NORWAY — Loon Echo Land Trust has announced two new conservation projects: Peabody-Fitch Woods in Bridgton and Edwards Forest in Harrison. With a deadline for acquisition of Dec. 31, the land trust is seeking to raise money from private individuals, public resources, and other foundations to acquire both parcels. The Peabody-Fitch Woods projects involves 252 acres […]
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Dispensary owner says 'Negroes and homosexuals' comment was sarcasm
The owner of a Biddeford medical marijuana dispensary is under fire for referencing “Negroes and homosexuals” while speaking before a municipal board. But Glenn Peterson, founder of Canuvo, said he was being sarcastic when addressing the Bridgton Planning Board last week in response to a resident who asked the board to ban adult-use marijuana storefronts because she […]
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Shawnee Peak to hold fall festival
BRIDGTON — Shawnee Peak invites everyone to their fall festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13. The main attraction of this event is the scenic ride to the summit where views extend over the Lakes Region of Maine and toward the Presidential Range of New Hampshire. The base area will be a hub of family friendly activity. […]
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Dianne A. Bigonski
LEWISTON — Dianne A. Bigonski, 68, of Bridgton died Thursday, Sept. 13, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. She was born on Aug. 31, 1950, in New Gloucester, a daughter of Arthur P. and Lucy A. (Small) Brown. On May 31, 1996, she married Stephen Bigonski. Dianne worked for nearly 30 years at Sebago Moc […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust Holds annual meeting
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust held its 31st annual meeting at the Bridgton Historical Society’s historic Peabody-Fitch “Narramissic” Farm in South Bridgton on Aug. 19. More than 70 members and supporters attended. In his address, Executive Director Thom Perkins expressed the importance of continuing involvement in conservation efforts for future generations. “The hard work, […]
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Sara J. Robbins
BRIDGTON — Sara (Sally) J. Robbins died Saturday, Aug. 25, at Bridgton Health & Residential Care Center surrounded by her family and friends who were also her co-workers. She was born Aug. 31, 1934, in Portland, to Elmer and Annie Johnson of Nova Scotia, Canada. Sally had many cousins in the Stewiake Valley of Nova Scotia. […]
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Mary Brooking featured at Bridgton art gallery
BRDIGTON — Gallery 302 welcomes Mary Brooking as guest artist from Sept. 1-Oct. 5. Opening reception will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7. A talk/demo by the artist will occur one hour before the reception at 4. Brooking graduated from Hiram College with a BA in fine art. A 20-year career in […]
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Land Trust, Waterford reach agreement on Hawk Mt. use
WATERFORD — Selectmen last week reached an agreement with the Western Foothills Land Trust that will preserve public vehicular access on the town’s right of way to the Hawk Mountain scenic overlook, owned by the town. The Land Trust, based in Norway, acquired 143 acres next to the town’s Hawk Mountain Park in 2016 as […]
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Painting to be raffled off for scholarship fund
Gallery 302 artist Sam Morgan has donated a painting called “The Pig” to help raise money for the Bridgton Art Guild’s Scholarship Fund. Each year, the scholarship fund gives scholarships to a few students graduating from area high schools who intend to pursue an education in the arts. The painting will be raffled off Oct. […]
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Bridgton beach reopens after E. coli
Highland Lake Beach in Bridgton has reopened after town officials were forced to close it twice in two weeks because of high levels of E. coli. The popular public beach was closed to swimming Friday because of high bacteria levels, but reopened Monday after tests showed levels of E. coli were within the acceptable range, […]