Bridgton
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Boxberry School open house OXFORD — An open house will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at The Boxberry School, 301 Webber Brook Road. The school offers an alternative approach to elementary education. Discover the Oxford Hills’ most creative, independent school, where learning is an adventure. For information call 743-9700 or […]
Conference to focus on domestic and sexual violence
BRYANT POND — Making The Connection, a day long conference for individuals who work with families, women and children in Oxford County, is planned for Friday, May 3, at Crosstones Conference Center. Safe Voices, (Oxford County’s Domestic Violence Resource Center), REACH (Sexual Assault Prevention and Responses covering Oxford County and the Towns of Bridgton and […]
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Red Hatters change meeting LEWISTON — The next meeting of the Red Hat Mommas of Western Maine will be Friday, April 26, at the Green Ladle on East Avenue. This is a change of date. For more information call Isabel at 562-4241. Senior seminar at Bridgton center BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Community Center and representative […]
Military notes
WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — Army Pvt. Thomas E. Begley has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship qualification, bayonet combat, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, marches, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and […]
Celebrate Earth Day with Loon Echo at Bald Pate Mountain
BRIDGTON — Join Loon Echo Land Trust for the annual Earth Day hike and celebration on Monday, April 22. Locally, the fun begins with a family-friendly, moderate hike up Bald Pate Mountain in South Bridgton. Bring your whole family; even four-legged friends are welcome. The hike will be led by Loon Echo’s stewardship and volunteer […]
Agenda 21: Discussion to focus on sustainability act
NAPLES — Dr. Michael Coffman, Ph.D., will discuss Agenda 21, Open Space and Sustainable Development, at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Lake Region High School. Gov. Paul LePage will be in attendance. “LD 220, an Act to Ban the UN Agenda 21 in the state of Maine” is currently working its way through the […]
‘Early Bird Special’ for Loon Echo Trek registration
BRIDGTON — Western Maine is best known for beautiful landscapes and endless recreational opportunities. Help protect both and register for the 2013 Loon Echo Trek scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21, at Shawnee Peak. This popular annual benefit for Loon Echo Land Trust attracts hundreds of people from across New England and beyond and offers something […]
Lakes Environmental Association receives eco-Excellence Award
BRIDGTON — The Lakes Environmental Association is the recipient of the 2013 Community eco-Excellence Award for Bridgton and Harrison. “The organization was chosen primarily for their work on Long Lake, which affects both Bridgton and Harrison,” ecomaine spokeswoman Shelley Dunn said. The Bridgton-based association was honored at a luncheon in Portland, along with other winners […]