BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust has announced the three local schools and three libraries that are the recipients of its 2012 Environmental Educational Grant Program. This year the organization funded six programs with the Bridgton, Casco and Raymond public libraries, as well as the Lake Region High School and Sebago and Harrison elementary schools. […]
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Manslaughter trial for teen driver to continue in April
BRIDGTON — A Paris teen charged in a fatal car crash had her case continued to late April in Bridgton District Court on Monday. Morgan Kesseli, 18, is charged with manslaughter in the death of Thomas McLendon, 19, of Oxford. She was driving a Chevrolet Blazer north on Waterford Road in Harrison on Oct. 21, […]
Hike up Bald Pate and welcome spring
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust will celebrate spring with the annual sunrise hike up Bald Pate Mountain in South Bridgton on Tuesday, March 20. Wear appropriate warm clothing and boots, bring water, snacks, flashlight and snowshoes (a few pairs will be available upon request). Meet Loon Echo’s Jon Evans at 6 a.m. in the […]
Bridgton rec sign-ups announced
BRIDGTON — Bridgton Recreation baseball/softball registration forms are available at the Bridgton Town Office or online at www.bridgtonmaine.org/recreation.php. Baseball sign-ups/workouts will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 18, for ages 7 to 9. and 4 to 5 p.m. for ages 10 to 12. Babe Ruth sign-ups will also be taken during that […]
Free Well Woman Clinic offered at Birth Roots
BRIDGTON — The Birthwise Community Clinic is announcing a Free Well Woman Clinic that is open to the public for women of all ages. The Free Well Woman Clinic will be hosted by Birthwise Community Clinic at the satellite location at Birth Roots in Portland on Monday, March 12, from 9 a.m. to noon. Student […]
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Masons meeting CANTON — Whitney Lodge 167 of Canton will hold a stated meeting on Thursday, March 1. There will be a casserole supper at 6:30 p.m. and the Lodge opening at 7:30 p.m. Texas hold ’em HARRISON — The Harrison Lions Club will hold a Texas hold ’em tournament from 1 to 6 p.m. […]
Free Well Woman Clinic planned for Feb. 27
BRIDGTON — The Birthwise Community Clinic has announced a Free Well Woman Clinic that is open to the public for women of all ages. The Free Well Woman Clinic will be hosted by Birthwise Community Clinic at the satellite location at Birth Roots in Portland on Monday, Feb. 27. Student midwives from the Birthwise Community […]
Loon Echo to celebrate 25th anniversary with Snowfest
BRIDGTON — In celebration of their 25th anniversary, Loon Echo Land Trust will hold the inaugural Snowfest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Five Fields Farm in South Bridgton. The outdoor celebration will include a 5K cross county ski race at 11 a.m., a kids’ 1K ski race at 11:30 a.m., […]
Man arrested on 2003 burglary warrant
PARIS — A Stow man was arrested late Monday night at Bridgton on a 9-year-old burglary warrant he said he didn’t know about. Shaun R. Grady, 44, was indicted on theft and burglary charges in 2003 in a case where more than $1,000 in jewelry and coins was stolen from a Waterford home. According to […]
Snowshoe hikers will seek, identify animal tracks
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust and Lakes Environmental Association will host an easy-moderate snowshoe hike through scenic Pondicherry Park on Saturday, Feb. 18, beginning at 9 a.m. Everyone is welcome. On the 90-minute hike, enjoy the quiet beauty found in the 66-acre park in the heart of Bridgton. The park is a winter wonderland […]