BRIDGTON — Bridgton Academy celebrated the induction of its 2023 Hall of Fame Class on Friday, September 29 as the opening event of Homecoming Weekend. The Bridgton Academy Hall of Fame recognizes the diverse achievements and celebrated careers of both alumni and faculty. This year’s inductees included Robert Bogan ’83 (Fall River, Massachusetts), Steven Brooks […]
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Turkey Trot 4 Hope returns
NORWAY — The sixth annual Turkey Trot 4 Hope Scenic 4 Mile Run or 1 Mile Run/Walk will be held Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, at 9 a.m. at the Norway Fire Station, 19 Danforth Street in Norway. Our many sponsors this year have guaranteed that this will be a great event to benefit the Cancer […]
Inaugural Pleasant Mt. race a success
BRIDGTON — Fifty-six runners from around New England took to the trails on Pleasant Mountain on Saturday, Oct. 7 to participate in the inaugural Pleasant Mountain Race. The 20k trail running race featured technical trails that were wet and slippery from recent rain and over 3,600 feet of elevation gain. Runners began at Pleasant Mountain […]
Slaying the dragon for breast cancer
NORWAY — The Maine Dragon Boat Club will team up with the Cancer Resource Center of Maine in October to promote breast cancer awareness. On Saturday, October 7, from 1-3 p.m., the public is invited to gather at Lakeside Norway’s boat dock, 61 Lake Road, Norway, to ‘paddle for a purpose’ and ‘slay the dragon’ […]
Ladies’ association presents check
NORWAY — The Norway Country Club Ladies Golf Association recently presented a check for over $18,500, the proceeds from the Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament held in August, to Diane Madden, Executive Director of the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. The 10th Annual Drive Out Cancer Tournament, organized by the NCC Ladies Association was […]
Rotary pulls off tourney as hurricane howls
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club hosted its 14th Annual Golf Classic at Bridgton Highlands Country Club on Saturday, September 16. “Excitement leading into the final days and hours before the event was caused by Hurrican Lee. Will it happen? What are the alternatives? We continued to say, that the tournament is scheduled Rain or […]
Hospital tournament funds medical equipment
AREA — The 31st Annual Bridgton Hospital Golf Tournament was a huge success. On September 13, 115 community members, business leaders, Central Maine Healthcare team members, volunteers, and friends of Bridgton Hospital gathered at Bridgton Highlands Country Club to show their support for their local hospital. Nearly $30,000 was raised through registrations and raffles. These funds […]
Rotary hosts ‘Shot’ event
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club hosted a “Shot” Event at the Mountain Driving Range in Bridgton on Thursday, August 31. Open to all with free buckets of balls and tasty Street Eats appetizers, a dozen Rotarians were joined by 10 spouses and friends. The event was a chance for golfers to hit […]
Rotary to host ‘Shot’ event at Mountain Range Golf
BRIDGTON — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is hosting an event at the Mountain Range Golf Driving Range on Thursday, August 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. “If you are interested in learning more about Rotary, or if you would like to hit some golf balls, join us,” remarked John Eliassen, President of the […]
Norway’s new basketball court opens
NORWAY — Deb Partridge cut the ribbon for the newly renovated basketball court at the Cottage Street Recreation Area on Sunday, July 9. The court is fenced in with a fully painted surface, basketball lines designated, and adjustable goal systems allowing all ages to play successfully. The ribbon-cutting event included basketball games and skill competitions […]