PORTLAND — A former podiatrist was indicted on federal drug and health care fraud charges Thursday in U.S. District Court. John B. Perry, 50, of Bridgton faces one charge of conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, one charge of health care fraud and 43 counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. Until December 2010, Perry was […]
Bridgton
Posted inEncore
Dates changed for Lake Region play
BRIDGTON — Due to a malfunction of the fire alarm system at The Magic Lantern, Lake Region Community Theatre’s performances of “Almost, Maine” will not take place Feb. 3-5. The show has been postponed to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 10-11; and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12. Previously purchased tickets will be honored […]
advertisement
Posted inEncore
Lake Region will stage ‘Almost, Maine’
BRIDGTON — John Cariani, an actor known for his role as forensic expert Julian Beck on the television show “Law & Order,” wrote the play “Almost, Maine” in 2002. The show debuted two years later in Portland, where it became the longest-running hit of the Portland Stage Company. Lake Region Community Theatre will perform the […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Briefly
Dog races rescheduled BRIDGTON — The Winter Carnival portion of the Maine Lakes Musher’s Bowl will be held as scheduled Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 21 and 22. All events, except the snowmobile trail rides will go on. However, the sled dog races, to have been held at Five Fields Farm, are being postponed due to […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Loon Echo Land Trust to lead snowshoe hike
BRIDGTON — Loon Echo Land Trust will host a moderate snowshoe hike to the summit of Bald Pate Mountain at 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 21 and 22. The hikes take approximately two hours. In the event that the dog sled race portion of the Musher’s Bowl Winter Carnival is cancelled, Loon Echo will […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Connections
Briefly
Ice open, science program BRIDGTON — The Bridgton Community Ice Rink is now open. The indoor rink, behind the old Town Hall, 26 North High St., offers free skating, free rentals for all ages and free hot cocoa. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. […]
Posted inMatters of record
Births
Mid Coast Hospital Corbin James Bryer, a boy to Aimee Suzanne (Carrier) and Darrell James Bryer of Wiscasset, Jan. 2. Grandparents, Polly Bernier of Auburn, Charlene Roberson of Bangor, Carl and Cathy Bryer of Eddington, siblings, Andrew, Kenyon, Hillary, Ian Bryer. Avery James Tolefree, a boy to Ahptyn Anastasia Chattick and Devin Le’bon Tolefree of […]
Posted inWell Done
Local students perform in USM ensembles
PORTLAND — Local students recently performed as part of the University of Southern Maine School of Music student ensembles. As the only School of Music in a public university in New England, the school features a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars and mentors. More than 100 concerts and events are presented each academic year; […]
Posted inConnections
Adult, youth grief support programs offered
LEWISTON – Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice is offering programs this winter to provide information and support to adults and youth in central and western Maine grieving the death of a loved one. Program sessions help participants understand the grief process, share feelings and experiences and find hope and comfort. All programs are led by […]