After nearly two years exclusively on Zoom, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is adapting well to the hybrid option when the majority of members are meeting in person, according to a news release from the club. “Each meeting the hybrid option is working better and better,” said Jessica Putnam, president for the club. “This past […]
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Oxford, Denmark students win Bridgton Art Guild scholarships
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 has named Bryona Pelletier and Grace Marshall recipients of the Bridgton Art Guild 2021 scholarships. Pelletier, a resident of Oxford, is attending the University of Southern Maine. She is focusing on digital art, with a concentration in art and entrepreneurship. She plans to one day run a photography business, according to […]
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Bridgton-Lake Region club announces March speakers
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club plans the upcoming speaker events for March. Justin Ward of Bridgton Books is scheduled to be the speaker during a hybrid meeting in person at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17, at Stella’s on the Square at 6 High St. For the Zoom link, email George Szok at [email protected]. Bridgton Books […]
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Western New England University recognizes local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 221 fall semester dean’s list at Western New England University. They include Emily Lake of Naples, Ava Cariddi of Gray, Cameron Lepage of North Bridgton, and Kaila Mank of Raymond. Students are named to the dean’s list for achieving a semester grade point average of […]
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Bridgton-area club to change meeting time
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club plans to move its weekly meeting time to 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, according to a news release from the club. According to President Jessica Putnam, the later time should be more convenient for working parents. “Younger working parents are often reluctant to make a commitment for a morning meeting when they […]
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Massachusetts university recognizes local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Four local students have been named to the 2021 fall semester dean’s list at Western New England University. They include Emily Lake of Naples, Ava Cariddi of Gray, Cameron Lepage of North Bridgton and Kaila Mank of Raymond. Students are named to the dean’s list for achieving a semester grade point average […]
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Bridgton region club to hold Community Kettle dinner
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is scheduled to host a drive-through Community Kettle dinner from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at the Bridgton Community Center on Depot Street. Rotarian and chef Nicholas Orgo of MANE Catering and Stella’s on the Square will prepare the meal with Rotary helpers. The menu will include chili […]
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Bridgton gallery welcomes milliner to cooperative
BRIDGTON — Gallery 302 welcomes milliner Nancy Corcoran-Murphy to its cooperative gallery at 112 Main St. The Bridgton Collection is inspired by the women in her family, rooting back to the early 1900s when her grandmother and sister attended Bridgton Academy. Her family summered in Waterford, at their camp on Bear Pond for many years, […]
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Bridgton gallery welcomes new artist
BRIDGTON — Painter Phyllis Tracy is new to Gallery 302’s cooperative gallery, at 112 Main St. She lives and paints in the Mount Washington Valley of northern New Hampshire. An artist all her life, she has used her artistic talent in all of her career choices. Graduating from Massachusetts College of Art with a Bachelor […]
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Bridgton-area rotary provides leadership camp scholarships
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is awarding scholarships for high school sophomores who qualify for the three-day leadership development camp in Raymond, according to a news release from the club. RYLA, or the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards program, is dedicated to developing the next generation of talented leaders. Rotary District 7780’s RYLA serves rising juniors […]