Letter writer seeks help in finding Irishes

Roland Irish is digging into his family history. The Charlestown, N.H. resident has discovered he could use a little help filling in some of the blanks. “I am looking for relatives in the Bridgton area of Ruth Irish. I met her years ago on a vacation trip and found that we were relatives through my […]

Masons to hold take-out bean supper Saturday

Delta Masonic Lodge #153 (920 Lovell Road, Lovell) is hosting a take-out (only) home-made bean and hot dog supper on Saturday, May 23 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Donations $7. Proceeds to go to area food banks with a matching grant from The Maine Masonic Charity Foundation. No seating available at this time.

Bridgton moves ‘Fourth’ fireworks display to Labor Day weekend

Scratch fireworks on July 3 in Bridgton. The annual Fourth of July aerial show has been moved to Labor Day weekend. Bridgton Recreation Director Gary Colello released the following statement today: “For many years, the Town of Bridgton has provided the community with a spectacular firework display to celebrate our country every July 3. Local […]

Town attorney outlines Salmon Point Campground reopening

As Maine slowly reopens from the COVID-19 shutdown, a local question is when can Salmon Point Campground open? To be on the right page, Bridgton officials sought a legal opinion from the town attorney. The short version: • Lessees of Salmon Point Campground that live in Maine can go to the campground on June 1 […]

Bridgton budget lowered; voting options explored

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Unusual times require unusual measures, especially when it comes to developing a municipal budget that will ease the burden on taxpayers, who are struggling due to COVID-19 circumstances, yet maintain an adequate level of service that the community expects. Town Manager Robert Peabody delivered a revised proposed budget to […]

Harrison set to reopen town offices

Harrison is projecting a reopening date for the town office on Monday, May 18. But, there will be a few rules that go with reopening: • All public are to wear masks or face covering in the building until further notice. • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 10 a.m. will be for citizens over […]

Bridgton Police blotter

These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, May 4 8:28 a.m. Citizen assist regarding household trash in a truck bed since winter and now animals getting into it on Church Street. 2:05 p.m. Harassment complaint on Sweden Road. 2:29 p.m. Assist to Oxford County Sheriff’s Office to […]

Fryeburg Police log

These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, May 4 12:42 a.m. Suspicious activity on Porter Road. 5:09 a.m. Animal complaint on Bridgton Road. 5:32 a.m. Responding to a motor vehicle crash on Stanley Hill Road, police charged Abagayle Hafford, 18, of Allagash with unlawful possession of a […]

Rotary to hold Community Kettle curbside barbecue this Thursday, May 14

During this difficult time, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club would like to brighten the mood of the community by offering a community kettle barbecue with curbside pickup. This Thursday, May 14, dinner will be served at 5:30 p.m. at the Bridgton Community Center parking lot on Depot Street and it will be a first-come, first-served […]

Seasoned healthcare leader joins Central Maine Healthcare

A seasoned healthcare professional with leadership experience at multiple hospitals on the East Coast has joined Central Maine Medical Center as president, Central Maine Healthcare officials reported. Steven G. Littleson, FACHE, who most recently served as chief integration and operating officer for Lancaster (Pa.) General Health, starts his new role today, May 11. “Steve […]

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