BURLINGTON, Vt. — Nine local students earned degrees from the University of Vermont. Emily Freid of Bridgton graduated with a bachelor’s in biological science. Finn Johnston of Pownal graduated with a bachelor’s in statistics. Tyler Woolston of Raymond graduated with a bachelor’s in community entrepreneurship. Jacob Smith of Lewiston graduated with a bachelor’s in professional […]
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Bridgton club announces duck race winners
BRIDGTON — Duck 1724, which belonged to Adam Kennedy, took first place in Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s annual Duck Race on July 4. Kennedy won $500 with a yellow duck that successfully navigated the waterfall jump. Two others, which distinguished themselves in a field of 2,000 fast-swimming ducks, belonged to Tim Raymond with ticket 1759 […]
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Bridgton partners encourage early reading
The First Congregational Church of Bridgton, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, and Bridgton Books are working together to encourage early reading. When school closes for the summer, young children tend to lose some of their gains in learning new words unless their families continue to share books with them. The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club identified […]
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Local students graduate from Plymouth State University
PLYMOUTH, N.H. — Five local Plymouth State University students received their academic degrees May 12 during the 152nd anniversary commencement ceremony. Ellery Hunt of Bridgton graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in social work. Tyler Hunter of Fryeburg graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood […]
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Castleton University names local dean’s list students
CASTLETON, Vt. — Three local students were named to the 2022-23 spring semester dean’s list at Castleton University. They are Grady Hawkes of Poland, Rebecca Roy of Bridgton and Tessa Rubocki of Auburn. To qualify, the student must maintain full-time status and a semester grade point average of 3.5. Check out upcoming area events!
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Clark University recognizes local dean’s list students
WORCESTER, Mass. — Eight local students were named to Clark University’s 2023 spring dean’s list. First honors: David L. DelVecchio of Bridgton, Lawson H. Dunford of Gray, Julia R. Head of Bethel, Adryana Hutchinson of Auburn, Allison P. Kimball of Gray and Finnegan H. Thistle of Auburn. Second honors: Libby Sophia Dunham of Auburn and Kiely […]
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Western Maine camps raise funds for Bridgton Hospital equipment
A group of summer camps in western Maine recently helped purchase a stretcher for Bridgton Hospital to use for LifeFlight helicopter operations. Arleen Shepherd, director of Camp Skylemar in Naples, contacted 12 other summer camps in the Bridgton area to participate in a fundraiser for the equipment. To express their gratitude to the team members […]
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Where to find celebrations, fireworks to mark July 4
A partial listing of Independence Day-related events planned for across the region.
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Acrylic artist’s work on display at Gallery 302
An exhibit featuring the work of guest artist acrylic painter Dee Burdick will run from Saturday, June 17, to Wednesday, July 19, at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. A reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, July 7. Burdick is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire where she earned her BA degree […]
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Bridgton land trust to offer free gardening workshops June 10
Loon Echo Land Trust and local horticulture professionals plan to offer a morning of gardening workshops Saturday, June 10, at the Bridgton Community Gardens at 15 Depot St., next to the Bridgton Community Center. The workshops will begin at 9:15 a.m. and run for half an hour each. Topics include: Composting Made Simple, Adaptive Gardening, […]