Bridgton
Maine Students named to president’s, dean’s lists at Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, N.H. — The following students achieved academic recognition for the fall 2013 semester at Southern New Hampshire University. President’s list Auburn: Jason Melanson, Bachelor of Arts in general studies. Bowdoinham: Pamela Gerry, Bachelor of Arts in creative writing and English. Bridgton: Jennifer Laurent, Bachelor of Arts in child development leadership. Brunswick: Jonathon Esquell, Bachelor […]
First group of quarter-final winners announced for Lake Region’s Got Talent!
BRIDGTON — The first leg of this year’s Lake Region’s Got Talent! was held Feb. 16 on the stage of the Mayfair Theater at the Magic Lantern. This showcase for gifted entertainers is produced and hosted as a fundraiser for the nonprofit Lake Region Community Theatre. Money raised will help fund the annual plays produced […]
Four Square World Championships set for Bridgton
BRIDGTON — This Saturday, contenders from across the U.S. and beyond will descend on Bridgton Academy for the Four Square World Championships. Although conceived 10 years ago as a tongue-in-cheek fundraiser for a dreary midwinter evening, the World Championships has earned its title over the years, according to Lakes Environmental Association Director Peter Lowell. “It is […]
Break the Sound Barrier ski race fundraiser is March 2
BRIDGTON — The 12th annual Break the Sound Barrier ski race to support the deaf and hard of hearing in Maine will be held at Shawnee Peak on Sunday, March 2. More than 100 racers will hit the slopes to raise money to benefit hear ME now, Maine’s leading auditory oral education center for children […]
Firefighters asked to ski for a cure on March 1
BRIDGTON — Mary’s Fireman for a Cure will once again host the organization’s annual breast cancer awareness fundraiser at Shawnee Peak Ski Area on March 1. WTMW Channel 8 has joined the fundraiser as the event’s official media sponsor, with Erin Ovalle and Paul Merrill as the emcees of this year’s event. This ski event […]
Next round of Lake Region’s Got Talent to begin
BRIDGTON — The first Lake Region’s Got Talent! features contestants eager to showcase their abilities on the stage at the Magic Lantern. Following a series of auditions last weekend, some amazing acts from around the region were chosen to move on to the quarter finals. Selected participants, including solo performing artists as well as dance […]
Center lists schedule of free Community Kettle Dinners
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Community Center hosts free Community Kettle Dinners from 5 to 6 p.m. each Thursday at 15 Depot St. In 2013, 17 different churches, service clubs, businesses, government partners and friends provided wonderful dinners for folks in the Bridgton area. In 2014, sponsors who have already served meals include Anne Krieg and […]
Sweetheart Hike at Bald Pate Mountain set for Feb. 14
BRIDGTON — Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sunset-moonrise hike at Loon Echo Land Trust’s Bald Pate Mountain Preserve in South Bridgton on Friday, Feb. 14. This early evening snowshoe hike will be a great way to get out and embrace winter’s beauty while kicking off the Bridgton Winter Carnival weekend. From the summit of Bald […]