Officials in Bridgton say alcohol may have been a factor in the drowning death of a Naples man Wednesday night on Long Lake. Witnesses told police that Stephen Bricault, 42, had been drinking alcohol throughout the day near Plummer Landing before going for a late swim. Someone called 911 after Bricault disappeared below the surface […]
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Loon Echo Land Trust to host meeting and celebration
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust, in cooperation with the Bridgton Historical Society, invites its members and the public to Narramissic Farm for Loon Echo’s annual meeting on Sunday, Aug. 19, celebrating 31 years of land conservation. Planned activities include a guided walk to the surrounding property’s nearby 18th-century quarry at 3 p.m., tours of […]
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Bruce Marshall to open Acoustic Sunset Concert Series
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust’s popular Acoustic Sunset Concerts Series on top of Hacker’s Hill Preserve on Quaker Ridge Road in Casco returns Wednesday, Aug. 8, for its seventh season. This summer’s opening concert will feature the vocals and guitar work of nationally renowned musician Bruce Marshall. A tireless performer with great originals, an […]
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Winners of Bridgton's Art in the Park
BRIDGTON — It was a beautiful day for Bridgton’s Art in the Park this year, and Saturday, July 21, Shorey Park was filled with people out enjoying the day, buying art, listening to music and chatting with the many artists and nonprofit groups whose tents filled the park. Lovely paintings and appealing 3-D art was […]
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Hazel G. Holden
BRIDGTON — Hazel G. Holden, 94, of Fryeburg passed from this life Friday, July 13, at Bridgton Health Care Center. She was the youngest of seven children of Ernest and Alma Gurney, born in 1923 in Hebron, where she spent her early years until the family moved to Norway in 1936, after the untimely death of […]
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Bruce Marshall kicks off summer concert series
CASCO — Loon Echo Land Trust’s popular Acoustic Sunset Concerts Series on top of Hacker’s Hill Preserve on Quaker Ridge Road returns Wednesday, Aug. 8, for its seventh season. This summer’s opening concert will feature the vocals and guitar work of nationally renowned musician Bruce Marshall. A tireless performer with great originals, an expressive, soulful […]
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Bridgton cites high E.coli levels in Highland Lake Beach closing
The town of Bridgton has closed Highland Lake Beach to swimming because of high levels of E. coliform in the water. Town officials announced Tuesday that testing performed Monday at the beach indicated an E. coli count that is above the acceptable limit and immediately closed the beach to swimming. The cause of the high […]
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Mountain Top Lobster Bake at Shawnee Peak
BRIDGTON — Shawnee Peak is hosting the second and final Mountain Top Lobster Bake of 2018 on Saturday, July 28. Attendees will be treated to views of the Presidential Range and the White Mountains as they ride the Summit Triple Chair. They’ll enjoy lobster, steamers, corn, side salads, beer and wine, all while watching the […]
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Bonnie Faulkner brings “Wings & Words” to Gallery 302
BRIDGTON — Faulkner is the newest guest artist at the gallery, showing fused glass mandalas and artist books from Wednesday, July 25, to Friday, Aug. 31. She will give a talk about her work at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 27, with a reception following from 5 to 7 p.m. About her work, Faulkner says, “Fused […]
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Former NFL player to share faith journey
BRIDGTON — Eric Mahl, former player with the Cleveland Browns and New York Jets in the NFL, will share his faith journey at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, July 28, at St. Joseph Church, 225 South High St. The presentation is free and will follow a barbecue sponsored by the Knights of Columbus which will begin after […]