Archive for ‘News’

  • Good time for a wash

    Bridgton Fire Department member Michael Chaine sprays down Engine 1 on Sunday morning, prior to leading the Easter Bunny through local neighborhoods on Sunday. (Rivet Photo)

  • Bridgton Police Department blotter

    These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Monday, April 6 10:49 a.m. Suspicious activity (trespassing) at a mini storage facility. 12:12 p.m. Citizen’s identification expired three days ago and was denied purchasing cigarettes at a local store. Caller asked if an officer could assist in the purchase. 5:46 […]

  • Fryeburg Police Department log

    These items appeared on the Fryeburg Police Department log (this is a partial listing): Monday, April 6 12:01 a.m. to 7:22 a.m. Fifteen patrol checks. 12:01 p.m. Assist citizen on Bridgton Road. 12:26 p.m. 9-1-1 hang-up on Leach Road. 3:26 p.m. Assist citizen at police headquarters. 7:07 p.m. Alarm on Pepi Lane. 10:15 p.m. Fire […]

  • Bored? Rec Departments to host virtual Trivia

    Which household will rise to the top of the Lake Region Trivia podium! Join the Bridgton Recreation Department via Zoom for Disney and Sports themed trivia next Thursday, April 23 at 6 p.m.  “If we have enough interest we will have weekly trivia battles with different themes each week!” Rec Director Gary Colello said. How […]

  • Rec director Colello lands Young Professional Honor

    The Maine Recreation and Parks Association announces that Gary Colello, director of Recreation in Bridgton, has been awarded the 2020 “Dr. Bill Eckart” Young Professional Award Colello is being recognized by his professional peers with an award by the Maine Recreation and Parks Association. He has demonstrated outstanding leadership for the residents of Bridgton by […]

  • Law firm offers ‘no charge’ to certain workers for life planning documents

    Hastings Malia P.A. of Fryeburg understands the peace of mind that comes with certain life planning documents, such as a Healthcare Power of Attorney and a Financial Power of Attorney.  These documents give your loved ones the ability to make important decisions for you in case you are unable to do so yourself.  In support of those on […]

  • Surprise visitor makes his rounds in Bridgton

    Many local children enjoyed a pleasant surprise Sunday when the Easter Bunny visited Bridgton neighborhoods escorted by Engine I, driven by Michael Chaine, along with a police escort by Officer Sophia Swiatek, along with a few others.

  • CDBG projects — ‘Pocket park’ out, board moves funds to Oak Street upgrade

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Timing is everything. Selectman Bear Zaidman liked Community Development Director Linda LaCroix’s idea of developing a “pocket park” as a way to enhance (East) Main Street, but now is not the right time in his mind. “We don’t know what’s going to happen in the world right now and […]

  • Crabtree: Staying sane while staying at home

    By Allen Crabtree BN Columnist “Want to go to a party tonight?’ asked my roommate Alan Zentmeyer. “There is going to be a curfew party at that club we like so much.” “I thought we weren’t supposed to be out after curfew,” I said.  “I’ve read in the English-language Saigon Times that the White Mice […]

  • Rotary Club’s important work during this pandemic

    How quickly the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club has moved from inviting the public to join us at our meetings for timely topic speakers. But, as you all know, everything has been changing rapidly during this pandemic.   As the Rotary thought would be the case, the need for volunteers is increasing as unemployment increases. The first requests […]