Wood carvers, bean supper SUMNER — Pastor Howard MacMullen invites the public to join the Congregational Church of East Sumner in the 2nd annual Camp and Carve Weekend. The Streaked Mountain Wood Carvers will camp out in the church yard and display and work on their hand-carved items. The event began Sept. 7 and will […]
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Charges Lewiston * Robert Charles Chabot, 44, of 249 Central Ave., driving with a suspended license, 4:02 p.m. Thursday at 61 Bates St. * Paul Allen Jenkins, 30, of 46 Dunn St., Auburn, warrant, 9:50 p.m. Thursday at 135½ Bartlett St. * Cornell Collins, 43, of Lynn, Mass., violating conditions of release, 1:16 a.m. Friday […]
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One killed in Bridgton crash
BRIDGTON — One person was killed Wednesday afternoon in a single-car crash on Kansas Road. Police said the accident may have been caused by excessive speed. The crash was reported at about 2:15 p.m. By Wednesday night, Bridgton police were not identifying the victim because relatives were being notified and an investigation continued. The person […]
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LEA uses bright, new tool to spot invasive plants
BRIDGTON — If you look out your window some night this summer and think you see a space ship, it is probably the Lakes Environmental Association’s newest tool for finding milfoil and other invasive aquatic plants. It all started last year when Peter Lowell, LEA’s executive director, got an unusual call from Francis Brautigam, regional […]
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Bridgton Rec Dept. to offer programs
BRIDGTON — Bridgton Recreation Department will offer the following programs. After-school karate for grades K-6 from 3:20 to 4:20 p.m. Thursdays at Stevens Brook School. The first session runs from Sept. 13 through Nov. 15. Session fee is $80; uniforms available at first class for $30. Forms are available at Bridgton Town Office and online […]
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Bridgton Hospital to offer heart failure education
BRIDGTON — Bridgton Hospital will offer a series of free public educational programs titled “Pump It Up,” focusing on heart failure, starting Thursday, Sept. 6, and continuing Sept. 13 and Sept. 20. The free series of classes will run from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Bridgton Hospital Physician Group Conference Room, in the former […]
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Whitney Lodge open house CANTON — Whitney Lodge 167 of Canton will hold an open house from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 1. Hot dogs and drinks well be served, followed by a semi-public roast beef supper for the lodge’s ladies and widows. Robert Underwood will perform on the bagpipes following the supper. Labor […]
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Yard sale at Wilkins House WATERFORD — An Indoor Yard Sale will be held from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Wilkins House, on Plummer Hill, next to the Waterford Congregational Church. All proceeds benefit the church improvement fund as well as the Wilkins House. There will be a good selection of […]
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Cheverus High School honor roll
PORTLAND — The following Cheverus High School students were named to the second semester honor roll. High honors Lewiston: Brittany Bell, grade 10. Raymond: Kaitlyn Dostie, grade nine. Honors Auburn: Scott Potter, grade 12. Bowdoin: Anna Herling, grade 12. Bowdoinham: Benjamin Ambrose, grade nine. Bridgton: Gregory Grinnell, grade 10. Casco: Casey Simpson, grade nine; Alexander […]
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Public skates start Sunday BRIDGTON — Public skating at the Bridgton Ice Arena will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Sundays and Wednesdays in August beginning Aug. 19. Adults $4, students $3, children under 6 $2, seniors 62 and older $2, stick ‘n puck $5, rentals $4. Conflicts arise on occasion; call to confirm. […]