heard this one, a melodramatic really sorry. Mike told us he plans on singing karaoke disaster that actually knocked the world again soon. Uh-oh! off its axis, it was that powerfully wrong. INTOWN BRIDGTON
Regarding Ms. Geraghty’s statement, “…Bridgton Selectmen voted against funding a new fire truck for the West Bridgton Fire Station…,” while that may be true, my husband was a member of the truck committee. It ceased its search for a truck to replace Engine 5 in North Bridgton last November at the request of Chief Garland pending the results of the Public Safety Strategies Group survey, which remains incomplete. The Jan. 2, 2015 edition of The Bridgton News reported that the PSSG study was due Dec. 31, 2014. It is now April of 2015 and the results of the study are still not in. The citizens of the Town of Bridgton paid $13,000 for a study that has supposedly gone on for almost a year. The study should be complete by now, however, PSSG was still interviewing members of the fire department on April 1, 2015. I have reviewed the Town of Bridgton’s contract with PSSG and, while I am not a lawyer, it appears to me that PSSG is in breach of contract by not completing its survey and research by the end of December 2014. It does not appear that the Town of Bridgton specified a date by which the final report would be returned. Last week Ms. Geraghty reported, “The board agreed with the Budget Advisory Committee that purchases are premature since the results of a fire department study are not yet available.” The board voted down several other capital equipment requests in addition to not funding the new engine pending results of the study. But the town appears to do nothing to obtain the results in a timely manner. I am curious as to why the Town of Bridgton has allowed the company to drag out this process? Or has the board of selectmen dragged out the survey process? If the board continues to vote down capital improvements while endlessly waiting for the results of a study, which appears to have no due date, the fire department is effectively at a standstill. Morale will continue to drop, the stations will fall into further disrepair, and vehicles that need replacing will become more outdated. When Bridgton finally fixes the problems, taxpayers will be hit with bigger bills. I urge the citizens of Bridgton to support their fire department. I question
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100 Main Street Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 647-3311
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(800) 660-3315 (Maine) or (800) 486-3312 (outside Maine)
Established Subdivision Water, Sewer & Electricity Installed Owner Financing Available 4T15X
647-5963
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WANTED! Lakefront camps and cottages for 2015 Summer Rentals.
Mountain Views
Did your lake property sit empty last summer or have open weeks that no one used? Why not rent your cottage to help pay for taxes, insurance, upkeep, college, or whatever? If you’ve been thinking about renting, now is the time to get on board. We are currently taking reservations for next season and properties are filling up quickly.
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We’ve been in the cottage rental business for over 60 years, serving the entire Sebago/Long Lake Region, and providing ‘oldfashioned’ personal service.
BROWNFIELD – Exceptional oversized ranch with mountain views! Wonderful large family room. Two bedroom suites with attached full baths on the 1st floor. Huge garage with an even bigger workshop. Enjoy your beautiful view on the deck with awnings. Very well-maintained. First time on the market. One more bedroom and an extra room on the lower level. $260,000.
LE VAILAB EAGE A R C A E MOR
Enjoy Springtime Gardens
BRIDGTON – Beautiful hidden gem! Home located in open fields. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths. Sunroom opens to a fenced inground pool. You can have animals with the barn plus a 2-car detached garage. Being sold with 3 acres. Kitchen, living room, office, dining room and sunroom. $222,000.
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Moose Pond Village
BRIDGTON – Amazing location! Water’s edge, prime end unit. Beach, swimming pool and tennis court! Exclusive Moose Pond Village. 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. Fireplace in the living room, vaulted ceilings, lakefront views. New cedar deck with sweeping views. Master suite/full bath. Walkout bottom floor is finished with bedroom, bath and Playroom. Just a minute or two to Shawnee Peak. $375,000.
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Exceptional Contemporary Home
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Bridgton – 2BR, yr.-rd. camp w/ easy access to recreation, incl. beautiful sandy beach and park on Woods Pond. Full bsmt., shed w/ power & covered porch. $54,900
Waterford – 4BR, 2BA, din. rm., liv. rm., kit., 1st floor BR, 2 new BAs & laundry rm. Great farmer’s porch & lots of big, sunny windows. Wood floors, barn, possible in-law apt. upstairs w/ private entry. $165,000
Harrison – Lovely water views from this immaculate Crystal Lake home on 4.3 acres! Beautifully-landscaped, lg. patio & spacious interior. $289,000
Harrison – Like-new 5-yr.-old modular ranch has barely been used, approx. 4 miles from town. 3BR, 2BA. Public water access nearby on Long Lake. 1-level living. $134,000
Bridgton – Meticulously-maintained, privately situated lakeside retreat w/109 ft. owned waterfront on Highland Lake. 3BR, 2.5BA, A MUST SEE! Many, many amenities and upgrades. Breathtaking views. $569,000
Denmark – 250 ft. private waterfront on Moose Pond. Beautifullykept 1890 farmhouse in Denmark center. 4BR, 2BA, original woodwork & floors. $210,000
RAYMOND – Easy commute to Portland or Lewiston/Auburn! 3-bedroom, 3-bath home w/a great 1-level layout! Maple kitchen w/ Corian, tile and cherry floors, finished daylight basement, 2-car garage and security system. $309,000. Call 647-5551 or 1-888-400-9858
The weather is heating up and so is the market! Thinking of selling your home? Call us today! 207-647-5551
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Bridgton – Wooded building lot in great Highland Lake subdivision, offering beach rights to sandy beach. Docks also available. Soils tested & plenty of room on this 1.5-ac. lot. $42,000 Harrison – Farmhouse, short walk to Crystal Lake Park & beach, Long Lake and all town amenities. 5BR, 2BA, updated kitchen, shed, barn & more. $99,900
Bridgton – Great lot in nice spot in Bridgton, close to golf course and town for a great price! Walk to golf course. $18,000 Bridgton – Sunny lot in nice subdivision in North Bridgton. Affordable & convenient to lakes, town & mtns. Owner Financing available. $15,000
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Letters
(Continued from Page 2B) ing. But, one cannot help but see all the hidden trash that’s been kept under the snow all winter long. It’s been covered by this beautiful blanket of purity. If someone, who really didn’t know this town, picked up this week’s Bridgton News and read it for the first time, what would they think? “Copied petition signatures” and “Town opts for pricier signs” ($30,348.35 vs. $6,850.). As a taxpayer, I have to ask, “Have we gone insane?” Now, someone please enlighten me. Is this part of the Bridgton economic and community development? If so, you’d better hope for a rare spring blizzard, because this all really needs to be covered up! Loraine Janelle West Bridgton
The wheels on the bus
To The Editor: Bridgton News staff writer, Dawn DeBusk, is to be commended for her front-page article (4/16) concerning the Lakes Region Bus (LRB). Ms. DeBusk made the
calls to the right people and asked the right questions about where they stood on financing the LRB commuter bus service from Bridgton to Portland as of July 1, 2015. This vital service will continue, provided that each of the five towns along the route (Bridgton, Naples, Casco, Raymond and Windham) raise $10,000 with a small increase in local property taxes. Maine’s Department of Education values the five towns at $4,906,355. To raise $50,000, the area’s mil rate will increase .0102 — about $1 on a home valued at $100,000 — if I’ve done my math correctly. The LRB is a huge boon to workers, the elderly, anyone whose car is in the repair shop, those who cannot drive, the handicapped, anyone needing to go to a doctor’s appointment — the list goes on and on. This is town budget season, so it’s vitally important that interested taxpayers make certain their town is in the loop to provide its share of LRB funding. Let’s keep the Lakes Region Bus rolling. Thanks again, Dawn. George Bradt, Secretary Bridgton Transportation Authority
what?” Some folks deem this property to be very important, an early town building that must be preserved, a building that is a significant part of the early history of the town, a building that adds to the overall culture value of the town, and on and on. I would like to suggest some of the following matters be seriously considered as part of deciding just how to proceed with “fixing this building.” This property should be looked at as a piece of real estate owned by the Town of Bridgton that needs attention, to make it safe for the public to use. One of the first steps in this process is to examine the highest and best use of this property. This procedure could very well result in reaching the conclusion that all the emotional issues related to what to do should be discarded and the reality of today be faced. As part of disregarding the emotional issues, hark back to the hue and cry concerning a McDonald’s coming to Bridgton, a Dunkin’ Donuts, a Dollar Store, the tearing down of the world famous Magic Lantern Theater. One might also ask what happened to the bowling alley on Main Street, the men’s
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To The Editor: I have read, with a great deal of interest, some of the issues surrounding the renovation of the old Town Hall on North High Street. My impression of what has taken place, to date, on this project, by town officials, citizens of the town and many others, is that no one really knows just what is going on. I was particularly struck by the fact that apparently a company was engaged to take a look at the present state of the building, to give an estimate of some cost factors involved, but did not give due consideration to the possibility of structural damage and or mold concerning the walls of the building, after the known fact that the roof leaked. One has to ask is anyone in charge of overseeing this entire endeavor, a massive undertaking? The latest published news concerning fixing this building includes comments relative to a new heating system being needed, along with many other issues, ballooning the eventual cost to the high hundreds of thousands of dollars. One could reasonably ask, “All this money for
April 23, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 3B clothing store, the drug store, the Pondicherry mill and the list goes on. All of these changes have taken place and Bridgton has survived and is doing fine, thank you. Times change and if one could equate successfully managing a town, with a budget of millions, to successfully running a business, a hands-down decision would be to tear down the old Town Hall on North High Street and build a new building. Heresy, perhaps, but please consider some of the following, especially if all the work is to be done in compliance with current building code requirements: Would a new building need to be as tall and massive as the existing building; ergo, renovating this existing building means more cubic feet to heat, equaling more money just for heat alone. It also means more money for electrical wiring, more money for lumber, more money for insulation and the list goes on. If the windows
in the current building are not triple pane, up-to-date regarding minimum heat loss, will they be replaced; and if so, these are LARGE windows and will command a large cost. Why couldn’t this building be kind of systematically dismantled and all of the old beams and other usable timbers, studs, rafters, joists and so forth be recycled into an architecturally, tastefully designed smaller building, on the existing footprint. A new building, designed to meet the intended needs of the citizens of Bridgton, on a much smaller scale and at a much lower cost to taxpayers, might be the way to go. This, after everything is said and done, could be much more economical than trying to fix the current structure, which is really trying to make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear. Perhaps it is too early to learn anything about just who will manage the proposed renovation of this existing building, but one has to wonLETTERS, Page 7B
Sign of a healthy community
(Continued from Page 1B) The camp runs weekly from June 29 to Aug. 21. See registration forms for details on whether you meet the requirements for a scholarship when you sign up at the municipal office. You will soon see the construction crews again out on Depot Street. For those businesses that have offered to place a bench at the new streetscape, I will be in touch with the final specification to discuss the particulars. I am so happy that spring is here and we can have this project rolling along again to get ready for summer! How about that demolition at Rufus Porter on Main Street?! I am so excited to see this important project get reactivated! The museum will be part of a number of prominent anchors in the downtown to round out a successful business district offering a variety of goods, services and programs. I am working on a press release, after I finish this column and my monthly report, for the BikeMaine event coming to Bridgton in September, so stay tuned! Staff met with a furnace expert regarding town hall and are finalizing the bid for the renovations. We also commenced the review of the interior to be completed by Casco Bay Engineering. The Maine DOT event on April 1 was great! We were able to discuss directly with DOT decision makers about projects for Bridgton such as downtown Bridgton, the Moose Pond guardrail and the grant program system. It was time well spent. The MDOT commissioner will attend a joint meeting of the Bridgton-
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Fryeburg Rotary Club on Wednesday, April 29 at 5 p.m. Ask your favorite Rotarian for details. This will be a good chance to specifically hear about the Route 302 improvements from Fryeburg to Bridgton. This past month, I said goodbye and good luck to Kevin Schofield, Bridgton’s now former police chief and now chief of police in Windham. Kevin is a great guy. Our loss is Windham’s gain. I joked with him that I hope he remembers what my car looks like as I head along on Route 302 to my Portland meetings! We are lucky to now have such a great guy as our interim chief, Jerry Hinton. If you have not had a chance to meet him, please stop in to say hello! I am working on a grant with Cumberland County and local folks to create a food hub in Bridgton. Bridgton is filled with progressive people so this will be a great project for us. Stay tuned on this one and let me know if you want to be a part of the project. Timely to this project, the Maine Real Estate & Development Association (MEREDA) is having their spring conference on this very topic on May 12 in Portland. I will be in attendance. I will be part of a roundtable discussion on the banking industry in Maine in Norway on April 28. I am honored to be a part of this conversation! Other events in May include the Small Business Administration’s Annual Awards Dinner, the Career Fair at Lake Region High School (I will try to not embarrass my high school daughter), MaineBiz’s Business of the Year event,
development needs for three years now. It’s an honor to be here to help Bridgton meet its potential! To contact Anne, e-mail krieg@bridgtonmaine.org; Twitter: @BridgtonPECD; Facebook at BPECD
the Greater Bridgton Lakes Region Chamber Annual Dinner (have you purchased your tickets yet; it’s a fun time and the auction items are great!), as well as the BuildMaine conference and Maine Association of Planners’ Annual meeting up in Lewiston. May is a month where many associations jam in their meetings before Memorial Day hits and then everyone is off and running! Have a great spring; only a few snow piles are left here. I love the view of Mount Washington from Bridgton with the mountain covered in snow and surrounding other peaks in active snowmelt. I will be tuning up my bike to hit the roads now that the street sweepers are out! Soon, the summer camps will be swept out and readied for summer! Thank you for allowing me to serve your planning and
Diane Monaco Associate Broker
HGTV – Lakefront Bargain Hunt
Diane Monaco, having sold lakefront and lake access property in the region for the last ten years, is honored to announce that she will again be featured on an upcoming HGTV episode. This time it is for a Lakefront Bargain Hunt episode, airing on May 8 at 5:30 p;m. Please check the HGTV program schedule for additional times featuring this episode highlighting the Sebago Lakes Region, or contact Diane at 207-749-3936 or diane@mainerealestate.me. Very exciting news! 18 Olde Village West, Naples, Maine 04055 207-693-5200 (Office) 207-693-5205 (fax) www.mainerealestate.me
Rescheduled for May 8, 5:30 p.m. Check our website for more information www.mainerealestate.me
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Bridgton — Beautiful 30'x34' Colonial w/ direct entry, 30'x42' 3-bay gar. & 30'x10' carport, on 5.79 private acres. Many custom features: hardwood, masonry, tile, cherry kit. w/stainless appl., Master BR/BA. Just min. to Shawnee Peak, Moose Pond, Highland Lake & direct snowmobile trail access. Great price for so much! $285,000. MLS #1129150.
Bridgton — Stunning Contemporary boasts exceptional amenities with plenty of room to entertain family and friends. Gourmet kitchen with granite, 3 master bedrooms, hardwood, tile, family room with spectacular cathedral ceilings, balcony, Not enough? Deeded access to Long Lake w/dock, boat slip. $489,000. MLS #1124953.
Otisfield — Welcome Home. Recentlyrenovated Gambrel-style home on 2 acres. Plenty of room and privacy for the family. Family room, kitchen/breakfast nook, dining, living, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, den and bonus room over garage. Directentry 2-bay garage (30'x24') with 10' doors. $187,505. MLS #1142491.
Naples – Make this “Like-New” Ranchstyle property your year-round home or vacation getaway. Enjoy all that the Sebago Lakes Region has to offer from this private, well-landscaped 1.52-acre lot. Open concept living/kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with laundry. $124,000. MLS #1152906.
Oxford — Nestled in the midst of “Nature,” yet close to intown amenities. This inviting log home, located in a private, well-landscaped setting, offers an open concept kitchen, dining and living area, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room, inground pool, deck and 2 garages. A MUST SEE! $279,000. MLS #1149077.
Harrson — Beautifully-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape on well-landscaped 2-ac. lot located in the heart of the Sebago Lakes Region. 2-car gar. w/direct entry to heated mudroom. 1st floor boasts sunny kit. w/new appl., formal din. rm. w/hearth/Jotul stove, formal liv. rm., full bath and bedroom, new hardwood and ceramic tile floors. 2nd floor has master bedroom w/sitting area and custom marble tiled bath, vanity, floor and shower w/dual shower heads. Deck off kit., back yard w/stone flpc. and established gardens. $239,000. MLS #1209000.
New Gloucester — Stunning New England Farmhouse w/incredible kitchen featuring custom cabinetry, high-end Wolf and SubZero appliances, slate farm sink and large center working island. Dining room w/fireplace and wood stove insert, sitting room, living room and full bath. 2nd floor features 3 bedrooms and full bath. Sweet in-law apt. in ell, attached barn and garage w/tons of loft storage space. New windows, boiler, electrical, bathrooms and so much more. Organic garden plot and chicken coop. $395,000. MLS #1206753.
Bridgton — Located on over 6 private acres of fields and woods, yet in a neighborhood setting. This classic colonial features over 2800 sq. ft. of living space including a 1-bedroom in-law apt. with full kitchen, living room and full bath. Living room with fireplace, great kitchen with lots of cabinet space and an island, dining area with sliders leading to a sun-drenched deck and much more. Oversized 2-car garage, big shed and plenty of room for all! $270,000. MLS #1209204.
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The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c) makes it unlawful “to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.
MAINTENANCE CREW — Seasonal work. Dates: April–September. Camp Tapawingo, Route 93 in Sweden. Contact JD 207256-8106. 2t17
JOURNEYMAN OR MASTER — Electrician needed for busy season. Immediate full-time opening. Apply in person at McIver Electric, 221 Portland Road, Bridgton. tf15
KITCHEN & FLOOR HELP — wanted at Tom’s Homestead, Bridgton. Call for appointment. 647-5726. 2t17 BRAY’S BREWPUB — now hiring for all positions in Front and Back of the house. Flexible availability and good work ethics are a must. Become part of the team by applying in person at Bray’s, 678 Roosevelt Trail, Naples, Maine or online at braysbrewpub.com 6t13x FULL-TIME — Short-order breakfast and lunch cook. Position is for during the week, with very few weekends. Hours 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Send in or stop by for application at Morning Glory Diner, 78 Portland Rd., Bridgton. 2t17
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REAL ESTATE
Part of the Chalmers Group
100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-3311 Fax: 207-647-3003 www.chalmers-ins.com
ODD JOBS — by the hour, day, week, or job. Free estimates. Call 627-4649. 8t10x PROPERTY SERVICES — Carpentry, painting, mowing, yard cleanups, free estimates. 9259000. 8t13x
GOT WOOD — Selling wood VEHICLES FOR SALE that will be ready to burn for the 2015 season. Call today to JESUS IS LORD – new and schedule your delivery. $250 per used auto parts. National locator. cord. 207-647-8146. Jack. tf16 Most parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 HAY FOR SALE — Square bales Bridgton, 207-647-5477. tf30 $4. Round bales $30. Call 5831988 FORD Super Duty — 6221. 2t16x flatbed, 7.3 diesel, 5 speed, 12’ FIREWOOD — $225 per dump, good tires. Reduced $1,500. cord green. Ask about volume FMI 650-1111. tf10 discount. 2 cord minimum FOR RENT for delivery. 207-925-1138. westernmainetimberlands.com BRIDGTON — Second floor, tf13 2-bedroom apartment, full bath, GUNS — Buy, sell, trade. Wanted eat-in kitchen, front porch and all military items. Sweden Trading storage. $750 includes heat, water, Post, 207-647-8163. Will travel. sewer, trash and snow removal and tf15 off-street parking. First and security only. 603-494-0325. tf49 RED’S FIREWOOD — Cut, split and delivered. Any amounts. LOVELL — One bedroom log Call 615-6342 for details. tf35 home on Horseshoe Pond. Fullyfurnished. Deck, garage, dock, SEARS BEST KENMORE — washer and dryer. Suitable for one Side-by-side refrigerator, black, person/couple. Heat, electricity like new, $450. Sears tractor w/ and plowing included. $1000 per snowblower and grass cutter month. References and damage attachments, very good condition, deposit required. Call Kezar Realty $425. Also power washer, new, 207-925-1500. 5t14x $125. Call 693-4334. 2t17x
Do you have a house, apartment or room for rent?
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Classified line ads are now posted on our website at NO EXTRA SEMI-RETIRED — Contractor CHARGE! www.bridgton.com looking for plumbing work in the local area. Call 647-8026. tf10
SPICK & SPAN — Cleaning Services. Spring cleaning discount. We are looking for new cleaning jobs. We clean anything needing a new shine. Rebecca 207-5221t17x 2613. EXCAVATING — Have hoe, will travel. Snowplowing, removal and sanding. Site work, foundations dug, back filling, septic systems, sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, 653-4377 or 627-4560. tf3
DAYCARE
TALBOT’S — Building Blocks Daycare, 200 State Park Rd., Casco, 207-712-4355, is taking applications. We are a small daycare opening June 1st, 2015. We offer individual and group activities with supervised free play. Please stop by, see the daycare and us. Open houses are May 2 and May 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4t17x
OUTDOOR WORKERS NEEDED
• Construction • Flagging • Tree Work
FOR MORE INFO CALL PORTLAND: 772-6060 • SANFORD: 206-7290 TURNER: 225-5627 EOE
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TOWN OF LOVELL HELP WANTED
Public Works
The Town of Lovell is hiring a Seasonal/Full-time Public Works position, mainly maintaining the Town’s cemeteries and ballfield. Applications are available at the Town Office from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Now taking applications for employment.
CASCO — Completely furnished rooms, heat, lights & cable TV included. $120 weekly. No pets. Call cell, 207-595-4946. tf37
STUARTS AUTOMOTIVE
WANTED
HARRISON — 3-bedroom house. Nice yard, plenty of space. $1000 a month plus utilities. Call Dan at 207-595-1466. 6t12x
NEW INSPECTIONS & 14-DAY PLATES 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 4x4, quad cab, Hemi auto, loaded, only 108k..$9500 2005 Nissan Titan Ext.-Cab 4x4, V8 auto, lots of new parts, very nice.............$7000 2006 Ford F350 4x4 Crew Cab w/utility box, V8 gas auto, excellent shape...$7500 2007 Volvo S60 sedan, loaded, 140k miles......................................$6000 214 Casco Road, Naples, Maine
838-9569
NAPLES SHOPPING CENTER Route 302, Naples, ME 207-693-3988 TFCD
Are you ready to BE more? Are you ready to DO more? a provider of services to persons with Intellectual Disabilities, has opportunities for immediate overnight, weekend and evening shifts for Direct Support Professionals in the Bridgton area. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting with personal care, facilitating activities, documentation, and promoting life skill development. Highly-Competitive Rates and Benefits offered based on qualification and desired positions. Requirements include a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED, must be at least 18 years of age, possess a Valid Driver’s License, and a basic proficiency in computer skills. Interested applicants are welcome to apply within at: Good Neighbors, Inc., 119 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton, ME 04009, or call Wanda Millett, Human Resource Manager at 647-8244, ext. 11, for further information. Or, stop by and visit us at the Job Fair at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris on Thursday, April 23rd between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn more! 2T16CD
BUSINESS SERVICES
HEAP HAULERS — Towing service. Cash paid for junk cars. Call 655-5963. tf12
DENMARK HOUSE — Painting, Inc. Interior and Exterior Painting. Also, Paperhanging. 40 years of painting experience. Call for estimates. Call John Mathews, 207-452-2781. tf49 PLEASE CONSIDER — donating gently used furniture, household items and more to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter. FMI, go to our website www. harvesthills.org for details or call 935-4358, ext. 21. tf44
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Over 100 guns in stock – Competitive rates. Open daily – call for hours and appointments.
Shop located in Fryeburg Village
603-986-9516
DENMARK SELF-STORAGE 10' x 10' Unit $50.00 per month
207-452-2157
Housekeepers Needed Seasonal housekeepers needed for private girls’ summer camp in Harrison. Responsibilities will include helping returning staff with cleaning all cabins and bunks to open camp and close camp; housekeeping and laundry duties throughout the summer; and assist as needed. Begin May 4th. Please apply online at www.pinecliffe.com or call 207-595-0027 to schedule an interview.
$225/cord green ~ cut/split/del. • Tree Removal • Logging • Fully Insured
• Lots cleared • Buying Standing Timber
Bob Mitchell
(H) 647-3584 ~ (C) 583-7438 TF41CD
Are you ready to BE more? Are you ready to DO more? Are you looking for some extra cash and have experience assisting people with Intellectual Disabilities? We have opportunities for immediate Per Diem Direct Support Professionals for all shifts in the Bridgton area. Qualifications include valid DSP and CRMA certificates. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to assisting with personal care, facilitating activities, documentation, and promoting life skill development. Enthusiastic qualified candidates will be offered a starting wage of $11.50 per hour. Requirements include a minimum of a High School Diploma or GED, must be at least 18 years of age, possess a Valid Driver’s License, and a basic proficiency in computer skills.
Paying TOP DOLLAR for Junk Cars
STUART SALVAGE 838-9569
693-5499
GET NEXT YEAR’S FIREWOOD NOW… $ 235…one cord $ 225…two or more cords Call Jim (207) 415-2131
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Must be 18 or older. All positions part-time. Apply in person at The Umbrella Factory.
NAPLES — Prime 302 location. 2nd floor, 4-room office suite. Heat included, off-street parking. $700 per month. Call 693-6255. tf41
22LR Ammunition 50, 100, 500 RD boxes. CHECK US OU LARGE SELECTION of new and used T rifles and handguns. Kel-Tec PMR-30 and KSG shotguns IN STOCK.
Larry Fox, Public Works Commissioner
Interested applicants are welcome to apply within at: Good Neighbors, Inc., 119 Sandy Creek Rd., Bridgton, ME 04009, or call Wanda Millett, Human Resources Manager at 647-8244, ext. 11, for further information. Or, stop by and visit us at the Job Fair at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris on Thursday, April 23rd between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. to learn more!
The UMBRELLA FACTORY SUPERMARKET
DENMARK — 3-bedroom, 2nd floor apartment. Heat/hot water/ trash/plowing included. Peaceful country setting with water views, walk to town beach. Town Park is 400 feet away. Full monthly rent is $894 but the rental unit is subsidized by the Maine State Housing Authority based on your monthly income. Your income must be less than $20,700 to qualify. Quiet pets are OK but sorry, no dogs are allowed. A $500 security deposit is required. Please call for more information: 508-947-3796. 4t16x
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FOR RENT
FIREARMS
Birthwise Midwifery School is looking for reliable, friendly folks with clean living spaces for our 2015 Birthwise Midwifery Campus and Community Students. For more information about how you can rent your home, apartment or a room to a Birthwise Midwifery Student, please contact Yvette McDonnell at 647.5968, or e-mail yvette@birthwisemidwifery.edu 4T14CD
SPRING CLEANUP — Lawn care, tree and brush removed, lawn mowing, light trucking. Bark mulch installation and more. Call 6t17x 595-8321. GHS CARPENTRY — Drywall, maintenance, yard work, odd jobs. Prompt service, affordable rates. 4t14x 207-807-6671.
WESTERNMAINEFIREWOOD. com — Seasoned hardwood. Aged 12 months or more. Cut, split and delivered. Cord $280; Half cord $160, 583-4113 or 595-5029. 51t3x
FOR RENT
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FULL-TIME MECHANIC — wanted at Q-Team Tree Service in Naples. Apply online at www.QTeam.com/employment-application tf10
$5 FOR TATTERED — U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. tf46
FOR SALE
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PART-TIME GARDENER — Looking for energetic, responsible self-starter. Knowledge of lawn and gardens a must. Call for appointment: 207-256-7417. tf17
FOR SALE
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Recreation Department
SUMMER PROGRAMS (Seasonal) The Town of Bridgton Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the following summer seasonal positions: • Water Safety Instructors (Swim Lessons) Applicants must be certified through the American Red Cross Water Safety Certification program or become certified before June 1st, 2015. • Program Coordinator (Summer Camp) Applicants must have experience working with elementary schoolaged children. Ability to multitask several projects at one time, and ability to communicate with staff, parents, and participants. Resume and Cover Letter required. • Youth Development Professionals (Summer Camp) Applicants must be at least 17 years old and have desire to work with children. • Counselor In Training (Summer Camp) Must be at least 13 years old. Candidate must submit a short summary on why he or she is applying for this volunteer position, and explain why this opportunity will help reach future goals and aspirations. Applications for employment may be obtained online at: www.bridgtonmaine.org or picked up at the Bridgton Town Office. Contact Gary Colello, Recreation Director for more information. All applicants should submit appropriate documents to Gary Colello, Recreation Director, 3 Chase St., Suite 1, Bridgton, Maine 04009. All applicants have until May 29, 2015, by 4:00 p.m. The Town of Bridgton is an EOE/AAE
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April 23, 2015, The Bridgton News, Page 5B
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CONSULT OUR LISTING OF BUSINESS SERVICES AND LET AN EXPERT DO THE JOB! ACCOUNTANTS Chandel Associates Accounting, Taxes Audits, Full Service Payroll 3 Elm St., Bridgton Office 647-5711 Jones & Matthews, PA Certified Public Accountants Accounting and taxes Roosevelt Trail Prof. Bldg. Route 302, Bridgton 647-3668 cpas@maine.com
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COMPUTERS
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Bits & Bytes Jones Appliance Service/Repair LLC 222 Main St., Lovell, ME 04051 207-925-1076 Quality service you deserve stephen@bitsnbytes.co All major brands jonesappliances@aol.com 595-4020 Grammy Geek Tech support for seniors (jr’s too) ATTORNEYS 1-1 support at your home Malware & virus removal/PC repair Shelley P. Carter, Attorney Free pick-up & delivery 207-310-0289 Law Office of Shelley P. Carter, PA 110 Portland St., Fryeburg, ME 04037 Ms. C’s Computer Repair 935-1950 www.spcarterlaw.com Virus and spyware removal Michael G. Friedman, Esq., PA 132 Main St. P.O. Box 10, Bridgton, ME 04009 647-8360 Hastings Malia, PA 376 Main Street – PO Box 290 Fryeburg, ME 04037 935-2061 www.hastings-law.com
PC repairs 207-228-5279 27 Zion Hill Road, Bridgton
Naples Computer Services PC repair/upgrades – on-site service Virus and spy-ware removal Home and business networking Video security systems 71 Harrison Rd., Naples 207-693-3746
CONTRACTORS Robert M. Neault & Associates Attorneys & Counselors at Law Jeff Hadley Builder Corner of Rte. 302 & Songo School Rd. Remodeling, Additions P.O. Box 1575, Naples Tile work, Wood flooring 693-3030 Kitchens, Drywall, Painting 30 yrs experience 583-4460 CARETAKERS jhadley44@gmail.com Caretake America Managing and Patrolling Kevin Rogers, Owner/Manager Rte. 35, Naples 693-6000
CARPENTRY Robert E. Guy General Carpentry – Additions Repairs – Remodeling www.bobguy@myfairpoint.net Harrison 743-5120 239-4804 (cell) Jerry’s Carpentry & Painting Carpenter & General Contractor Log homes – decks – remodeling Fully insured – Free estimates 207-527-2552
CARPETING Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com
Quality Custom Carpentry From start to finish and from old to new Jeff Juneau Naples 207-655-5903
DENTAL SERVICES Mountain View Dentistry Dr. Leslie A. Elston Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry 207-647-3628 MountainViewDentistryMaine.com
DOCKS Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com Scott Docks Inc. Sales and Service Floating and stationary docks Jason Kelman Kevin Whitney 207-647-3824
ELECTRICIANS Bosworth Electric Inc. Quality electrical contractor Commercial/Industrial/Residential Generators/Todd Bosworth/207-838-6755 bosworthelectricinc@hotmail.com D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016
EXCAVATION K.S. Whitney Excavation Sitework – Septic Systems Materials delivered Kevin 207-647-3824 Snow’s Excavation Complete site work Foundations-Septic-Lots cleared 207-647-2697
Wallboard Specialist Plaster - Drywall Residential / Commercial Repairs – New Ceilings 23 Years Experience Free estimates
207-515-0415 FOUNDATIONS Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896 J. B. Concrete Bill O’Brien Poured Foundations 207-647-5940
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LP GAS Bridgton Bottled Gas LP Gas Cylinders/Service Route 302 Bridgton 207-647-2029
MASONRY D & D Masonry Chimneys/fireplaces/walks/etc. Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060
MOVING
Bridgton Moving Residential & light commercial bridgtonmoving@verizon.net Roberts Overhead Doors Commercial/residential – free estimates Glynn Ross 240 N. High St. – 647-8255 Now offering Master Card & Visa 671-2556 (cell) 207-595-2311
HAIRDRESSERS The Hairitage One Beavercreek Farm Rd. (top of Packard’s Hill – Rte 302) Vicki Crosby Owner/Stylist 647-8355
MUSIC LESSONS Up Scale Music Studio Piano Lessons – All Levels Composition-Theory-Transcription Evan 647-9599
OIL DEALERS
HARDWARE
HOME INSPECTION ACW Inspection Services Certified Home Inspector 20 years in Real Estate Fryeburg 207-256-2574
INSULATION Western Me. Insulation Inc Batts, blown or foamed Over 30 yrs experience Free estimates – fully insured 7 days a week – 693-3585
INSURANCE Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home and Auto 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858
Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region 647-4436
Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423
Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com
REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000
Bolsters Decorating Center Carpet – vinyl – ceramic Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202
Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete oral hygiene care – infant to senior Most dental insurances, MaineCare 207-647-4125 www.BDHC.me
J & M Wood Floors Installation/Sanding/Refinishing Fully insured – Free estimates 207-337-5623
North Country Property Services Lawn Care Property Management www.ncpsllc.com 207-713-0675
DENTAL SERVICES
EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599
FLOORING
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SELF STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 647-3206 JB Self Storage Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045
SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546
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Trapper’s Taxidermy Jason Pingree 112 Bush Row Rd Denmark 207-452-2091
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Bridgton Dental Associates Dr. Paul Cloutier Complete dental care 138 Harrison Rd, Bridgton www.bridgtondental.com 207-647-8052
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RUBBISH SERVICE
Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil L. M. Longley & Son SURVEYORS Oil Burner Service Hardware/Plumbing/Heating/Metal Shops Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Electrical/Welding supplies/Housewares PAINTING CONTRACTORS Bliss & Associates Main St., Norway, ME 743-8924 Surveying, Land Planning Jerry’s Painting Service 693 Main St, Lovell 207-925-1468 HEATING Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior blissinc@fairpoint.net Fully Insured – Free Estimates Bass Heating Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. 207-527-2552 Oil Burner Service Land info services – Surveys Sales and Installations PLUMBING & HEATING Boundary/Topographic/Flood elevation Waterford (207) 595-8829 PO Box 485, Harrison, Maine A Plus Plumbing & Heating Inc. Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Off: 583-6159 Plumbing Supplies – LP Gas Monitor Heaters Sales & Service D. A. Maxfield Jr. PLS BBQ Gas Grill Parts & Access. Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Over 10,000 surveys on file Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com TAXIDERMIST Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Oberg Agency Residential, Business, Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Southern Maine Retirement Services Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Life and Senior Dental Insurance RUBBISH SERVICE 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340 ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up KENNELS Container Service Tel. 743-5417 Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Boarding AM Enterprises Inc. Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Trash & snow removal Tel. 647-8804 Serving Harrison & Bridgton ameinc@outlook.com 207-749-2850 LAWN CARE
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142 Main Street Conway, NH 603-447-3611 Metal Detectors
Bridgton Trash & Rubbish Service Bridgton/Naples/Harrison/Fryeburg Weekly & 1-time pickups – Cleanouts Tel. 207-595-4606
Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474
VETERINARY Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804 Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 Norway Veterinary Hospital Naples Clinic Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd. By Appointment 693-3135 Rozzie May Animal Alliance Low-cost spay/neuter www.rozziemay.org - Conway, NH By appointment 603-447-1373
WINDOW TREATMENTS Bolsters Decorating Center Custom window treatments Always free decorating consulting bolsters@megalink.net 9 Market Sq., So. Paris 207-743-9202
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Randall F. Millett SOUTH PARIS — Randall F. “Randy” Millett, 45, of Stoneham, died peacefully late Tuesday evening, April 14, 2015 at the Market Square Healthcare Center in South Paris. He was born on March 23, 1970, in Norway, a son of, Wendell and Bonnie (Littlefield) Millett. Randy attended local schools and graduated from Fryeburg Academy in 1989. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he enlisted in 1989 and served during the second Gulf War aboard the USS Monongahela. He was honorably discharged in 1993. He worked in various places including Rent-A-Center in Rumford and Norway, and Aubuchon Hardware in Lewiston, but most notably at Home Depot in Auburn. Randy was a member of the American Legion, VFW and DAV. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, three-wheeling in his teens, “gaming” on his Xbox, and was fanatical about the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Blackhawks. Randy is survived by his beloved wife, Claudia (Ellsmore) Millett of Stoneham, whom he married on Oct. 11, 2000, in Niagra Falls, N.Y.; his three children, Cassandra, Jacob and Wyatt Millett; his loving father, Wendell Millett and his fiancée, Laurette Fortin of Lisbon; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother, Bonnie on Dec. 19, 2013; paternal and maternal grandparents. Words of tribute for Randy’s family may be expressed at www. chandlerfuneralhomes.com Memorial graveside services with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2015 at the Hillside Cemetery in Stoneham. A reception will follow in the function room at the Stoneham Fire Station and Town Office. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris.
Lisa F. Gaskell RAYMOND — Lisa F. Gaskell, 77, of Raymond, passed away on Saturday morning, April 18, 2015 at Bridgton Hospital. She was born in Beverly, Mass., the daughter of Joseph and Josephine Balboni. Surviving are her daughter, Cindy Jents; two sons, Ted Gaskell and Gary Gaskell; her brother, Joseph Balboni; three grandsons and two nephews. Visiting hours were held from 6 to 8 p.m., on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Hall Funeral Home, 165 Quaker Ridge Road, Casco.
Graveside Service Maureen Foster
Graveside committal services for Maureen Foster will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the Forest Hills Cemetery Annex in Bridgton. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8 Elm Street, Bridgton.
Card of Thanks
Thank you to those at Bridgton Hospital for the kind and excellent care you gave Charles Hazelton during his recent stay. Thank you to caregivers at Ledgeview. Especially I want to thank family for being here, relatives, and friends for your cards, special messages, remembrances and offers of transportation these past few weeks. Hall Funeral Home and Brian Cushing, I thank you for the service Charles had wanted. My deepest appreciation to all. Sincerely, Ruth Hazelton
Obituaries Charles T. Foley
Weda E. Murch
SCARBOROUGH — Charles T. Foley, 78, of Scarborough, died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Charles was born in Portland, on Oct. 5, 1936, the son of the late Patrick J. Foley and Joan M. Turkovitz Foley. He graduated from Deering High School, Class of 1955. Charles was given a medal for his heroism in saving the lives of four people during Hurricane Carol, when he ran into a store warning the people to get out before a large tree crushed the store. Charlie managed to crawl out unhurt after the tree fell. Charles enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after graduating, serving his time with honor. This was something Charlie was proud of. Charles was married to Joan Christopher, and together they made their home in South Portland and Scarborough. Charles spent most of his working life as a printer with the Portland Lithograph Company and then opened his own company, as a partner of Loranger Printing in Biddeford, retiring in the late 1980s. Unable to remain idle, Joni and Charlie opened their own business in South Portland, Premier Video. They had a great following, as people always loved coming to the store where Charlie would share his vast interests. Charlie knew everyone, their kids, their pets, and was always there to help. In his spare time, Charlie enjoyed his hobby of trains. He had an amazing collection of model trains, many of which he constructed and painted. He enjoyed planes and flying as well as hot air balloons, stamp collecting, and playing golf with the family. He and Joni had a great love for animals, especially cats, many of which they rescued over the years. Charles was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Foley. He is survived by his wife Joan Foley of Scarborough; three sisters, Joan Lennon of Casco, Mary Allen of Portland and Theresa Diffin of South Portland; and a brother James P. Foley of Tampa, Fla.; along with many nieces and nephews; and especially their two cats Simon and Nikita. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, April 24, 2015, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Conroy-Tully Crawford South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015, at 10 SANDY SPRING, MD. — Phyllis Roesch Forman, 89, of Sandy a.m. in Old Calvary Cemetery, Broadway, South Portland. Online Spring, Maryland, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2015. condolences may be expressed at www.ctcrawford.com She was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Jan. 31, 1926, the daughter Those who wish may make contributions in Charlie’s memory of Pearl (Walter) and Harry R. Roesch. Phyllis was the youngest of to the Animal Refuge League, PO Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098. four children. Phyllis spent a large portion of her life overseas working on community development projects in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Thailand. She began her career as a missionary in India teaching reading and writing to villagers in Hindi. There she met and married her husband, Kenneth Forman. Later, while both were working FRYEBURG — Fred G. Banfill, 90, passed while at Wolfeboro for Save the Children in Bangladesh, Phyllis started the Women’s Program that empowered women by encouraging them to collec- Bay Center in Wolfeboro, N.H., on Thursday, April 16, 2015, with his tively start small businesses with the first micro-loans. This was a wife by his side. He was born in Huggins Hospital on June 18, 1924, the son of Fred major accomplishment in a male-dominated society. When back in the States, Phyllis and Ken lived in a cottage on R. and Meleda Banfill. He attended Tuftonboro and Ossipee schools. He was a WWII veteran, joining the Army during his senior year Sand Pond in Denmark, that they graciously shared with family and friends. Always concerned about the environment, Phyllis was of high school and receiving an honorable discharge on Dec. 10, 1945. Fred married his childhood sweetheart (they had known each other instrumental in establishing Denmark’s Recycling Center at the since she was three years old), Lillian Bisbee, on June 29, 1946. When Transfer Station. Phyllis was predeceased by her son, Bruce, a resident of the government offered him a chance to finish his education or learn a Denmark and a graduate of Fryeburg Academy; her husband, trade, Fred followed his dream of learning to fly. He and Lillian lived in a small cabin at Laconia Airfield. Lillian worked as a telephone Kenneth; and three brothers, Franklin, Harry and James. She is survived by many nieces and nephews, including Chris operator while Fred learned to fly. The couple made their home in Fryeburg, where Fred worked and Nelson Gouterman and Amy March of Denmark. for H.P. Hood and Sons, and Lillian started her teaching career in Family and friends will be celebrating her life this summer. Gifts in Phyllis’ honor may be sent to the Friends’ House Nursing Fryeburg schools. In 1968, Fred resigned from Hood’s and started another career of Home staff with “Staff Appreciation Fund” on the memo line. Please mail your check to: Friends House Residents Association, both flying and repairing planes. He held FAA licenses as A&P/AI (airframe and power plant; and authorized inspector) for both fixed 17340 Quaker Lane, Sandy Spring, MD 20860. wing and rotorcraft while working as a self-employed contractor at White Mountain Airport in North Conway, N.H. Wylie Apte, owner of the airport, had bi-planes that Fred flew and maintained. He actually had to invent some of the tools to do the repair work since the original blueprints were not available. An intelligent man of many talents, whatever he attempted he applied avid enthusiasm and determination NORWAY — Doris “Dot” K. to succeed. McAllister, 96, passed away at the Fred enjoyed hunting with his friends, and he and Lillian enjoyed Norway Convalescent Center in snowmobiling and motorcycling. Norway on Friday, April 17, 2015. When they retired in 1988, they embarked on yet another advenShe was born on the family farm ture, moving to Bartow, Fla., into their winter home in Oak Hammock in West Fryeburg on Dec. 18, 1918, Mobile Park. They became “snowbirds” and golfers and met many the daughter of Herman and new friends. Hannah Gilman. She attended gramFred belonged to the Masons, serving as Master of Pythagorean mar school by way of a horse and Lodge, Fryeburg, the Fryeburg Fish and Game Club, and Interstate buggy and later graduated from Snogoers Snowmobile Club. They were both lifetime members of Fryeburg Academy in 1936. Doris Fryeburg Fair, where Fred worked the Fish and Game booth. They were members of Lake Kezar Country Club and the Bartow Golf married D. Elford McAllister June Course. 18, 1938. She was employed by her He loved creating beautiful things with wood or metal; he repaired brother-in-law at the Fryeburg Coffee many items over the years with a totally unique approach — often the Shop, where she befriended many of item was much better than it was originally! the Fryeburg Academy students, and then at the Fryeburg Shoe Fred is survived by his wife of 68 years; his daughter, Jo-Beth Shop. After retirement, she returned to work as a volunteer in the Holt; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews; and pharmacy department at Stephens Memorial Hospital, where she cousins, many from the Ossipee and Wolfeboro area, as well as from was honored as the oldest volunteer. the East Coast to the West Coast. Doris and her husband enjoyed square dancing, snowmobiling, He was predeceased by his sisters Beatrice Riley, Evelyn Valley listening to the loons on Back Pond in Stoneham, and providing a and Rita Means. very special time for all their grandchildren to be together in both A private service has been planned. Arrangements are made with summer and winter. Wood Funeral Home. Online condolences may be expressed to the Doris was a member of the Pythagorean Chapter #169, Order family at www.woodfuneralhome.org of the Eastern Star in Fryeburg, a member of the Lovell VFW Auxiliary, and also worked at the VFW Booth at the Fryeburg Fair. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society. After losing her husband of 53 years, she shared a home in Waterford with her brother-in-law, Carroll Fogg, who had also suffered the loss of his wife of many years. Doris is survived by her sons, Daniel and his wife Sally, of Kids for Kindergarten Screening/Registration Hampden, a son Conrad (Butch) and his wife Nancy of Norway; for the 2015–16 school year and a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth McAllister of Rochester, N.H.; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-greatin the SAD #61 School District granddaughter. She is predeceased by her husband, Elford; a son Terence; two It is time to register your child for brothers, Myron and Jesse Gilman; and two sisters, Marion Mandoff and Vellie Reed. Kindergarten if he/she will be five years old A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 25, on or before October 15, 2015. 2015, at the Fryeburg New Church. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Beacon Hospice, 245 Center Street, Suite 10 A, Auburn, ME 04210. Arrangements are made with Wood Funeral Home, Fryeburg. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.org AUBURN — Weda “Cookie” Eileen Murch, 67, of Auburn, died early Sunday morning, April 19, 2015, following a brief battle with cancer that wasn’t able to defeat her sense of humor that she maintained to the end, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on May 27, 1947, in Lewiston, a daughter of Richard and Lillian May (Holt) Fortier. She attended Norway schools and after multiple knee surgeries as a young woman that prevented her from graduating, she proudly returned to Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School to earn her diploma in 2001. Cookie worked at the Bridgton Knitting Mill and as a teacher’s assistant in the Oxford Hills Adult Education Program, but her greatest work was as a loving homemaker to her family. She was a very talented short story writer, particularly tales of her as a young girl on her Aunt Belle Holt’s farm in North Norway. She also enjoyed drawing, playing cards, dancing, the company of her family and friends, and her membership of the Universalist Church in Norway. She was also an avid collector of Native American and Maine lighthouse items. Cookie is survived by two daughters, Cindy Foley of Norway and Billie Johnson of Auburn; a son, Richard Murch of Auburn; three grandchildren; a great-grandson; three sisters, Linda Avery of Bridgton, Becky Harmon of Bridgton and Kimmie Fortier of Pennsylvania; a brother, Jim Fortier of Bridgton; her stepmother, Shirley Fortier of Hamilton, N.J.; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Roger Murch in 2003; a brother, Scotty Fortier; and a granddaughter. Tributes may be shared with her family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main Street, Oxford. Interment will be at a later date in the Elmvale Cemetery in Waterford. Gifts may be given in her memory to the Androscoggin Hospice House, 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn, ME 04210.
Phyllis R. Forman
Fred G. Banfill
Doris K. McAllister
Richard Smith LAKELAND, FLA. — Richard “Buck” Smith, 91, of Lakeland, Fla. and Harrison, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Good Shepherd Hospice in Lakeland, Fla. He was born on March 3, 1924, to Maude and Theodore Smith in Quincy, Mass. He graduated from Braintree High School in 1942. He was predeceased by two sisters, Glenna Barrett and Marie Lodge. Richard was married to Noreen Long Smith for 67 years and is survived by his loving wife, and five children: Linda Smith, Richard Smith (Linda), Arthur (Janet), Ronald (Shelley) and Donald (Sheila), 10 + 3 grandchildren and 10 greatgrandchildren. The family lived in Braintree, Mass., until 1966 when they moved to Harrison, and ran Shoreland Housekeeping Cabins for many years. He was a member of the Carpenters Union in Boston, was a lifetime member of the Mass Masonic Lodge, a member of the North Presbyterian Church, Lakeland, Fla., and a former member of South Congo Church in Braintree, Mass., and Calvary Community Church in Harrison. Buck was proud to serve his country during World War II, entering into the Navy in March of 1943 and returned home in Feb. of 1946. He was a radio man on the USS Vesole, working the radio on DDay. Buck was an inspiration to his family, who believed in paying it forward, having volunteered for many organizations such as Lakeland Regional Hospital, Lakeland Cancer Center, VISTE, and helping his neighbors daily, to name a few. Buck enjoyed his summers on Crystal Lake in Harrison and his winters in Lakeland, Fla. He will be sadly missed by all that knew him. There was not a person he met that he did not extend a warm smile, a firm handshake and a hug. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Good Shepherd Hospice or No. Lakeland Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by David Russell Funeral Home of Lakeland, Fla., www.davidrussellfuneralhome.com
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Public Notice
TOWN OF NAPLES ORDINANCES
Nicholas M. Montalbano NATICK, MASS. & NAPLES — Nicholas M. Montalbano, 61, of Natick, Mass., and Naples, a devoted family man and electrical contractor, died peacefully on Thursday afternoon, April 9, 2015, at the MetroWest Medical Center in Natick, Mass., surrounded by his loving family. He and his loving wife, Kris L. (Ellis) Montalbano, have enjoyed their Sebago Lake home for many years. A lifelong Natick resident, he was the son of the late James and Josephine (Angileri) Montalbano. Nick was a 1972 graduate of Natick High School, and started his career working with Mass Electric. He was accepted as an electrician’s apprentice through IBEW Local 103, and obtained his Journeyman and Master Electrician licenses. After more than ten years with Fischbach and Moore in Newton, Nick became a partner in the founding of MGM Electric Company in 1990. He had worked with his partner, Bob McKenna, since that time, fostering the growth of the company to become the successful electrical contracting firm it is today. Nick and Kris were married in 1975, and made a home for their growing family in Natick. Family and friends were a number one priority for Nick, and people were drawn to his tender heart and ability to always make you laugh. The Montalbanos enjoyed vacationing at their “home away from home” in the Sebago Lake area of Maine. Together they enjoyed boating, bass fishing, jet skiing, riding ATVs and snowmobiling, and just having a great time enjoying each other’s company. A man with a love for speed, Nick enjoyed fast cars and racing dirt bikes in his younger years, and his love for motorsports and speed never died. It was always said that he had two speeds, which were either “stopped” or “wide open.” He also enjoyed attending motorsports events with his family and friends. He was a Ford enthusiast, particularly when it came to Mustangs, and he enjoyed a recent trip to Carlisle, Pa., where an enormous Ford car show took place. Nick absolutely adored his two grandchildren Nicholas and Emily, and the family cat Charlie, who was his “buddy.” Nick and Kris, enjoyed vacationing with family and friends in Sicily, Alaska, the Caribbean, and many more places around the U.S. Nick also had a fond compassion for animals, and would always keep a box of dog biscuits in his truck for any hungry “friend” that would come along. He is survived by Kris; their son, James Montalbano and his wife Lisa of Natick, Mass.; daughter Julie M. Almlov and her husband Erik of Bridgton; grandchildren Nicholas Montalbano and Emily Almlov; his sisters, Susanna Clewes and her husband Bill of Naples, and Marie Morgan and her husband Al of East Falmouth, Mass.; nieces Linda Kenyon, Sharon Clewes, Anna Clewes, Debbie Temple, and Lisa Massauro; Kris’s parents, Raymond and Glenna (Smith) Ellis of Gouldsboro; her brother, Donald Ellis of Steuben; and a large extended family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Church, 44 East Central Street, Natick, Mass., on Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Dell Park Cemetery. Visiting hours were held at John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common, on Monday, April 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. Nick’s family will be participating in the Relay for Life of Natick, Framingham, and Sherborn sponsored by the American Cancer Society on Saturday, May 30, 2015. Donations may be made to support “Nick’s Team,” and those who wish to join his team may go online using the following the link: http://main.acsevents.org/site/ TR?team_id=1818929&pg=team&fr_id=65284&s_locale=en_US& et=bO_UCx1Tu-d_Re7kpwwh-w&s_tafId=1512828. For the guest book and directions please visit www.everettfuneral.com
Legal Notices
The Naples Board Planning Board will hold a Public hearing at their regular meeting on May 5, 2015 at the Naples Municipal Office Buildings located at 15 Village Green Lane for the purposes of consideration of the following amendments: Article __. Shall an ordinance entitled “2015 Amendments to the Town of Naples Definitional Ordinance and Town of Naples Zoning Ordinance Regarding Light Manufacturing” be enacted? [The proposed ordinance amendments are available for review and inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office and will be available at the Town Meeting.] 2015 AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF NAPLES DEFINITIONAL ORDINANCE The Town of Naples Definitional Ordinance shall be amended as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are struck out): Light Manufacturing: The mechanical or chemical transformation of materials or substances into new products, either finished or semi-finished, and including the assembling of component parts, the manufacturing or products and the blending of materials. All production operations shall occur within a fully enclosed building or structure. 2015 AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF NAPLES ZONING ORDINANCE The Town of Naples Zoning Ordinance shall be amended as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are struck out): 3.1 Establishment of Districts The Town of Naples is hereby divided into the following Districts: 3. Commercial: The area where future commercial development outside of the village district shall take place. Residential use, except for mobile home parks, will be allowed in the cCommercial areazoning district. Light manufacturing is allowed in the Commercial zoning district subject to the limitations set forth in Section 3.6. 3.6 Limited Allowance of Light Manufacturing in Commercial District Light manufacturing use is allowed with Planning Board site plan review and approval in those portions of the Commercial zoning district with (i) frontage along State Route 11 or (ii) frontage on Route 302 and located north of the Village District, subject to the following standards: A. Space and Bulk Standards Minimum lot size
Five acres
Minimum frontage on State Route 11
200 feet
Front setback (principal and accessory buildings structures)
50 feet
Minimum side and rear setbacks (principal and accessory buildings or structures)
50 feet
Maximum height (principal and accessory buildings or structures)
55 feet
Maximum footprint of principal building or structure
20,000 square feet
Maximum combined total footprint of all accessory buildings or structures
10,000 square feet
Maximum impervious surface
50 percent
B. Development Standards 1. Streetline landscaped area: A strip of land not less than 25 feet in width shall be maintained as a vegetated area adjacent to the front property line. This area shall be appropriately landscaped and maintained as a vegetated area. Where tree lines exist along existing streets or roads, an effort shall be made to preserve this feature and suitable provisions made to protect it through deed covenants or easements. This vegetated area shall not be used as parking, for the storage or display of materials, or for the location of dumpsters or similar items. Access drives may cross this area, but drives or accessways providing internal circulation shall not be located within this area. 2. Residential buffer: A 50 foot buffer strip shall be maintained along any lot line adjoining a lot being used for residential purposes. This buffer strip shall be maintained as a vegetated area and shall not be used as parking, for the storage or display of materials, or for the location of dumpsters or similar items. A visual barrier shall be established within the buffer strip by landscaping and/or fencing. C. Performance Standards Light manufacturing uses shall conform to all site plan review standards, plus the following: 1. Enclosure of all production operations: All production operations shall occur within a fully enclosed building or structure. 2. Storage: No equipment, materials or derelict vehicles shall be stored on the site unless they are enclosed within a secure area and screened from view from public streets and adjacent properties. 3. Vibration: Equipment and other activities shall not produce vibration measured at the lot line which is perceptible without instruments. In no case shall vibration at the lot line exceed .003 of one inch. 4. Odors: No offensive, harmful or noxious odors shall be emitted that create a public nuisance or hazard beyond the lot line of the parcel. 5. Electromagnetic interference: No electromagnetic interference shall be permitted that does not conform to State and federal standards.
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6. Off-street parking:
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a) Off-street parking shall be located on the same lot with the principal building. Parking areas shall be arranged so that it is not necessary for vehicles to back into the street.
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b) Parking stalls and aisle layout shall conform to the standards in Table 1 of this subsection.
The Board of Selectpersons will hold a meeting on May 4, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Office Building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. An application for a Liquor License for the Naples Lobster Pound, Inc. located at 171 Roosevelt Trail, submitted by John and Melissa Warren. 2. An application for a Liquor License for the Freedom Café located at 923 Roosevelt Trail, submitted by Crystal Ventures, LLC. 3. An application for a Special Amusement Permit for the Freedom Café, submitted by Crystal Ventures, LLC.
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(g) Five percent (5%) of the total parking area, including maneuvering areas but not including access roads which are not a part of the parking area itself, shall be landscaped and maintained with trees, shrubs, and other natural vegetation, in a manner approved by the Planning Board.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE PURSUANT TO 14 M.R.S.A. §6323 of the purchase price must be paid within thirty (30) days following the sale. Failure to pay the balance due within thirty (30) days following the sale shall be deemed a forfeiture of the successful bidder’s deposit. Additional terms may be announced at the time of sale. The above property is being sold “as is” and will be conveyed by Release Deed without any warranty as to the condition, size or location of the property or the state of title to the property. The property will be sold subject to utility easements and rights-of-way of record and utility easements and rights-ofway that are visible on the face of the earth. The property will be sold subject to real estate taxes assessed by and due and payable to the Town of Bridgton and all real estate transfer taxes assessed on the transfer. Information regarding the terms and conditions of the sale of this property may be obtained by contacting the office of Robert L. Kimball, Esq, P.A. at (207) 221-3511. Dated: April 9, 2015 s/Robert L. Kimball Robert L. Kimball, Esq. Attorney for Plaintiffs
(h) The surface of driveways, maneuvering areas and parking areas shall be uniformly graded with a subgrade consisting of gravel or equivalent materials at least six (6) inches in depth, well compacted and with a wearing surface equivalent in qualities of compaction and durability to fine gravel. (i) A system of surface drainage and erosion control shall be provided in such a way that the water runoff shall be disposed of on the site of development and, to the extent practicable, done so through the wise use of the natural features of the site. (j) Where artificial lighting is provided, it shall be shaded or screened so that no light source shall be visible from outside the area and its access driveways. 7. Off-street loading: Each loading bay shall have minimum dimensions of 50 feet by 14 feet and may be located either within a building or outside and adjoining an opening in the building. Every part of such loading bay shall be located completely off the street. In case trucks, trailers, or other motor vehicles larger than the dimensions of the minimum loading bay habitually serve the building in question, additional space shall be provided so that such vehicle shall park or stand completely off the street. All loading bays and waiting areas shall be screened. Article __. Shall an ordinance entitled “2015 Amendments to the Town of Naples Definitional Ordinance” be enacted? [The proposed ordinance amendments are available for review and inspection at the Town Clerk’s Office and will be available at the Town Meeting.] 2015 AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF NAPLES DEFINITIONAL ORDINANCE The Town of Naples Definitional Ordinance shall be amended as follows (additions are underlined and deletions are struck out): Cooking or eating facilities: Shall mean one or more of any of the following: oven, convection oven, stove, stove top, grill, microwave oven or similar appliance, 240 volt electrical outlet, gas line(s) to serve any cooking appliance, kitchen sink, refrigerator in excess of 5 cubic feet and/or dishwasher. Dwelling or Dwelling Unit: A room or group of rooms designed and equipped exclusively for use as permanent, seasonal or temporary living quarters for only one family at a time, including provisions for living, sleeping, cooking or eating facilities, and wastewater disposal. The term shall include mobile homes and rental units that contain provisions for sleeping, cooking or eating facilities, and wastewater disposal, regardless of the time period occupied or rented.
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ROBERT L. KIMBALL, ESQ., P.A. 19 Main Street, P.O. Box 496 Harrison, Maine 04040 (207) 221-3511 rlkimballesq@gmail.com
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(f) The closest boundary of the parking area shall be within 300 feet of the principal building for which the spaces are required.
7. An application for a Street Vendor Permit, submitted by Vicki Toole for Zumba Class at the amphitheater.
The property shall be sold to the highest bidder at the sale. The deposit to bid is nonrefundable as to the highest bidder and shall be $5,000.00, to be paid by certified or bank cashier’s check payable to Gordon A. Fuller, Sr. and Celeste E. Fuller, at the time and place of sale. The mortgagees reserve the right to bid without making the required deposit and to convey to the next highest bidder upon default of the successful bidder to complete the sale. The highest bidder will be required to execute a purchase and sale agreement at the time of sale. The balance
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(e) A minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per 500 square feet of floor area shall be provided, but in no case less than one space for every two employees.
6. An application for a Special Amusement Permit for The Galley Restaurant.
By virtue of a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale dated December 29, 2014, and entered in the Cumberland County District Court, Division of No. Cumberland, Docket No. RE-14-65 on January 2, 2015, in an action brought by GORDON A. FULLER, SR. and CELESTE E. FULLER, Plaintiffs, against VERA M. FORTIN, STACEY GAIN and ROBERT CHAPMAN, Defendants, for the foreclosure of a Mortgage Deed dated October 1, 2008 and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 26378, Page 328, the statutory ninety (90) day redemption period having elapsed without redemption, notice is hereby given that there will be sold at public sale at the office of Robert L. Kimball, Esq., P.A., 19 Main St., Harrison, Maine, on May 26, 2015, at 1:00 P.M., all and singular the premises described in said mortgage deed and being situate at 28 Ward Acres in Bridgton, Maine.
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(d) In lots utilizing diagonal parking, the direction of proper traffic flow shall be indicated by signs, pavement markings or other permanent indications and maintained as necessary.
5. An application for a Liquor License for The Galley Restaurant located at 327 Roosevelt Trail, submitted by Matt Sullivan.
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(c) In parking lots utilizing a parking angle of 90 degrees, thirty percent (30%) of the spaces shall be created with a stall width of 10’-0” and a stall depth of 20’-0”. Remaining spaces shall be created with a stall width of at least 9’-0” and a stall depth of a least 18’-0”.
4. An application for a Liquor License for Lotus Garden, submitted by Wai Houng Lam for a location at 828 Roosevelt Trail.
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(Continued from Page 1B) teaching a group of 10 homeschooled, high-school-aged boys and girls. Eight are Catholic and two Baptist. Working with them transports me back also because they remind me of the students in the picture. I taught about 3,500 public school kids over 36 years, but the home-school kids I’m teaching now are different. Or, perhaps I should say the 3,500 others I taught are the different ones. They’re different because our culture is different from what it was 50 years ago, and they’re immersed in it while my home-schooled kids are not. I can’t say the home-schoolers are unaffected, but they’re relatively untarnished by what our culture has become. They still have something we all used to have but is almost lost now — not entirely yet, but if present trends continue it will be. What is that something? Hard to describe. A sense of inner good perhaps? Confidence that we’re good because God created us that way? It’s also a confidence that there is a general “Good,” out there which we can all share if we acknowledge it. There was little doubt in our minds back then that “Good” was a real force, and that it would always prevail. Our country was good, and it fought evil. Nearly all our fathers were WWII veterans who watched World At War and Victory At Sea, those half-hour, blackand-white episodes depicting real battles between good and evil. Even the old atheist and Chicago lefty Studs Terkel knew that when he wrote: The Good War. “I was like, ‘Oh my god!’” was perhaps the most ubiquitous statement uttered by students I used to teach in public school. But, though they said “god” a lot, they seldom understood the word as I do, as the kids in the picture do, as my home-schoolers do. They didn’t mean God the deity. That God wasn’t in their thoughts at all when they invoked His name — not consciously at least. When my home-schoolers say “God,” it’s with reverence, and confidence that He exists. Though I’d been “on Facebook” for about five years, I hardly ever spent time on the site. Lately though, from what I’m learning of book marketing, I must maintain a presence in the Facebook world and I’m “visiting” more often. I post my column there each week, and some comments I make to newspaper articles online appear there as well. Others with similar views of our world ask to “friend” me — another noun become a verb — as into the 21st century I’m reluctantly dragged. Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired middle school U.S. History teacher.
Letters
(Continued from Page 3B) der who will be in charge of the process; who will be the “clerk of the works,” ensuring that things are done correctly, a very important consideration. One could think back to the problems associated with the building of the “new” existing Town Office. Also, from an economical point of view, it might be possible for the town to receive reduced costs for many materials needed for this project, through “municipal discounts.” Going another step forward, it also might be possible for members of the public to gift money to the town, earmarked to help with the construction of a new building, to receive a credit on their income taxes for a charitable contribution to a municipality. While a resident of Sweden, I am a taxpayer in the town of Bridgton and just have to say that I consider some of the ideas expressed in the media concerning renovating this building to be, at this time, half-baked ideas and not really grounded in the reality of where we are in 2015, and where we will be in future years. John P. Smith Sweden LETTERS, Page 10B
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Parents seek insight into Common Core testing By John S. H. Carter, Ph.D. Special to The News For the second (or possibly third) time, parents of students in SAD 72 have appeared before their local school board to ask that the Superintendent Jay Robinson be instructed to issue a letter to all students’ parents stating clearly and accurately the facts about the so-called Common Core Curriculum efforts now underway at the state and federal level. The issues raised include the state and federal specifications of full and accurate requirements for testing of students. It was pointed out to the school board that
the parents group felt, based on their research, that earlier discussions by state and local school administrators put forward inaccurate and/ or overstated results for limited or no participation in the testing program. The superintendent indicated that he felt the current information, which had been shared, was accurate and adequate so he recommended dismissing the parents’ request to the board that a clarifying letter on the testing program be issued to parents of all SAD 72 students before scheduling testing in a matter of a few weeks. The presenter of the parents’ requests responded
that the information the ad hoc parents group has provided with regard to the Smarter Balanced, Common Core Education program, including the ability of parents to request that their child or children be “opted out” of the testing program (which is allowed) and the possible results of students “opting out” of the Testing Program on SAD 72 and other statements of fact were accurate. Not only is the information correct, Donna Dodge stated, “I can assure you that everything presented to the Board is factual; we do our research before presenting anything to the Board. For Jay (the superintendent)
to dismiss our concerns — implying that we are not being truthful and thus ‘how could he ever respond to such claims’ — is inconsiderate to us and irresponsible to members of the (SAD 72) Board (of Directors). His claims of SAD 72 school district losing funding if ‘too many’ students opt out of participation in the testing are not true either. You can read this for yourself in the additional paperwork I will send following the meeting.” The parents group provided the following information, which they feel is important to parents who are making personal and important decisions relative
Jones receives scholarship Eleanor Jones, a St. Lawrence University (Canton, N.Y.) junior from Fryeburg majoring in geology, has received a National Science Foundation scholarship to attend the 25thannual North American Dendroecological Fieldweek from June 1 to 10 at the The Schoodic Institute located in Maine’s Acadia National Park. Eleanor will learn about tree rings in an immersive
environment. She will be a part of a small team that will develop a research project and sees it through to completion, including a proceedings paper and presentation. The 10-day field course will provide Eleanor with the fundamentals needed to assist Alexander Stewart, assistant professor of geology at St. Lawrence, with a stream flow reconstruction project in the fall semester,
or two and an abundance of flowers and palm trees. One of the trees is growing a crazy-looking fruit. The air is not as clean as Maine, but there are no particular odors. The ground under my feet is hard and usually cement with marble or tile on top. It drives me crazy because there is a lot of rain here and the tile is so slippery. I have slipped too many times to count. But luckily, knock on wood, I have not fallen. I hear traffic on the road next to the school, with a great deal of horns. I am not sure why people beep their horns when they are stuck in traffic. It is insane. Every morning at about nine, the traffic is incred-
using spruce trees in the Adirondack Mountains. The North American Dendroecological Fieldweek provides an intensive learning experience in dendrochronology. Participants range from new initiates in the field to seasoned veterans with over 20 years or longer of experience. Group leaders of the field week are among the top scientists in various fields of global environmental change.
Public Notice
TOWN OF NAPLES Public Hearing
The Naples Planning Board will be holding a meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the municipal office building located at 15 Village Green Lane. On the agenda: 1. An application for a minor site plan review, submitted by Dan Lajoie for property located at 679 Roosevelt Trail, found on Tax Map U02, Lot 10. Public welcome 2T17
ibly busy. Traffic is backed up for almost an hour every day. Yet people lay on their horns in an attempt to get through traffic. I honestly do not understand their reasoning for it, but every morning I hear a great deal of horns. I tutor a number of students here to help them bring their English level up. Students are lazier than the students at Sanming College. I have seen a lot of progress though, and I am so proud of some of the students. I frequent a few restaurants close by. One is really new and very close to the school. They have wonderful coffee and waffles. The staff treats me like a queen.
Eleanor Jones
The other day, one worker asked me if I would teach the staff English. I said I would be happy to. Today, I will begin training the staff there. And my last bit of news, which only a few people know about, I was asked by a teacher at the school next to mine if I would help him with a project. Of course, I said “yes.” UGH! The man has written a great deal of stories. The stories are about people all over the world and how they have overcome their hardships. He asked me if I would read the stories in English on video, and the students are given questions and new words to learn. JUDY, Page 9B
Guild scholarship The Bridgton Hospital Guild has announced applications are being accepted for $1,000 scholarships to be awarded to high school seniors at Lake Region, Oxford Hills and Sacopee Valley, who will be furthering their education in the health care field. The applications are available in the guidance office at each school or can be received by contacting Sue Strong, Scholarship Committee, at 274-8515. The Guild also has announced $1,000 scholarships for SCHOLARSHIP, Page 9B
Public Notice
NOTICE TO CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS, LABOR UNIONS, AND PRIVATE CONTRACTORS
CEMETERY CLEANUP
The Susan L. Curtis Charitable Foundation/Camp Susan Curtis intends to solicit assistance from the Innovative Readiness Training Program under the Military Assistance Program in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. The project assistance will include site preparation, building and renovations to support Camp Susan Curtis in Stoneham. Local contractors, labor union organizations or private contractors who have questions or who wish to voice opposition of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs’ assistance regarding this project may contact Melissa Cilley at 207-774-1552 no later than 30 days after publication of this notice. Persons not filing comments within the timeframe noted will be considered to have waived their objections to the participation of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs in this project. 2T17
TOWN OF WATERFORD Please remove all old flowers and accessories from the Waterford Cemeteries by May 9, 2015. AFTER that date, they will be removed at the Sexton’s discretion. William Haynes Sexton
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILE MAINE WASTE DISCHARGE PERMIT APPLICATION Please take notice that, pursuant to 38 M.R.S.A. Sections 413 and 414-A, Rick Dyer of Dyer Septic intends to file a wastewater discharge permit application with the Department of Environmental Protect (DEP). The application is for the discharge of 5,200 gals./day of additional to the existing 6,500 gals./day of treated septage effluent to the groundwater in Harrison, Maine. The application was filed on or about April 17, 2015, and will be available for public inspection at DEP’s Augusta office at 17 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333, during normal business hours. A copy may also be seen at the municipal offices in Harrison. A request for a public hearing or a request that the Board of Environmental Protection assume jurisdiction over this application must be received by the Department in writing, no later than 20 days after the application is found acceptable for processing, or 30 days from the date of this notice, whichever is longer. Requests shall state the nature of the issue(s) to be raised. Unless otherwise provided by law, a hearing is discretionary and may be held if the Commissioner or the Board finds significant public interest or there is conflicting technical information. 1T17
Assessment used to assess student achievement in the 2014-2015 school year. The department shall adopt a method of education assessment pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 6202 for the 2015-2016 school year and each school year thereafter that complies with federal law but does not collect or disseminate personal data and attributes of students, such as attitudes, values, motivations, stereotypes and feelings.” ● Dr. Duke Pesta’s Common Core presentation. (Enter his name in your computer’s search engine.) ● (Use the same stratTESTING, Page 9B
Lions’ Student of the Month
Judy Crowell’s postcard from China By Judy Crowell I have been so busy lately! Two of the teachers left, so I worked extra to help out the school. I had 30 classes a week. I taught Science, Canadian History, ESL (English as a Second Language), IELTS (International English Language Testing System) and a culture class. As most of you know, I love being busy, but this was a little ridiculous! I did not have time to breathe most of the time. Finally last week, a new teacher was hired so I hope this one works out. Today, as I was walking to my office, I tried to relax and notice everything. I saw a few beautiful birds, a moth
to the education of their children, including items on which parents may not have had access to all relevant information. The issues and information sites which the Mainers Against Common Core Statements feel should be provided to parents include: • (The language of a current bill in Augusta asks that the) “Department of Education to adopt education assessment that does not collect personal student data. On July 1, 2015, the Department of Education shall terminate the State’s membership in the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium and the use of the Maine Educational
Public Notice
TOWN OF BROWNFIELD
Public Hearing Notice on REVISED DOG ORDINANCE PROPOSAL The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Brownfield will hold a public hearing on the proposed dog ordinance at the Town Office meeting room on April 28, at 5:30 p.m., for receiving public input on changes made to the ordinance since the last public hearing. Copies of the revised Ordinance are available at the Town Clerk’s Office at 82 Main Street, Brownfield, Maine 04010. If you are unable to attend the hearing, but would like to comment on the ordinance proposal, you may do so by sending your written comments no later than April 28 to the attention of the Board of Selectmen, Town of Brownfield, 82 Main Street, Brownfield, ME 04010. 1T17
Lily Barrett of Sebago has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for April. Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a monetary award. Parents: Leslie and Brent Barrett Sibling: Zoë Barrett Activities: Volleyball, tennis, National Honor Society, Student Council, Maine Youth Leadership Seminar, Grab The Torch Summer Institute, WorldQuest, Drama/ Theatre Future plans: Study political science, work in campaign marketing or lobbying Schools that you have been accepted to: University of Maryland, James Madison University, American University, George Washington University, Goucher College, Loyola University, Wagner College
Lily Barrett
What is your favorite class? Humanities, because the concept of studying where history and literature overlap brings new life to each subject. Also, because we have a large class we’re often given broad topics with the option to narrow it down ourselves, and that works well for me because I like to have some freedom with what I learn. What is your toughest class? French, because learning a new language needs a lot more effort than just keeping up with the class, it takes individual commitment. How do you balance LILY, Page 9B
Rotary Club’s Good Citizen Codi Harden of Bridgton has been selected as the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s “Citizen of the Month” for April. Each month, the Rotary Club recognizes a Lake Region High School student who displays good citizenship and contributes to the school community. The recipient is honored at a Rotary breakfast meeting and is presented a monetary gift. Parents: Daniel and Brandie Harden Siblings: Caitlin, Cheyanne, Travis Harden Activities: Lacrosse, Drama. Community activities: Volunteer for Rec sports in Bridgton. Hobbies: Reading and writing. Future plans: Attend New England College in New Hampshire and major in Psychology. Schools that you have or will apply to: New England College, Curry College, Thomas College, Hartford University, Saint Joseph’s College. Schools that you have been accepted to: New England College, Curry College, Thomas College,
Codi Harden
Hartford University, Saint Joseph’s College. What is your favorite class? English. I love reading all of the old books we have to in class and sometimes we get to have discussions about them. What is your toughest class? Physics. Sometimes, I just don’t understand how to do some problems and it gets really frustrating when I don’t understand how to do it. How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? During the musicals, I always have an onstage partner and we take shifts every hour to do homework. With lacrosse, we usually have a later practice so I can CODI, Page 9B
School & sports
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Judy’s postcard
Jakobs selected
(Continued from Page 8C) I will be getting a portion of the proceeds when they sell. I do not know if anything will come of it, but what do I have to lose? I have edited 10 of his stories and read them at a studio yesterday. There are three people involved in the project — the man who wrote the stories (his English name is Sam), the company taping the episodes, which will also be in charge of marketing, and last but not least, me. I am hopeful the project does well. The videos would be sold to people all over China. I have also been taking a few online classes. I took a bartender course, a writing course, a CPR and a First Aid course. I love to learn about new things and it has been fun to take the courses online! Well, I am off on today’s adventure! Enjoy your day everyone!
Lauren Jakobs has been named as a 2015 Brine National High School All-America and has been selected to represent New England at the 2015 Brine National Lacrosse Classic to be held at the River City Sportsplex in Virginia, June 29-July 2, 2015. The daughter of Erik Jakobs and Lisa Ryan, Lauren is a freshman at Lake Region High School. The Brine National Lacrosse Classic brings the top high school lacrosse players in the nation to one venue, where regional teams will compete for a national recognition in front of NCAA lacrosse coaches.
LR falls in opener
Profile: Lily Barrett (Continued from Page 8B) your class work and your extracurricular activities? Having a packed schedule helps because it creates urgency, so I’m less likely to procrastinate when I am part of extracurricular activities. What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? I think one of the biggest challenges for high schoolers is that every year the academic climate in the United States as a whole gets more competitive, while locally it remains apathetic. Sometimes, it’s hard to look beyond high school and understand how important education is, and then it’s easy to lose motivation. Who has inspired you educationally? I like to think I’ve been inspired by a series of strong women, both fictional and nonfictional. This includes but is definitely not limited to Naomi Wolf, Eartha Kitt, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Elle Woods and Elizabeth Bennet. These women survived whatever challenges were thrown at them and continued to pursue their ambitions, and in that sense I hope to follow in their footsteps.
Profile: Codi Harden (Continued from Page 8C) stay after and do my homework before. What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? Time management, because we are trying to fit in all of our extracurricular activities and still need time to do at least three hours of homework almost every night. Who has inspired you educationally? Mrs. Bolduc. She’s always telling me to try my best and work hard.
JUDY CROWELL of Harrison (left) and friends in China.
WELLS — Laker Coach Randy Heath knew his club could struggle in the season opener last Friday at Wells. “It’s hard to go from the gym to a season game,” Lake Region’s varsity baseball coach said after his team dropped a 5-4 loss to the Warriors. “I’m
Common Core testing
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For more information from your school board of directors, attend their monthly meetings, which are open to the public. The SAD 72 Board of Directors also provides two 15-minute public discussion periods, one at the beginning of the meeting (7 p.m.) and one at the end of the meeting. The public is encour-
aged to attend. Seating is provided. The SAD 72 meetings are usually held on Wednesday evenings in the Molly Ockett Middle School cafeteria starting at 7 p.m. John S.H. Carter, Ph.D., of Lovell is a director on the SAD 72 School Board. He can be reached at johnshcarter@yahoo.com
Guild scholarship (Continued from Page 8C) current full-time employees of Bridgton Hospital, who are continuing their education in the health care field. Contact Ms. Strong for application at 274-8515. Deadline to receive applications for all scholarships is April 30.
very proud of the team. There were so many positives.” Certainly, one positive was how the Lakers rallied from a 5-1 deficit with a three-run seventh inning before Wells closed the door as a reliever induced an infield fly ball for the final out with runners at first and second. “I loved how this group fought and didn’t give up — that’s all you can ask for as a coach,” Heath said. “The few mistakes we made were all part of the game. I’m looking forward to see how this group grows as a team.” Starter Nate Smith pitched four innings, allowing just one hit while striking out three. Wells touched him up for an unearned run in the third inning. LR’s middle relievers struggled with their command of the strike zone as Wells plated two runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth inning. Shawn Hansen walked the first three batters he faced followed by a sharp single, scoring two runs. Charlie McDonough faced four batters, allowing a hit and a run. Sam Cross closed out the game, letting up a run. Offensively, the Lakers outhit Wells 8-7, but some overly aggressive base running stalled some chances with runners in scoring position. Each team committed two errors. “I like being aggressive, but we need to know when to be and not to be. That will com,” Coach Heath said. Adam Butler led the LR attack with a 3-for-4 day, while Gunnar Harriman, Nate Smith and Damon Knight each went 2-for-4. Next: The Lakers (0-1) travel to Gray-New Gloucester Monday to meet the Patriots at 4 p.m., and then host Greely Wednesday at 4 p.m.
Meet help needed
Lake Region is hosting Old Orchard Beach, Greely and Freeport on Friday, May 1, and Coaches Mark Snow and Dana Caron are seeking volunteers to assist. Needed are a head judge for the discus and assistants at each field event. Assistants rake a pit, assist with bar placement in the pole vault and high jump, or measure the landing spots for the long jump, triple jump, shot, javelin and discus. Volunteers need to be at the high school track from 3:15 until probably 6:15 p.m. Volunteers receive a Laker track & field T-shirt. If you can help, please e-mail Coach Snow at mark.snow@lakeregionschools.org
Food for film
FRYEBURG — The Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center is teaming up with Fryeburg’s natural foods store, Spice & Grain, to bring the “Food For Thought Film Festival.” Come see these provocative and informative films that shed light on the food industries and give you the power to make your own choices for you and your family. The film series will feature live music provided by guitarists Ray Ryan and Jonathan Sarty, and a variety of food samples. Admission is free. Dates: Sunday, April 19 at 4 p.m. — Food, Inc. Sunday, April 26 at 4 p.m. — Forks Over Knives . Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. — Fed Up .
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1986: Bridgton Town Hall is 135 years old
(Continued from Page 1D) ously proclaim to the outside world its newfound prosperity in an imposing new civic structure. It was an important turning point: Bridgton’s past and future met and were embodied in a single building built on the accomplishments of the past but yet intended to serve the town’s future growth. The Town House, as it was then called, was built by Benjamin Walker (1798-1869) and his son-in-law William Kilborn (1819-1908) with the framing and lumber being milled at Walker’s sawmill on Stevens Brook opposite the present-day site of Shorey Park. The actual raising of the frame took place in the early summer of 1851 and the interior finish work went on through
the autumn and early winter. When finished, the building consisted of a large central meeting room with an arched plaster ceiling (the only locally surviving similar ceiling treatment of the general period is in the North Bridgton Community Church). On either side of the room, three stepped platforms rose toward the walls and on these platforms were long wooden benches of the type now commonly referred to as “Deacon’s Benches” for seating during town meetings. In the center of the room, was a large cast iron stove for heat with a stove pipe going straight up through the center of the roof; lighting was provided by the large windows and oil lamps affixed at regular intervals along the walls. The rear
of the building had rooms for town offices and the selectmen. Unlike today, the main entrance in front was in the center and there was a single window to either side of the door. Besides serving as a location for town meetings and other municipal business, the building early on was used as a location for dances and “socials.” In the early 1860s, troops were mustered and drilled in the central auditorium in preparation for joining the Union Armies fighting in the south. In 1902, 50 years after it was built, the town voted to renovate and remodel the building to better adapt it to the needs of the time. It is basically the results of that remodeling that one sees when viewing the building today.
On the front of the building, the entrance was shifted to the right and a corner portico was created by cutting away the right front corner of the structure and inserting a large Roman style column at the corner. Interestingly, this column was installed upsidedown in 1902 and remains today. The entasis — the slight swelling from top to bottom in the shaft of the column — is here reversed, with the column instead swelling from the bottom to top. The rooms created to the left of the portico became the new town offices and the central auditorium was stripped of its side platforms and benches, had the arched ceiling removed and was entirely groove-milled pine. A new central heating system replaced the
cast iron stove. The building continued to evolve as time and needs changed. In the 1920s, the Saco Valley Music Festival conducted concerts in the building and constructed the high platform at the far end of the auditorium, which is where they performed. It appears that the basketball hoops were added in the 1930s as the population of town became more sports conscious and Town Hall was used more and more for indoor sporting events. When town offices were later moved down onto Main Street, the former offices in front were converted to men’s and women’s locker rooms. It is a matter of conjecture if the people who attended the dedication of the Town House
in 1852 could have possibly foreseen that the building they raised would still be in active use by their town 135 years later. Time and changing needs have contributed many changes and alterations to the fabric of the original structure. Its floor and walls have reverberated to town meeting discussions, the measured cadence of soldiers marching, antique auctioneers gaveling, volleyball tournaments, aerobics, child daycare, Klondike Nights and Revitalization’s Lilac Ball. While scenes of olden time can certainly be conjured up within its walls, Bridgton’s Town Hall perhaps best serves us as an example of an historic building that through adaptation still serves the contemporary needs.
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improvements, upgraded various systems, and completed the 20-year plan ahead of schedule. We did it the way many folks approach the maintenance and improvement of their homes, by prioritizing projects and spreading them out over time as funds became available. The Bridgton Town Hall presents similar problems because it, too, has been neglected for many years. A recent engineering survey of the building tells us what needs to be done now to stabilize and repair the place. In 2014, voters authorized enough funding for that phase of the work to begin right away. In future years, as additional grant monies become available, we can do more repairs. The Bridgton Town Hall, built in 1851 and originally known as “The Town House,” is probably the oldest public building in Bridgton, or even in the area. Its construction was not reported in The Bridgton News because the News did not start publishing until 1870. When the Town Hall was built, Maine had been a state for only 31 years; Millard Fillmore was president of the United States; it would be nine years before
Abraham Lincoln was elected president; and the start of the Civil War was still nine years in the future. It is easy to imagine Bridgton families gathering at the Town Hall before their young soldiers marched off to that war. In 1851, Highland Lake was still called Crotched Pond, and the dam at the foot of that lake had just been built, raising the water level by five feet so logs could be floated down from Sweden for the new mills on Stevens Brook. According to the History of Bridgton, Maine, timbers and boards used in the construction of the Town Hall “were undoubtedly sawed in the Walker saw mill that stood on the north side of Stevens Brook.” The Bridgton Town Hall was originally designed and built to be a place where people could gather, and where town meeting would be held. For more than 160 years, the building has been used for this original purpose, and it still plays a central role in our community. This spring, the Town Hall had to be abruptly closed when the furnace failed. As summer approaches we will not need to heat the building, and there will be no reason to
keep it closed. Let’s reopen Town Hall for daily use by the public, and for town meeting, and let’s begin work to stabilize and heat the building so it can continue to serve our community. Bill and Jean Preis Bridgton
Those who support the repair of the Town Hall are either people who have a love for historic buildings and/or are those in the community, like myself, who benefit from the programs that take place in the building. There is no other agenda. So, why the monomaniacal effort by Mr. Lopez to have it torn down? It can’t be that he just hates old things. Maybe like with Reagan, there are political and economic benefits for him if money is spent elsewhere. To paraphrase Shakespeare: “The man doth protest too much, me thinks.” Yes indeed, a wee bit too much. I think it’s time for disclosure here. As for a few side comments that have arisen during this debate, Mr. Lopez accused one writer of hiding behind his keyboard when the fox in the henhouse comment was made. Interesting criticism. Who was behind the quarter page, unattributed political ad in The Bridgton News a couple of weeks ago that spoke against the Town Hall? Who’s hiding
behind a keyboard? Tsk tsk tsk. Victor Detmer Harrison
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Open the doors
To The Editor: Twenty-eight years ago, we were considering buying an old house in Bridgton. Built in 1881, the place had been neglected for many years, so we hired a house inspector. His report on what was wrong with the house was 25 pages long! He told us that he was not trying to dissuade us from buying the house because it had many fine qualities, but wanted us to know that improving it would be a 20-year project. His report included a plan consisting of four, five-year goals. In the first five years, the house would need a new roof, new electrical system, additional insulation, and a new septic system. Additional improvements could wait. We purchased the house with our eyes wide open, and moved in. Over time, as money allowed, we made repairs and
Is it 1987?
To The Editor: It’s starting to feel a bit like 1987. But instead of hearing President Reagan telling the head of the USSR: “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall,” we have Mark Lopez saying: “Messrs. Selectmen, tear down this building.” We know that Reagan did not make his remarks to Gorbachev because of a profound love for the German people. He did it for political and economic gain. So what’s with Mr. Lopez? I would love to think that altruism is flourishing in Bridgton. But just like I no longer believe in the tooth fairy, I don’t believe in the altruism of Mr. Lopez.
Poor Tom
To The Editor: Poor Tom McLaughlin. The way he fanatically keeps track of all the ways our country is going to hell in a hand basket (BN, April 16). It must be grueling work. And now he’s all bitchy about whether Obama really loves America or not. Whew! That’s a tall order. Love is such a fickle thing, so volatile, so unpredictable. How will Tom ever know for sure? Maybe he’s right and the prez is hell-bent on destroying our great nation. But maybe he’s wrong and the prez loves America so much that he’s using his office to do what he thinks is best. Who can say? And what does it mean to love America, anyway? As with many sanctimonious questions, only Tom McLaughlin knows for sure. Charlie Simpson Bridgton and Kittery Point
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