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Shoreland rules cause $4M project’s collapse By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer A $4 million deal for a 21unit senior housing complex in downtown Bridgton — one that would have replaced the unsightly vacant Chapter 11 building — fell through Tuesday, just as the ink on the contract was about to dry. Chapter 11 building owner Zack Sclar, who also owns Food City, had negotiated a

purchase and sales agreement with Avesta Housing Inc., one of the state’s largest providers of affordable housing. Avesta, which had initially eyed the Crocket Ridge property on the Harrison Road for the project, had been persuaded by Economic and Community Development Director Alan Manoian that developing the Chapter 11 site would be a win-win for

both the project and the town. Late Tuesday, however, the deal fell apart when Code Enforcement Officer Robbie Baker said the site was in the shoreland zone. Under the ordinance, each unit is required to have 50,000 square feet of property — and the Chapter 11 property, the site of the old A&P Store, doesn’t even come close to meeting those rules.

Baker said at Tuesday’s Planning Board meeting that since half the property is within the 250-foot setback to Stevens Brook, shoreland zoning applies even though the property is zoned general development. The stretch of the brook near the site is actually classified as a river, he said, because it is at the confluence of Long Lake and Willett Brook. Shoreland zon-

ing density rules apply not only to any new development done at the Chapter 11 site, but to all other property on the brook side of Pondicherry Square, he said. “It’s an extremely exceptional barrier to development,” said a clearly disappointed Manoian, who urged the board to immediately begin the process of having the ordinance amended. “We just lost a $4 million deal today. The investors can’t wait.” Private investors had been lined up to work with Avesta by

forming a limited liability corporation to fund the development, using various tax credit platforms. Because they, and not Avesta, would have built the complex, it would not have been tax-exempt, Manoian said; the housing would have brought in around $48,000 a year in tax revenue to the town. Manoian said he hopes to convince Avesta to wait until next year, working with other investors, to revisit the project, providing voters agree PROJECT, Page A

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer Local residents were saddened and shocked by the sudden closing of the Bridgton Gas & Convenience store on Main Street last week. Owner Kevin Hayes opened for business as usual that Wednesday morning, Sept. 28, just as he had for years, but had locked up by that afternoon without notice to his customers, or reportedly, his employees. Customers were still pulling up to his gas pumps days later, not realizing the store had closed. Hayes, who lives on the Pond Road, did not return a call made to his home by press time. His 233 Main Street store, in the heart of downtown, was a regular pit stop for locals and commuters alike, who came for the gas, the deli sandwiches, and the friendly atmosphere. Bridgton Gas & Convenience was an independently-run convenience store, one of the last remaining in town. Hayes’ decision to close up shop comes on the heels of the sudden closing on Sept. 15 of another popular local destination, the Trailside Restaurant on the Portland Road. In that case as well, employees also reportedly had no notice, and sever-

al customers who had bought gift certificates called police to inquire how they were going to get reimbursed. “Any and all small business people today are heroes. But you know, small businesses come and go,” said Alan Manoian, Bridgton’s director of Economic and Community Development. “It’s just unfortunate the way those businesses closed.” Manoian said he has talked to some people who are concerned about the health of the local economy because of the closings. “It creates just a sort of a sense of discomfort, since Trailside was doing amazing business. Everybody agrees it was less than a graceful departure, and your heart goes out to the employees.” Bridgton Police Investigator Brad Gaumont said he stopped in to Trailside to talk to restaurant owner Michael Luciano after the building’s owner, Jack Dean, became concerned that Luciano was removing items in the building not belonging to him. But Gaumont said Luciano was only taking oil he had purchased, and in fact was leaving some of his own equipment behind. “There was no theft involved, and there’s no open CLOSINGS, Page A

Some shocked by business closings

FINALLY, A SHOWROOM — Walter Bannon Jr. has finally realized his dream of a showroom for his vast collection of antique bottles, at the carriage house of the Robert Andrews estate owned by Peg Norman in South Bridgton. Here, he

kneels beside one of the display cases he inherited when the Jones Museum in Sebago closed. Bannon also acquired other material from the museum, and hopes to carry on its tradition of showcasing rare glass and bottles. (Geraghty Photo)

Mr. Bottle’s world of glass Grand opening of museum Saturday

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer When Walter Bannon of Sandy Creek goes bottle hunting, he looks for signs. Then he doesn’t hesitate; he digs. Or, more recently, he dives; he became a certified scuba diver three years ago, to better plumb the wealth of discarded bottles and artifacts in Greater Bridgton’s many lakes, ponds, rivers and streams. The results, after more than a decade of collecting, speak for themselves — in lovely colors of violet, green red, yellow and blue — bottles of every conceivable hue. Glassblowers created these works of art, a century or more ago. Their very DNA is preserved in bubbles inside the glass. So this summer, when Peg Norman offered her carriage house in South Bridgton as a display space for his collection, and the Jones Museum in Sebago closed and offered its shelving and display cases, he saw both events as a sign. “I’m the kind of person, when opportunity

knocks, I jump on it,” said Bannon. The Maine Antique Bottle & Glass Museum, next to Norman’s Margaret House across from Adams Pond, is the result. A grand opening will be held this Saturday, Oct. 8, beginning at 2 p.m. What makes the museum unique is that Bannon found nearly every bottle and artifact that is on display — and he can tell you where he found it, and the story behind it. Bannon takes from the shelf a tiny clear bottle, still capped, with brown liquid still inside, from a section of the museum displaying quack cures. Embossed on the outside are the words “Dunn Brothers,” a local pharmacy that had the liquid “cures” made up for them. Another bottle is from Stevens Pharmacy. A third proclaims “Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root and Kidney Cure.” He found the first of them five or six years ago, walking through Sandy Creek, by the old railroad bed. “That really inspired me. Not only do I love history, I love the town of Bridgton, and here I have some old artifacts from the 1870s,” he said. “And that motivated

me to get out digging again.” Bannon’s museum is a veritable treasuretrove of local history; along with the bottles, he has syrup jars, ink wells, salt shakers, vases, crocks, pitchers, glass insulators, wine bottles, pottery and bowls; and he has railroad stakes from the “Two-footers,” or Narrow Gauge Railroad that operated in town from the 1860s to the 1940s. He even found in pieces, and reassembled, a little iron bank that looks a lot like the Oberg Insurance Co. building, once operated as a bank in town. “Once you get bitten by this desire, this urge, it’s hard to shake it,” he said. “Especially when you know where to find things, and how to be successful.” He has a display case of bottles and glass items that are offered for sale. As for his museum collection, “If someone wants to purchase something, I might sell it. I only work parttime,” as a teacher in the local school system. Over the years, Bannon has acquired quite

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Reval referendum goes to voters

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO — The recent petition to get Casco property reassessed to the tune of $290,000 received significant support in terms of citizens’ signatures. Two hundred seventy registered voters signed the petition. What is required by law — in order for a citizens’ signature petition to become a ballot item — is 10 percent of the turnout for the last gubernatorial election. In Casco, that number is 120. The property revaluation issue will go before the voters on Nov. 8. On Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Casco Finance Committee

voted unanimously to not throw its support behind the referendum. Because there is a fiscal note ($290,000 to be taken from the Undesignated Fund, or surplus fund) the finance committee was required to vote on whether it opted to recommend or not recommend the ballot item, according to Casco Town Manger Dave Morton, who called the emergency meeting. The vote of the seven-member finance committee will be recorded under the referendum language on November’s ballot. Most finance committee members were in agreement

that a revaluation could be a good idea — in another year or two. The last revaluation of properties in Casco was in 2007, according to Morton. Prior to that, 17 years had passed before a revaluation; and waterfront properties were listed at 45 percent below market value, he said. Currently, waterfront property is 106 percent and other property is 105 percent of the market value, Morton said. “The real problem is when property values are really askew from the market value,” he said. In past discussions, Assessor John O’Donnell recommended the town do a thorough, door-

to-door assessment of all properties, but said it would be prudent for the town to wait a few years. “O’Donnell said it wouldn’t hurt for the town to start planning for the revaluation,” Morton said. In fact, $69,000 has been reserved in a fund to pay for a future revaluation after the last one was done in 2007, Morton said. Also, during the Sept. 28 meeting, committee members discussed the possibility of all the towns in the SAD 61 getting together to coordinate revaluation at same time. The towns — by putting together REVAL, Page A

‘That’s no plane, that’s a UFO!’

By Gail Geraghty Staff Writer HARRISON — The first time Judy Fleming saw a UFO over Crystal Lake, her late husband, who was sleeping at the time, didn’t believe her. “You were dreaming,” he said. “So why did the dog start barking, and practically tear off the screen door trying to get out?” she asked. That was nearly 30 years ago. Then, the Saturday before last, on Sept. 24, Fleming said she saw another UFO — and this time, there were witnesses. Around 10 of them, her family and friends, were sitting outside talking and playing cards near the beach at her home on Crystal Lake. The sky was clear; it was around 11:30 p.m. Suddenly, a bright round object, “about the size of a Frisbee,” appeared in the dark

‘THAT’S NO PLANE’ — Leo Bousquet of Harrison captured this image of an unidentified object in the sky over Crystal Lake, witnessed by a group of around 10 people near midnight on Sept. 24. sky to their right, said Fleming. “Everybody’s mouth was open,” she said. “We were all UFO, Page A

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Rotary ‘swings’ into action

BABY FRIENDLY HONORS — A reception was held on Friday, Sept. 30, at Bridgton Hospital for the Special Delivery Family Birthing Center staff to celebrate their new recognition as “Baby Friendly.” Pictured (left to right) are: Crystal Drew, RN, IBCLC, Clinical Coordinator; Dianne Baker, RN; Jennifer Donaldson, RN; Liz Cuomo RN; Ashley Stacey RN; and Lois Hardy, RN.

BH receives prestigious award Bridgton Hospital has been awarded the prestigious international recognition as a BabyFriendly® birth facility. Bridgton Hospital is the first Critical Access Hospital in Maine to be designated BabyFriendly and one of just 116 nationwide to obtain the recognition. According to Crystal Drew, RN, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and obstetrics clinical coordinator, “Baby-Friendly USA is the U.S. authority for the implementation of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI), a global program sponsored by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).” Ms. Drew added, “The initiative encourages and recognizes hospitals and birthing centers that

offer an optimal level of care for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Based on the 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, this prestigious international award recognizes birth facilities that offer breastfeeding mothers the information, confidence, and skills needed to successfully initiate and continue breastfeeding their babies.” Drew said the entire staff of the Special Delivery Family Birthing Center at Bridgton Hospital is committed to pursuing this rigorous certification process in order to obtain this important designation for the babies and mothers of our community. Bridgton Hospital becomes the fifth Maine hospital that is designated Baby Friendly, including Central Maine Medical Center, York Hospital, Maine

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By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer LOVELL — The students at the New Suncook School here have brand new swing sets, thanks to the hard work of the members of the Fryeburg Area Rotary Club. Students and staff held a Swing Project Celebration in the New Suncook School cafeteria Friday afternoon, in order to thank the Fryeburg Area Rotary Club for its donation of the swing sets that include a wheelchair swing. Danny Charles and crew donated the excavation work of the 32-foot by 76-foot area, Sonotube placement, leg placement for the swings and leveled the area and provided the mulch. Henry Hudson of Henry’s Concrete in Harrison donated and poured the concrete, while Jonathan Bliss was the consultant on the drainage for the swing project. President Wendell Webb said, “The Rotary Club of the Fryeburg Area is honored to have worked on this project.”

Reval question to voters

THANK YOU, FRYEBURG ROTARY — New Suncook School students thanked the Fryeburg Area Rotary Club on Friday for donating the new swing sets at their school playground. Front, from left, are Calvin Fox, Alicia Ridlon, Camden Jones, Cameron O’Connell, Miles Garland, Noah O’Connell and Astrid Eklund. Back, from left, are River Lusky, Shelby Purslow, Yukon King, Nina Scheid and George Cunningham, Fryeburg Area Rotary Club member. (Continued from Page A) (Ackley Photo) a bid — could get a more eco- nomical price, Morton said. In addition, it would create a real-estate value map for the region. Earlier, on Sept. 20, the over the past several years, with The other board members conBy Lisa Williams Ackley Casco Board of Selectmen the most recent contract expir- curred with Selectman Eastman’s Staff Writer also voted against recommendrecommendation that the selectFRYEBURG — The Fryeburg ing this fall. ing the property revaluation. Board of Selectmen discussed the The overall discussion at last men and town manager “walk the Three selectmen — Ray Grant, future of the town-owned Canal month’s meeting centered on hav- face of the earth” at Canal Bridge Tracy Kimball and Paul Edes Bridge Campground along the ing only wilderness campsites Campground after the Fryeburg — voted. Not present during Saco River, saying it will not be there in the future with just enough Fair is over “and have a clear the meeting were Chairman put up for sale. electricity to supply a small store understanding among all four Barbara York and Selectmen of us” as to what needs to be “I don’t think we’re going to and the bathrooms. Mary-Viennessa Fernandez. As for leasing the campground, addressed at the property. discuss selling it,” Chairman Ed A public hearing will be Wilkey said, “that’s not even on Town Manager Sharon Jackson The selectmen said townspeople held on the land revalua- the table. I think we’re all in agree- said, “As for the lease — I think will have access to the beach area, tion referendum. The forum ment we want to retain the land.” we need to start from scratch.” at all times. “I’m 100% on board for giving The town has been leasing the All three selectmen — Chairman is scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. at the Casco campground in three-year terms Wilkey, Rick Eastman and Tom the citizens of Fryeburg access of contract to private individuals Klinepeter — agreed with Jackson’s to the beach area,” Selectman Community Center. suggestion. Eastman stated.

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Vineyard Church to use Singer Center for Bible study By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — A local church that has been gathering at Lake Region High School for its Bible study groups may find a temporary meeting spot at the Singer Center. Joan Forbes, with the Lake Region Vineyard Church, asked for the use of the town gymnasium from now through June. The Naples Board of Selectmen suggested the church group use the Singer Community Center instead. “The Singer building might be a better option,” Chairman Christine Powers said during Monday’s meeting. “It would be easier to track heating costs. Also, that leaves the gym open to annual events. The spirit of the gift of the Singer Center goes right along with what the group is trying to do.” Forbes said a small group of about 40 adults and between 10 and 15 children required the space every Thursday for Bible study and discussing topics pertinent to a Christian lifestyle. Members of the church participate in community-minded activities like providing a food pantry, preparing Thanksgiving food baskets and heating assistance. KIWANIS DONATES TO CAMP SUNSHINE — The Norway-Paris Kiwanis Club recently pre“We are trying to do more for the community. sented Ashley Riley of Camp Sunshine in Casco with a check for $500. Pictured (from left) are We are trying to be more visible in the community,” Past President Becky Toothaker, Bill Stockwell, Ashley Riley and President Cindy Hakala. Club Forbes said. members will also be participating in the Oct. 8 clean-up day. Although the selectmen applauded the church

parishioners for their contributions, board members were hesitant to tie up the gymnasium by allowing long-term use of the space in the Naples Town Office. “If you are meeting long-term that would not allow other groups to use the facility,” Selectman Rick Paraschak said. Selectman Robert Caron Sr. agreed. “This is a very long-term period — six to eight months. I don’t think that is the intent for the use of this facility. If other folks want to use it, like for a birthday party” the space would unavailable, Caron said. Other annual events include the Historical Society’s Chinese Auction, which is typically held in the town gym. Board members like the idea of offering the Singer Center, which has a kitchen and ample space. In addition, the building located in the Village Green is less expensive to heat. “The Singer Center would be the place. That is a more energy efficient building than the town gym,” Naples Town Manager Derik Goodine said. The board asked Goodine to proceed with a facility-use contract between the town and the church, and to include a time limitation on the church’s use of the Singer Center. “I don’t want you guys playing musical chairs every time you meet. We’ll work out the logistics,” Goodine told Forbes.

Casco commits to media funding

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer CASCO – Less than eight months ago, the Town of Casco did not televise its selectmen’s meetings. Now, the meetings of the selectmen and the finance committee will be videotaped, rebroadcast on public access cable TV, and made available via computer — by using a link from the town’s website to LRTV’s web page. The Casco Board of Selectmen on Tuesday chose LRTV to provide media services for $12,600 a year. The money was approved at the annual town meeting in June.

LRTV would cover meetings of the selectmen and the Casco Finance Committee as well as town meeting, and any special town meetings. That was how the motion was worded. It had been a goal of the selectmen to provide ways to get meetings to a wider audience — such as homebound residents, people who don’t like to drive at night, and summer residents — all of whom would like to keep up on town government when they cannot attend meetings. In addition, elected officials and residents wanted visual documentation of municipal meetings in their town.

In spring 2011, a Media Sharing Committee made some recommendations of ways to have meetings recorded and accessible to community members. Although using the Town of Raymond’s broadcast center was among the options, Raymond staff responded saying LRTV could better provide the mobile services Casco needed. Raymond’s broadcast studio is not mobile, and Casco meetings would have to take place there. The letter from the Town of Raymond said costs for services could be provided — if Casco’s selectmen so desired that. It also stated that those expenses would likely be

higher than the price for which LRTV could do the job. The letter said LRTV was not only better equipped to videotape and download meetings, but also that was LRTV’s area of expertise. Two weeks ago, the board heard a presentation from LRTV Station Manager John K. Likshis. The camera and soundboard equipment have been showing up at selectmen meetings since late March and early April, when the town decided to test it out. Along the lines of improvMEDIA, Page A

CAPTURING THE ACTION — A Lake Region Television (LRTV) camera records the meeting of the Casco Board of Selectmen on Tuesday. The board voted to spend $12,600 a year for LRTV’s services, which includes linking broadcasts of meetings to the town’s website.

Bridgton tax collection rate — ‘where it should be’

Bridgton Town Manager Mitchell Berkowitz reported to the Bridgton Board of Selectmen last week that, as of the morning of Sept. 26, the town had collected 25.2% of the property taxes against a benchmark of 25%. “Utilizing this information the cash position of the town as of that same time was $3.516 million

which is where the Town should be at this point in time,” Berkowitz said. “Projecting our revenues and expenses to the Nov. 15, 2011 second tax payment date we now estimate that we should be able to handle our expenses without the need of borrowing. The tricky part of this projection is always the timing of revenues against the

expenses paid. We try to avoid dropping our cash balance below the one month mark of about $1.2 million and will therefore continue our weekly reviews.” Foreclosed properties auction — The town manager announced that the town will auction three properties to the highest bidder on Oct. 20, 2011. The auction will

begin at 10 a.m. in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room at the Bridgton Municipal Complex. Information about the bid process and the three properties being auctioned is available on the town’s website www.bridgtonmaine.org. Printed copies are available at the town office during regular business hours.

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Casco commits to media funding; building update

(Continued from Page A) ing technology, Selectman Tracy Kimball brought up the idea of budgeting for a part-time town web designer. She said it would be advantageous to hire someone specifically trained in the field, and able to dedicate time to the town’s website. At a past meeting, Kimball said town office employees are too busy with other duties to also take on updating and enhancing Casco’s website. An improved website would increase communication between the town and its residents, and make it easier for community members to find information, she said. “I am going to keep bringing this up,” Kimball said. In other business, the board voted to hire Sebago Technics

for the de-construction project at the Memorial School. The job will cost $18,000, and will entail two employees cutting into various walls while another worker collects samples to determine the extent of water damage and any other issue that might come up during a remodel. “They will be looking for structural stress, deterioration, and behind the walls to see if there are mold issues,” Town Manager Dave Morton said. The engineering firm, Sebago Technics did not provide a time frame — or hours of labor — to complete job, Morton said. Everyone agreed time was of the essence on this project. “Can we get ourselves on top of their ‘honey-do’ list?” Selectman Kimball asked. Morton responded, “I told

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The next step — deciding if remodeling or rebuilding is the best option for the town-owned school building — will follow Sebago Technics’ report on the structure’s condition. Speaking of construction, the community kitchen is nearing completion. “By end of the week, we will have a functioning kitchen,” Morton said.

“We don’t have any pots and pans,” he said, adding a local charitable donation was given to the town for the purchase of cooking and eating utensils. “The range is in, the fridge is in, the overhead door in the gym has been repaired and the counter replaced. The exhaust hood has been installed, and the fire extinguishers have been

installed,” Morton said. “It’s almost done. They just need to turn on pilots to do leak testing,” he said. The bills from the community kitchen job are still being tallied up, but rough estimates show the project cost less than the town budgeted, he said. “We came in under-budget enough to buy some stainless steel cabinetry,” Morton said.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — The PerpetualCare Trust Fund for the town cemetery does not generate enough interest to support maintenance of the graveyard. So, the Town of Naples will combine the fund with $5,000 from the Road Repair Fund. Years ago, the $5,000 was transferred from the trust fund to the Road Repair Fund in order to improve the road to the cemetery. However, that money was not used. Plans are to re-invest the Perpetual Care Trust Fund so the interest it earns is higher.

Only earned interest can be spent. The Naples Board of Selectmen on Monday voted to give the town manager the go ahead to add the road repair money to the Perpetual Care Fund, and re-invest approximately $20,000. Town Manager Derik Goodine said the trust money is currently in a money-market fund, and he thinks the most likely plan is a five-year Certificate of Deposit (CD). He said he would explore the financial re-investment options. In addition, Goodine said he

would like to establish a policy so when community members purchase a cemetery plot, a portion of the money goes into the perpetual care fund. “We don’t have a policy where people put money toward maintenance and care when they buy a grave plot,” he said. Goodine said recently he asked himself why the Perpetual Care Trust Fund was not growing each year. Then, he realized that was because no money is ever added to it. The money for grave plots goes into the town’s General Fund. He said in other towns

and at private cemeteries, contributing to the Perpetual Care Trust Fund is mandatory with the purchase of plots. A few years ago, the town purchased more land to expand the graveyard, which is located across from the Village Green off Route 302. The town cemetery is now half full. Goodine predicted it might be another decade or two before it reaches capacity. “We’re not at a crucial moment right now. But, down the road, we might have to look at purchasing a parcel of land for a future cemetery,” he said.

By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — One local entrepreneur has entertained the idea of introducing a seasonal, mobile taco cart to the Causeway. Other community members have asked about setting up kiosks to sell their wares along the Causeway during the summertime. The owner of the Augustus Bove House Bed & Breakfast would just like to put her business sign back where it was

before construction started. The Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT) recently signed an agreement, which will hand over the state’s rights of way (ROWs) to the town once construction is completed, Naples Town Manager Derik Goodine said on Monday. In the future months, the Naples Board of Selectmen will be tasked with crafting a policy addressing the use of the ROWs along the Causeway. “As soon as MDOT is done,

we will control the right-ofway areas. We need to adopt a policy of how to deal with this issue,” Goodine said. “I think it should be this board that creates a new ROW policy. The Ordinance Review Committee has businesses involved.” Selectman Rick Paraschak predicted putting together such a policy won’t be an easy task. “This is going to be a tough one. This has to be fair across the board. There are people who already occupy the ROWs, and there are people who want to use them,” Paraschak said. Goodine said some residents have expressed concerns that future landscaping trees or large signs could block the view in the ROWs. Goodine has been reviewing

similar policies around Maine. “The City of Portland has sidewalk dining. Brunswick has a large village green, and a policy of how to deal with that,” he said.

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them the board was looking for some sort of resolution soon.” Selectman Paul Edes suggested the town offer more open houses at the Memorial School so community members could see the condition of the building firsthand. The school is currently not heated so an open house would have to happen before winter weather arrives, Morton said.

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Proposed $4M project falls apart (Continued from Page A) to amend the shoreland ordinance. “You have sympathetic ears here,” said Planning Board Chairman Steve Collins, who said the brook, while a definite asset, is nonetheless a constraint on development all along Main Street. “I think

it’s a tragedy we’re losing a $4 million development, but it’s a heads up” that the town needs to get to work amending the rules, much as similar communities with downtown waterfront have done. The first step, the board agreed, would be to invite a representative from the

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NAPLES — Displaying exceptional courage under fire in the face of an enemy attack, United States Army Private First Class Kevin Wayne Gardner of Poland received the Bronze Star Medal of Valor. PFC Gardner will be honored on Saturday, Oct. 8 by the Casco/Naples/Raymond American Legion Post 155 at the American Legion Hall, Route 11, in Naples at 5 p.m. PFC Gardner is the son of Kimberly Gardner of Poland and Kevin Gardner of Windham. He is the brother of Kai Gardner. The following account was reported by Michael Hoffman and Joe Gould, staff writers for Army Times: PFC Gardner was taking part in a joint training exercise with the Iraqi Army at the Ghuzlani Warrior Training Center on the morning of Jan. 15, 2011 when Marwan Nadir Abdulaziz alJabouri sprinted down a hill firing an M16 from his hip at U.S. soldiers. U.S. soldiers thought of alJabouri as a model Iraqi soldier. He joined in 2008, passed a screening test and was recently promoted to squad leader. No one thought twice when he asked to fall out of formation to fill up his canteen shortly after 8 a.m.

The soldiers with 1st Cavalry Division’s Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 9th Cavalry, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade didn’t know U.S. forces had killed his uncle and cousin, or that his father, a lieutenant colonel in Saddam Hussein’s army, had recently kicked him out of his house. Capt. Thomas Herman’s 22 soldiers waiting to start training with Jabouri’s company had no warning that morning of a shootout that killed Sgts. Michael Bartley and Martin “Mick” LaMar and critically injured Sgt. Robert Fierro. No one could predict either that three of Alpha Troop’s youngest soldiers would react quickly enough to maneuver and kill Jabouri, preventing a tragedy from spiraling into something much worse. Pfcs. Gardner and Raymond Gomez and Sgt. Martin Gaymon each earned the Bronze Star with Valor device Feb. 17, one week after Fort Hood, Texas, held a memorial for Bartley and LaMar. Out of sight from Iraqi and U.S. soldiers near the water trailer, Jabouri pulled out an M16 magazine he hid that morning under his body armor. He locked and loaded his

(Continued from Page A) case,” Gaumont said. As far as those who want their money back for gift certificates they had purchased, Gaumont said, “That’s a civil matter.” Luciano could not be reached for comment. Jim Mains Jr., executive director of the Greater Bridgton-Lake Region Chamber of Commerce, said a lot of Naples businesses reported having a pretty good summer, despite the Causeway construction. As for Bridgton, he wasn’t sure; the Chamber doesn’t attempt to track local small business sales activity in any definitive way. Mains said it’s a mistake to judge the economic health of a community by looking at retail alone. “Bridgton Academy’s growing all the time, and so is Shawnee Peak,” he said. Howell Labs, just outside of downtown, provides good-paying high-tech jobs, as does Down East Inc. Both rely heavily on government contracts. Mains said a little-known success story is Chalmers Insurance in downtown Bridgton, which employs 110 people who handle health insurance contracts for all of the Division 1 schools in the country. “Small retail has a tendency to turn, but it’s really a small part of (the overall economic picture),” Mains said. “You’ve got a lot of solid people in the downtown, and we’re better off than a lot of communities” because of the influx of summer visitors attracted to the area’s lakes and natural beauty. “I still say Bridgton Main Street will come around,” Mains said. “You’ve got to make the commitment and stick with it.”

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Former selectman allegedly violates protection order By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer FRYEBURG — A former selectman here was arrested over the weekend and charged with allegedly violating a protection from abuse order. Clifford R. Hall, 53, was served an order for protection from abuse at his home on Wilton Warren Road in

late September by a Fryeburg Police officer. Then, around 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 1, Hall was arrested at a residence in the nearby town of Denmark and charged with violating a protection from abuse order and was transported to the Oxford County Jail in Paris where his bail was set at $1,500 unsecured

(bond), according to an intake officer at the jail. Hall posted bail and was released from the jail at 2:39 a.m. on Oct. 2, the intake officer said. Hall was elected to and served a three-year term on the Fryeburg Board of Selectmen in 2007, but lost his bid for a second term, in June, 2010.

PORTLAND — A 34-yearold man from Brownfield pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Portland last week, to one count of theft from a federally-licensed firearms dealer, United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II announced. According to court records, on July 14, 2010, Leonard Jean Jr. committed a nighttime burglary of a federally licensed firearms dealer in

Denmark where he had been a customer earlier the same day. The gun shop is located inside the home of the owners, who were asleep upstairs when Jean entered the house to get to the attached store. Jean stole 23 firearms, all of which were quickly recovered by the authorities. Jean faces up to 10 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine. He will be sentenced

after completion of a pre-sentencing report by the United States Probation Office. The investigation leading to the conviction was conducted by the Maine State Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. This case is part of Maine’s Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative, which is designed to reduce gun violence and illegal gun possession.

FRYEBURG — This is a partial listing of incidents handled by the Fryeburg Police Department from Sept. 26 through Oct. 2, 2011: Monday, September 26: 11:40 a.m. Stephen A. Waldeck, 47, of Centerville, Mass., was issued a summons for failure to register a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on Main Street. Noon A Fryeburg police officer assisted an Oxford County Sheriff’s deputy with a report of the theft of animals on Bridgton Road. Tuesday, September 27: 11:35 p.m. A complaint of a loud party on Elm Street was investigated, and the subjects were issued a warning for disorderly conduct. Wednesday, September 28: 3:23 p.m. A subject came in to the police station and reported a possible trespass issue on Main Street. Thursday, September 29: 2:49 p.m. A caller reported

suspicious activity on Elm Street, and a report was taken. 5:30 p.m. A hit and run motor vehicle accident was reported in front of the House of Pizza on Main Street involving a 2006 Chevrolet Equinox owned by Leonidas Katsigiannis of Fryeburg and operated by Stacy Katsigiannis of Fryeburg that was struck by an unknown vehicle. Saturday, October 1: 2:10 p.m. Utility wires and branches were reported down on Fish Street. Sunday, October 2: 10:40 a.m. Fryeburg Police assisted Fryeburg Rescue personnel on Portland Street. 10:40 a.m. A police officer took a report of a suspicious note that was left for an employee outside a store at

the Fryeburg Shopping Plaza. 12:30 p.m. Michael A. Kimball, 20, of Brownfield, was arrested on Main Street on three outstanding warrants for failure to pay fines and was transported to the Oxford County Jail in Paris. 3:25 p.m. Andrew G. Houghton, 27, of Limington, was issued a summons on Main Street for operating a motor vehicle with an expired temporary registration (greater than 150 days). 7:50 p.m. A complaint was received of loud music at an apartment on Lovewell’s Pond Road and the responding police officer arrested Herbert M. Pendleton III, 39, of Fryeburg, and charged him with disorderly conduct and he was transported to the Oxford County Jail in Paris.

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HELPING LOCAL YOUTH — The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club presented members of C.H.O.I.C.E.S. with a check for $1,218 at their Sept. 29 Club meeting. These were the proceeds from the Rotary Yard Sale held over Labor Day. C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (Community Helping Officers In Cooperation with Educators and Students) provides instruction to students on peer pressure, ethics, making good decisions, rules and laws, anger management and goal setting. This organization is a good fit for the Rotary’s theme this year, “Helping Youth in Our Community.” Pictured (left to right) are: Rotary President Cathy Sullivan, Bridgton Chief of Police Kevin Schofield, Janet Jones, Officer Phil Jones and Woody Woodward.

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These items appeared on the Bridgton Police Department blotter (this is a partial listing): Tuesday, September 27: 1:30 a.m. Police officers were called to the Bridgton Hospital Emergency Room for a report of a disruptive subject. Daniel L. Grass, 23, of Windham, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and transported to the Cumberland County Jail in Portland. 8:13 a.m. No injuries were reported, when a 2004 Ford Ranger operated by Mark C. Fleck, of Bridgton, and a 2000 Chevy Blazer operated by Grady R. Doherty, of Casco, collided on Portland Road (Route 302) by NAPA Auto Parts. 5:18 p.m. Police officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the parking lot at Bridgton Hospital. It turned out to be a verbal disagreement among family members.

Everything was calm, when the officers cleared the scene. Thursday, September 29: 10:27 p.m. A report of suspicious activity on Green Street was investigated by the responding police officer. Friday, September 30: 9:11 a.m. A caller from Willett Road reported finding handprints on their home’s windows and that it appeared as if someone were trying to raise the window. The report was investigated. 10:43 a.m. A subject reported the burglary of a motor vehicle on Sam Ingalls Road in which prescription medication was taken. 3:30 p.m. A group of tourists from a German tour bus had a tour of the Bridgton Police Department. Saturday, October 1: 1:09 a.m. Stephen R. York, 42, of Brownfield, was arrested and charged with operating a motor

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vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant, following a traffic stop on North High Street. York was released on personal recognizance. 2:25 a.m. Subjects at an apartment on Sawyer Circle were issued a warning for disorderly conduct, following a complaint regarding them “screaming and hollering and making loud noise and partying all night.” 3:22 p.m. A police officer responded to a report of a vehicle off South Bridgton Road where he allegedly found a male subject “stumbling around.” No injuries were reported. The operator of the 1999 Chevrolet G20, Arthur L. Nickerson, 60, of Plymouth, Mass., was arrested and charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of an intoxicant. Nickerson, who was also charged with possession of a useable amount of marijuana, was released on personal recognizance. 10:36 p.m. Subjects at a residence on Thompson Road were issued a warning for disorderly conduct, after a complaint of loud music was received. Sunday, October 2: 10:57 a.m. A police officer responded to a domestic disturbance on North High Street where peace was restored. 10:18 p.m. A caller on Moose Pond Drive reported hearing gunshots in the area all day. Monday, October 3: 12:03 a.m. A caller from Cedar Drive reported a rifle being fired in the area. A police officer checked the area with negative contact. 10:14 a.m. A report was BLOTTER, Page A

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The following individuals were arrested and charged with crimes allegedly committed in the Lake Region and were transported to the Cumberland County Jail in Portland: Michael Wade Carvell, 45, of Westfield, at 4:22 a.m. on Sept. 24 in Naples by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on one count each domestic violence assault and criminal threatening. James David Fogg, 29, of Harrison, at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 28 in Harrison by the Violent Crimes Task Force on one count each failure to appear in court, failure to pay a fine and on a hold for another law enforcement agency. ARREST LOGS, Page A

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October 6, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page A

UFO sighting in Harrison? (Continued from Page A) pinching ourselves.” The UFO was spinning in a circle, alternating bright flashes of red and yellow. “It just hovered. It stayed exactly where it was,” she said. It must be a plane, someone said. “That’s no plane,” she said. “That’s a UFO!” They sat frozen in place, staring, for several minutes until it started to dim. Her current partner, Leo Bousquet, jumped up to grab his camera. By the time he got back, the colors were gone, but the object was still there, glowing red. He snapped off a few shots before it blinked out, and was gone.

“It came very suddenly and it disappeared as quickly as it came,” said Fleming. “I was hoping it would come closer to us.” Fleming called several newspapers and a radio station, but no one seemed inclined to believe her story. The Bridgton News called the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, and a dispatcher there said there were no reports called in of a UFO in the skies over Harrison. Fleming doesn’t care if anyone believes her, she says she knows what she saw, and it definitely was not a plane. It was a UFO, from where, who knows?

County arrest logs (Continued from Page A) Erica Marie Demmons, 37, of Windham, at 3:02 a.m. on Sept. 30 in Casco by the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office on one count of failure to pay a fine. William Clifton Chambers, 51, of Harrison, at 1:26 p.m. on Oct. 1 in Harrison by the Maine State Police on a hold for another law enforcement agency. OXFORD COUNTY The following individuals were arrested and charged with crimes allegedly committed in the Lake Region and transported to the Oxford County Jail in Paris: Michael B. Tracy, 46, of Wilton, at 2:07 p.m. on Sept. 26 in Lovell by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office on one count of operating a motor vehicle after license suspension. Kevin I. Edwards, 28, of Waterford, at 1 p.m. on Sept. 28 in Waterford by the Maine State Police on one count of domestic violence assault. James Earle Dugan Jr., 48, of Waterford, at 8:35 p.m. on Oct. 2 by the Maine State Police on one count each domestic violence assault and obstructing the reporting of a crime.

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(Continued from Page A) received of vandalism and criminal mischief to a building owned by a utility company on Mountain Road. 1:13 p.m. The theft of gas in the amount of $34.75 from a convenience store on Main Street was reported. 2:30 p.m. Jason M. Allen, 36, of Bridgton, was arrested on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court for operating a motor vehicle after license suspension and was released on bail from the police station. Tickets: During this reporting period, police issued five summonses and 15 warnings.

“I know Maine has a lot of them, so I hear, especially in the summertime,” she said. “What makes us think we’re the only ones alive in the universe?”

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(Continued from Page 5A) weapon on a day U.S. soldiers didn’t plan to train with live ammunition. Jabouri, 28, turned, sprinted down the hill screaming “Allahu Akbar,” and shot Fierro and Bartley. Confusion erupted. Iraqi soldiers scattered. Ryan Ueberroth, an Army human terrain research manager standing next to Fierro and Bartley, thought the shooting was part of the day’s training. “I just remember being pissed off because it was so loud. I didn’t understand why blanks would be that loud, but I thought it was training because the Army always likes to have attacks when soldiers least expect it,” said Ueberroth, who didn’t seek shelter in a nearby bunker until he saw a U.S. soldier draw his weapon. Standing guard at the training lane’s gate, Gardner, Gomez and Pfc. Michael Grey heard the gunshots. Grey handed Gardner magazine clips for him and Gomez through the window of the Humvee stationed at the gate. Gardner and Gomez sprinted up the gravel path toward the shooting, not even pausing to strap on their body armor. Jabouri, meanwhile, continued firing his M16, hitting other U.S. soldiers and an Iraqi lieutenant. All escaped serious injury as their body armor absorbed the bullets. Gaymon dashed out and grabbed Fierro, pulling him out of the firing line. Alpha Troop’s soldiers started firing

AND IT’S OFFICIAL — The William Perry Cigar Lounge officially opened for business Saturday at 6 Main Hill in Bridgton. Cigar aficionados and public officials alike attended, along with curious residents who wanted to tour inside the renovated historic home, once used as the town’s hospital. From left for the ribbon-cutting are Alan Manoian, director of the office of Economic and Community Development; Holly Dvorak, Bridgton Economic Development Corporation; Maine State Rep. Paul Waterhouse; Jim Apovian, cigar lounge owner; Jim Mains Jr., executive director of the Greater Bridgton-Lake Region Chamber of Commerce; Apovian’s father John Apovian; Steve Stevens, building owner; and Ken Murphy, Bridgton Community Development Committee. (Geraghty Photo) back by then. One bullet struck Jabouri, forcing him back behind a rock. Gomez and Gardner, both of whom joined 9th Cavalry straight out of basic training at the Joint Readiness Training Center, had started to move into position. Gomez laid down suppressing fire and Gardner flanked Jabouri as the rogue Iraqi soldier shot LaMar, killing him. Gardner shot Jabouri and moved toward him. Jabouri squeezed out another round before Gardner shot him again. The 20-year-old soldier rushed up and grabbed the M16 from the dead Iraqi. “These guys were so young that (Gardner) asked me if it was okay to shoot (Jabouri) and I’m like, ‘Hell yeah it’s okay,’ you saved us from this being any worse,” said Col. Brian Winski, brigade com-

mander. The shooting left 9th Cavalry soldiers wondering why they had to spend a year away from their families to help an army whose soldiers just killed two of their friends. Training stopped for four days. U.S. officers reviewed security procedures and gave their soldiers time to cool off. Then, the 1/9 noncommissioned officers voted to restart training Jan. 20. Herman compared it to heading back outside the gate after losing a soldier to an improvised explosive device. “We had to rebuild after that. It wasn’t easy, but it became easier once we got back up on the horse and rebuilt that trust with them,” Herman said. “The trust is always there but now you have to verify.” Deeply embarrassed and apologetic, the Iraqi officers and soldiers denounced Jabouri’s actions. Ueberroth, a former Army sergeant who observed the first

month of training, overheard two Iraqi lieutenants talking. One started to complain to the other about the strict new security procedures the U.S. instituted. The other soldier cut him off. “This is our fault. We failed them,” Ueberroth said the one lieutenant told the other. American soldiers’ security posture changed across Iraq following the shooting. Soldiers now must wear their body armor and helmets when training with Iraqi soldiers.

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Talking business

By Lisa Williams Ackley Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Students studying Entrepreneurship, Economics and Civics at Fryeburg Academy had an opportunity last week to “pick the brains” of some of the top advisors to U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe on small business. Sen. Snowe, who is the lead Republican of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, says high school civics courses often encourage students to be active participants in their communities. So, to help high school students in Fryeburg better understand the Federal legislative process, members of her Small Business Committee staff paid a visit to Fryeburg Academy. They were in Maine conducting a series of meetings with small business owners and convening small business issue roundtables to discuss challenges and opportunities faced by Maine’s primary job creators. Snowe’s staff members engaged the students about Senator Snowe’s work in Maine and Washington and her priorities for getting the economy back on track. They emphasized the critical role America’s small businesses, entrepreneurs and innovators play in job creation, economic growth and global competitiveness. During their discussion, students got a firsthand look at how Senator Snowe is executing her agenda to create jobs and grow the economy through committee work and legislative initiatives. “Stagnant economic growth and weak economic conditions are affecting every aspect of our communities — from families and small businesses to students and school districts,” Sen. Snowe said, in a statement that was issued soon after the Sept. 30 event held at the Academy’s Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center. “In Washington, I am committed to creating a climate ripe for economic growth for America’s 30 million small businesses, which represent over 97 percent of Maine’s employers and have created 64 percent of the net new jobs in the past 15 years, because small businesses are the key to reversing the disturbing trends of high, prolonged unemployment and weak growth,” Sen. Snowe said further.

‘Mr. Bottle’ opens museum (Continued from Page A)

FRYEBURG ACADEMY — students enrolled in Entrepreneurship, Economics and Civics classes were able to spend almost two hours Sept. 29 listening to and talking with members of Senator Olympia Snowe’s Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Here, senior Jonny Tang thanks Tax Counsel Scott McCandless for visiting their campus and speaking to the students. Afterwards, members of FATV News conducted interviews with the various Committee members. (Ackley Photo) Jim Wilfong, of Stow, who teaches entrepreneurial studies at Fryeburg Academy and previously served as the Small Business Administration’s Assistant Administrator for International Trade and in the Maine House of Representatives, welcomed Snowe’s staff to Fryeburg Academy. “This is my fourth year of teaching the entrepreneurial studies program here at Fryeburg Academy,” Wilfong said. “It is essential for young people to understand the importance of small business development and its contribution to the global economy. Developing creative approaches to problem solving will serve our students well in any career they choose. The economic well being of the world is dependent on the innovative ideas that these students will create and develop for the benefit of themselves, for the greater good of their countries and for the commonwealth of humankind.” Anh Vu, an international student from Hanoi, Vietnam, the daughter of Dong Vu and Men Pham and the second member of her family to attend the 219-year-old Fryeburg Academy, commented on her experience in Mr. Wilfong’s program. “I decided to take the entrepreneurship course offered by Fryeburg Academy as part of my preparation for my future business studies in college. My parents own a steel import and distribution company

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a reputation locally for his successful bottle collecting and vast knowledge of the history of old glass and its value. He recalls that when a member of the Bridgton Historical Society, Lega Metcalf, first met him, she said, “Oh, you’re Mr. Bottle. She thought my last name was actually Mr. Bottle.” People often invite him to come search their homesteads for bottles. They say they’ve tried and tried to find the bottle dumps, without any luck. He’s been at it so long that all he has to do is take a quick look around, and he knows right where to go. The dumps are often in rock piles, or on the other side of stonewalls, where trash was thrown to keep it away from the house. But when you’re digging, you’re on somebody’s land — and it’s not always possible, or practical, to obtain the needed permission, he said. “I knew I needed to get certified to dive, because I was sure there was stuff in the lakes and the rivers.” He was right. At the museum, an entire glass display case inherited from the Jones Museum is reserved for a large collection of what he calls his “underwater stuff,” the results of perhaps a dozen dives. Many of the pieces are simply exquisite, like a pitcher found across the street, in Adams Pond in about 10 feet of water. “It’s still perfect, but was thrown away because maybe a restaurant closed,” he said. He also has several round-bottom “ballast” bottles, made in Belfast, Ireland; they provided ballast for ships. A major focus of his museum is on education for children; Bannon plans to offer tours for area schoolchildren. He’s set up a railroad diorama, to show the likely locations for bottle dumps, and has an area where kids can cap old soda bottles; another explores the art of glass-blowing, and includes an original three-piece mold and glass blow rod. “This will be the best and fastest hour a kid could have today,” he said. And the students will receive a certificate of learning after the tour. To demonstrate the experience of diving for artifacts, he has set

WATCH OUT FOR SNAPPERS — When he started scuba diving for old bottles in lakes and rivers, Walter Bannon quickly realized he had to beware of snapping turtles after he mistakenly grabbed one by the tail. In the background at his Maine Antique Bottle & Glass Museum, Bannon displays his scuba diving equipment. up in one corner a 30-foot simulat- from his personal collection and ed dive tank equipped with a cam- others he found while cleaning out era that the children can operate. the Jones Museum. He said most of the Jones Inside the tank, at various depths, are bottles and artifacts that can Museum collection of fine glass went to other museums when it typically be found. At the bottom of the tank is a closed this summer; but he was little ceramic turtle. It’s a joke, able to salvage some educational meant to simulate the snapping items, its sign, several rare glass turtles he’s encountered on his plates and souvenir pieces. Dorothy Lee Jones, the musedives. One time he was snorkeling um’s director and curator, and in the Crooked River in Bolsters others associated with the museum Mills, and pulled on something are happy to have Bannon constraight at the river bottom. He tinuing their legacy in his own thought it was a stick. way, he said. “So I went down and pulled “Being unique to Maine, I on it again, and this time it moved think the draw will be pretty good, forward. And I looked, and I was especially in the summer with so pulling on the back of the tail of a many campers looking for new snapping turtle.” and exciting things to experience,” Needless to say, he got out said Bannon. of the water fast — and “At this The museum will be opening point, I don’t really reach out and on special evenings for guest pregrab everything I see.” He keeps senters. It also hopes to host the a tool in his hand at all times, just Maine Antique Bottle Show next in case. summer. “The rivers bury everything. Saturday’s open house, from 2 One time I found a bottle with to 4 p.m., will be at no charge. At arched feet, just sitting on the bot- other times, museum admission tom. So, you never know.” will be by donation. The Highland Bannon’s museum also has a String Trio, of which he is a memlibrary of nearly 200 books on ber, will provide musical enterbottle-collecting, some of which tainment. A friend will fill in for are offered for sale, including his him, though; Bannon will be busy own, Digger Down, published in telling the stories behind his finds. 2005. There are pricing guides, He may be contacted for more and another area contains books information at 939-0205.

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Reverend Mark Canfield of First Congregational Church blesses Portia, while owner Terry Reimer looks on. In the background, the Reverend Craig Hacker blesses Deb The Reverend Craig Hacker blesses the oxen, Danny and George, at the White Farm. Ripley’s dog, Eliza.

Blessing of the Animals

By Leigh Macmillen Hayes Special to the News St. Francis taught that animals should be treated with dignity and respect. Several local animals received a special blessing this past Sunday. An interdenominational “blessing of the animals” took place on Sunday, Oct. 2, at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Bridgton. The line of 13 pets — twolegged, four-legged, furry and feathered — and their owners formed at 12:30 p.m. The Reverend Craig Hacker, rector

of St. Peter’s, and the Reverend Mark Canfield, associate pastor of First Congregational Church in Bridgton, presided. The service opened with the hymn All Things Bright and Beautiful, All Creatures Great and Small, followed by a reading from Genesis 1. After a few prayers and more hymns, the animals were blessed and then rewarded with treats. Although this ceremony may be traced back to the 4th century when animals were first allowed into the church to be blessed, most now celebrate the event in early October on

or near the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, well-known to Christians for his humble life and love of animals. In the 13th century, St. Francis established a Christian monastic order based on simplicity of life, service to humanity and deep respect for all of God’s creation, especially animals. He taught that animals should be treated with dignity and respect. Originally, the blessing was oriented toward working animals, which were a source of food, clothing and strength. ANIMALS, Page B

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For further information, contact Crystal Drew at the Special Delivery Family Birthing Center at 647-6000, ext. 6128, or visit the Bridgton Hospital website at www.bridgtonhospital.org Bridgton Hospital recently was awarded the prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly® birth facility, the first Critical Access Hospital in Maine to be desigThe Edes Falls Sewing and Beth Bennett on their 32nd nated Baby-Friendly, and one Circle supper will be served on anniversary on Oct. 6. Many of just 116 nationwide to obtain Saturday, Oct 8. If you’re tired more happy years, folks. the recognition. of fair food, come on over. The I hope everyone had a good supper runs from 4:30 to 6 p.m. time at the fair, in between the There’ll be homemade beans, raindrops. salads, lemonade, chop suey, There will be a Chinese aucwith hot dogs, rolls and home- tion on Saturday, Oct. 15, at made pies. Adults pay $7. the American Legion, sponHappy belated anniversary sored by Lyn Carter for the to my Uncle Harold and Aunt Laurie Carter-Bergen Memorial Evelyn Morton. They tied the Softball Field at BRAG in HIRAM — “Longfellow Bull and will play it on bas- knot 67 years ago, on Oct. 1. Bridgton. Doors open at 3:30 and Bull: The Virtuoso and the soon, accompanied by piano. Happy anniversary to Chuck p.m., and the drawings start at Poet” is a unique concert/lec- He will alternate the music and Becky Morton, and to Gary 5 p.m. ture. Cancelled due to Tropical with a slide/lecture exploraStorm Irene, the free, public pro- tion of the friendship between gram is rescheduled for Sunday, Bull and Longfellow, and Oct. 9, at 2:30 p.m. at the Hiram play part of a documentary of Historical Society, 20 Historical Bull and Longfellow made for Candi R. (Palecek) and Joseph R. Ohmott of Casco, have a Ridge, Hiram. The building is Norwegian TV and filmed in daughter, Alexis Marie Ohmott, born on Sept. 6, 2011 at Bridgton located off Schoolhouse Road, Maine and Boston. Hospital. Alexis joins Madalyn, age 10, Valarie, 10, and Chardee, off Route 117, opposite the fire It is a preview event for The 1. department. Longfellow Choral Festival: Sabrina E. (Soldan) and Matthew S. Newcomb of Sebago, The two superstars of the Ole Bull, Longfellow and Elgar have a son, Henry Daniel Newcomb, born on Sept. 13, 2011 at 19th century who influenced — “Scenes from The Saga of Bridgton Hospital. Henry joins Wyatt, age 3. Maternal grandWestern culture, Norwegian vio- King Olaf,” in Portland next parents: Janice Tapley and Daniel Tapley of North Waterboro. lin virtuoso Ole Bull, and poet March. Paternal grandparents: Scott Newcomb of Presque Isle; Shawn Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Why Hiram? Longfellow and Michael Newcomb of Naples. Great-grandparent: Loring F. met and developed a lasting spent summers in Hiram at Newcomb of Old Orchard. friendship. Ole Bull composed Wadsworth Hall with his Sarah (DeVries) and Ian VanLeeuwen of Bridgton, have music to Longfellow’s poems. grandfather, Revolutionary War a daughter, Alyssa Faith, born on Sept. 21, 2011 at Bridgton Director of the Longfellow General Peleg Wadsworth, a Hospital. Alyssa joins Anneke, age 6, and Abigail, 4. Maternal Chorus, Charles Kaufmann, has founder of the town. For more grandparents: Albert and the late Linda DeVrees of Grand Rapids, transcribed the music of Ole information, call 625-4762. Mich. Paternal grandparents: Peter and Hermanna VanLeeuwen of Listowel, Ontario, Canada. Bridgette N. McAvoy and Mitchell E. Brown of Brownfield, have a son, Owen Bradley Brown, born on Sept. 27, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. Owen joins Beckham L. Brown, age 1 1/2. Stephanie Nicole Hill and Bryan Allen Bouknight of Windham have a son, Damian Edward Bouknight, born on Sept. 28, 2011 at Bridgton Hospital. Damian joins Lily, age 1, and Rose, 2. Maternal grandparents: Rhonda and Robert Hill. Paternal grandparents: Lauren and Mark Adams. Burn some calories and rock the gym while raising money for students’ summer camp at a Zumba Fundraiser on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. inside the gym at Lake Region High School. Zumba teachers Vicki Toole and Dinah Aldrich will lead the fun, while awesome music fills the gym. There’ll be prizes for those who wear the most blue and gold. Admission is $15 for parIf you are over 50 and are looking for good conversation, the ent/athlete duos, or $10 for singles. Golden Oldies Lunch Bunch may be the group that you are lookAll proceeds will benefit summer camps for the LRHS cheering for. The group is a group of friends that gather on the second leaders and football players. For more information, contact Robin Monday of each month at the Punkin Valley Restaurant on Route Aaskov, Missy Douglass or the athletic office. 302 in West Bridgton. Their next meeting will be Monday, Oct. 10. For more information and reservations, call Donald MacLean at 647-3635 by noon on Saturday, Oct. 8.

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Square dance Oct. 8

SOUTH PARIS — The Swingin’ Bears Square Dance Club of South Paris announces that John Thompson of Waterford, its former club caller, will return to call the dance on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Oxford Hills Middle School, Pine Street, South Paris. Thompson will be calling Mainstream/Mainstream Plus level for the square dancing, and Bernie Porter of Hooksett, N.H. will cue the round dancing. Hosts for the evening are CLASSMATES ATTENDING — the reunion of the Class of ’61 at Bridgton High School were, in random order, Lynda Berry, Betty Crook Horton, Sandra Mowatt Smith, Ron Smith, Wess Gorman, Linda Rand Knight, Sam Knight, Bonnie Denning Larrabee, Dick Day, Linda Wiley Olesen, Dick Shaw, Wanda Mowatt Phillips, Polly Thurlow Hancsarik, Errol Briggs, Shiela Holden Dadman, Bob Murphy, Vicky Cushman Rogers, Dan Powers, Mary Cannell Arndt, Don Roakes, Marcia Cannell Bradley, Earl Hill, Terri Moffitt Dyer, Linda Austin, Dail Bosworth Allen, Charles Taylor, Rowena Robinson Marcia, Steve Stevens, Linda Larson Goslin, Bob Shaw, Linda Weeman Whitney, Don Kimball, Jill Hannaford Silke, Pat Adams Mitchell and Kathy McConkey Sjogren.

Church Pumpkin showing ‘The Grace Patch Card’

Days Class of ’61 holds 50 year reunion Oct. 9

The Class of ’61 at Bridgton High School held its 50th reunion July 30 at the home of Senior Class President Dick Day on Crystal Lake in Harrison. There were 35 classmates and guests, plus teachers, for a total of 61 people

present. Classmates came from as far away as Oregon and California. Teachers attending were Mrs. Eleanor Parker, Mr. Alfred Glover and Maine humorist and Senior Class English teacher Mr. Clyde Folsom and his wife

The Rape Education and Crisis Hotline (REACH) of Oxford County, the Sexual Assault Crisis Center (SACC) of Androscoggin County and the Sexual Assault Victims Emergency Services (SAVES) of Franklin County on Oct. 1 merged into one agency, according to Bill Lowenstein, president of the Board of the new agency — Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services. “The merger team and the new board spent a great deal of time choosing the name of the new entity. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services describes exactly what we do — we work to prevent sexual assault from occurring through our prevention education programs. But when sexual assault does occur, we have a wide range of programs to respond to the needs of people affected by it,” Lowenstein said. “Despite the name change, the agency

will continue to do business as SAVES in Franklin County, REACH in Oxford County, and SACC in Androscoggin County. These names are well known in their communities, and continuing to use the local names will help the services to stay recognizable and accessible to the people who need them.” Lowenstein continued, “In addition, the agency will keep its existing offices in each county and will maintain the current staff in each area under the direction of Marty McIntyre, executive director of the new agency. Prevention and intervention services will continue with collaboration and coordination among the service areas to strengthen and support those programs.” The Board of Directors of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services is made up of representatives from Androscoggin, Oxford and Franklin counties. There will

NAPLES — The next movie at the Cornerstone Gospel Church, 25 Sebago Road, will be The Grace Card, at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. There will be free refreshments, a half-hour of music videos starting at 6:30 p.m., and great Christian fellowship. The Grace Card is a wonderful movie with a mature theme, thus is not suitable for children under 12. Children between 13 and 16 must be accompanied by one or more of that child’s parents — no exceptions. The trailer for the movie is available at www.cornerstonegospel.com/

Pumpkins will be on sale daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in October during Pumpkin Patch Days at the Bridgton United Methodist Church on Main Street. In addition, on Saturday, Oct. 9, the church will hold Kids’ Day from 1 to 3 p.m., with stories, activities, face painting and picture taking. Proceeds of all events will also be an Advisory Council The merger process began benefit programs of the United established in each county over two years ago when the Methodist Church and the to provide ongoing input to SERVICES, Page B Bridgton Food Pantry. programming and community support for awareness and fundraising initiatives. Money raised locally will continue to support local programming, while the potential for new grants will provide benefit to all three counties. Named Best Country Inn Dinner by New England Travel. “The job of the Board Featured in Yankee, Downeast, Martha Stewart Living, will be to set direction for Every Day with Rachael Ray,and The Boston Globe. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services and ensure Overlooking the White Mountains. Gourmet Dining In a Relaxed and Friendly Atmosphere. that services remain available **** throughout the three counties. SERVING DINNER DAILY, 6 TO 9 P.M. Our commitment is to maintain the current level of serPlease call for reservations vices and look for opportuni**** ties to strengthen and expand 207-925-1575 LODGING DAILY Center Lovell, ME. programs across the service area,” said Lowenstein.

Carolyn. Mr. Folsom entertained the group with some Maine humor. The committee would like to thank Dick and Linda Day for the use of their property; Wade Day for parking cars and taking pictures; Cindy Gorman for

tending the guest book; Lake Region Caterers for the delicious food; and Mr. Folsom for the show. Committee members were Ron and Sandra Smith, Betty Horton, Bonnie Larrabee and Wess Gorman.

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Chandler Wright of Greenwood and Pam Reed of Bridgton. There will be door prizes and a Pot O’ Gold drawing. Admission is $6 per person. Non-dancers are welcome to come and watch at no charge. More information about the club may be found on their website that is included with other square dance clubs in Maine, www.squaredanceme. us/ or call 782-4050, Eleanor Herrick, vice president.

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Fall yard sale

Class for new grandparents explore some new ideas on how to make the most of this family adventure! Teachers for this class include Diane Baker, RN and Joanne McLaughlin, RN. Baker is a member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. She is ACLS, NRP and STABLE certified. Baker has been an RN for 35 years. She is a mom of two and has been employed at Bridgton Hospital for 33 years. McLaughlin, a certified Lactation Counselor, has been an RN for 28 years, 15 years in obstetrics. ACLS, NRP, and ENP certified, she is a mother of three and grandmother of four (including 16-month old twins!). Please bring along a photo of your grandchild or grand- PROUD OLD BARN — A wooden knee brace in the historical children to share! A Certificate barn at the McLaughlin Garden property on Main Street in of Completion will be awarded South Paris. to each attendee. Deadline to register is Oct. 31. To register please e-mail Mclaughlin@ bh.cmhc.org or call the Bridgton Hospital Special Delivery Family Birthing Center at 6476128.

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STOW — Rev. Doug Forbes will deliver a special children’s message at the Stow Baptist Church this Sunday, Oct. 9 at 11 a.m. At the conclusion of the program, each child will receive a colorful, new Bible memory toy. Rev. Forbes is the associate pastor at Central Congregational Church in Middleboro, Mass. He is also a Christian education consultant for Gospel Light Publications. He conducts teacher-training workshops at Christian education conventions, Christian bookstores, churches and camps. He has written numerous articles for many publications, including the Eaton Journal, Sunday School Leader magazine, Pulpit Helps, Interview Journal and the Good News Connection of Maine. For more information, please contact Pastor John Callina at 743-5633.

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HARRISON — The Harrison VFW Post will hold its popular Public Breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 9, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the post on Route 35. The breakfast features scrambled eggs, French toast, pancakes, biscuits and country gravy, chili, bacon, sausage, home fries, fruit cup, sweet breads, orange juice and beverage. Donations will be accepted.

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taped a segment on breast health awareness, and the program will air on the local public cable access channel, Lake Region TV. Required pre-registration is available by calling the Dempsey Center at 795-8250, toll-free 1-877-336-7287 or online at www.dempseycenter. org

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SAD 61 Elementary School Monday, Oct. 10 – Friday, Oct. 14 MONDAY: No school, Columbus Day. TUESDAY: Mac & cheese w/broccoli, Caesar salad, pears, milk. WEDNESDAY: Hamburger, whole-wheat bun, veggie sticks, baked beans, applesauce, milk. THURSDAY: Pizza, fresh salad bar, fruit cocktail, milk. FRIDAY: French toast sticks, maple syrup, sausage patty, banana, milk. SAD 61 Middle School Monday, Oct. 10 – Friday, Oct. 14 MONDAY: No school, Columbus Day. TUESDAY: Cheeseburger on whole-wheat bun, deli sandwich, baked potato wedges, veggie sticks, pudding, pears, milk. WEDNESDAY: Chicken Alfredo w/rotini, baked chicken patty on whole-wheat bun, deli sandwich, fresh salad bar, apple, milk. THURSDAY: Hot ham & cheese sandwich, ravioli, wholewheat roll, deli sandwich, fresh salad bar, diced peaches, milk. FRIDAY: Stuffed-crust pizza, deli sandwich, mini pretzels, fresh salad bar, baby carrots, pineapple, milk.

placement beside the barn. The wide boards on the barn floor is reminiscent of days gone by, when trees were large and robust with diameters greater than 35 inches, to yield floorboards over 20 inches in width. Those treasures are no longer, The Patrick Dempsey Center but the wonderful floor is a for Cancer Hope & Healing at reminder. The gift shop will be Central Maine Medical Center open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. is offering a free workshop to anyone affected by cancer, or interested in preventing cancer. “Breast Health Awareness” will take place Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at HARRISON — Zachary the Bridgton Medical Office Surette of Harrison, a member Building (former hospital), of the 251st Engineer Company Conference Room. Staying healthy is about tak(SAPPER), has been promoted to the rank of Private First ing steps to prevent disease. In Class. Major General (Ret.) this informative session you John W. Libby, The Adjutant will learn: facts about breast General, Maine National Guard cancer, tips for early detection, announced the promotion in who is at risk, breast health recommendations and more. September 2011. The program will be presented by Sue Rivet, RN, Radon Rangers, Inc. director of Bridgton Hospital’s Specialty and Urgent Care Residential Radon Clinics and Deborah Ripley, Testing & Mitigation MSHS, Wellness Consultant, Program Planner and owner Jim Cunniff of Women in Balance, LLC. Denmark, Maine Rivet, Ripley and Carolyn NEHA/NRPP Certified Cilley of Harrison recently Licensed Master Electrician

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SOUTH PARIS — The nonprofit McLaughlin Garden gift shop will offer an end-of-season sale on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 8 and 9, not only to move inventory, but also to raise funds to help make repairs to the 1840s barn, one of the oldest, continuously operated barns in New England. The barn is large and well built, with unusual rustic wood knee braces located in a portion of the barn. Typically these wood knee braces are used in construction of wooden ships. This same construction is used in the barn, and is unique. The barn was constructed in the American style that replaced the English side-aisle barns in the 1800s, with a center aisle for access, hay to the right and animals to the left. The full complement of south-side shed, a manure shed or multi-purpose sheds, are all typical of the 1800s style of

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The Special Delivery Family Birthing Center at Bridgton Hospital is offering a new course on newborn care, geared towards new and “to-be” grandparents. The free class will be held Saturday, Nov. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the hospital. When it comes to newborn care, much has changed in the last two to three decades. This class will give all grandparents the opportunity to talk with trained professionals about birthing and parenting changes through the generations. Many infant care guidelines have changed. Pediatricians now tell parents to lay their infant on their backs to avoid Sudden Infant Death Syndrome. Another change grandparents might be unaware of is no more baby powder when diapering — inhaling baby powder can lead to respiratory problems. Topics covered will include: baby care and infant feeding, swaddling an infant, safety concerns, and ideas for how to share in the family experience and enhance intergenerational bonding. Come join BH staff and

RAYMOND — The entire furnishings of a home, plus other items, will be on sale Friday, Saturday and Monday, Oct. 7, 8 and 10, at the Fall Yard Sale at the Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Roosevelt Trail, (Route 302), Raymond from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Items include large appliances: a stove, dishwasher, washing machine; small appliances, furniture, curtains, draperies, tableware, everything one would find in a home. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the church and its programs of outreach to the community, nation and world.

Calendar Edes Falls Sewing Circle, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Edes Falls Community Hall. Oct. 9, 16 — Flag Football for ages 18+ starts, 10 a.m. to noon, Plummer Field Complex, off Rte. 11. Oct. 11 — Storytime, 10:30 a.m., library. Oct. 11 — Boys and Girls Grades 1-6 Basketball sign-ups by Naples Recreation, 5 to 8 p.m., Town Hall. Oct. 11 — Boys Travel Basketball Tryouts, 6 p.m., Lake Region Middle School, parent meeting follows 7:30 p.m. FMI: 252-4010. Oct. 12 — Zumba fundraiser for LRHS cheerleaders & football players, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lake Region High School gym. Oct. 13 — Flu shot clinics for middle and high school students and staff, call 647-3581 at LRHS, 647-8403 at LRMS for appt. Oct. 14 — Movie, The Grace Card, 7 p.m., Cornerstone Gospel Church, 25 Sebago Rd. Oct. 15 — Chinese Auction and pie sale to benefit Laurie A. Carter-Bergen Memorial Fund, doors open 3 p.m., drawings begin 5 p.m., American Legion. RAYMOND Oct. 7, 8, 10 — Fall Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lake Region Baptist Church, 1273 Roosevelt Trail. Oct. 10 — No story time, library open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., library. FMI: 655-4283. Oct. 12 — Toddler Time, 10 & 11 a.m., library. FMI: 6554283. SEBAGO Oct. 8 — Harvest Supper with corned beef, 5 to 6:30 p.m., No. Sebago Methodist Church, Rte. 114. Oct. 15 — Rope-making workshop with Phil Lowe, 2 p.m., Spaulding Memorial Library. FMI: 787-2321. STONEHAM Oct. 13 — Corned beef & cabbage supper, 5 to 6:30 p.m., East Stoneham Congregational Church, Rte. 5.

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Center, off Rte. 302 (west of Fryeburg Village). FMI: 9354283, 272-4213. Oct. 14 — Frogtown Mountain Puppeteers, The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, 7 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 603986-2221. Oct. 15 — Baked Haddock Supper by Bridgton, Fryeburg, No. Conway Knights of Columbus, 5 p.m., St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Hall, Rte. 5. HARRISON Oct. 6, 13 — Munchkin Soccer, 3:15 to 4:15 p.m., Harrison Elementary School field. Oct. 8 — Scrapbooking Day by Harrison Lions Club, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., clubhouse. FMI: 7765054. Oct. 8 — Bean supper by Ladies Auxiliary, 5 to 6:30 p.m., VFW Hall, Waterford Rd. Oct. 9 — Patrick Dempsey Challenge riders stop at Long Lake boat ramp, 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., boat ramp. Oct. 9 — Public Breakfast, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., VFW Post, Waterford Rd. Oct. 9 — Youth Soccer Round Robin, starts 9 a.m., play continuous, RADR Complex. Oct. 10 — Harrison Town Office closed for Columbus Day. Oct. 15 — Youth Soccer Grade 5-6 playoffs, starts 9 a.m., RADR Complex. Oct. 16 — Curtis Gray Memorial Turkey Shoot by Western Maine Fish and Game Club, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., range, Rte. 117 adjacent to transfer station. LOVELL Oct. 14 — Bingo, early birds 6:30 p.m., regular play 7 p.m. (no bingo on Oct. 7), VFW Hall. NAPLES Oct. 6, 13 — Musical Storytime, 10:30 a.m., library. Oct. 6, 13 — Pajama Storytime, 6 p.m., library. FMI: 693-6841. Oct. 8 — Bean supper by

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sign-ups, 5 to 8 p.m., Municipal Complex. FMI: 647-8786. Oct. 12 — Bereavement Support Group, 6 p.m., Community Center. Oct. 12 — Bible Study, 6 p.m., Community Center. Oct. 13 — Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club, CMP. Smart Meters, 7:15 a.m., Alliance Church. Oct. 13 — Sewing Group, 10 a.m., Community Center. Oct. 13 — Gathering Place Support Group, noon, Community Center. Oct. 13 — Hannaford Holiday Healthy Baking, 5:30-7 p.m., Community Center. FMI: 6472015. Oct. 13 — Forestry teacher Dr. Michael Coffman on Agenda 21 and its implementation in Maine, 6 to 8 p.m., Tannery Pub, Magic Lantern Theater. Oct. 14 — Betty Glassford and Pam Grant on the founding of Raymondtown, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Bridgton Senior College. Oct. 14 — Family Support Group, noon, Community Center. Oct. 14 — Easy Riders Snowmobile Club, 5:30 p.m., Community Center. Oct. 15 — Chickadee Quilters, 9 a.m., Community Center. Oct. 15 — Turkey Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church. Oct. 16 — New Heights Baptist Church, morning service 9:30 a.m., evening service 6 p.m., Community Center. Oct. 16 — Air Force Band of Liberty’s New England Winds Quintet concert, 4 p.m., First Congregational Church UCC, So. High St. FMI: 647-3936. BROWNFIELD Oct. 6 — Boston folk group Crooked Still, doors open 6 p.m., show 8 p.m., Stone Mountain Arts Center, Dugway Rd. Oct. 7, 10 — Husky Camp, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Community Center. Oct. 11 — Rec meeting, 6 p.m. potluck, Community Center. Oct. 12 ­— Playgroup, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Community Center. CASCO Oct. 8 — Guided foliage tour by Loon Echo Land Trust in Mayberry Hill Preserve, meet 9 a.m., Mayberry Hill Rd. FMI: 647-4352. Oct. 8, 9 — RaymondCasco Historical Society open, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat., 1-3 p.m. Sun., museum, Rte. 302. FMI: 655-2438. Oct. 10 — Medicine used in the Civil War, 7 p.m., RaymondCasco Historical Museum, Rte. 302. FMI: 655-2438. Oct. 11 — Storytime with Michelle Brenner, 10:30 a.m., library. Oct. 12, 15 — Youth Basketball sign-ups, 4-7 p.m. Weds., 9-10:30 a.m. Sat., Community Center. FMI: 6274187. DENMARK Oct. 10 — Denmark Historical Society, 7 p.m., library. Oct. 13 — Civil War Seminar with Stan Cohen by Denmark Historical Society, 7 p.m., Denmark Arts Center. FRYEBURG Oct. 6-9 — Fryeburg Fair, Fryeburg Fairgrounds. FMI: www.fryeburgfair.com Oct. 7 — Veterans’ Service Officer, 9 to 11 a.m., American Legion, Bradley St. FMI: 3241839. Oct. 10-11 — Auditions for It’s A Wonderful Life, directed by Mary Bastoni-Rebmann, begins 6:30 p.m., Leura Hill Eastman Performing Arts Center, Fryeburg Academy. FMI: 603-986-2221. Oct. 12 — Fryeburg Homemakers Extension with wilderness medicine rep., social time 9:30 a.m., meeting 10 a.m., Legion Hall, Bradley St. Oct. 14 — Ribbon-cutting for new Mountain Division Trail, 3 p.m., Maine Visitor

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Homemakers welcome speaker FRYEBURG — The Fryeburg Homemakers Extension will meet at the Legion Hall, Bradley Street, Fryeburg, on Wednesday, Oct. 12. Social time starts at 9:30 a.m., business meeting at 10 a.m. and program at 10:30 a.m. Loretta Schulte, registrar at SOLO, Stonehearth Open Learning Opportunities, will be the guest speaker. SOLO was founded in 1976 as a school dedicated to teaching wilderness and emergency medicine.

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SOLO offers training for fire, rescue and ambulance service personnel. Regardless of the course level, the emphasis is always on awareness, prevention and the environment with lots of hands-on practice. All are welcome to attend and find out more about SOLO. This is a sandwich luncheon, dessert provided by the hostesses, Paula Swenson and Shirley Young. Remember articles for the military and money for the Brownfield Food Pantry.

Writing workshop LOVELL — The Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library in Lovell will host a writing workshop with Joan Lee Hunter on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Learn a simple method for exploring and expressing yourself through writing in this hands-on session. All you need to bring is your favorite pen. Joan is a writing coach and an expressive writing teacher. She is the director of Fifth House Lodge, a writers’ Joan Lee Hunter retreat in South Bridgton. She Writing Coach has taught at Maine College of Art, Writers’ and Publishers’ New England. Alliance, Spring Hill and at Participants are requested to the universities of Southern sign up for this workshop prior Maine, New Hampshire and to Friday, Oct. 21 at noon.

INTEREST IN CIVIL AIR PATROL — Attending a recent meeting regarding the creation of a Civil Air Patrol were Capt. Dave Edwards (left) and Col. Dan Leclair.

Civil Air Patrol talk held Sept. 19

FRYEBURG — A Civil Air Patrol could be based at Eastern Slope Airport in Fryeburg. An informational meeting was held at the Fryeburg airport on Sept. 19 regarding establishing a Civil Air Patrol (CAP). The meeting was attended by a half dozen individuals, who expressed a desire to form a unit at the field. CAP is a civilian auxiliary DENMARK — The Denmark Historical Society will offer of the U.S. Air Force. During a Civil War Seminar with Stan Cohen on Thursday, Oct. 13, at WWII, the CAP participated in 7 p.m. at the Denmark Arts Center at 50 West Main Street in coastal patrol, as well as search Denmark. and rescue. It was chartered Come learn about Maine’s support of the Civil War and some of the men who answered the call to arms. All are welcome and admission is free.

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researching and selling the book. The Remick Country Doctor Museum and Farm in Tamworth, N.H. taught O’Donal how to cook in a hearth and how to make sausage. The Fryeburg Historical Society and the Fryeburg Library helped provide books and research material. Herbalist Carolynn Plowden of Stow gave O’Donal a crashcourse in herbal medicine and teas. “My daughter, Perry, was the model for the front cover of the book. We did a photo shoot in front of the hearth at Remick Country Doctor and Farm Museum where Erica Boynton spent two hours setting up the props with volunteer photographer Kim Knollenberg (of South Tamworth). The very talented seamstress and designer of period costumes, Tonya Ring (of East Fryeburg), lent us the magnificent white dress,” O’Donal said. “I brought in a book of colonial costumes and hairstyles to my hairdresser, Kelly Connell (of Hair with Flair in Fryeburg) and asked her to do Perry’s hair ‘just like the picture.’ An hour and a half later, she had a masterpiece!” O’Donal said she needed a well-known local to write the book review for the back cover. “Who better than a librarian to write a book review? Who better to write a book review about Fryeburg than the librarian of the Fryeburg Library? Emily Fletcher wrote a concise and very gracious review,” she said. Writing a novel is one thing; selling them is another! Again the community has been great, O’Donal said. The Toy Chest, FRYEBURG, Page B

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(Continued from Page B) Memorial Library, 85 Main St., Hiram. FMI: 625-4650. Oct. 12 — Conway Library Trustees, 4 p.m., Conway Library, Conway, N.H. Oct. 13 — Male barbershop quartet rehearsals, 6:30 p.m., music room, Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. FMI: 831-3285. Oct. 13 — Does the full moon make us go mad?, 7 p.m., USM Southworth Planetarium, Falmouth St., Portland. FMI: 780-4249. Oct. 14 — TRIAD Senior Fall Frolic, Rumford Eagles Club, Rumford. FMI: 743-9554. Oct. 15 — New Gloucester Community Fair, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., New Gloucester Fairgrounds, 106 Bald Hill Rd., New Gloucester. Oct. 15 — Women’s Health & Happiness Fair by Richard Bader Physical Therapy, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School, So. Paris. Oct. 15-16 — Moon Witch, 3 p.m., USM Southworth Planetarium, Falmouth St., Portland. FMI: 780-4249. Oct. 15 — Buffet Supper by Finnish-American Heritage Society, 5 p.m., FinnishAmerican Heritage Center, 8 Maple St., West Paris. Oct. 15 — Annual harvest dance with The Road Kingz by Otisfield Firefighter’s Association, 7 to 11 p.m., Otisfield Community Hall, Rte. 121. Oct. 16 — Annual Harvest Concert with Heather Pierson, Davy Sturtevant and Meant To Be, 2 p.m., Norway Universalist Church, 479 Main St., Norway. FMI: 743-2828. ##### AREA FOOD PANTRIES BRIDGTON — Bridgton Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Methodist Church, 98 Main St. FMI: 647-4476. BROWNFIELD — Brownfield Food Pantry, 1 to 5 p.m. third Thursdays, 701 Pequawket Trl. FMI: 935-2333. CASCO — Casco Food Pantry, 6 to 7 p.m. third Mondays, Casco Alliance Church. HARRISON — Harrison Food Pantry, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2 Naples Rd. FMI: 5836178. FRYEBURG — Food Pantry, Fryeburg Assembly of God, by appointment, 8 Drift Rd. FMI: 935-3129. NAPLES — Naples Food Pantry, 10 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, United Methodist Church, Village Green. FMI: 838-9045. RAYMOND — Raymond Food Pantry, 4-6 p.m., 2nd & 4th Thursdays, Lake Region Baptist

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Church, 1273 Main St. FMI: 232-5830. SEBAGO — Sebago Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, Nazarene Church, Rte. 114, 4th Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; clothes closet Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. STANDISH — Catherine’s Cupboard Food Pantry, 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Standish Town Hall, Rte. 35. SWEDEN — Sweden House Food Pantry, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, Sweden Church basement, 137 Bridgton Rd. FMI: 909-208-6377, 2567380. ###### 12 STEP MEETINGS BRIDGTON Monday through Friday — Alcoholics Anonymous, noon to 1 p.m., American Legion, Depot St. O/D Monday — Narcotics Anonymous, 7 p.m. Community Center, 15 Depot St. ODLH Tuesday — Al-Anon, 7:30 p.m., St. Joseph Church, 225 High Street. Thursday — Narcotics Anonymous Women’s Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, Sweden Rd. (Rte. 93) off Rte. 302. CASCO Monday through Saturday — Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., Clyde Bailey Drop In Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302). Thursday — Alcoholics Anonymous, Ladies StepMeeting, 7 to 8 p.m., beginners welcome. Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail, (Rte. 302) So. Casco. Sunday — Al Anon Family Groups, 6:30 p.m. Clyde Bailey Center, 224 Roosevelt Trail (Rte. 302), So. Casco. HARRISON Sunday — Alcoholics Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., Harrison Congregational Church, corner Route 117 and Dawes Hill Road. NAPLES Thursday — Al Anon, 7:30 p.m. Beginners Meeting, 8 p.m. Open Meeting, Naples Methodist Church, Village Green, side door entrance down stairs. NO. CONWAY, N.H. Wednesday — Adult Children of Alcoholics (& other dysfunctions), 7:30 p.m., Ste. B, Eastern Slope Inn, 2760 White Mtn. Highway, No. Conway, N.H. Friday — Al-Anon, 8 p.m., Gibson Center, Grove St. & White Mtn. Hwy, No. Conway, N.H. WATERFORD Thursday — Adult Children of Alcoholics, 10 a.m., library.

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MISS MAGGIE RETURNS! — Longtime library volunteer Maggie Poulin is returning to Naples Public Library to host Pajama Story Time on Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Miss Maggie returns to Naples Library

NAPLES — Longtime library volunteer Maggie Poulin is returning to Naples Public Library to host the Pajama Story Time every Thursday evening at 6 p.m. Get your favorite PJs and join them for some fun stories and crafts. The library will host two new ongoing programs for adults this fall. The Men’s Discussion Group will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. The Scrabble Club will meet on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Both groups will meet in the Gathering Room of the library. Decisions regarding future meeting dates and times for each group will be made at their respective meetings. The library will also host CPR/ AED training on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. in the Gathering Room. Joanne Mullen, RN is

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(Continued from Page B) Recently, Father Craig ventured to two local farms to honor oxen and bison with a blessing. At the White Farm in West Bridgton, he blessed Danny and George, two oxen who will be shown at the Fryeburg Fair and in North Waterford he blessed the buffalo at Beech Hill Farm and Bison Ranch. If you would like more information, please contact St. Peter’s Episcopal Church at 647-8549.

the certified instructor. There is a small fee for the booklet and the certification card and space is limited. Please contact the library to reserve your spot by Oct. 20. For more information, call the library at 693-6841 or check their calendar at www.naples. lib.me.us The Naples Public Library is open Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m, Wednesday from 2 to 7 p.m., and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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SEBAGO — Sebago resident Phil Lowe will conduct a rope-making workshop at the Spaulding Memorial Library on Route 114 in Sebago on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Using samples and charts, Phil will demonstrate various kinds of rope-making styles and techniques and discuss what ropes do for us today. Working together, participants will make rope, using sisal bailing twine and each participant will take home a piece of rope he/she has made. This free workshop is suitable for all ages including children and families. All materials will be provided. Please call the library at 787-2321 for more information.

(Continued from Page B) the State of Maine suggested aligning sexual assault services with Maine’s Public Health Districts. At that time, the executive directors and board members from each of the three centers began a process to determine if the merger would best serve people affected by sexual assault, sexual abuse, stalking or sexual harassment, and if it was in the best interests of the agencies. Upon agreeing that this would strengthen and sustain sexual assault services and provide opportunities for growth, the team began a careful planning process to establish the terms of the merger and create the new agency. Throughout the planning process, the three agencies have begun sharing resources in an effort to support current services and achieve efficiencies where possible. “Over a year ago, the three agencies began sharing responsibility for covering the 24-hour response line. This merged hotline has functioned quite well, responding to the needs of callers over the phone and also at local hospitals and police departments following a sexual assault. Currently, REACH and SACC are offering a joint training for people who want to volunteer as advocates for response line calls. These two initiatives have shown that merging the functions works well and has reduced duplication of effort and saved some money in the process,” according to Lowenstein. REACH, SAVES and SACC have been providing

services to people affected by sexual assault, sexual abuse, sexual harassment and stalking since the early 1980s. Services include a 24-hour response line; accompaniment to local hospitals, law enforcement and court proceedings; individual advocacy; and support groups. The agencies also provide prevention education to local schools on a variety of topics including Internet/technology safety, healthy relationships, sexual assault, and sexual abuse prevention. To access services through Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Services, people should call 1-800-871-7741, or 1-888-458-5599 TTY. In the Bridgton/Harrison area, people should call 1-800213-6937.

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HARRISON — The VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #9328 is sponsoring a public supper at the Harrison VFW located on the Waterford Road (Route 35) this Saturday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The menu includes homemade baked beans, coleslaw, casseroles, salads, pies and beverages. This supper is a fundraiser for the Ladies Auxiliary. Donations appreciated.

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Watercolors at Harvest Gold

CENTER LOVELL — Lifetime painter Jean Swan Gordon presents, “Exceptional Watercolors,” continuous ink line and watercolor portraits of flowers that are inspired by Jean’s own formal and wildflower garden. Her free style demonstrates elegance with the pen and an eye for color. Jean creates an unconventional relationship between the flowers and the container. In many traditional paintings the flowers seem happily at ease in an elegant but subdued vase. Jean’s compositions suggest both spontaneity and exuberance. Informal containers might have been snatched from a shelf at the last moment and the flowers themselves seem less to rest in their containers than to break out of them. Her work is unmistakable, even at a distance, with its contained energy of little color areas that go off in all direc-

tions. The colors and lines exist in a tension with one another, the colors trying to escape and the lines trying to keep them under control. Disorder and order vie with one another and order wins out because one can plainly see that this, indeed is a vase of flowers. Chaos is averted by the familiar. At 92, she is still a passionate gardener. She says, “I became fascinated with line and flowers are a natural subject. I can explore the intricacies and varieties of line and color while at the same time celebrate my love of gardening.” Her work was shown this summer at the Botanical Gardens of Boothbay Harbor and is currently showing at Harvest Gold Gallery on Route 5 in downtown Center Lovell. The gallery is open daily and can be reached at 925-6502 and THE FRYEBURG CHRONICLES: THE AMAZING GRACE on the Web www.harvestgold- by June O’Donal is for sale everywhere books are sold. The gallery.com book retails for $15.99

‘Fryeburg Chronicles’

(Continued from Page B) The White Birch Book Sellers and North Conway Five and Dime in North Conway Village are selling book copies. Three local farm stands — Whitaker’s, Sherman’s and Weston’s — are carrying them as well. The Fryeburg Chronicles will be for sale at the Fryeburg Fair in the Fiber Arts building at the Kick the Moon Studios booth. Ravenstone Antiques in East Fryeburg (located at the yellow blinking light at the corner of Route 302 and Denmark Road) is hosting a book signing and harvest celebration on Saturday, Oct. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. “The response from the community has been wonderful. Everyone loves the cover. People who love American history have complimented me on the research. I have included a Chronology of Events in DISORDER AND ORDER — vie for one another in this vase of flowers by Jean Swan Gordon. Order wins. Her work is currently showing at Harvest Gold Gallery.

the American Revolution, a List of Historical Figures and discussion questions so the book can be used in homeschools and classrooms,” she said. “Others are fascinated by the crafts and skills depicted in the book. My husband, Wayne, deserves all the credit for the authenticity of the timber framing, basket weaving and maple syrup making scenes. Some people are asking me where is the Riverview Farm? They are interested in the local history. Others are reading it simply as a novel and telling me to hurry up with Book II because they want to know what happens to Benjamin Miller and Grace Peabody. I tell them I’m working on it, but I have to sell Book I first.” The Fryeburg Chronicles Book I: The Amazing Grace retails for $15.99 and is available everywhere books are

Waterford Harvest Music Fest Oct. 15

WATERFORD — Harvest Music Fest, a fun evening of music and song, will be held at the Wilkins Community House in Waterford at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15. The Music Fest is sponsored by the Waterford Congregational Church, with all proceeds going to their newly-established Good Neighbor Emergency Fund to help Waterford residents who have emergency needs they cannot meet themselves. No tickets are required, but a suggested donation of $10 may be made at the door. The evening’s program will include performances by guitarists/singers Davy Sturtevant and Jeanine Loubier, Colin Holme and Brian Roche performing acoustic and old time music, The Rounds Trio, fiddler David Sanderson, SlimBoom, a guitar/harmonica duo, and other local musicians. A highlight of the evening will be an audience sing-along of much-loved folk songs

accompanied by a group of guitarists. An intermission will feature cider and doughnuts from Pietree Orchards, coffee and other refreshments. The Wilkins Community House is located at the foot of Plummer Hill Road just off the town common in Waterford Village. Questions about the Harvest Music Fest may be directed to Meg Wheeler at 583-2509. The Good Neighbor Emergency Fund evolved from a desire on the part of Waterford Congregational Church to be responsive to Waterford residents who find themselves in need of shortterm assistance in a time of emergency. The fund will be administered through the church, and all requests for help will be handled in strict confidence. If you would like more information about the fund, please call Nancy at 5836677 or Pastor Kim Marie at 925-2526.

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October 6, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page C

Lakers dig early hole, fall 46-14

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer To upset a very good opponent, a team must catch some breaks and play a perfect game. Lake Region did neither Friday night. Two Laker first quarter fumbles resulted in quick strike scores and Yachtsmen quarterback Matt Kingry completed 7-of-9 passes for 143 yards and three touchdowns as Falmouth (4-1) routed Lake Region 46-14 at Art Kilborn. Tall (6-foot-5) and talented wide receiver Jack Cooleen was a match-up nightmare. He collected a 49-yard reception to set up Falmouth’s second score and easily won a jump-ball toss for a 35-yard score with 3.3 seconds until halftime to put the Yachtsmen up 39-0. Although the Lakers (0-5) played with emotion and physicality, mistakes — especially deep in their own end — put them in an immediate hole. “Against a team like Falmouth, you can’t afford those type of mistakes. While I like the fact that our guys are playing hard and trying to make plays, we can’t afford to shoot ourselves in the foot like that,” Laker Coach Jason Simmons said. “I mean, before we knew it, we were down 18-0.” If one wanted to see some writing on the wall as to how the game would unfold, Lake Region’s first touch of the ball was a good example. First, running back Kyle Stevens had a big gain over the left side erased because of a chop block — the first one called against the Lakers all

season. Then, Cody Gibbons appeared to have some daylight on a reverse, but bobbled the exchange. The ball hit the turf, and bounced into the waiting hands of Falmouth’s Ryan MacDonald, who went 8 yards for a score. Lake Region’s ground game made some headway as Cody Gibbons (18 carries, 79 yards) ripped off gains of 8 and 6 to move the ball into Falmouth territory. But, a penalty and two negative plays ended the threat. Falmouth lit up the scoreboard in 14 seconds as Kingry completed a 81-yard drive — keyed by a 22-yard jaunt by Will Sipperly and Cooleen’s 49-yard catch — with a oneyard plunge. After a Laker fumble and Sam Bruni’s recovery at the LR 23, Kingry floated a pass to Aaron Rogers for a touchdown with 1:40 left in the first as Falmouth charged ahead 18-0. The Yachtsmen scored on their next possession as Kingry zipped a pass to the right corner of the end zone, which Cooleen caught in stride for a 5-yard score. The score was set up by a 23-yard run by MacDonald, who was caught from behind by a hustling Kamen Scott, and a 10-yard gain by Chris Leete. After the Lakers went 3- ALL EYES ON THE LOOSE BALL — Greely’s Pat Finnegan Buzzell can pounce on it during Saturday’s Homecoming and-out, Falmouth made it 32- looks to regain possession of the football before Fryeburg game. Greely won its fourth straight game, squeaking out a 0 as Alex Derhagopian rum- Academy defenders Jake Thurston (left, #88) and Ryan 20-8 victory over the Raiders. (Rivet Photo) bled for 38 yards on a reverse, Kingry flipped a short pass to MacDonald good for 21 yards, and Leete then scored from 3 yards out. Joe Goodrich booted the extra point. The Lakers managed a first down in their next possession LAKERS, Page C By Wayne E. Rivet four plays for minus 26 yards, quite a feat Jacobson finished off a 13-play drive with Staff Writer considering on a dry surface, he is capable a 1-yard plunge with 1:03 left until halfFRYEBURG — When you’re in it, you of hitting 160 to 200 yards. Good news for time. Greely rode the broad shoulders want to win the game. Fryeburg. But, was it good enough for the of Jacobson down the field as the junior David Turner knows his Fryeburg Raiders to win the game? Not quite. carried the ball 7 times for 32 yards. After Academy football team had a great chance Greely’s bulldozer — junior fullback the burly back picked up 8 yards on fourth to earn a “statement” win Saturday against Svenn Jacobson (6-foot-1, 208 pounds) down to keep the drive alive, Greely caught playoff contender Greely (4-1), but came — hammered the FA interior defense for the FA defense flat-footed as quarterback up just short, 20-8. 166 yards on 26 carries including touch- Drew Hodge connected with Leeman for a Mistakes (five turnovers — three inter- down runs of 1 and 24 yards. 20-yard gain to the FA-4 as Ryan Buzzell ceptions and two fumbles) and blown Runners found more yards to be had made the saving hit. chances prevented the Raiders from beat- moving forward rather than trying to go Fryeburg’s defense came to the rescue ing a playoff-bound team, while hurting east-west. early in the third quarter after Dockery took their own chances of making the expanded Neither offense reached paydirt in the a hard shot from Greely’s Nick Dubois, Campbell Conference tournament. first 12 minutes as the defenses ruled the causing a fumble at the FA-27. Reaching With heavy rain soaking the Academy wet track. Fryeburg had the best drive of the 10-yard line, Greely took four shots at field, Greely’s roadrunner Mike Leeman the quarter as Dockery rumbled ahead the end zone, but came up empty handed. had a tough time accelerating as the Raider for 17 yards on three carries. Once inside Linebacker Bobby Ramsay stuffed Hodge defense closed off the edge as Devine Ranger territory, the Raider ground game for no gain on first down, and Kirk Hubbard Dockery (10 tackles) and linebacker Bobby stalled as Rascoe was stuffed for no gain delivered a perfect form-tackle to keep Ramsay (13 tackles) prevented the Ranger and Dockery was knocked backward by Jacobson to a 1-yard gain. Two pass plays rocket from exploding. Leeman failed to Jacobson on a pitch play. failed as the Raiders held their ground. gain a yard on the afternoon — he had Greely broke the scoring ice when SLIPPED AWAY, Page C

One that slipped away

Raiders had their chances against Greely

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TIGHT RACE AROUND THE BEND — Lake Region’s Mark MacDougall (left) stays right on the heels of Fryeburg Academy’s Jon Burk during Saturday’s 5K run. MacDougall went on to finish fifth while Burk was ninth. (Rivet Photo)

Rain, mud fail to slow FA’s Eastman

FRYEBURG — Apparently, a heavy rain and mud don’t bother Silas Eastman. The Class B defending state champion cruised across a drenched course as raindrops pelted a field of 31 runners on Homecoming. Eastman set a new course record, completing the 5K race in 15:57 as the Raider boys (28 points) defeated Merriconeag (37) and Lake Region (66). Initially, Jack Pierce of Merriconeag kept up a pace that placed him a few car lengths behind Eastman, but at the halfway mark, Eastman opened up a considerable lead.

Pierce crossed the finish line in 16:30. The Raiders received strong runs from Logan Gerchman, who was third overall in 17:53, and freshman TJ Rose, who placed fourth in 18:30. Lake Region’s Mark MacDougall was unable to catch Rose, placing fifth in 18:39. “Mark showed a lot of determination,” LR Coach Dan Dors said. “With a full team, we could have a shot at qualifying for the States as a team, but to do so, we need a quality effort from our top seven at RUNNERS, Page C

BOYS’ SOCCER Fryeburg Academy Coach Bob Hodgeman-Burns was pretty blunt as to whether his Raiders would beat Sacopee Valley on Homecoming. “It’s all up to you,” he said as rain picked up steam during the halftime break Saturday. “Don’t let them take it from you.” Playing on a slick surface, Raider shooters didn’t take chances trying to move the ball closer to the Hawk cage if there was an opportunity to fire away. Stefan Sjekloca set the tone early, blasting a drive from the left side, in what proved to be the game winner as the Raiders handed the Hawks a 3-0 decision at the Academy. The FA victory snapped a two-game losing skid. Wyatt Andreoli launched a scorcher from the wing that caught the far post to put FA up 2-0, and Milos Mijokov tacked on an insurance goal late in the second half. Raider goalie Paul Dostie kept FA up 1-0 late in the first half with a diving stop to tip a ball headed for the left post. The Raiders (6-5) continued to roll Monday by shellacking Wells 9-3 as Sjekloca netted four goals, Mijokov picked up the hat trick, while Tyler Saunders and Sonam CONTACT IN FRONT OF THE CAGE — Play can get a little physical in front of the cage during a corner kick. Here, Fryeburg goalie Maggie McConkey (left) and Maddie Pearson (#7) Sherpa each tallied a goal. defend against a Freeport player during last week’s contest. (Rivet Photo) STRETCH, Page C

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Stretch drive

(Continued from Page C) Fryeburg’s stretch run includes a trip to Freeport today, Oct. 6 for a 3:30 p.m. game; a home game Tuesday, Oct. 11 against Lake Region at 3:30 p.m.; and FA closes out the regular season on the road Monday, Oct. 17 against Waynflete at 3:30 p.m. Lake Region dropped to 09 following a 7-0 loss to Cape Elizabeth. Senior goalie Dakota Bush recorded 20 saves. GIRLS’ SOCCER Lake Region’s first venture into the soccer gauntlet didn’t go very well. Facing a three-game stretch against powers Cape, York and Greely, the Lakers hoped to solidify their Heal ranking with an upset or two. Cape would not be an upset victim as they blanked the Lakers 6-0 last Wednesday. “While our defense played TAKING A SHOT — Fryeburg Academy’s Nicki Shivers (left) takes a shot before a Freeport strong, every goal (except the defender can block it during last week’s varsity girls’ soccer game. Freeport surprised the (Rivet Photo) penalty kick) came from per- Raiders 3-1. fect shots from outside the 18 (yards). Our trouble spot seems to be transitioning from defense through the midfield,” LR Coach Lynne Harrison said. “We need to get away from just By Wayne E. Rivet Academy athlete is recognized kicking the ball long and play Staff Writer for his/her dedication (does more to feet in the midfield. FRYEBURG — TJ Rose more than what is asked), We’ve worked on that this week may be a freshman, yet he is work ethic, coachability and in practice, and will have two running like a seasoned veter- academic good standing. tough opponents — York and BIG BURST AT THE FINISH LINE — Lake Region’s Greely — to try it out on this an, giving Fryeburg Academy Recipients receive a speciallySavannah DeVoe turned it on down the stretch to edge two week. We need to have it solidi- a third consistent scorer this designed t-shirt, sponsored by fall. the Raider Boosters Club. Merriconeag runners Saturday at Fryeburg Academy. fied if we expect to make a tour“TJ has conducted himself The Rose File nament run.” in a varsity manner already. Name: TJ Rose After the Lakers (4-4-1) trav- He practices very hard and has Hometown: Lovell Hancock Lumber’s el to Greely tonight (Oct. 6 at total commitment to Year in School: PLAYERS OF THE WEEK 6:30 p.m.), they will host rival the sport (of crossFreshman Fryeburg Academy on Tuesday country running) Parents: Tom and at 6 p.m. (the two clubs battled and the team,” Sarah Rose to a scoreless tie in their first F r y e b u r g School groups/ TJ Rose meeting) and travel to Kittery A c a d e m y Sports: Crossnext Thursday, Oct. 13 to meet v a r s i t y country run- the Academy. Traip Academy at 4 p.m. The cross-counQ. What do you hope to ning, basketLakers close out the season try running ball and accomplish this season? TJR. with a trip to North Yarmouth coach Bill Qualify for the State Meet and track Academy on Monday, Oct. 17 Reilly said. Q. Why running a 17:25. at 4 p.m. Q. What do you enjoy the In recognidid you choose Fryeburg Academy could be tion of his strong cross-country? TJR. most? TJR. The “easy” day watching their hopes of qualify- work ethic, determinaI started XC back in the before a race! That is when we ing for the Class B tournament tion, commitment and good sixth grade and I was not very have an easy 45-minute run. slipping through their fingers. sportsmanship, TJ is this good at it until I was in the Q. What do enjoy the A charged up Freeport team, week’s Raider Boosters Club eighth grade when I started least? TJR. The “Dump Road” that last week was a spot behind “Player of the Week.” winning races. My coach got 7-mile run and the infamous the Raiders, made a statement Each week, a Fryeburg very excited for me to run for TJ, Page C by upending Fryeburg 3-1 last Friday. The victory snapped Freeport put the game away a five-game losing skid for with 4:41 after Jocelyn Davee Freeport. made a hard push up the right Damian McKeil Hayley Huntress Freeport took a 1-0 lead with side, found some open space By Wayne E. Rivet By Wayne E. Rivet 3:43 left in the half on a chip and unloaded a drive from about Staff Writer Staff Writer shot off the left side, which 18 yards out. Damian McKeil certainly Like her Lake Region varbeat Raider netminder Maggie The Raiders slipped out of isn’t the biggest player on the sity volleyball team, Hayley McConkey to the far post. STRETCH, Page C football field, but he seems to Huntress is mainly interested Down at halftime, FA Coach CTION always play with the biggest in getting better with each Terry MacGillvray tried to light REDU R O J heart. match. MA a spark under his club. “Who is Routinely, the 5-foot-10, Lake Region has experigoing to step up? We need play162-pound lineman busts enced some growing pains ers sprinting up the field,” he through opposing teams’ front this fall as the volleyball team told his players. “We need to be wall to pressure the quarter- moved up to varsity status. more aggressive, and show we back or make a hit on oncom- Players, like Huntress, have want to take this game.” ing running backs. shown steady improvement After seeing play bogged CLASSIC MAINE EXCELLENT “Damian has come to us for in their skill level and court down in the midfield in the FARMHOUSE LOCATION his first year of football, and performance. first half, the Raiders applied FRYEBURG – Antique farmhouse BRIDGTON – Locate your business $169,000. has excelled at the physical “Hayley always shows up more pressure on the Falcons, with beautiful mountain views, fields here. Very open storefront building. and mental parts of the game,” for practices, shows initiative, and finally broke through as down to the Old Saco River. 8 acres. 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October 6, 2011, The Bridgton News, Page C

Jones makes a big splash, goal sinks Capers 1-0

By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer FRYEBURG — Focus paid off for Ellie Jones. With rain pouring down and the field becoming very slick to make cuts on, the Raider senior blocked out the elements and focused on the task at hand. With 2:17 left in the first half, Jones tucked a pass from teammate Christina DiPietro past Cape Elizabeth’s goalie for what proved to be the winning tally Saturday. The victory was the Raiders’ 10th straight, and kept Fryeburg atop of the Class B Heal Ratings with just a handful of regular games remaining. “The conditions obviously weren’t great. At half time, we

decided to continue the game, but in hindsight, that probably wasn’t very smart,” FA Coach Dede Frost said. “Things had begun to get very slippery, and at this point in the season, injuries are just a slip away. Thankfully, the rain let up a little during the second half and everything turned out fine.” At the half, FA Athletic Director Sue Thurston fanned “speedy dry” in front of both cages to improve traction, but the effort was fruitless as “pools of water” collected at the goal cage, where the Raiders would shoot at during the second half. Although field conditions did slow the pace of play, the rain failed to dampen Fryeburg players’ level of intensity inside

Hayley Huntress (Continued from Page C) week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a speciallydesigned T-shirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber. The Huntress File Name: Hayley Huntress Year in School: Junior Town: Bridgton Parents: Mickey and Pam Huntress School Activities/Sports: Volleyball Q. Why did you choose volleyball? HH. I chose to play volleyball because it looked like a fun sport. Q. What do you hope to accomplish this season? HH. This season, I’m focusing on setting. I hope that after this season my sets will be more accurate and that I’ll be a better player. Q. What do you enjoy the most? HH. My favorite part about volleyball is just being on the court, playing a good, intense game and having fun. Q. What do you like the least? HH. One of the things I don’t like is losing. So far, this season has been hard (the Lakers moved up to varsity status this fall) and we’ve faced some tough competition. In the end, that’s what will make us better. Q. What would your dream moment be? HH. In volleyball, you can use any part of your body, so my dream moment would be kicking the ball to keep it in play. Q. What has the sport taught you? HH. Throughout the season, I’ve learned how to be more patient and I have become a better leader.

the scoring circle. The Raiders forced a penalty corner chance with time winding down in the half, setting up Jones’ goal. “Our goal first half was a corner play that we have worked on quite a bit, and we had many other opportunities to put the ball in the net. We had several breakaways and offensive drives that we just couldn’t push over the goal line,” Coach Frost said. “We were able to keep them out of our defensive 25 the entire first half and most of the second (behind the steady play of Kendra Fox, Bethany Bennett and Makayla Frost), but without scoring more than one goal, it only takes one breakaway to tie up a game.” Coach Frost liked the way the Raiders passed the ball, but she would have liked to see them finish more of their offensive plays. Cape’s goalie kept her team in the game, recording 15 saves including two penalty strokes. With the Raiders pressuring the Cape net, twice the Cape netminder pinned the ball under a pad, forcing penalty strokes. Senior Maddy Smith managed to get great lift on the ball, but the shot sailed right into the Cape netminder rather than toward the right corner. Mackayla Frost also had a crack at a penalty stroke opportunity, but her low shot to the goalie’s left was deflected. “We work on penalty strokes at almost every practice. It’s really as much for our goalie (Brittany Fox) as it is for the strokers. I have five or six girls that are really quite good at it, and I chose two Saturday who happened to be doing it really well this week,” Coach Frost said. “Doing it in the spotlight is a different situation. That just goes to show you how different games and practices really are. I was glad to have the opportunity to practice strokes

‘live’ though… it’s an exciting aspect of the game that we don’t see much. Obviously, it would have been much more exciting if we had scored!” Cape mounted a few scoring threats late in the second half, but Fox coolly kicked away two direct shots from the left wing. The Raiders faced a different challenge yesterday (Oct. 5) when they traveled to Falmouth for a night game on artificial turf. “We’ve only played one game on turf all season so it will be an adjustment,” Coach Frost said. “We haven’t had any night games yet, so that too will be something new.” Fryeburg, top ranked in the Heal Ratings released Wednesday with a 10-1 record (ahead of undefeated Spruce Mountain) will travel to Wells on Friday for a make-up contest against the Warriors at 3 p.m. Fryeburg closes out the regular season on Tuesday with a home game against GrayNew Gloucester at 3:30 p.m.

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(Continued from Page C) the Top 11, and will need a few upsets if they are to climb back into the playoff picture. Games remaining: at Lake Region Tuesday at 6 p.m.; at Sacopee Valley next Thursday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. (varsity only); and home against Waynflete in the regular season finale, Monday, Oct. 17 at 3:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY The Lakers played Greely tough in Cumberland Monday, but didn’t get enough offense to upset the Rangers. Greely

IT’S A GOAL! — All eyes look inside the Cape Elizabeth goal as Ellie Jones’ shot crosses the line just minutes before halftime. Pictured are Raiders Maddy Smith and Jones (right). built a 3-0 lead before Monica Couvillion snapped the shutout bid with a Laker goal with three minutes remaining. The Lakers close out the regular season with a home game this Friday against Gray-New Gloucester (4 p.m.), a make-up game this Saturday at Wells (1 p.m.), and a trip to York on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 4 p.m. VARSITY GOLF A year ago, the Fryeburg

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(Continued from Page C) hill workouts. Q. What makes you successful? TJR. Trying hard, practice and determination have brought me to where I am. Q. What would your dream moment be? TJR. To receive a college scholarship through running. Q. What has sports taught you? TJR. That if you work hard enough at something, it will always pay off, no matter what. Q. What do you like most about your team? TJR. I like that my teammates are some of the most supportive people I know. Q. Who has inspired you? TJR. Silas Eastman and Tim Even have inspired me. I am always looking up to Silas and Tim pushes me in races and gives advice.

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Academy golf team stared at a big goose-egg — 0 wins. Coach Chris Dutton has seen his Raiders bounce back this fall, compiling a 5-6 mark, including recent wins over Sacopee Valley (5-2) and Freeport (6-1). “We have been playing quite well. Scores are improving slowly, which is what I’m concerned about,” Coach Dutton said. The Raiders added three members to the squad during the season — Johnny Zhang from China and the Van (pronounced Von) sisters from Vietnam, Little Van Nguyen is a junior and Big Van is a freshman. “All have contributed and scored points for the team. I think the impressive thing this year is the balanced scoring where we have had nine different players earn a point in a match,” Coach Dutton reported. Brad Kim, a junior, leads the team with 7 points scored while Ben Bailey and Cody Smith have earned 4 points a piece. Andrew Berg has earned 3.5 points. “The other good sign is our team score in the matches have GOLF, Page C

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Raiders see upset bid slip by, lose to Greely RANGERS 20 RAIDERS 8 First Downs: FA 8, GRE 10 Penalties: FA 4-25, GRE 5-55 Turnovers: FA 5, GRE 1 Total Offense: FA 146, GRE 242 FA Rushing: Andrew Rascoe 13-6, Devine Dockery 12-62, Kyle Bonner 3-8. Total: 28-74. GRE Rushing: Mike Leeman 12-0, Drew Hodge 5-1, Svenn Jacobson 26-166. Total: 43-167. FA Passing: Andrew Rascoe 7-19-72, 3 interceptions. FA Receiving: Tyler Nadeau 1-13, Ryan Buzzell 2-24, Kyle Bonner 3-24, Kirk Hubbard 1-11. GRE Passing: Drew Hodge 6-17-75, 1 touchdown. GRE Receiving: Fred Bower 1-5, Mike Leeman 3-48, Nick Maynard 1-4, Conner Hanley 118. FA Tackles (solo, assist, total): Zachary Sheehan 1-0-1, Tanner Wentworth 2-3-5, Bright Amoako 3-0-3, Devine Dockery 3-7-10, Kyle Bonner 4-2-6, Tyler Nadeau 4-0-4, Ryan Buzzell 51-6, Bobby Ramsay 7-6-13, CJ Bartlett 3-0-3, Kirk Hubbard 43-7, Jake Thurston 1-1-2, Greg Sargent 0-2-2.

(Continued from Page C) But, the FA defense was unable to make back-to-back stands. In a close call, FA receiver Buzzell made an 11yard catch and as he turned up the field, he was hit hard by Leeman, who jarred the ball loose. Greely recovered at the FA-33. After FA linebacker CJ Bartlett burst free up the middle for a 5-yard sack, Hodge found Conner Hanley for a big 18yard pick up on third down. It seemed for a minute that another Greely drive would fizzle when the Rangers were slapped with an illegal block penalty, but Hodge put the ball up for grabs and Leeman came away with it between two FA defenders for a 27-yard score with 1:05 left in the third quarter. Pat Finnegan connected on his second PAT kick for a 14-0 Greely lead. “Against good teams, you can’t turn the ball over. We can’t afford to give points away when we struggle to score,” FA Coach David Turner said. “One drive, we had two or three opportunities to shut it down, but we missed a couple of picks. It should have been a 0-0 game at halftime. We were

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our own worst enemy at times. We told our kids at halftime that we needed to keep playing, and maybe we’d get one of those breaks or turnovers.” Fryeburg dodged a major bullet late in the third as Greely’s Leeman intercepted a Rascoe pass at the GRE-39. The Rangers, however, were stopped by a great effort by Hubbard and Greg Sargent, who stymied Jacobson on 4thand-1. That energy sparked the Raider offense. Rascoe threaded a pass through the Greely defense to Kyle Bonner for a 20-yard gain and later found Buzzell for 13 more on a key fourth down call. A quick toss to Bonner on the sideline gained 6 yards. Rascoe’s quickness and determination enabled the junior QB to scramble for 4 yards to keep the drive alive. Dockery finished off the drive, following strong kick-out blocks by Tanner Wentworth and Sulo Burbank. Dockery added the 2-point conversion try, pulling the Raiders to within 14-8 with 8:27 left in regulation. “We became energized during that drive because we finally made a few plays,” Coach Turner said. “Andrew (Rascoe)

made some good reads in the first half, but our guys weren’t catching the ball. Then, we started to make a few catches. When you can throw the ball effectively, it spreads the defense out and it allows us to run more effectively. We hadn’t been doing that, but once we completed a few passes, Greely’s mindset changed.” With the Raider defense clamping down and holding the Rangers to 3-and-out, FA took over at their own 14 with 6:21 left. In a downpour, Rascoe found Hubbard for 11 yards, and he saved the drive with a 12-yard scramble on third down to the FA-42. Then, disaster struck. Rascoe looked right and floated a pass toward the sideline. The ball was intercepted by Greely’s Eric Coyne with 4:05 left. Trying to strip the ball from Jacobson, the Raiders gave up big chunks of real estate, including a 19-yarder off tackle. After Dockery and Ramsay combined to stuff Jacobson for a five yard loss, the Greely hammer lowered the final blow of the day — a 24-yard run, which started right, but then cut back to the left for a touchdown with

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(Continued from Page 3C) been getting better and better,” Coach Dutton said. “We have seen that go down by an average of 12 to 15 strokes as a team, which is a great sign.” Last Wednesday at Willowdale, the Raiders sent three girls to compete in the 18-hole qualifier and Western Maine championship. All three qualified for State tournament. Big Van led the way with a round of 94 to earn her third place honors in Western Maine. Little Van finished 12th with a round of 102, while Liz Dyer finished in 17th place with a score of 109. “I was very pleased to see all three qualify. Liz was a nervous wreck, but has worked hard, improved her game and it showed by her being able to qualify. Now, she can relax and enjoy competing in the States on Oct. 15,” Coach Dutton said. “Little and Big Van are hard workers when it comes to golf. They keep me busy and active, working on all parts of their games. I see that come States, all three will have good chances to be in the Top 25 and hopefully get a couple of Top 10s or 15 finishes.” The State tournament will be played at Natanis Golf Course in Vassalboro on Oct. 15. The boys’ qualifier, scheduled for Monday was cancelled, and was penciled to be played yesterday.

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able to hit with them, play with them, stopped them and drove on them. What is frustrating is that for the past two weeks, we could have pulled a win and been right in there (fighting for a playoff spot).” Up next: Fryeburg (2-3) travels to Falmouth this Friday at 7 p.m. The Yachtsmen are 4-1, coming off a 46-14 victory over Lake Region.

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2:44 left. Fryeburg’s last gasp ended with Rascoe trying to throw the ball deep, but it was picked off by Hodge to seal the victory. “We played hard and had a chance to win the game in the end. That’s all you can ask for,” Coach Turner said. “We had some young kids in there and they played well against a dangerous team. We were

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Bridgton – New cottage-style contemporary is the ultimate in high efficiency. Open floor plan w/gorgeous water views, upscale kitchen and 2 baths w/granite, tiled floors. Lovely hardwood floors. Over 1700 sq. ft. w/3–4 BR, gorgeous stone gas fireplace, office/media room. Dock system. $599,000. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301 (MLS 1018409)

Bridgton – Commercial Opportunity – One unit left, located across from Renys on Main Street, Bridgton. Great location to grow your business. $179,500. Ray Austin 232-0500 (MLS 1012494)

Bridgton – Well-maintained in-town property. Walk to town and beach. Large, level lot and barn. $169,900. Russ Sweet 693-7281 (MLS 993328)

Casco – Nice 3-bedroom, 1-bath Brick Ranch with 1-car attached garage. 2 stone fireplaces. On ±2.1 acres near area attractions. Commercial possible. $169,900. Lauri Shane Kinser 310-3565 (MLS 1029152)

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MLS 1027586 Denmark. Holiday Shores cottage. Great vacation getaway for year round enjoyment. Just a stone’s throw from Moose Pond and Shawnee Peak, w/snowmobile trail access right from the yard. 1.4 acres. $94,500

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MLS 1028337 Norway. High-quality year round log-sided home (built 2004) with the added benefit of water frontage on beautiful Hobbs Pond. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. Conveniently located for easy trip into town for shopping or work. Short ride to Sunday River, Mt. Abram and Shawnee Peak for winter fun. Great price! $194,900 MLS 1003466 Waterford. 37 acres. 3-BR cape, southerly facing for lots of sunshine. Detached early post & beam barn, cozy screen house, open field around house. Kedar Brook flows along the frontage w/granite bridge entry. Raspberry bushes/asparagus patch. Lovely setting and minutes from village, beach, school. $295,000 Major Reduction. $198,500 MLS 1013232 Fryeburg. Stunning, custom-built, like-new contemporary home. Ample size, gleaming wood floors, lots of windows bringing in the outdoors. Extensive workshop setup in the basement. Close to four-season recreation in Maine and New Hampshire. 5+ acres. $285,000 REDUCED TO $249,000 MLS 1018606 Waterford. Gracious 1794 antique home known as “Plummer Place.” Wonderful period features. Appeared in Down East Magazine. Extraordinary setting w/scenic view, lovely gardens, expansive lawns, stone walls and woods. Several recent efficiency updates. A rare offering! Some furnishings may be available for separate purchase. $395,000

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Harrison – Wonderful 4-bedroom, 2.5bath Gambrel on a very private 2.15-acre lot close to the village. Garage, 2 woodstoves. Very clean! $229,900. Bob Blake 693-7277 (MLS 1026125)

Harrison – Classic Maine Cottage – Pristine Condition! ±2 landscaped acres on east shore Long Lake. Central Heat/ AC. 2-car garage with apt. $875,000. Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 1009290)

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Harrison – Alpine Village on Long Lake. 4-bedroom, 2- bath, log-sided chalet with open kitchen and living room. Nice ROW to Long Lake, views! $229,000. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 11030728)

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Naples – Access to Sebago and water views from the deck of this charming, turnkey, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home. Open kitchen with breakfast nook. $164,900. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 1009977)

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Naples – Cozy 1-bedroom home with ROW and shared frontage on Sebago Harbor. Private well and septic, Monitor heat. Appliances included. $69,000. Wendy Gallant 615-9398 (MLS 1031183)

Naples – Location! Great spot to open your own business on busy Rte. 302! High foot and traffic count. Many possibilities! $119,900. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 1031074)

Naples – This well-priced, adorable 3bdrm. shingle-style cottage is a perfect spot to enjoy year round. Lot is level w/private back yard w/firepit. Full front and rear deck. Handy new storage shed. Sandy swimming beach. Boat, golf, hike or ski. $159,900. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301 (MLS 1022210)

Raymond – Sebago Lake – 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with 200 ft. of frontage, sandy beach on protected cove. Great price on Sebago Lake! $449,000. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane 838-5555 (MLS 1017730)

Sweden – Scenic 5.5-acre view lot complete with underground power and septic system. $64,900. Ray Austin 232-0500 (MLS 973703)

Waterford – Lovingly-maintained and filled with warmth and charm. This home has many unique features and includes 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, fireplace, oversized garage. 3 acres. $179,000. Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 1027593)

visualtour.com #0246-7037 Naples – Charming, well-kept 3-bedroom Ranch with a wonderful open floor plan. Level backyard with private deck. 2-car attached garage. Beautiful Home! $249,900. Nancy Hanson 838-8301 (MLS 1010954)

LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND • LAND Bridgton – REDUCED PRICE – Very pretty lot close to Shawnee Peak, area golfing and lovely lakes. Lot has stone walls and small pond. $19,900. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301. (982129)

Naples – Spectacular development in Naples with a paved street and restrictive covenants to protect your investment. Build packages available. $39,900. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane, 838-5555. (1028972)

Sebago – Development potential on this ±41 acre lot. Borders Hill Brook. Divide or keep as private estate. Broker-owned. $59,900. Jocelyn O’Rourke-Shane, 8385555. (1016402)

Casco – 1.5-acre lot on high-visibility Rte. 302. 220 ft. on highway. Well, septic, paving complete. Seller would consider some financing to qualified buyer. $139,900. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301 (1023476)

Naples – Private and quiet setting, perfect location to build your new home. Six lots available. Located only a short distance from the Naples Causeway. $23,900. Nancy Hanson, 838-8301. (1025381)

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This week’s puzzle: World Series

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(Continued from Page C) week’s Boosters and Hancock Lumber “Player of the Week.” Each week, a Lake Region athlete is recognized for his/ her dedication (does more than what is asked), work ethic, coachability and academic good standing. Recipients receive a specially-designed Tshirt, sponsored by Hancock Lumber. The McKeil File Name: Damian McKeil Year in School: Senior Town: Casco Parents: Serena McKeil and Bruce McKeil School Activities/Sports: Football Q. Why did you choose football? DM. I never really played sports, but my friends told me I should play football. I like football, so I thought I would give it a try. Q. What do you hope to accomplish this season? DM. As a team, I hope that we can pull it together and play harder so that we can get a victory.

Q. What do you enjoy the most? DM. I enjoy playing the game and being out on that field until the clock on the scoreboard runs out. Q. What do you like the least? DM. I don’t really hate anything. Practice isn’t really the best thing in the world, but it keeps me in shape. So, I don’t mind that either. Q. What makes you successful? DM. I think what makes me successful is my heart — not to quit and keep giving it my best. I also believe my stamina and speed are a good part of my success. Q. What would your dream moment be? DM. My dream moment would probably be to sack the quarterback and cause him to fumble the ball so I can run it in for a touchdown Q. What has football taught you? DM. It has helped me to communicate better with a group, and it has improved my skills to work together as a team. Q. Who has inspired you?

DM. I can’t really say I have one person who has inspired me. I have a bunch of friends on the team that got me to play and helped me out when I was first starting out. But, our quarterback — Ryan Skillern — did help me out a lot at first when I didn’t know what to do during plays.

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WATERFORD — The Waterford Fall Foliage 5K Road Race, Mile Fun Run and Chili Cook-Off will be held this Sunday, Oct. 9. The Fun Run starts at 11:30 a.m. Registration fee is $5. The 5K Road Race and 5K Fitness Walk starts at noon. Registration fee is $15 prior to race day, or $18 on race day. Long sleeve T-shirts will be given to the first 100 registrants. Registration forms available in local stores or online at active.com or check out the race website at www.waterfordfall5k.com Phone: Fax: Outside ME:

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Facing a field of 300 runners at Smiling Hill Farm last week, the Lake Region Middle School boys’ cross country team just finished out of the medal running. The Lakers ran very well as a team with Theo Snow leading the way followed by Nick Scarlett, Ben Ropple, Dustin Frizzell and Mike Angelone. On the girls’ side, the Lakers were unable to field a “scoring” team due to a shortage of runners. Aisley Sturk and Chandler True did bring home individual medals. They were followed across the line by teammates Jenn Springer and Isabelle Davis-White. On Monday, Oct. 3, the Laker boys placed second in their home meet, just nine points behind Molly Ockett Middle School of Fryeburg. “The boys ran very well, and I was very pleased with the effort,” LRMS Coach Kevin McDonald said. Nick Scarlett paced the Lakers, followed by Justin Black,

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Bridgton – TOUCH THE SKY from this turnkey carriage house situated on 10+ acres with panoramic mountain & lake views 2nd to none. Great spot to build dream home on higher elevation a few yards away or enjoy as is. 2 BR/2 BA with lovely interior featuring stainless appliances, gleaming wood floors & large open kitchen/living area. $359,000.

Bridgton – Almost new low-maintenance home in convenient location. Very easy to heat, nice yard & landscaping. Suitable as starter or retriement home. $114,900.

Harrison – BRING THE TOOL BOX: Extremely affordable 1-BR/1BA home on wooded 1.7-acre lot. 1car garage, updated electrical, furnace & plumbing. Needs TLC but worth the investment. $44,900.

work extremely hard in practice and the results reflect that,” Coach McDonald said. “Their future in cross country, as well as any other sport they may choose, appears very bright.” The Lakers have two more regular season meets as they build toward the league meet at

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Sebago – LAKESIDE FAMILY COMPOUND with all the bells & whistles! Magnificent Sebago Lake contemporary with 2 seasonal cottages to accommodate large family gatherings or use as rentals. Panoramic views, 10 boat slips, PLUS 290 feet private beach front. Owner Financing Offered! A must see! $895,000.

Brownfield – Year-round home with 128 ft. private sandy beach! 3-acre parcel. Two 2-car garages! Heated year-round porch, large open liv/din area with finished room in basement (could be 2nd BR). HUGE bathroom, 2 woodstoves, large patio on waterside, decks & stairs to water with big yard. Priced to sell at $169,000.

Bridgton – Mobile Home with detached 2-car garage and deck on nearly one acre in quiet, private area, within walking distance to Woods Pond public beach. $105,000.

Denmark – Attention snowmobilers! Very affordable bank-owned 3-BR farmhouse in great location with nice views of mountains & the pond across the street. Major trails nearby. Gas fireplace too. $84,900.

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JJ Eaton, Ben Ropple, Dustin Frizzell and Mike Angelone. On the girls’ side, another win for the Lakers as they edged Poland by one point, 27 to 28. Chandler True and Aisley Sturk went 1-2, separated by 1 second. “A great race for each of these two young ladies. They both

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Harrison – Crystal Lake waterfront access home on lovely wooded lot with 4 BR/2.5 BA. This handsome Post-n-Beam is made with 2x6 construction, and is only a short walk to all town amenities. 2-car garage, woodstove. Amenities include 150 ft. shared waterfront with dock & ROW to water. $299,000.

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Bridgton – Hilltop family retreat located at the peak of a private, winding road with unparalleled, panoramic mountain views. Only 5 minutes to Shawnee Peak. The interior features 3 levels of living space specifically designed to hold a crowd, yet maintain the privacy of its occupants. Giant master suite complete with his/ hers office space, oversized bath, double closets, craft room with skylights! 9 ft. ceilings, hardwood floors, multi-level deck, lovely porch, & much more. The lower level boasts 1200 sf guest quarters with private patio perfect for in-laws or visiting families! $420,000.

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Early mistakes put Lakers into a deep hole (Continued from Page C) on a Gibbons’ 7-yard run, but had to punt with 1:37 left until halftime. That was plenty of time for the high-octane Falmouth air game. Kingry connected with Cooleen for 9 and later Rogers made a sliding grab, good for 31. After a miss, Kingry fired a rainbow toss toward the left sideline, which Cooleen reached up over two Laker defenders for a scoring catch. “We knew we couldn’t jump with him (Cooleen), so we worked with our secondary people to either strip the ball from his hands and make a tackle,” Coach Simmons said. “He just

went up and got it. He’s big, long, strong and a really good blocker. And, he’s a good kid.” Falmouth added one more score to start the third quarter, going 59 yards in five plays with Michael Ryan scoring from 12 yards out. With Falmouth substituting reserves into the line-up, the Lakers marched down the field. Thirteen running plays, including an 11-yard bolt by Stevens, concluded with Gibbons refusing to be taken down and bulling his way into the end zone from 9 yards out to start the fourth quarter. Gibbons then delivered a big hit to stop Falmouth’s drive,

dropping Storm Covens for a five-yard loss on third down. The Lakers went 58 yards in 13 plays capped off by Kamen Scott’s 2-yard TD run. Reserve quarterback Mike Triglione had two key runs in the drive, an 11yard gain and a 7-yard pick-up on fourth down. The game ended on a sour note when the Lakers were whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct after a Falmouth player, who had taken a knee on a kick-off return (which ended the play), was drilled by a LR defender. The player was taken off the field by stretcher following the game, and reportedly suffered a concussion. “As a coach, you want your

players to play hard, but they also need to play smart,” Coach Simmons said. “At times tonight, like that last play, we did not play smart football. If we are going to put ourselves in a position to win, we need to stop making mistakes.” Despite their 0-5 record, Coach Simmons re-emphasized just how proud he is of the team, and believes there will be a game when all the pieces finally come together. “I am proud of the boys because they play so hard. At times, we were overmatched, but the kids were giving it their best. We have great kids. We just need a few more of them,” Coach

Simmons said. “It’s been a learning experience for the kids and me. At times, it has been frustrating for both of us. Every game, they tell me they’re trying to win for me. I tell them, ‘Do it for you.’ They play hard, now they just need to play smarter.” Up next: The Lakers will look to snap their losing skid this Friday night at 7 p.m. when they travel to Spruce Mountain (Jay/Livermore) to meet the 2-3 Phoenix. Spruce Mountain beat Gray-NG last week 26-12. The Phoenix beat Greely 22-20 in the opener, but was torched by Falmouth (387), Mountain Valley (42-0) and Wells (47-0).

(Continued from Page C) Regionals.” The Lakers were without top runner, TJ Leach, who was taking a SAT test. Here’s how the boys’ race unfolded: 9. FA, Jonathan Burk, 19:27 10. LR, Nick Aceto, 19:57 11. FA, Tyler O’Keefe, 19:59 12. FA, Eric Hannes, 20:06 13. FA, Liuke Yang, 20:09

16. LR, Kyle DeSouza, 20:53 17. LR, Mason Kluge-Edwards, 20:56 20. FA, Sullivan Briggs, 21:28 21. FA, Tim Hoff, 21:29 22. FA, Liam Leconey, 21:32 23. FA. David Powers, 21:48 24. LR, Dillon Knudsen, 22:05 25. FA, Andrew Emery, 23:07 26. LR, James McCann, 23:09 27. FA, Kyle Barboza, 23:12 28. FA, Jesse Liljedahl, 25:26

29. LR, Benjamin Roy, 25:39 30. LR, Colin BridgeKoenigsberg, 26:19 31. LR, Nick Hall, 28:19 On the girls’ side, Victoria Brigham of Cape Elizabeth won the race in 21:28. Fryeburg freshman Elizabeth Grzyb and senior Corinn Bedell broke the Top 10. Grzyb was seventh in 22 minutes, while Bedell was eighth in 22:04, holding off

a charge from Cape’s Dana Hatton, who was 2 seconds behind. Maybe the best finish line battle was waged by Lake Region’s Savannah DeVoe (24:09), who passed Zoe Oswald (24:09) and Emma Dolan (24:10), both of Merriconeag, with about 15 yards to go. Cape Elizabeth won the fourschool meet with 25 points followed by Merriconeag (31), Lake Region (68) and Fryeburg Academy (no score). Here’s how other runners fared: 12. FA, Laura Pulito, 23:35 13. LR, Savannah DeVoe,

24:09 16. LR, Maude Meeker, 24:33 17. LR, Maggie Knudsen, 25:41 18. LR, Kari Eldridge, 26:30 19. LR, Julia Carlson, 27:36 20. LR, Nicole Noble, 28:28 22. LR, Leanne Kugelman, 29:38 23. FA, Meghan Costello, 30:15 Up next: The Lakers will host a four-school meet this Friday, Oct. 7 with the girls opening at 4 p.m. and the boys following at 4:30 p.m. Other schools to compete include Fryeburg Academy, Gray-New Gloucester and Poland.

Penalties: LR 3-30, FAL 7-70 Turnovers: LR 2, FAL 0 Total Offense: LR 158, FAL 359 LR Rushing: Mike Triglione 4-30, Kyle Stevens 11-25, Cody Gibbons 18-79, Jonah Simmons 3-9, James Anderson 5-11, Ryan Skillern 2-minus 8, McKae Curran 1-5, Kamen Scott 3-7. Total: 47158. FAL Rushing: Luciano Ciraulo 3-7, Alex Derhagopian 2-44, Will Sipperly 4-40, Chris Leete 4-34, Matt Kingry 332, Ryan MacDonald 4-42, Michael Ryan 2-17. Total: 22216. LR Passing: Ryan Skillern 0-2, Mike Triglione 0-1. FAL Passing: Matt Kingry 7-of-9, 143 yards, 2 TDs FAL Receiving: Jack Cooleen 4-98, Aaron Rogers 2-54, Ryan MacDonald 1-21. LR Tackles (solo, assist, total): Jonah Simmons 3-0-3, Jacob Anderson 6-3-9, Kamen Scott 2-1-3, Quinn Piland 20-2, James Anderson 4-0-4, Derek Douglass 0-1-1, Sean Edwards 0-1-1, Kyle Stevens 1-0-1, Damien McKeil 0-1-1, Cody Gibbons 3-1-4, David Cosgrove 1-0-1, Donovan Eaton 1-0-1.

(Continued from Page C) Twin Brooks on Oct. 20. In previous action, the LRMS cross-country team traveled to Fryeburg to face Gray, Kennett and Falmouth, as well as Molly Ockett. “The kids ran very fast over a good course in back of the fairgrounds,” LRMS Coach McDonald said. “Both the boys and girls ran to some very impressive times.” LRMS’ Justin Black and Theo Snow dipped under the 16:00 barrier, while JJ Eaton and Mike Angelone cracked the 18:00 mark. Ben Ropple and Dustin Frizzell improved by over three minutes. The LRMS girls ran just as well with Aisley Sturk and

Chandler True both dipping under the 16:00 barrier. “This was very impressive for the two sixth graders,” Coach McDonald said. Following these two across the line were Jackie Morse at a sub-20 minutes; Jenn Springer at a sub-22.00; and Isabell DavisWhite who cracked the 24:00minute mark. “The athletes all ran very well and the bus ride home was great,” Coach McDonald reported. Monday, the Lakers traveled to Poland and raced against the Knights. It was a hot day, which proved to be tough on all competitors. The Laker boys’ team earned their first win of the season with a 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 finish.

“It was very impressive as they all ran fast times in difficult conditions,” Coach McDonald said. Nick Scarlett led the way as the Lakers poured across the line. He was followed by Theo Snow, Justin Black, Mike Angelone, Ben Ropple and Dustin Frizzell. On the girls’ side, LRMS was unable to field a full team due to injury but still finished 1, 3, 4 and 8 with Aisley Sturk and Chandler True leading the way. “Isabelle Davis-White is coming on strong as she gets used to the sport, and Jenn Springer is steadily improving,” Coach McDonald said. “The kids are doing great. I could not ask for more as a coach.”

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This week in Wolverines’ sports

By Alison Vigneau Sports Information Director Bridgton Academy hosted families and friends from around the world this past weekend for Parents’ Weekend. Diamond notes As the baseball team opened up Parents’ Weekend, they took a strong lead over Central Maine Community College right off the bat, which they managed to hold onto for the majority of the game. CMCC made an attempt at a comeback scoring a few runs late in the game, however BA was able come out on top with a 9-6 win. In the game, Zach Littman (Abington, Mass.) had two hits and two runs scored to lead the effort at the plate along with some standout plays at shortstop. Steve Trychon (Stearling, Mass.) also had a great hit, Connor Steckel (Winchester, Mass.) added two more, and Stephen Russell (Nassau, Bahamas) tallied a double and two runs scored. Walker O’Connor (Bedford, Mass.) had another great day on the mound striking out the side in the first and second before earning the win. Eoin McAvinchey (Andover, Mass.) came in for the save. Lax recap The next day, the BA lacrosse team took the field in the pouring rain to take on Navy. While Navy held the lead for most of the game, Bridgton never gave up. Blake Pendledon (Wayland, Mass.) started off the Wolverines with two goals in the first quarter. Nick Gorrasi (Sandwich, Mass.), Lawrence Dee (Charlotte, Vt.), Dylan Parlee (Essex, Mass. with two goals), Ryan O’Sullivan (Centerville, Va.), and Teddy Wright (Copiague, N.Y.) all tallied goals to cut Navy’s lead to 10-8. With 1:52 left in the game, BA called a timeout to regroup for the last drive of the game. With 1:11 on the clock, Parlee netted his third goal of the game to make it a one-goal difference. Navy had one last break, which the Wolverines stopped and took the ball down the field for their last chance. Unfortunately, Navy’s goalie was able to stop a blast from BA to win the game 10-9.

Although the Wolverines suffered a loss, they worked together as a team and never once gave up. In total, BA scooped 22 ground balls with Walt Hinnent (Winston Salem, N.C.), Parlee and Pendelton leading the way with three each. Chris Smith (Montclair, N.J.) played the first half in goal and stopped four shots and Tyler Abernathy (Winston Salem, N.C.) finished off the game with six saves. Soccer report The Wolverine soccer team also battled through rain and mud as they took on Bowdoin College’s JV team. The two teams faced each other earlier in the week and settled with a 2-2 tie. This time, Bridgton was determined to take away the win. Bowdoin came out strong scoring in the first 18 minutes into the game. Luca Viscomi (Newton, Mass.) finished a pass from Eddie Demoya (Salem, Mass.) late in the first half to tie things up. Just 10 minutes later, Will McGowan (Andover, Mass.) and Will Groves (Walpole, Mass.) connected as McGowan put away the go ahead goal. After a sloppy play by BA, Bowdoin was awarded a penalty kick, which tied up the game. Not wanting to give up, Demoya scored the game-winning goal off a feed from Aidan Harrison (Medfield, Mass.) to secure the 3-2 win. From the rink The Junior A hockey team had two games this past weekend against the New England Wolves. In both games, Bridgton kept the score close, but the Wolves scored an empty netter both times to secure a 4-2 and 3-1 win. In game one, Brendan Glynn (Quincy, Mass.) and Ryan Connors (Marshfield, Mass.) netted Bridgton’s goals while Silas Rainville (Franklin, Vt.), Sam Scannell (Glastonbury, Conn.), and Jimmy Magrath (Medfield, Mass.) recorded the assists. Patrick Farrington (Sandwich, Mass.) started off in net with 13 saves followed by Mike Gendreau (Medford, Mass.) with eight, and Jordi Van Gaal (RyMenam, Belgium) with 10.

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Gilson Walk/Run benefit on Oct. 29

NAPLES — A run/walk to benefit 19-year-old Kevin Gilson of Casco, who was recently injured in an automobile accident, will be held at the Lake Region High School track on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. Gilson, a former Lake Region High School student and outstanding basketball player, is now paralyzed from the waist down due to injuries sustained in the accident. He has a long road to recovery ahead of him. “In these difficult times, we would love to lend a helping hand to the Gilson family,” race organizers said. “We would like to help support Kevin and his family by putting on a Run/Walk fundraiser.” The cost of the run/walk will be $15 for those who pre-register and $20 for people who would like to sign up the day of the event. Runners and walkers who register before Oct. 22 will receive a free T-shirt. T-shirts will also be available for purchase the day of the event. Those participants signing up on race day should arrive at 9 a.m. Those who pre-register should arrive by 9:30 a.m. to pick up their T-shirt. Those who are unable to attend the run/walk fundraiser and would still like to make a donation, please send funds to: The Kevin Gilson Fund, in care of Jon Gilson, Evergreen Credit Union, Route 302 Causeway, Naples, ME 04055. Please make checks payable to: Kevin Gilson Fund, in care of Jon Gilson. Please mail all registrations forms/fee to: Tonya Gilson, 46 JORDAN GALLEGOS (New Albany, Ohio) runs the ball Whitman Street, Norway, ME 04268. For more information or for Bridgton Academy during the Wolverines’ 14-6 win over race registration form, contact Tonya Gilson by e-mail at tonya_ Merrimack JV. gilson@yahoo.com or call 632-5517 or contact Kathryn Merrill In the second game, Glynn tal- gave them a 5-3 victory over by e-mail at kathryn.merrill@lakeregionschools.org lied his second goal of the season Bridgton. off a pass from Colin Edwards Gridiron report (Winchester, Mass.). In this effort, Finally, the BA football team Farrington made nine saves, while faced off against the Merrimack Gendreau and Van Gaal each Warriors this past Sunday in what stopped 11 shots. CASCO — Because the youth basketball program opens earlier would prove to be a defensive The Junior B hockey team battle. Bridgton came out firing this year, Casco Rec will be holding registration times next week. took the ice this weekend to start early scoring two touchdowns Registration will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12 from 4 to off their season. They took on in the first half, both rushes by 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 15 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Casco the Walpole Express, but unfortu- Sean Reed (Plainsboro, N.J.). The Community Center. Please call Rec Director Beth Latsey at 627nately could not skate away with defense played very well keeping 4187 if you are unable to attend. Scholarships are available. Late the win. Billy Smith (Boston, Merrimack out of the end zone registrations will only be taken if space is available. Mass.) started things by finish- in the first half, but failed to shut Rec basketball is for boys and girls in kindergarten through ing off a rebound after a low down the Warriors to start the grade 6. The league includes teams from Casco, Naples, Sebago shot at the pads from John Sheil second half as Merrimack scored and Bridgton. The K-1-2 program consists of a six-week clinic. (Narragansett, R.I.). Kevin Seeley on the opening kickoff to make Grades 3-4 and grades 5-6 play in separate leagues. (Berkley, Mass.) then scored a it 14-6 just 10 seconds into the This program is intended to teach the basic fundamentals of power-play goal set up by Dan quarter. basketball with an emphasis on teamwork and sportsmanship. MacInnes (Plymouth, Mass.) and Merrimack came back again There will be a mandatory parent meeting for boys and girls in Smith. Cody Norton (Essex, Vt.) to get within scoring range, but grades 3-4 and grades 5-6 at Lake Region High School on Dec. 3 tallied BA’s third and final goal the drive stalled due to penalties. in the contest after Matt Driscoll Bridgton’s defense, though play- from 10 to 11 a.m. Coaches, assistants, scorekeepers and game officials are needed. (Dedham, Mass.) and Ethan ing in horrible conditions, manIf you wish to volunteer, contact the rec director. Charny (Chicago, Ill.) made some aged to keep Merrimack out of NAPLES — Naples Recreation will hold a basketball sign-up stellar plays and maneuvered the end zone in the second half for boys and girls in grades 1-6 on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the Naples around the neutral zone to set up maintaining the 14-6 victory. Norton in front of the net. Coach Marcella though happy Town Hall from 5 to 8 p.m. In a close 4-3 game with a to win another game, repeated the The fee for basketball is $25 for a single child and $40 as a minute left on the clock, BA previous week’s comment saying, family maximum. pulled their goal tender for an extra skater in hope of tying the game up. Walpole scored a lucky goal when clearing the zone that

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New FA scholarship offer

OPENING A DOOR — A major donation by the late Bion R. Cram has resulted in a new scholarship opportunity for Maine residents.

FRYEBURG — Fryeburg Academy is offering a new scholarship opportunity for Maine residents. The scholarship, named for Bion R. Cram, Class of 1933, covers tuition, room and board in full for a student from Maine. In addition to the one full scholarship awarded to the Bion R. Cram Scholar, a number of partial scholarships will be awarded to qualified applicants. Mr. Cram, who passed away in 2008, bequeathed $15 million to the Academy to establish endowments for financial aid scholarships and academic resources. Born and raised in Maine, he attended Fryeburg Academy and Bowdoin College.

LR service group to send care packages

“Lakers in Arms” is a community service group of students at Lake Region High School that has taken an interest in the well-being of service men and women from the community currently serving overseas. They also wish to recognize relatives of local citizens presently serving the nation abroad. “Lakers in Arms” is a gift from the community to four deserving men and women. The mission is to put together four care packages intended to reach the recipients by Thanksgiving. Raffle tickets are for sale between now and Oct. 14, 2011. Each ticket purchased includes a name of someone serving overseas, who is entered in the raffle. There is no limit to the amount of tickets that may be entered with the same name. Names will be chosen at random at Lake Region High School on Oct. 14, 2011. Once the names are chosen, their families will be contacted and they will be invited to assist “Lakers in Arms” in determining the content of the care packages. This will allow them to “customize” the packages for the person chosen. Raffle tickets are being sold near the cafeteria at Lake Region High School during lunch and at various school events. For more information and to purchase tickets, please contact Jamie Riel at LRHS at 647-3581.

Mr. Cram’s generosity will provide young men and women from Maine the same opportunity presented to him those many years ago. Mr. Scott, director of development, said, “Bion knew that it was the generosity of others that empowered him early on and the idea of always having choices stayed with him forever.” Emily Strahler, Fryeburg Academy’s associate director of admission, said, “It is exciting to be able to offer this incredible opportunity to a young scholar from Maine. During his lifetime, Mr. Cram took advantage of every opportunity offered to him from the first day he attended class at

Fryeburg Academy on scholarship. Now, thanks to his success and generosity, we are honored to be able to give another young person the same opportunity he had so many years ago. I cannot wait to meet the students who apply.” In addition to the Academy’s regular application requirements, students who wish to be considered for the scholarship must submit an additional essay and travel to campus to interview with the scholarship search committee. For more information about applying to Fryeburg Academy or the Cram Scholarship please call the Office of Admission at 935-2013.

Rotary Club’s Good Citizen

Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg of Naples has been selected as the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s “Citizen of the Month” for September. Each month, the Rotary Club recognizes a Lake Region High School student who displays good citizenship and contributes to the school community. The recipient is honored at a Rotary breakfast meeting and is presented a savings bond. Parents: Ted BridgeKoenigsberg and Leslie McConnell. Activities: Cross-country running, indoor track, lacrosse, 4-H Club. Community activities: Volunteer at blood drives for the American Red Cross and Pumpkin Day for Camp Sunshine, and volunteer on the Ski Patrol. Hobbies: Snowboarding. Future plans: Four-year college. Applied to Saint Michael’s, University of Maine at Farmington and Colby-Sawyer. What is your favorite class? AP World History because I find the world inter-

SCHOOL PHYSICIAN — Lisa McAllister, D.O. (middle), is SAD 72’s school physician. She is pictured here with Nancy Boucher, RN, SAD 72 District School Nurse and Gary MacDonald, SAD 72 Superintendent of Schools.

Tai Chi Maine at BA

Because the Bridgton Town Hall will be undergoing some repairs and the gym floor will be refinished, the Tai Chi Maine group will be offering their free beginner classes on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. at the Bridgton Academy Gym for the next four weeks. Set practices will be held on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. for those who have completed the 108 moves. Practices will be held in the basement of the Bridgton Municipal Complex (entrance is located at 10 Iredale Street).

FRYEBURG — Lisa McAllister, D.O. is SAD 72’s school physician. She is a family medicine physician, who joined the Fryeburg Family Medicine practice in Fryeburg this past summer. Since 1985, Maine school administrative units have been required to appoint a school physician (Section 6402 of Title 20-A of the Maine Revised Statutes). SAD 72 is pleased to have Dr. McAllister as their

school physician. She will be providing medical consultation to the district school nurse and advocating and supporting school health programs within the school setting as well as out in the community. The collaborative relationship between MSAD 72 and Dr. McAllister will certainly have an influential role in implementing effective health programs that not only reach students, but the greater community.

Babysitting, first aid

STANDISH — Saint Joseph’s College will offer a course in Babysitter’s Training & First Aid Certification on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Harold Alfond Center on the Standish campus. The course will provide young people, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or guardians. Topics that are covered include leadership skills, care giving, first aid skills, safe play and safety. Students will be given a comprehensive babysitter’s training manual and the tools needed to create a babysitter’s kit. Students are asked to bring what they consider to be a safe toy to class, along with their own lunch, snacks, and a drink. The course runs Saturday, Oct. 8, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The cost is $55. Cost for recertification is $45. Call 893-6615 or e-mail rdaigle@sjcme.edu to register or obtain more information.

OCTOBER 6 through

esting. What is your toughest class? AP Government because it is a rigorous course. How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? I have a good work ethic and I stay organized. I make the most of my time. What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? Adapting to new learning environments. Who has inspired you educationally? Dan Dors, my cross-country coach. He has always told me to try my hardest and is a positive influence.

Lions’ Student of the Month

McAllister serves as Project Grad raffle SAD 72 physician

Lake Region Project Grad 2012 is thrilled to announce its family ski pass raffle. Shawnee Peak Ski Area has graciously donated a 2011-2012 Family Season Pass (two adults with unlimited immediate dependents) worth $1,970 to support Project Grad. A $20 ticket buys one chance to win this season pass, while $100 buys six chances to win. The winning ticket will be drawn during the Family Night Celebration at The Umbrella Factory/Tony’s Foodland in Naples on Dec. 15 at 6 p.m. The winner does not need to be present. Graduation is a special night to celebrate past achievements and look forward to future successes. Project Grad promotes the message that celebrating chemical-free is the right choice. At Lake Region High School, parents and guardians are responsible for raising funds to host the Project Grad event. No school funds are designated for this. The support of the Lake Region community is greatly appreciated. Ski pass raffle tickets are available at Sporthaus, Hayes True Value Hardware and R.G. Johnson in Bridgton, The Umbrella Factory/Tony’s Foodland in Naples, Jordan’s Store in Sebago and the Casco AG in Casco.

Colin Bridge-Koenigsberg

Kathryn Merrill of Naples has been selected as the area Lions Clubs’ “Student of the Month” for October. Each month, area Lions Clubs recognize a Lake Region High School senior who has excelled academically. The recipient is honored at a Lions’ dinner meeting and is presented a savings bond. Parents: Jeff and Beth Merrill. Activities: Varsity volleyball, tennis, Varsity Club, National Honor Society, Math Team. Community activities: Volunteer at youth volleyball clinics, CrossWalk Community Outreach program, Casco Days, Junior Olympic volleyball team. Hobbies: Sports, hunting, traveling. Future plans: Attending college and eventually owning a business. Schools applied to: Colby College, Husson University and Endicott College. What is your favorite class? Spanish 4 because I enjoy learning about a different culture and language.

Kathryn Merrill What is your toughest class? AP Calculus because it requires a lot of time to get the work load done and it is extremely challenging. How do you balance your class work and your extracurricular activities? I use my spare time wisely and try my best not to procrastinate. What is the biggest challenge high school students face today? Caring about their schoolwork and putting effort into everything they do. Who has inspired you educationally? Senora Hubka because she expects nothing but my best and always encourages me to go above and beyond.

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Viewpoints

Pit bulls need rules

Views from Senate by Bill Diamond State Senator, D-Windham

Bath salts in Maine

This past week, we had a rare “Special Legislative Session.” Most of the work we did involved confirming appointments to various government positions and committees and redrawing the state’s U.S. Congressional districts. While these often have the potential for becoming heated and drawn out (especially redistricting) these all went smoothly and without a hitch. We then turned to the one “new” piece of legislation, a law to toughen the penalties around a new and dangerous drug, “bath salts.” In case you haven’t heard of it, bath salts, which also go by the street name “monkey dust,” are a relatively new phenomenon. For a little over a year these synthetic drugs have been around, but only recently has use of them has skyrocketed. According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, poison control centers

nationwide received 303 calls in 2010. From January through June 2011, however, 3,740 calls were logged. Unfortunately Maine is not immune to this epidemic. There have been a number of reports of bath salt use in our area and the stories are very tough to hear. This is an incredibly dangerous drug, leading to erratic and life-threatening behavior. A woman in Knox County tried to cut her teeth out with a knife because she thought they were embedded with ticks. A Clinton woman took off her clothes, ran around, climbed into a drainage pipe high above the Kennebec River and refused to come out. An Ellsworth-area woman thought she was a grizzly bear when police encountered her. A Fourth of July parade in Athens turned violent this year and the use of bath salts by unruly individuals is widely believed

BRIGHT COLORS dominate the season. Local farmstands have plenty of pumpkins this year.

East meets west

This afternoon felt like a summer day, so I abandoned my computer, ignored a small mountain of laundry and a pile of accumulated mail, and went outdoors to soak up the warm sunshine. White pine trees, over 100feet tall, tower over everything else in our yard. They are majestic trees, and one is so wide that two of us can’t reach our arms around it. The green foliage of the big pines was surrounded by blue sky and blue lake. There was a sudden flash of bright blue as a blue jay darted past the top of one of the pines, and then I noticed a maple branch with brilliant scarlet leaves. It seemed at that moment that this is the most beautiful place on earth. It is tempting to believe there is only one beautiful or interesting place on earth, especially when that place is home, but there are other interesting and beautiful places worth exploring as well. Last week, we visited such a place, where we stood in an old forest, and looked up at tall majestic trees. Our white pines at home have been growing for a couple of centuries, but these trees have been growing for a couple of thousand years, and when a bright blue bird flew by it was not our familiar blue jay. We were in northern California, in a forest

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seeds, but sprouts can grow from the roots as well as from any breaks in the cambium layer. According to Richard Preston, author of The Wild Trees, recent explorations high in the redwoods have revealed entire ecosystems living in the large complex canopy. Many of the birds in that north coast area seemed both familiar and unfamiliar, like the jays. Red-tailed hawks perching on fence posts beside grazing cattle, or soaring high above, or kiting in the wind, looked like red-tailed hawks in New England, although there can be variations in darkness of the plumage. Northern harriers, Cooper’s hawks, red-shouldered hawks, kestrels, and peregrine falcons, all looked very familiar, but the ferruginous hawk that we saw perched on the ground was like no hawk we have in the east. This western bird of arid open terrain is very pale, with lovely rust colored markings and rust colored back, and it hunts either from the air or from the ground. Along the dramatic rocky coast the double-crested cormo-

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rants were the same species we see along the coast of Maine, but there were also pelagic cormorants, who breed around the Bering Sea and winter along the west coast. We watched rednecked phalaropes twirling on the calm water of a lagoon, and black turnstones searching for crustaceans in the seaweed on the wave-washed shore. Female hummingbirds poking their long bills into colorful trumpetshaped flowers were not our eastern ruby-throated, they were Anna’s hummingbirds, who live only in the far west. Great blue herons, mallards, robins, and the multitudes of turkey vultures were familiar, but the phoebes were black phoebes, the blackbirds were Brewer’s blackbirds, and the chickadee was a chestnut-backed chickadee. The differences between east and west intrigued us, as did the similarities. At the end of our trip, flying back east high above miles and miles of western mountain ranges, we looked down from the plane to see entire mountainsides covered with gold, the EAST, Page D

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of giant north coast redwoods, watching a Stellar’s jay. There are five species of jays in North America that are blue, but our local bird is the only one on the east coast, and the only one named blue jay. In northern California, we found western scrub jay and Stellar’s jay. Although they look different from our blue jay, they are easily recognized as jays by their general appearance, behavior and calls. We saw gray jays, too. These gray and white birds, with no crest, live across the northern part of the continent, and are the same species we see in northern Maine, where they are known as Canada jays, and camp robbers. The magnificent redwood trees, Sequoia sempervirens, grow along the moist fogshrouded coast of northern California and southern Oregon, and are so tall we could not see the crown when we stood at the tree’s base. Many are over 300-feet tall, and the tallest are well over 350 feet in height. The lowest branches can be more than 120 feet from the ground, but gazing up into their foliage we lost all sense of size and found it hard to imagine that our tallest white pines at home would not even reach those lowest branches. The life of these trees is fascinating. They can reproduce from tiny

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Owning a pit bull is like owning a North American Bald Eagle that is turned loose at the family barbecue. Yeah, the “trained” bird could be really well-behaved. On the other hand, the eagle could dive-bomb guests as it snatches an easy meal — especially bloody-rare steaks — from those season-appropriate paper plates. Or the eagle could skip the appetizers, and go straight for Aunt Mimi’s miniature-breed dog with terrifying talons. Pardon the use of humor. There is nothing humorous about a real-life dog attack. It’s scary anytime a human is attacked by a large, wild animal. That terror triples when the attacking animal is domesticated — and trusted. As a freedom-loving society, Mainers should examine what laws could be enacted to avoid attacks by pit bulls, especially when the victims are often small children or pets who did not make the decision to own a dangerous dog. Pit bulls need rules. In the future, I promise to tackle topics that are less controversial, less attached to unproven data, and further away from the family-like connection people have for their dogs. Please, hear me out: I do not want to tromp on the freedom to own whatever kind of dog a person wants. But, that freedom should stop at the doorstep of innocent people or domesticated animals being afraid, physically scarred, psychologically maimed, or even killed. As a journalist, an Alaska-grown girl, and a person who resides in Maine for more than one reason, I strongly support the “Live and let live” attitude that founded this country. Obviously, Americans are provided with the rights to own guns, speak freely, poke fun at political figures on national TV, and pursue happiness — wherever that journey takes us. Mainers have the legal right to get on a motorcycle without wearing a helmet — a freedom many say goes hand-in-hand with riding. The fewer laws that infringe on the ability for you or I to do the (legal) things that make us happy, the better. But, in watching the world around me and having owned a questionable dog that turned on me, dog attacks can be minimized. Our state needs to regulate pit-bull ownership – not to take away the freedom to own one. (Bear in mind, I am including other breeds, such as wolf hybrids, and some German Shepherds and Rottweilers, that cannot be trusted based on past evidence.) These proposed laws would protect children and other animals from being put in a situation where a pet — that was prone to turn on them — does. By the same token, the law would protect these dogs from being placed into circumstances where an attack is likely. Such incidents often result in the dog’s demise, too. Certain breeds would be relegated to owners who could provide a strong alpha figure. Certain breeds would not be adoptable to families with infants or young children. (Equally, an Australian Shepherd should live in a home where the people put in miles hiking, biking, or skiing, and that breed has a running area for daily exercise.) Abundant accounts of pit bulls going haywire should support my argument. Earlier this summer in Manchester, Maine, a pit bull attack ended in the animal being shot by a young family member. Can you imagine the terror of watching the family pet tear apart another dog in the house? What about seeing the pit bull latch onto your little brother who tried to save the smaller dog? The grandmother steps in. She rescues the boy and becomes the next bite victim. Would you have the mindset to grab the rifle and shoot a beloved but now vicious dog? The father who owned the dog had taught his son how to shoot the gun — in case it was ever necessary to kill it. It was admirable that the dad told his son he had done the right thing after the shooting. The boy did the right thing. Was that predicament avoidable, or foreseeable? PIT BULLS, Page D

AUCTION OF TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTIES NOTICE OF AUCTION

2. Gary Lewis has filed an application for a Dimensional Variance to permit the keeping of a maximum of two (2) horses on property known as Map 43, Lot 14, 970 Meadow Road, located in a Residential Zone. Pursuant to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance a minimum lot size of 80,000 square feet is required to permit use as “animal husbandry,” while the lot in question consists of 60,415 square feet.

PURSUANT TO TITLE 36 CHAPTER 105, THE TOWN OF BRIDGTON, THROUGH ITS TAX COLLECTOR, SHALL CONDUCT AN AUCTION OF THE TAX FORECLOSED PROPERTIES ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2011 AT 10:00 A.M. E.S.T. AT THE TOWN OFFICES AT 3 CHASE STREET, SUITE #1 BRIDGTON MAINE. INFORMATION ABOUT THE AFFECTED PROPERTIES IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.BRIDGTONMAINE.ORG, AS WELL AS AT THE TOWN OFFICES DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. THE TOWN RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE LIST OF AUCTION PROPERTIES AT THE TIME OF AUCTION.

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To The Editor: Our Ladies Ride for Makea-Wish on Saturday, Sept. 24, was met with such incredible generosity and support from businesses, bikers and individuals alike, that Naples Custom Motorsports can proudly say 2011 was the year enough money was raised to Grant a Wish ($6,000)! The day started with the usual free monthly Biker Breakfast at Naples Custom Motorsports, and continued on with 47 motorcycles/passengers to Rooster’s Roadhouse in Bethel for a delicious, complimentary barbecue. The car/ motorcycle parade returned to Naples, via Norway/Harrison, and converged onboard the Songo River Queen II for a gala event complete with live music, raffles, beverages and much fanfare. In addition to the many motorcyclists, we welcomed 50-plus folks from the general public, Make-a-Wish Foundation of Maine’s rep Jim Christie, past Wish recipient “Ava” and her family, along with crews from Ridin’ Steel Productions, a Maine-based television program that supports various charity motorcycle rides throughout southern Maine and New Hampshire. A sincere thank you to our contributors: Mt. Abram, Shawnee Peak, Naples Golf & Country Club, Marston’s Tree Service, Rustic Furnishings, New City Ink, Rex Rolfe, Inc., Tim Barry Foundations, Wales & Hamblen Realty Trust, Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Properties, Mike Paul Foundations, Sydney’s Restaurant, Bray’s Brewpub & Eatery, The Galley Seafood Restaurant, Blackhorse Tavern, A2M Variety, Causeway Dairy Bar, Freedom Café, Merced’s on Brandy Pond, Portland Street Auto, Hayes True Value, Hancock Lumber, Hannaford, Picket Fence & Gallery, Pleasant Mt. Pottery, Firefly Boutique, Shear Techniques, Hair X-pressions, Pomerleau

THE LADIES RIDE FOR MAKE-A-WISH event held Saturday, Sept. 24, was a huge success. The ride raised $6000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Plumbing & Heating, Caretake America, Gazebo Tee’s, Tony’s Foodland, Long Lake Marina, Naples Marina, Morning Dew Natural Foods, Julianne Forbes, ND, Lampron’s, Lake Region House of Pizza, Naples Pizza & Dugout, Ruby Food, Campfire Grille, Dunkin’ Donuts, Subway, NU Image Day Spa, Tangles, Victoria’s Hairitage, Macdonald Motors, Lake Region Auto NAPA, Paris Farmers Union, Magic Lantern Theater, Reny’s Department Store, Mexicali Blues, Scentsy Candles with Tricia, Lisa Winslow, Dan Lajoie, Jason Young, and Cucchi. A warm thank you to the Town of Naples, The Bridgton News, Gazebo Tee’s, the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Maine, and the Barry Arvin Young Band for their cooperation and support. A very sincere appreciation to the folks at Ridin’ Steel Productions, Rooster’s Roadhouse in Bethel, and the Songo River Queen II for the incredible generosity and hos-

PUBLIC NOTICE

Town of Sweden Residents WINTER ROAD CLOSURES

The Board of Selectmen have voted on the following winter road closings for the 2011/2012 season: Trull Brook Road from Stearns Pond outlet to Rt. 93, Marr Road from Hardscrabble Road – partial, Fern Drive at the 1st intersection for 150 feet, Hatchery Road, Town Road (now Clough Hill Road), Ellis Road, Haskell Hill Road – partial, and Ledge Hill Road – partial.

pitality they served our guests. And of course, no event runs successfully without the dedicated support of volunteers. To our stars Robin and Steve, Cat, Cynthia, the Cook family, and our kids — you are the best! And last, but not least, to each of our wonderful and generous guests who dug into their pockets to give what they had. Because of you, we can all say, “A wish was granted today!” Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Wendy Gallant, Theresa Morrill, David Barry Ladies Ride for Make-A-Wish 2011 Denis Laliberte, Naples Custom Motorsports

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To The Editor: On Nov. 8, Mainers will have the opportunity and the privilege to cast their vote in the 2011 elections. This year, a very important question is on the ballot, which will require a “yes” or “no” answer. I urge anyone reading this to please vote “yes.” The issue at hand is

Election Day voter registration, something our state has had for almost 40 years without any significant problems. We have a great tradition in Maine of voter participation and involvement in local government. Why not keep this vibrant tradition alive by continuing to permit our residents to both register and vote on Election Day? Many Mainers have two or even three jobs. Without Election Day voter registration in place, they might find it quite a challenge to juggle their two or three job schedules, register to vote on one day, and then cast their vote on another. Same-day voter registration is of paramount importance to older voters, too. It can help those with mobility issues or transportation concerns still have an opportunity to vote. Traditionally, older Americans are the most active voters of any age group and this is certainly true in Maine. We should be enabling voter participation in any way possible, not making it harder for our citizens to register and vote. Right now our voter registration process is both simple LETTERS, Page D

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The municipal officers of the Town of Naples will meet on October 17th, 2011, at 15 Village Green Lane for the purpose of holding a public hearing on and enacting the following ordinance:

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General Assistance Ordinance The public will be given an opportunity to be heard prior to the consideration of the above ordinance by the municipal officers. A copy of the ordinance is available at the Naples Town Office or can be mailed to you by calling (207) 693-6364. 2T40

TOWN OF HARRISON TOWN DOCK REMOVAL Notice is being given that as of October 15, 2011 all town docks will be removed from the Long Lake boat launch and the Crystal Lake boat launch areas, weather permitting.

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TOWN OF CASCO REQUEST FOR BIDS The Town of Casco is currently accepting bids for the installation of a septic system for a single family dwelling. Copies of the septic plan are available at the Casco Town Office. Sealed bids including certificates of insurance, clearly marked “Septic System Bid.” must be received at the Casco Town Office at 635 Meadow Road, PO Box 60, Casco, Maine 04015 by 12:00 noon on October 7, 2011. For more information, contact Elwin Thorpe, Code Enforcement Officer, at the Casco Town Office at 627-4515 x 203. 3T38 PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF CASCO PUBLIC HEARING October 19, 2011 Casco Community Center – 7:00 P.M. The Town of Casco will hold a public hearing on October 19, 2011, at the Casco Community Center at 7:00 p.m., regarding a citizens’ petition for an article to be placed on a warrant for a secret ballot referendum election to be held on November 8, 2011. Article__. Shall the Town of Casco appropriate a sum not to exceed $290,000 from the undesignated fund to conduct a full, complete and thorough revaluation, including the opportunity for actual inspection, of all real property in the Town of Casco? 3T39

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A Public Hearing will be held by the Harrison Board of Selectmen to adopt the MMA’s 2011–2012 General Assistance Ordinance Appendices A, B and C. The hearing will take place Thursday, October 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Town Office. ss/Mary M. Tremblay Administrative Secretary 2T39

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Casco Planning Board October 12, 2011 Casco Community Center 940 Meadow Road 7:00 P.M.

1. Approve Minutes of September 12, 2011 2. Camp Sunshine has submitted an application for a Zone Change for Map 23, Lot 39, known as 51 Acadia Road, from Residential to Commercial/Resort Commercial Overlay/Limited Recreational Residential. Said property is currently owned by Gary Gordon and is under contract to Camp Sunshine. This matter is held over from the September 12, 2011 meeting. 3. Kettle Cove Owners Association has filed an application for Amendment to an approved Subdivision. Said amendment would permit motorized vehicle use of the walking path. The property affected is known as Map 2, Lot 21-3, and is located in a Resource Protection Zone. This matter was tabled at the September 12, 2011 meeting. 4. Hancock Lumber Company, Inc. has submitted an application for Site Plan review and approval to permit construction of a 40' x 80' expansion of the Planer Mill Building at the Ryefield Mill operation. The property affected is known as Map 5, Lot 30, and is in a Commercial Zone. 5. Other. 2T39

head around to meet mine. Two years later, pregnant with my daughter, I read about the best ways to introduce household dogs to a new baby. Although my parents and siblings might have wished there was a law that forced me to put Nina down before Danielle was born, I opted not to. Somehow, Nina redeemed herself, and proved to be a wonderful protector and companion of my daughter. Still, if the continued life for that dog had resulted in harm to my daughter, I would have never forgiven myself. Would you? In addition to stricter laws for certain breeds, an education blitz could help residents learn to read dog behavior. Obedience training would be a component of making any law work. There is a huge flaw in laws that target certain dogs: It would cost money. Any legislation would have a fiscal note for caseworkers, paperwork, trainings and even education. If there had been a law forcing me to give up my “dangerous” dog before bringing a child into the house, I would have resented that choice being made for me. I draw the line on giving others the same freedom to make a mistake that cannot be undone. — DD

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(Continued from Page D) aspens showing their autumn colors. We were happy to be on our way home to Maine, one of the most fascinating and lovely places on earth, with its lakes and mountains, its beautiful birds and tall white pines, and its magnificent fall foliage. Congratulations to Jean Preis on writing her 500th Bird Watch column for The Bridgton News! —WER.

TOWN OF FRYEBURG NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO 22 M.R.S.A. 4305(1) The Fryeburg Selectmen will hold a public hearing on October 13, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at the Fryeburg Town Office, concerning the acceptance of the 2011–2012 General Assistance Ordinance Appendixes A–C. Copies are available at the Town Office.

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TOWN OF SEBAGO For sale by bid, the following tax acquired property: Map 014-011-07 Minimum bid $10,000 The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Sebago, Maine is accepting bids for the purchase of the municipality’s interest in a tax-acquired property. Each bid must be in writing and in a sealed envelope marked “Tax Sale Bid” on the outside. Each bid must also include the bidder’s name, mailing address, and phone number and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a certified check, or money order in an amount equal to or greater that 10% of the bid price. Each successful bidder’s deposit will be credited to the total purchase price for that parcel. Deposits will be returned to the unsuccessful bidders. Any bid that does not contain the proper deposit will be rejected. Bids will be opened, reviewed and awarded by the Selectmen at the Town Office on November 1, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. The Board of Selectmen reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The successful bidder shall have 60 days from the date of the bid acceptance in which to complete the purchase, which includes all associated costs. The property will be conveyed by a quitclaim deed without covenants. In the event that a successful bidder fails, for any reason, to complete the purchase in the time stated, the bid acceptance is void and the bidder’s deposit shall be forfeited to the Town. The Board of Selectmen may thereafter negotiate a sale of the property with any or all unsuccessful bidders. Tax maps and other public information concerning the property may be reviewed at the Town of Sebago office at 406 Bridgton Rd., Sebago, ME 04029, during its normal business hours which are Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., and Wednesday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. A full bid package may be obtained from the Sebago Municipal Office. Selectmen reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids. Selectmen, Town of Sebago

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(Continued from Page D) In a news article, the father forbade the children from letting the pit bull out of the bedroom during the day. For three days prior to the attack, the door was open and the dog was free when he arrived home from work. Wouldn’t you be jealous and angry if you were relegated to one room while another animal got to be top dog? A few weeks ago, a Windham family was shocked when their pit bull on a runner attacked a toddler sitting on his sister’s lap on the porch. The TV news interviewed the mother, who said there had been no indications the dog would attack. She said the dog seemed remorseful. With its tail between its legs, it ran downstairs into the cellar. The father had the dog euthanized about an hour after the incident so “it wouldn’t harm anyone in the future.” The toddler underwent hours of plastic surgery for bites to his forehead, cheek and tongue. One June evening in 2000, I sat on the couch with my dog’s tooth through one eyelid and her lower tooth in my opposite cheek. My dog froze. She didn’t rip or tear or bite down. With both hands, I gingerly opened her mouth, and headed for the phone — and the mirror, trying to determine if my eyeball had been punctured once the blood was cleaned up. My eyelid was torn, and required plastic surgery. I should have predicted the aggressive behavior of my wolfwhippet mix. I had spent the day giving attention to a golden retriever that recently joined the family. My dog was on the couch, growling to protect the spot she had just acquired. I took it lightly, rubbing my face in her neck ruff and sweetly calling her that slang name for a female canine. Still growling, she swung her

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Woodsmen’s Day at the Fryeburg Fair

After 34 years of wanting to, I finally went to Woodsmen’s Day at the Fryeburg Fair. It’s always been on a Monday and I always had to teach at my old school about half-a-mile away. If I skipped and went to the fair, I’d see dozens of people who knew me, knew where I was supposed to be, and who could see I wasn’t sick, so I put it off until after retirement. Weather wasn’t the greatest though. Rain was in the forecast and it didn’t come, but the day was mostly cloudy, damp, and clammy, and that added to a certain sadness I felt about the whole thing. Why sadness? There was a kind of “John Henry” feeling about it. Older readers may remember hearing someone like Johnny Cash sing a version of the old “SteelDriving Man” ballad. As the legend goes, John Henry was a big, strong man who drove steel spikes into wooden

ties to hold down the rails. His job was threatened by a steam-driven machine and he challenged the machine to a contest. John Henry won, but it so exhausted him that he died of exhaustion in the way a horse will run itself to death. Woodsmen’s Day had lots of ax-wielding events — though axes are a tool you’re not likely to see at a logging site anymore. There were buck-saw and two-person crosscut saw events, too. All these old tools were replaced by chainsaws, of course, and there were also competitions for those. Guys with whining souped-up saws cut through a 10-by-10 pine beam three times — down, up, and down again — in less than four seconds. If you blinked, you missed it. Lately, even chainsaws are being replaced in the woods. Giant machines called fellerbunchers with big steel arms grapple onto trees while a

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huge steel circular saw cuts them off at the stump, then lays down a bunch of them for newer grapple skidders to muckle onto and drag to the landing where another giant machine grabs them and feeds them into a chipper. They’re getting more common than chainsaws and old-style steel-cable skidders. Feller-bunchers were on display for sale in an area adjacent to the Woodsmen’s Day events. You’ll probably still see a chainsaw on a logging site today but it’s seldom used. Somebody may pick one up to cut a little tree out of the way or, ironically,

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to drop a tree too big for the huge machines to handle. As far as I know, there are no competitions planned at Fryeburg Fair for fellerbunchers. They’re all dead now, but when I moved to Maine way back in the 20th century, there were still guys around who had logged with horses, crosscut saws, buck saws and peaveys. One showed me how easy it was to limb a downed tree with a sharp ax. Most loggers worked in three-man crews — one called a “chopper” downed the trees and limbed them. Another drove a cable-and-winch skidder EXERCISE/FITNESS Dee’s BodyCraft Personal Training, Aerobics, Pilates Certified – Experienced Bridgton 647-9599

FLIGHT INSTRUCTION Sheila Rollins Private/instrument/multi-engine instructor Flight training – Ground school Flight review 583-6074

FOUNDATIONS Barry Concrete Foundations Tim Barry Inc. Poured foundations – Frost walls Bridgton 207-650-3507 tbconcrete@myfairpoint.net Henry’s Concrete Construction Foundations, Slabs, Floors Harrison Tel. 583-4896 J. B. Concrete Bill O’Brien Poured Foundations 207-647-5940

to drag logs to the landing, where another worked to cut the trees to market-length logs. When the landing was full of logs and/or pulpwood, an independent with a logging truck would come in and haul them to the mill. Cutting firewood and twitching it out with an old tractor for about 20 years gave me just enough of a taste to know it’s all very hard work, and dangerous too. I cut only 10 or 20 cords a year — just enough to keep my family warm and sell a little once in a while. As soon as I became prosperous enough, I went back to using oil and only worked up

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MASONRY D & D Masonry Chimneys/fireplaces/walks/etc. Fully insured Free estimates Darryl & Doug Hunt 693-5060

MOVING Bridgton Moving Residential & light commercial bridgtonmoving@verizon.net – Glynn Ross 240 N. High St. – 647-8255 – 671-2556 (cell)

HAIRDRESSERS Bridgton Dental Hygiene Care, PA Complete oral hygiene care-infant to senior Victoria’s Hairitage Most dental insurances, MaineCare accepted One Beavercreek Farm Rd 207-647-4125 email: info@bdhc.me (top of Packard’s Hill – Rte. 302) Vicki Crosby Owner/Stylist Fryeburg Family Dental Jessica Zaidman Color Specialist Preventative Dental Hygiene Services 647-8355 19 Portland Street / PO Box 523 207-256-7606 www.fryeburgfamilydental.com

Up Scale Music Studio Piano Lessons – All Levels Composition-Theory-Transcription Evan 647-9599

Mountain View Dentistry Dr. Leslie A. Elston Cosmetic/restorative & Family Dentistry 207-647-3628 MountainViewDentistryMaine.com

The Printery General line of office supplies In stock or special orders Rubber stamps - Fax Service - Labels Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

DOCKS Great Northern Docks, Inc. Sales & Service Route 302, Naples 693-3770 1-800-423-4042 www.greatnortherndocks.com

ELECTRICIANS All Service Electric John Schuettinger Licensed Master Electrician Residential, Commercial Alarms Bridgton Phone 647-2246 A to Z Electric “The Boss Does The Work” David S. Gerrish, Master Electrician Residential/Commercial/Industrial 30+ yrs. exp., Naples 693-6854 Bouchard Electric Co. Mike Bouchard – Master Electrician Generators All types of wiring Lakes Region 583-9009 D. M. Electric Inc. & Sons Dennis McIver, Electrical Contractor Residential/Commercial/Industrial Licensed in Maine & New Hampshire Bridgton 207-647-5012 J.P. Gallinari Electric Co. Residential - Commercial - Industrial Aerial - Auger - Lifting Service Bridgton 647-9435 McIver Electric “Your on time every time electricians” 221 Portland Rd, Bridgton 647-3664 www.mciverelectric.net R.W. Merrill Electrical Contractor 24 hour Emergency Service Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-2986 Fax 583-4882 David K. Moynihan Master Electrician Licensed ME & NH Bridgton 647-8016 Stanford Electric Commercial, Industrial and Residential Wiring – Generators Naples 693-4595 Tuomi Electric Chip Tuomi, Electrical Contractor Residential & Commercial Harrison 583-4728

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Bonney Staffing & Training Center Temporary & Direct Hire Placements Call us with your staffing needs Rte. 302  Windham 892-2286

EXCAVATION K.S. Whitney Excavation Sitework – Septic Systems Materials delivered Kevin 207-647-3824

HEATING

A –1 Thompson’s Services LLC Cleanings and repairs, Boilers Furnaces, Monitors, Oil tanks New installations, 24 hr burner service Licensed and insured 207-693-7011

MUSIC LESSONS

OFFICE SUPPLIES

OIL DEALERS

Bass Heating Oil Burner Service Sales and Installations Waterford (207) 595-8829

Dead River Co. Range & Fuel Oil Oil Burner Service Tel. 647-2882, Bridgton

Thurlow’s Carpet & Home Center Monitor Heaters Sales & Service Meadow Rd. (Sandy Creek Junction) Bridgton 647-5562, 800-310-5563 www.thurlowscarpet.com

McBurnie Oil/Casco Oil Delivery and Service Denmark, Maine Tel. 207-452- 2151

INSULATION

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

Western Me. Insulation Inc Batts, blown or foamed Over 30 yrs experience Free estimates – fully insured 7 days a week – 693-3585

Bob Champagne Painting/papering/some carpentry Small jobs – reasonable rates Lead safe certified 26 Zion Hill Rd, Bridgton, 207-647-5571

INSURANCE

George Jones Quality Painters Interior/Exterior – Fully Insured Free Estimates Excellent References 207-318-3245

Ace Insurance Agency Inc. Home/Auto/Commercial 43 East Main Street Denmark 1-800-452-0745 Chalmers Ins. Agency 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311 Harrison Insurance Agency Full Service Agency 100 Main Street, Bridgton 583-2222 Oberg Insurance Auto, Home, Business, Life 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858 Southern Maine Retirement Services Medicare Supplements & Prescription Plans Life and Long-Term Care Insurance 150 Main St., Bridgton 1-866-886-4340

KENNELS Bridgton Veterinary Kennels Boarding Route 117, Bridgton, Me. Tel. 647-8804 Wiley Road Kennels Groom & Board Wiley Rd, Naples 207-693-3394

LANDSCAPING Fieldstone Landscaping Patios-walkways-granite steps Fire pits-plantings-stonewalls Design/installation Free estimates fieldstoneme@yahoo.com Nick Nataluk 207-925-1222

LAWN MAINTENANCE August Lawn Mowing Commercial & residential Field mowing Gary & Aaron Silverblade 452-2989 Chapman’s Lawn & Yard Works Mowing - Cleanup - Brush Cutting Debris removal – Bark mulch Blaine Chapman 647-5255

a little wood here and there for the fireplace. I could still do it, but I won’t unless I have to. Quite a few competing in the Woodsmen’s Day events looked older than I am. There was a special category called “Masters” for over-55 guys. Guess that’s a euphemism for old-guy league and I found myself rooting for them. I was also surprised to see women competing in their own classes for nearly every event. That got me wondering if the Fair Association will ever call Monday “Woodperson’s Day.” Tom McLaughlin of Lovell is a retired U.S. History teacher. He can be reached at tommclaughlin@fairpoint. net

Gotcha Covered Painting Interior/exterior-deck refinish-powerwash Serving the Lakes Region over 15 years Free estimates Kevin 693-3684 Jerry’s Painting Service Quality Painting – Interior/Exterior Fully Insured – Free Estimates 207-527-2552

PLUMBING & HEATING A Plus Plumbing & Heating Inc. Plumbing Supplies – LP Gas BBQ Gas Grill Parts & Access. Portland St., Bridgton 647-2029 Collins Plumbing & Heating Inc. Specializing in repair service in The Lake Region  647-4436 Ken Karpowich Plumbing Repairs/Installation/Remodeling Master Plumber in ME & NH Over 20 years experience 207-925-1423

PRINTING The Printery Single Color to Multi-Color Business Cards - Letterheads Brochures - Forms - Booklets Wedding Announcements Rte. 302, Bridgton 647-8182

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Clement Bros. Lawn and Landscape Organic lawn & garden maintenance Shoreline restoration Creative stonework, property watch Snowplowing & sanding 207-693-6646 www.clementbros.com

REAL ESTATE Chalmers Real Estate 100 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-3311

REAL ESTATE Coldwell Banker Lakes Region Properties “At the Lights in Naples” Waterfront, Residential Commercial & Land 207-693-7000 Oberg Agency Residential, Business,Lake Shore Property 132 Main St., Bridgton Tel. 647-5551, 888-400-9858

RUBBISH SERVICE ABC Rubbish Weekly Pick-up Container Service Tel. 743-5417 Bridgton Trash & Rubbish Service Serving Bridgton Weekly pick-ups Tel. 207-595-4606

SELF STORAGE Bridgton Storage 409 Portland Rd 28 units & 4000’ open barn Bridgton 647-3206 JB Self Storage Rt. 5 Lovell, Maine Monthly/yearly secure storage 207-925-3045

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING Bridgton Septic Pumping Free Estimates 647-3356 329-8944 Dyer Septic Septic systems installed & repaired Site work-emergency service-ecofriendly 1-877-250-4546 207-583-4546

SURVEYORS F. Jonathan Bliss, P.L.S. Bliss & Associates Surveying, Land Planning P.O. Box 113, Route 5 Lovell, ME 207-925-1468 Maine Survey Consultants, Inc. Land Information Services P.O. Box 485, Harrison, Maine Off: 583-6159 D. A. Maxfield Jr., P.L.S. Over 10,000 surveys on file Pioneer Surveying & Mapping Services Boundary/topographic/construction surveys Commercial/residential Kenneth Farrar PLS PO Box 368, W Paris ME 04289 674-2351

TOWING Stuart Automotive Free Junk Car Removal 838-9569

TREE SERVICE Q-Team & Cook’s Tree Service Removal-pruning-cabling-chipping Stump grinding-bucket work-bobcat Crane-licensed & fully insured Q Team 693-3831 or Cook’s 647-4051 Toll free 207-693-3831 www.Q-Team.com Rice Tree Service – Sheldon Rice Complete tree service – free estimates Removal-prune-chipping-stump grinding Licensed and insured – Utility and Landscape Arborist Waterford ME – 583-2474

VETERINARY N. D. Beury, DVM Spay/Neuter – Well-pet care North Bridgton For Appointment 583-2121 Bridgton Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Rt. 117, Bridgton, ME 647-8804 Fryeburg Veterinary Hospital Small Animal Medicine & Surgery Route 302, Fryeburg 207-935-2244 Norway Veterinary Hospital Naples Clinic Corner Rte. 302 & Lambs Mill Rd. By Appointment 693-3135 Rozzie May Animal Alliance Low-cost spay/neuter www.rozziemay.org - Conway, NH By appointment 603-447-1373

WELDING Welding Repair Services Aluminum, stainless, steel Tig, mig, brazing, soldering Route 114, Naples 712-3391

Classifieds

WORK WANTED

Discriminatory Advertising under the Fair Housing Act

The Fair Housing Act of 1968 at 42 U.S.C. 3604(c) makes it unlawful “to make, print, or publish, or cause to be made, printed, or published any notice, statement, or advertisement, with respect to the sale, or rental of a dwelling that indicates any preference, limitation, or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination.

CHALMERS INSURANCE &

REAL ESTATE

Part of the Chalmers Group

100 Main Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Phone: 207-647-3311 Fax: 207-647-3003 www.chalmers-ins.com BN 40

HELP WANTED

MECHANICAL DRAFTSMEN — wanted. Must be able and willing to work on the board. Must be neat and fast. Must have mechanical aptitude and common sense. Send resume: Dearborn Bortec Inc., P.O. Box 310, Fryeburg, ME 04037. 2t40 SEBAGO AREA — Looking for childcare for 2 - 2 1/2 hours each afternoon M-F. Two children, 3 years and 3 months. Hours would be 2:00 - 4:00. No snow days or school vacation weeks. My house or yours. Need references. 787-2009 or 400-4972. 2t40x

1998 SUZUKI INTRUDER — 800cc, low miles, windshield bags, shaft drive, new battery, $1,995. Computer desk and chair $35. 5239670. 1t40x

HANDYMAN — 30 years experience. Reasonable rates. References FIRE­ARMS – Sup­plies. Buy, sell, available. Call 207-595-8789. 8t36x trade. Wan­ted, firearms, ammunition & mili­tary items. Swe­den Trad­ing DAY CARE Post. 207-647-8163. tf43 ABC ACADEMY NURSERY — SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL — School has opening for this school Logger and heat with carbon neutral year in the 3-year-old pre-school wood or wood pellets. Purchase a class. Tuesday & Thursdays, 9-noon, Central Boiler outdoor wood furnace $95 per month. Your child will have on sale, EPA qualified to 97% efficient. tons of fun while developing basic 603-447-2282. 13t40x fundamentals and working on academics that will be beneficial when LONG DRESSER OR BUFFET starting kindergarten. Excellent refer- — Six drawers plus three narrow ences. FMI call Sandy at 647-3040 or ones, $25. Free Magnavox TV 25”, 807-0122. 3t39 good picture but heavy. 803-2108. 1t40x

FOR SALE

$5 FOR TATTERED – U.S. Flag when purchasing new U.S. Flag 3’x 5’ or larger. Maine Flag & Banner, Windham, 893-0339. tf46

HILLTOP FIREWOOD — Seasoned, $220 cord delivered. Call for details, 890-9300. tf20

REFRIGERATOR — 12 cubic foot, 6 years old, good at camp, trailer or as REDECORATING SALE — Pair second fridge, $250. Cast iron woodrockers, solid ash w/golden honey burning stove, previously used as a finish. Very comfortable. Removable wood furnace, 18”-x-32”, $150. In custom-made seat and back cushions. Naples, 843-709-5662. 2t39x From Abacus Gallery in Freeport, $350 pair. Dark green Drexel Heritage high FIREWOOD + MANURE — Fireback upholstered chair w/matching wood cut, split and delivered. Call Lee ottoman. High quality fabric, classic Pappas 583-4550 Waterford 1t40x style. Excellent condition, originally $1,400, asking $250. Dark red linen 19 HP CRAFTSMAN TRACTOR weave Drexel Heritage upholstered — and snowblower 2004, good shape. club chair w/casters. Classic style, Cap weights and chains. Ready for originally $1,150, asking $150. winter $1,500 or BO. 647-5571. 2t39x Farmer’s table, thick solid ash top w/white painted base & 2 drawers. FIREWOOD — Bone-dry, $250 60”l x 33”w x 30”h. Made in Maine cord; green, round, $185 cord; green by Bradco, $80. Two painted pine split, $210 cord. $25 discount if you occasional tables, $15 each. We are pick up. Discounts for large orders. redecorating. Smoke-free, pet-free Call 583-4694. 8t40x home. Call for more info. (207) 5832642. 1t40x FREE TO GOOD HOME — Older female indoor cat. Call for details at FRIGIDAIRE RANGE — Electric 647-4041. 2t39x Model FEF355EQB. Self-cleaning oven with coil cooktop. Bisque. 6 PLEASE CONSIDER – donating years old. Excellent condition, $125. your leftover garage sale items and 207-452-2260. 1t40x your attic, basement and closet overflow to Harvest Hills Animal BOAT/CAR STORAGE — Clean, Shelter. For more information, call dry, protected storage. Denmark 452- 935-4358 ext. 21. Thank you. tf28 8032. 2t40x

RN WANTED For in-home care in Denmark, Mon. —Fri. 7 a.m. —3 p.m. Call

Home, Hope and Healing 207-362-5252

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE — Fall cleanup, mowing, edging, house cleaning. We can check on your property while you are away. Call for any type of general maintenance need. Seeking customers for winter plowing. Call Bernie 207-939-6574. 8t40x

FOR RENT

1993 27’ WINNEBAGO — Minnie Winnie on a Ford 460 with 32,000 miles. Seen by appointment only. Call 207-693-6458. 2t40x

LOVELL — Very large apartment: 1 bedroom, full kitchen & bath, and living room with fireplace in new carriage house. $995 month includes electricity, laundry hookup, and 50% of heat. Quiet JESUS IS LORD – new and used with mountain views and Kezar Lake auto parts. National locator. Most access. No pets/ no smoking. 1 year parts 2 days. Good used cars. Ovide’s lease/first and security deposit/reference Used Cars, Inc., Rte. 302 Bridg­ton, check required. (207) 925-6586. 4t40x 207-647-5477. tf30 DOWNTOWN BRIDGTON — FOR RENT Two-bedroom apartment in residential BRIDGTON – 1, 2, and 3-bedroom neighborhood, minutes walk from apartments. $550-$675 mo. plus Renys and Highland Lake. Clean, new references and security. JPD appliances, recently remodeled. Opens Properties, 310-0693. tf2 onto quiet back yard. $775 month includes propane heat, trash, plowing, BRIDGTON — Furnished 1- water/sewer. On site parking and coin bedroom apartment. Heat & utilities laundry. No smoking. Call 358-0808. included. $200 per week plus security tf40 deposit. Call 647-3565. tf38 BRIDGTON — Beautiful, renovated COMMERCIAL BUILDING — cape. 2 large bedrooms, 1 full bath, South High Street location available. 1 car garage, large yard. Walk to New, attractive 1,600 square foot beach & town; nice neighborhood. space. Energy efficient, gas heat & A/ Heat, water & trash removal included. C. Great signage and parking. $1,450 $1,150 month + electric. First, last, per month. Call 207-890-9192. tf24 security & references required. No cats, no smoking. 318-4465. 4t40 BRIDGTON — 4-bedroom, 2-¾ baths and 1-½ bath, spiral staircase, NAPLES — Fully-furnished 2great yard, many great features. bedroom lakeside condo with marble BRIDGTON: Three 2-bedroom fireplace and granite countertops apartments, great space (different available immediately $950 month, areas of Bridgton). All rents need no utilities included, 1 year lease application and security deposit and preferred. No smoking/No pets/Credit first month rent when approved. check required. Call Lake Country Call Ralph at Lake Country Property Rents 693-1188. 1t40x Rentals (207) 647-8093. Have clients for renting, need owners for homes or NORTH BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom apartments. 3, 2 and 1-bedroom units apartment. Nice location includes heat. 5t36 needed. tf30 $650 month. 617-272-6815. BRIDGTON — 16 S. High St. efficiency apartment in clean, safe, quiet, historic building. Non-smoking, no pets. $500 a month. Includes heat, hot water, rubbish removal, plowing, off-street parking. Coin-op laundry on site. First, last and security requested. References checked. Available Sept. 1. Please call 647-2645. tf32 CASCO — 3-bedroom mobile home. No smoking, large dining area added on front. First and last months’ rent, $900 month + utilities. 583-9137 or 712-1384. 3t40x

W. BALDWIN 2 BDRM HOUSE — Carpeted, 2 baths, small loft, washer/ dryer/dishwasher. No smoking, no FIREARMS, MILITARY ITEMS pets. Quiet location $790 month — and ammunition, Swe­den Trad­ing includes heat. 787-2121. 6t40 Post. 207-647-8163. tf43 BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom/1-bath VEHI­CLES FOR SALE open concept chalet-style home available the first week in November. 2004 FORD RANGER — 6-cylinder. $850 month. No utilities included. Excellent condition. New sticker. No smoking/Pets considered/Credit 59,000 miles. Books for $9,000, will check required. Call Lake Country sell for $7,000. 838-1181. tf39 Rents at 693-1188. 1t40x

FOR LEASE: NAPLES — Available for immediate occupancy. Commercial building in center of Naples Village on the Causeway. Current use has been for take-out eating. This year-round property has many updates including septic, roof, new paint, new flooring & offers high traffic count for future investment. Call Nancy at 207-8388301 for more details. 1t40

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NAPLES BRANDY POND — 2bedroom furnished home, central heat by oil, large private yard, plowing included. Available September-April. No pets. $600 monthly plus utilities. Security deposit and references required. Call 693-3338 or cell 207653-6336. 2t39 NAPLES — Attractive one-bedroom apartment, second floor, all utilities included. Non-smokers. $725 per month. Call 310-8664. 4t37

BRIDGTON — Fully furnished 3bedroom, 1-bath home on Long Lake available Oct.-June, $850 month. No utilities included. No smoking/Dogs ok/Credit check required. Contact Lake Country Rents at 693-1188. 1t40x EAST FRYEBURG — 3-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home, large lot, MSAD #72. Efficient to heat, utilities not included. No pets! $700 per month includes snow plowing. Deposit required. Please call or e-mail: 207975-0319 or newton1049@roadrunner. com 2t40x

NAPLES — Furnished 2-bedroom winterized cottage with access to Sebago Cove. $600 + utilities + credit report required. 207-655-2154. 3t38x

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LETTERS & NUMBERS

8” letters/numbers, box of 300...................$60.00 6” letters/numbers, box...............................$40.00 Individual letters & numbers....................$2.00 ea.

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Paying TOP DOLLAR

Now Hiring

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OUTDOOR SIGN

10' x 10' Unit $50.00 per month

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for Junk Cars

1 Experienced Log Loader / Slasher Operator 1 Experienced Feller Buncher Operator

STUART SALVAGE 838-9569

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• We Buy Standing Timber • Crane Work • Firewood

• Tree Removal • House Lot Clearing • Pruning • Brush Mowing

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We offer competitive wages and a complete benefit package that includes: - Health Insurance - Uniforms - Paid Vacations

SEBAGO — 4-bedroom/1-bath cottage $1,200 month. No utilities included, currently being renovated but can be available as early as midOctober. No pets/No smoking/Credit check required. Call Lake Country Rents at 693-1188. 1t40x

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BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom ground level apartment. No pets. First and last. Utilities included. References. $500 per month. 647-5562. 2t40x

WEST BRIDGTON — 2-bedroom apartment available. $695 month & security deposit. Includes heat. No pets. 207-450-4271. EHO 2t40

Distributors of Industrial Supplies

Buying and Offering US Coins Gold & Silver Bullion

FOR RENT

BRIDGTON INTOWN — 2bedroom apartment. $775. Heat, water, trash removal and parking included. Laundry hookup. 1st, last and security deposit. Call 647-2544. tf37

PKM ASSOCIATES

WORK WANTED

EXCAVATING – Have hoe, will travel. Site work, foundations dug, back filling, septic systems, sand, loam, gravel. Call Brad Chute, 6534377 or 627-4560. tf44

VEHICLES FOR SALE

WANTED TO BUY

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Classified advertising is sold in this space at the rate of $3.50 for 20 words or less and 15¢ a word over 20. All ads are payable in advance. Repeats are charged at the same rate as new ads. Ads taken over the phone must be called in by Monday with payment arriving by Tuesday. A charge of $1.00 per week extra is made for the use of a box number if requested. A Charge of $1.00 per classified is made if billing is necessary. Cards of Thanks and In Memoriams are charged at the same rate as classified ads. Poetry is charged by the inch. Classified display is sold at $6.25 per column inch. Classified advertisers must furnish written copy. The Bridgton News assumes no financial responsibility for typographical errors in advertisements other than to reprint that part of any advertisement in which a typographical error occurs. Advertisers will please notify the business office promptly of any errors that may occur, phone 207-647-2851.

FALL CLEANUP ­­— Lawn care, raking, brush cutting and removal of trees, limbs, light trucking. Call 5832595 or 553-0169. 4t40x

FOR SALE

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25 Years Experience � Fully Insured

Qualified applicants should apply within at 65 Bull Ring Road Denmark, ME 207.452.2157

DELIVERY AVAILABLE!

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ANTIQUES • USED FURNITURE

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• Huge Selection of Costume Jewelry and Beads • Vintage Clothing • Sports Cards DRYING • Large Selection of Comic Books RACKS • Nice Assortment of 5 Sizes Antique Showcases – all different sizes, a few modern & towers

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3RD GENERATION

We are looking for a confident, motivated CNA who wants to make a difference in his/her patient’s lives. Must be current on the Maine State Registry for CNAs; have 6 months to 1 year of experience in a Nursing Home or Hospital, under the direct supervision of an RN; have a valid Maine Driver’s License; current CPR Card and a reliable car.

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•Docks (Installed, Removed and Repaired) •Caretaking & Property Maintenance •Pressure Washing •Staining •Painting – Decks & Docks •Irrigation Systems & Landscaping

If you meet these qualifications, please stop by Bridgton or request an application at ahch.org Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice

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Tecumseh • Kohler • Kawasaki • Briggs & Stratton • MTD • York NEW FALL HOURS Mon.-Fri. 8–5 330 Bridgton Road Route 302, Fryeburg, ME Fax 935-3026

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(Bark Mulch, Loam, Stone, Sand, etc.)

•Camp Clean-Ups & More! •Fully Insured

AUTOMOTIVE and SMALL ENGINE SERVICE

Classifieds FOR RENT

FRYEBURG CENTER — 2bedroom home, newly-renovated, oil heat, no pets, no smoking. $700 + utilities. Security required. 603-8878183. 2t40x WEST BRIDGTON — Beaver Pond. Quiet studio apartment includes heat, $400 month. Available October 1. Call Suzanne, 781-631-6731. tf39 BRIDGTON — 3-room apartment $500 a month plus utilities. Suitable for 1 or 2 people. Security deposit & references required. Quiet country setting. 647-3607. 1t40x

WATERFORD — 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit on Five Kezar Pond. Nice unit with deck that overlooks waterfront that is only 20 feet away. Nice area with great views and hiking trails nearby. $550 month plus utilities. Heat is propane. Pets considered with deposit. 3-person maximum. 1st, security and credit check required. Call 207-647-4000. 3t39 BRIDGTON — 1-bedroom handicapped-accessible trailer. No pets, no smoking. $600 per month plus utilities, security deposit required. Close to hospital, stores and churches. Call 647-4280. 2t39

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REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

BRIDGTON — Beaver Creek Farm Road, 3.27 acres, well, black top road, mountain views, electricity. $27,000. 583-6695. tf23

NAPLES BRANDY POND — 2.5acre lot with waterfront access. Beach common area limited to 9 lots. Close to Naples Village with access from Route 302. Asking price $210,000. Call 207-252-9702. 4t38x WATERFRONT — Crooked River. Very private 6-acre lot for motor home or camper, power, septic, water, 16x28 bunk or shed can be built. $19,900-BO. 647-2804. 2t40x BRIDGTON — Hio Ridge Road, approx. 27 acres for sale by owner. Good developable land, mostly cleared. $59,000. 207-650-5669. tf21

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HEAP HAULERS — Towing service. Cash paid for junk cars. Call 655-5963. tf12 B & L ROOFING — 20 years experience, fully insured. New roofs and repairs. Call 207-650-6479. tf20

DEN­MARK HOUSE — Painting, Inc. Inter­ior and Exterior Paint­ing. Also, Paper­hang­ing. 35 yrs. ex­pe­ri­ ROOMS FOR RENT — in Bridgton, ence. Call for esti­mates. Call John within 2 miles of Shawnee Peak. Math­ews, 207-452-2781. tf31 1820 farmhouse with spacious rooms, YARD SALES space for single or family. Call for details at 408-5971. 3t40x LARGE 2-FAMILY YARD SALE NAPLES — Two-bedroom — If it’s raining it will be held apartment in a quiet building. Nice indoors. Lots of household items, neighborhood, close to Causeway baby and kids clothes and toys, baby area. Heat, plowing and trash removal equipment, ladies clothing, real log included. $650 per month. References cabin doll house, costumes, sports and security deposit are required. equipment, some tools, Saturday & Please call 207-693-4271, leave a Sunday, October 8th and 9th, 8-4, message. No pets please. 3t38 209 Carsley Road in Harrison (across from town garage). 1t40 BRIDGTON INTOWN — Third floor efficiency. Neat, clean, bright INDOOR YARD SALE — 32 & sunny. No smoking or pets. $500, Smith Ave., Bridgton (turn at Gazebo includes heat, hot water, snow & trash onto Smith Ave.) Oct. 8, 9, 10, 9removal. First, last & security. 647- 3. Furniture, collectibles, Christmas 9090. tf19 stuff, electronics, stem-ware and more. 1t40x CASCO — One-bedroom apartment, electric, heat, cable, Internet included. GARAGE SALE — Sat., Oct. 8, 9-3. Pets welcome. Second floor. Craft supplies only, 344 Naples Road, 1t40x References, proof of income, first and Harrison. last. $650. Call 627-4471. 4t37 MOVING SALE — Oct. 8, 9, 10 BRIDGTON — Two-level, 2- & 11. 8-4, 438 Lewis Rd., Harrison. bedroom, 1-bath apartment with Guns, tools, torches, 115 BTU heater, waterfront and dock on the upper many small & large power & hand basin of Moose Pond. Nice area for tools, hunting & fishing stuff. 1t40x swimming with beautiful views of Shawnee Peak. Unit has a fireplace GARAGE SALE — Antiques, and large deck with back yard. No glassware, linens, prints, furniture pets/smoking: $790 month includes and lots more. Fri. 9-5, Sat. 9-5, Sun. heat. 1st & security required with 9-5, Rte. 37, 563 N. Bridgton Rd., 1t40x credit check; call 207-647-4000. 3t39 Bridgton. WINTER RENTAL — Home on 3-GENERATION YARD SALE Highland Lake, walk to downtown. — Saturday & Sunday, 9 a.m., 93 3-bedroom, 2-bath, open concept, Chadbourne Hill Rd., North Bridgton. W/D, dishwasher. New construction. Rain or shine. Sports equipment, No smoking, no pets. $800 a month antiques, collectibles, furniture, plus utilities. References required plus kitchenware, coats, clothes, shoes. 1t40x security deposit. 647-5991. tf39 Don’t miss it. SEBAGO — 2-bedroom/1-bath HUGE YARD SALE — Sat., cottage $600 month. No utilities Oct. 8, & Sun., Oct. 9, 8 a.m. included, currently being renovated 3 p.m., 6 Pleasant Street, Bridgton. but can be available as early as mid- Furniture, antiques, yard & garden October. No pets/No smoking/Credit equipment, tools, homegoods, decor check required. Call Lake Country items, kitchen appliances, holiday Rents at 693-1188. 1t40x decorations, crafting supplies, books, etc. Moving - everything must go! 1t40x LOVELL — 4-bedroom house with barn, 2-baths, furnished, gourmet LOST & FOUND kitchen, new energy efficient furnace. Non-smokers. $850 month plus LOST — Money clip, turquoise & utilities. Call 650-6687. 3t39x silver, containing $40 cash in Naples. SOUTH BRIDGTON — 3-bedroom Request the return of clip only. Call 1t40x apartment, very large, laundry facili- 207-693-6117. ties on site. $775 plus utilities, references and security. Call 247-4707. tf39

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NORWAY — Moose Hill Road, approx. 3 acres for sale by owner. 340-foot road frontage, can be split into 2 or 3 lots. Assessed by town at $25,000, sell for $7,900 cash sale. 207-650-5669. tf29

A trade agreement and Maine jobs

Sometimes, the impacts of global trade seem abstract, but not when you or your neighbor has been impacted by a lost job or reduced hours due to unfair foreign competition. Unfortunately, the Obama Administration may be pursuing another major trade agreement that could hurt Maine workers. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A new trade agreement called the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is currently being negotiated among the United States and Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. And it has the potential to severely impact Maine jobs in our footwear industry. That’s why I recently wrote a letter signed by my Maine and Massachusetts colleagues urging the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to ensure that TPP does not undermine the American footwear industry. I did this because New Balance, which holds the distinction as the only athletic shoe company that currently manufactures footwear in the United States, could be adversely impacted by the current TPP negotiations, especially as they relate to Vietnam. New Balance has over 800 employees at their Maine facilities in Skowhegan, Norridgewock and Norway, and hundreds more in Massachusetts. I visited the company’s Skowhegan facility last month on my “Make it in Maine” tour of Maine manufacturers and one of the chief concerns the company had was the impact of U.S. trade policy on their domestic business. And it’s no wonder when you look back at what has happened to our domestic industry. The U.S. footwear industry has declined sharply in the last 25 years as companies have shifted shoe production offshore, taking with them tens of thousands of American jobs. Between 1999 and 2007 alone, domestic production fell by nearly 75%. This decrease of production has led to the closure of footwear manufacturing facilities and the significant loss of manufacturing jobs. Since 1997, more than 28,000 American jobs in the footwear manufacturing sector have been lost, a decline of nearly 65%. The industry’s decline is a direct result of growing foreign imports, which increasingly

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include footwear from Vietnam, one of the very countries currently in the mix when it comes to the TPP trade agreement. In 1998, shoes from Vietnam represented less than one percent of American imports and the eighth largest U.S. source of foreign shoes. By 2007, that number had jumped to more than 5%, and Vietnam had become the second largest source of shoe imports to the United States. A trade agreement like TPP that includes Vietnam, and that does not adequately protect domestic footwear manufacturers, will only accelerate this trend. The outsourcing of this once-strong, domestic industry is directly attributable to the lack of adequate labor rights and standards in countries such as Vietnam and China. According to industry analysis, wages are the second largest expense in footwear production and account for 18.3% of U.S. footwear manufacturing costs. With wages in Vietnam that are 8% of those in the United States, it is easy to see why domestic footwear manufacturers find it hard to compete, regardless of rising worker productivity. The relentless pursuit of lower wages also explains why some companies are moving their facilities from China to Vietnam. For example, Nike, the largest seller of athletic footwear and apparel in the world, reported for the first time in 2010 that the greatest percentage of its footwear production occurred in Vietnam, not China. Given Vietnam’s rise in the global footwear industry, TPP has significant implications for the import-sensitive domestic footwear industry. Current domestic tariff rates on imported footwear provide some countervailing measures against the intolerable foreign labor conditions that have allowed foreign manufacturers to undercut the domestic footwear producers. Higher duties help to level the playing field against Vietnam’s state-owned enterprises and currency intervention policies.

Law limits wolf hybrid ownership in Maine

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and the Maine Department of Agriculture are reminding owners that there are new laws in place regarding the possession of wolf hybrids. According to a new law enacted in June, future ownership of wolf hybrids is prohibited unless a person holds a valid permit to possess wildlife

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in captivity issued by MDIFW. These animals would need to be maintained under wildlife in captivity standards currently held by MDIFW. The law further requires wolf hybrid owners to license their animals in the town where they reside, as well as requiring that those animals be vaccinated for rabies and permanently identified. An added provision to the law calls

for all currently licensed wolf hybrids to be neutered. The legislation was developed after legislators had heard testimony that the keeping of wolf hybrids posed concerns for public safety and that the current regulation of wolf hybrid kennels did not provide adequate safeguards. Maine law defines a wolf WOLF, Page D

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The (Governor Paul) LePage Administration has authorized the transfer of $6.5 million to the state’s Highway and Bridge Capital program. The money comes from the unallocated balance in the Highway Fund’s budget for fiscal year 2011. “This is great news for Maine’s transportation infrastructure,” said State Rep. Rich Cebra (R-Naples), House chairman of the Legislature’s Transportation Committee. “These additional revenues and adjustments show that we can maintain our infrastructure without always bonding or increasing taxes.” The $6.5 million infusion into the Highway Fund more than compensates for the $5.8 million in revenues that would have been generated by the automatic fuel tax indexing, which traditionally went into effect every July 1. Last fall, Rep. Cebra introduced legislation to repeal fuel tax indexing, which was often called a tax increase on “auto-pilot.” The measure eventually passed as part of the Highway Fund budget, which came in at $637 million for the biennium. “Earlier this year, we eliminated the much-hated tax index-

ing — taxes that we all pay at the pump,” said Rep. Cebra. “Over the next three years, motorists will save more than $15 million in fuel taxes. We already pay 31 cents a gallon, plus another 18.4 cents in federal taxes. Our combined tax of 49.4 cents per gallon is much higher than in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, where gasoline taxes total 38 cents and 41.9 cents respectively.” The release of the $6.5 million was authorized by Sawin Millett, commissioner of the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, and approved by the governor on Sept. 29. “A great feature about any additional money going to the Highway Fund is that it has to be placed directly into the work plan for roads and bridges, thus increasing the number of miles paved and bridges repaired,” said Rep. Cebra. “The Department of Transportation’s work plan already included funding for 600 miles of highway maintenance surface treatment. This money is like an unexpected bonus that will enable the Department to expand its work plan.”

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Obituaries

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Blair E. Walls PORTLAND — Blair E. Walls, 92, passed away on Sept. 26, 2011, at Cedars in Portland. He was born in Loggieville, New Brunswick, Canada, the son of Earl and Lavina (Ellis) Walls. Blair attended local schools and was a 1937 graduate of Deering High School. He also attended Northeastern Business College. He served with the 20th Air Force at Iwo Jima, where he attained the rank of Tech Sergeant. For 37 years, he worked for Maine Central Railroad Company and retired as a supervisor in the accounting department. On Nov. 11, 1950, he married Catherine “Cay” A. White. They enjoyed traveling around the country and many trips to Canada, where they had many relatives. They spent their winters in Florida for 13 years. Blair and Cay lived in Raymond for several years, where he was a selectman for three years. He was a member of the Raymond Village Community Church, where he served as a trustee and moderator. He was a longtime member of the Woodfords Club. After he returned to Portland, he joined the North Deering Congregational Church. There will be no visiting hours. A private graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Raymond with the Rev. Mark Rustin officiating. Arrangements are by Independent Death Care of Maine, 660 Brighton Avenue, Portland. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Blair to: The North Deering Congregational Church, 1364 Washington Ave., Portland, ME 04103 or Cedars Nursing Home, 630 Ocean Ave., Portland, ME 04103 or to a charity of your choice.

Charles F. Latham Jr. SOUTH PORTLAND — Charles F. Latham Jr., 79, passed away on Sept. 27, 2011, after a long illness. He was born the son of Charles and Rita (Johnson) Latham on Feb. 25, 1932, in Portland, and was raised in Gorham Center. Mr. Latham served proudly in the U.S. Army as a field medic and earned the Bronze Star. He married the love of his life, Dorothy Wilcox, on Aug. 8, 1959, at St. Dominic’s in Portland. Charles worked at Stauffer Chemical and for the South Portland School District. A true Red Sox and New England Patriots fan, he also loved the ocean, lobstering and fishing at the Portland Harbor where he spent many years. He enjoyed bowling and playing cards with family and friends. Soon after retirement, he would travel with his wife, sister-inlaw, Ida, and brother-in-law, Peter. He was predeceased by his brother, William Latham. Charlie was a loving family man and is survived by his wife of 52 years, Dorothy; his son Mark A. Latham of Raymond; his daughter, Lynne M. Latham-Estey of Raymond; three grandchildren, whom he loved very much; and brothers, Robert Latham and Norman Sprague. Visiting hours were held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Hobbs Funeral Home, 230 Cottage Road, South Portland, where a funeral service was held at 9 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 30. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery, Cape Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to: The American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074 or to the Gibson Pavilion, Maine Medical Center, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME 04102.

Alice D. Kennison WEST PARIS — Alice D. Kennison, of Woodstock, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 30, while at Ledgeview Living Center. She was born on May 27, 1912, in Berlin, N.H., one of 10 children of Moses and Emma Houle Tetreault. She attended school in Berlin and Gorham, N.H. When she was 18, she moved to Maine to work in housekeeping. She also did field work for Edmond Smith of West Bethel. Later she worked in the kitchen in many hotels in Maine, New Hampshire, and Florida, including the Bethel Inn, Mt. Washington Hotel, Fir Balsams Hotel, Wentworth By the Sea and hotels in St. Petersburg and Orlando, Fla. She gave birth to eight children, including two sets of twins. In recent years, she made her home with her daughter, Carol Kimball Cox in South Woodstock. She was presented with the Boston Post Cane on Aug. 9, 2010 by the town manager, Vern Maxfield, being the “Oldest Citizen of Woodstock.” On May 27, she celebrated her 99th birthday with her immediate family and a card party. She enjoyed receiving well over 40 cards. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and greatgreat-grandmother. She was known to many as Grammy Alice or Alice the Great. She will be loved and missed and never forgotten by all who knew her. Alice is survived by daughters, Geraldine Luxton of South Paris and Carol Kimball Cox of Woodstock; sons, Steven Clough of Tampa, Fla., Stanley of Crouse, N.C., and Rodney “Bunny” Kimball of Albany; stepchildren, Kenneth (Jamie) Kennison of West Paris, David Kennison of Norway, Erwin (Dooley) Kennison of South Paris, Peter Kennison of Sumner, Herbert Kennison of Norway, Ralph Kennison of Mexico, Arnie Kennison of West Paris, Jeff Kennison of Sumner, Loretta Crockett of Auburn, Anna Buck of Bethel, Helen Young of Norway and Avis Gunther,of North Carolina; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; her siblings; her husbands; her twin sons; son, Harry Kimball; stepsons, Leland Kimball and Leroy Kennison; and stepdaughter, Nancy Kennison Haines. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. at Ledgeview Living Center in the Anderson Auditorium. In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Alice Kennison may be made to University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center, P.O. Box 188, Bryant Pond, ME 04219, 207-665-2068; fax: 207- 665-2768.

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such as the vaccine for shingles (herpes zoster). Any commercially-available vaccine that is not covered by Part B should be covered by your Medicare prescription drug plan. Before you get such a vaccination you should check coverage rules with your Part D plan or Medicare Advantage plan and determine where you should get your shot so that it will be covered for you at the lowest cost. Special note: During the Part D open enrollment period (Oct. 15 through Dec. 7), in addition to Medicare Counselor Stan Cohen’s availability at Bridgton Hospital on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 11 a.m., counselor Phil Ohman will be available by appointment on Tuesdays at the Naples Library (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and on Thursdays at the Bridgton Community Center (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Call 1-800427-7411-to make an appointment with Mr. Ohman.

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A graveside service for Christopher P. Waugh, who passed away in November 2010, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011, at 1 p.m., at Crooked River Cemetery, Naples. The service will be officiated by Reverend Joanne Painter of Casco.

In Loving Memory of MATTHEW C. YOUNG Oct. 10, 1989 - April 29, 2010 Loved and sadly missed by Mother Sharon Stepfather Harry Pendexter Sisters Valerie Hartman & Holly Lefebvre Grandfather Clayton Richardson

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GORHAM – Mary Jenette Gray Lyons, 86, of Gorham, by the grace of God, passed into the presence of her Savior on Sept. 30, 2011. Mary was born in Bridgton on June 4, 1925, the eldest of the four children of Laurence Berry and Beatrice Davis Gray. Mary’s formal education was completed in 1938 when she graduated from Bridgton High School, but her love for music, writing, reading poetry, Bible study, and learning new professional skills continued throughout her lifetime. In 1946, Mary and Francis “Ben” Lyons were married in Portland when Ben had been discharged from the U.S. Navy after serving in WW II. The couple made Portland their home until 1963, when they moved to Hiram with their ten children. There, Mary and Ben resided in the foothills of the White Mountains until 1998. After living near their daughter, Patricia Sanborn, and her husband, Earl, in West Baldwin for six years, Ben’s move to a nursing home was simultaneous with Mary’s move to Gorham to live with their son, Peter Lyons. Faith and family were always important to Mary. She and Ben raised their children and cared for their parents during nearly fifty-nine years of marriage. While living in Portland, Mary also helped Ben start a Sunday School for neighborhood children. Mary worked for a short time at Sebago Moc in Westbrook. Later, she was a highly-respected and well-liked receptionist, secretary, and technician, first at doctors’ offices in Fryeburg, then at Bridgton Hospital, from which she retired in l990. While Mary earned supplemental income for her home, she also earned the respect and friendship of coworkers and others. Many Lyons and Grays, along with family friends, have fond memories of gatherings at the Lyons’ Hiram home. Those occasions were often highlighted by Mary’s love of music, demonstrated through her lively piano accompaniment. Not only did Mary and Ben keep a family library of good books and movies for the enjoyment of all, but Mary’s inquisitive mind and her interest in the natural world also caused her to share her joy of the simple things of creation with her grandchildren. Mary was predeceased by her husband, Francis Lyons; her parents; and her brother, Donald Gray and his wife, Joan; as well as a sister-in-law, Dorothy (Mrs. David) Gray. She is survived by her brother, David Gray, of Michigan; her sister and brother-in-law, Florence and George Cooper, of Naples, Maine; her daughters and sons-in-law: Marjory (Mrs. Harvey) MacLeod; Patricia (Mrs. Earl) Sanborn; and Mary (Mrs. Kenneth) Walker; her sons and daughters-in-law: Francis (Deirdre) Lyons; David (Delores) Lyons; John (Janet) Lyons: Paul (Beate) Lyons; Stephen (Nancy) Lyons; Matthew (Cynthia) Lyons; and Peter Lyons; thirty-three grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren as well as ten nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by her large family and her many friends. Visitation hours will be on Thursday Oct. 6th from 2–4 p.m. and 6–8 p.m. at Dolby & Dorr Funeral Chapel, 76 State St., Gorham. A funeral service will be held at Cressey Road United Methodist Church, 81 Cressey Rd, Gorham on Friday Oct. 7th at 9 a.m. Following the service, a reception will be held at the church until noon. There will be a private committal service for family members in Hiram. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Lyons’ memory may be made to: The Salvation Army, 297 Cumberland Ave., Portland, ME 04104.

Dr. John W. Painter’s ashes were returned in August from the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he had donated his body for the education of the students there. Last Saturday, October 1, 2011, a few members of his family, his former staff, and friends gathered to bid their last farewells. Words of thanksgiving were said and his spirit was offered up to God, with the invitation of angels to assist him on his journey. The urn was then placed into his grave with the loving hands of his wife and two adult children. His ashes are interred in the Webbs Mills Cemetery in Casco, Maine. May he rest in peace.

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FREEPORT — Margaret Winship, 75, of Freeport, passed away at the Hawthorne By Stan Cohen House on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Medicare Volunteer She was born in Bridgton on May 26, Counselor 1936, the daughter of the late Edward and Medicare covers some vacMargaret (Smith) Bressette. She attended cines and immunizations and the Bridgton and Oxford schools. way it covers them depends on Margaret married Russell Winship on Aug. which vaccine you need. 8, 1952. Margaret is survived by her husband of Your Medicare health cover59 years, Russell Winship of Freeport; her age (Part B) will cover vaccines son, Mike Winship of Freeport; her daughter, to prevent: influenza (currently, Sharon Orchard of Lewiston; her brother, the seasonal flu shot includes Robert Bressette of Poland; five grandchilboth a seasonal flu shot and an dren; and several great-grandchildren. H1N1 swine flu vaccination); She was predeceased by six brothers and pneumonia; and hepatitis B (if six sisters. Please visit www.lindquistfuneralhome.com to share condolences, you are at medium to high risk). Part B will cover other immumemories and tributes with the Winship family. There will be a graveside service at Craigie Cemetery, Pismo Beach nizations only if you have been Road, Oxford, at a later date. exposed to a disease or condi-

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GARDINER — Mary Jane (Fisher) Hendsbee passed away on Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. She was born on Dec. 23, 1925, to Henry and Dora (Lebrecque) Fisher in Limestone. Mary Jane married Edward W. “Ted” Hendsbee Sr. on Jan. 25, 1947, and they had six children — Edward W. “Ted” Jr., Robert W., John B., and Fredrick Hendsbee and Sandra J. (Brown) Hendsbee. She was predeceased by son Sam in 1973; husband Ted in 1983; a grandson in 1997; her four brothers, Emery, Bert, Louis and James; and sister, Stella. Mary Jane is survived by her daughter, Sandra Brown of Richmond; sons, Fred of North Fryeburg, John of Richmond, Bob of Sebastian, Fla. and Ted of Belgrade; sister, Eva Donovan of Caribou; many nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Visitation by family only was held on Oct. 3, 2011, at Staples Funeral Home, 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner. Burial and committal services were held at 2:30 p.m. at the Litchfield Plains Cemetery.

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To The Editor: We are two concerned citizens of the Town of Casco and wish to respond to what we have read in The Bridgton News regarding Irene Morton. We feel that this issue should of been taken care of before it ever got this far, which makes us question the management of the Rescue Unit, where this should of been resolved. Irene has been a devoted member of the Rescue unit for many years. Giving of herself, she is a true professional and an asset to the town. In consideration of what may take place, please remember age should not be a factor; it should be about capability. Betty Glassford Pam Grant Casco

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To The Editor: I am absolutely incensed by the 62 words in the Sept. 29 edition of The Bridgton News written about the boys who are valiantly representing Lake Region High School as a football team. They pay to play and practice every day to get beat upon, knocked down and run their legs off every Friday. Where is the praise for the points they did score? Word on the sidelines is that the talent is there, so where lies the problem? Why isn’t the team doing better? It used to be games were played on Saturday afternoons after a huge breakfast at someone’s home. The team would hang out until game time, then leave together. The band would play; the cheerleaders would actually cheer; a crowd of classmates would follow them; and the cowbells would ring out after a good play. Has all this spirit been lost to Friday night play? Concentration on Friday should be on school. Saturday is great for football. A loving grandmother Margot Priest Bridgton Editor’s note: Unfortunately, an e-mail sent to the LRHS head football coach regarding who scored in the loss at Marshwood (51-14), as well as comments about the game, went unanswered. There were no box scores regarding scoring in three daily newspapers covering southern Maine. This past Friday night, a LRHS assistant coach informed The News that scorers in the Marshwood game were Kyle Stevens and Cody Gibbons, while Jake Anderson recorded

16 tackles. Because of the number of teams The News attempts to cover, as well as the amount of time the sports editor can spend on this particular news beat, coaches are asked to e-mail game stats and highlights to help recognize the hard work of area athletes. As readers may be able to deduce by reading the Sports Section each week, some coaches do a better job than others in contacting the newspaper. If information is sent to the newspaper, it is published. Hard to file a report without the facts!

Rosenblatt

To The Editor: On Nov. 8, we have an opportunity to elect a candidate for the office of County Commissioner in the newlycreated District One, which includes Scarborough, Gorham, Standish, Sebago, Baldwin, Bridgton and Harrison. County Commissioners are responsible for overseeing the budgets and policies of each county department including the Sheriff’s Office, the District Atttorney’s Office, Registry of Deeds, Registry of Probate, Emergency Communications and the Emergency Management Agency. I am honored to be supporting Annalee Rosenblatt. Annalee is a small business owner. She has worked as a county and municipal management consultant for many years including for Cumberland County. Annalee has a very impressive resume and the background credentials needed to serve as our County Commissioner. Annalee has a master’s degree in Education and her service experience includes: Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce, Scarborough Chamber of Commerce (past president), Scarborough School Board (former chairman), Scarborough Kiwanis (executive board member), Scarborough 350th Committee (former chairman), National Public Employer Labor Relations Association (past president), Board of Arbitration and Conciliation (former management member), State Civil Service Appeals Board (former chairman), American Business Women’s Association (former chairman), Youth Alternatives Association (former chairman), Girl Scout leader, and Junior Achievement mentor in Scarborough and South Portland Middle Schools. Despite the fact that this election is non-partisan, Annalee is a Republican. She is the former chairman of the Cumberland County Republican Committee and current chairman of the Scarborough Republican Committee. Annalee will be the only Republican candidate for Commissioner on the balLETTERS, Page D

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Earth Notes “Earth Notes” is an outgrowth of a deep ecology discussion group. Writers reflect a delight in and concern for the earth and are individually responsible for opinions and information. Community members are invited to submit articles. E-mail jschap@ localnet.com for details.

Human ecology

By Frank Daggett As fires raged across the West this past summer, another firestorm was ignited in the environmental movement by Peter Kareiva, the Nature Conservancy’s chief scientist, in his essay “Beyond Man vs. Nature.” Many found his ideas inflammatory, and heated argument blazed in the next two issues of the Conservancy’s magazine and engulfed other publications. Letters threatened membership cancellation. The heretical idea? That nature should be preserved for human benefit. Comments said Kareiva’s “values are upside down,” and readers were “appalled” by his “anthropocentric” view. Ironically, when charges of “bad science” conspiracies come from anti-environment climate change deniers, some leveled the charge against Karieva and his Nature Conservancy collaborators. Karieva proposed that increased priority be given to conservation in urban areas, that in some cases more value could be gained from the preservation of smaller tracts near cities than from expensive restoration projects in large, compromised ecosystems far from human population centers. Seemingly, this flies in the face of Thoreau’s dictum, “In wildness is the preservation of the world,” replacing it with an artificially managed, humandominated global landscape. Some in the environmental movement have been trapped into believing the philosophy

behind thoughtless resource exploitation and environmental degradation: that humankind’s destiny is to struggle against nature. The early settlers in this region thought of the forests as dangerous, disordered landscapes, to be cleared, subjugated, and turned over to productive purposes, with productivity narrowly defined solely in terms of human needs. The pioneer’s struggle against nature became part of the American psyche as the frontier pushed westward, following the nation’s Manifest Destiny. Americans cleared the forest, plowed the Plains, and tamed the wilds as they “settled” — read, “put in order,” “pacified” — by shoving nature aside. Hard on the heels of this conquest won chiefly by human brawn came a conquest won by the human brain. The steel rail, electric wires, asphalt and the automobile, and larger and larger homes that were less shelters from the elements than self-contained climate-controlled habitats increasingly isolated from the environment. The technological conquest made possible the illusion that humanity is completely severed from nature. The idea became so culturally ingrained that it became difficult to see its pervasiveness, and so today there are those who speak of the necessity to preserve nature from human influence as if humans were not part of it. Once this error is made, other errors seem logical. “We are not the solution, we are the problem,” one person

Bath salts in Maine

(Continued from Page D) to be the underlying factor for turning a traditionally peaceful community event into a dangerous scene. Although we had taken some initial action in the legislature this spring by outlawing the drug, we felt we had to make the penalties for distributing it more serious. A good part of our day at the legislature was devoted to crafting a bill that will help bring this new menace under control. Possession is now a criminal offense, whereas before it was a civil offense, and “aggravated trafficking” is now a “Class A” felony with penalties of up to 30 years and fines of up to $50,000. I am hopeful that these new, tougher penalties will highlight the dangers of bath salts and perhaps stem the tide of use.

I do not, of course, believe a new law will not automatically change the behavior of those who engage in this type of activity, but it sends an important message. Now law enforcement personnel, lawyers and judges will have new weapons in their arsenal to deal with this problem, and can get the worst offenders off the streets. If you have any questions about this new law, or have any other concerns regarding state government, please feel free to contact me at 287-1515 or e-mail me through my website at www.mainesenate.org/diamond Senator Bill Diamond is a resident of Windham, and serves the District 12 communities of Casco, Frye Island, Raymond, Standish, Windham and Hollis.

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FALL COLORS are emerging on Maple Ridge Road in Harrison. wrote in protest to Kareiva’s suggestion that it was necessary to involve more of humanity in solving environmental issues. Continuing down the path that focuses on humans as the problem inevitably ends in a blind alley, because, in the end, most humans aren’t going to accept that they’re the problem. Who’s going to volunteer to remove themselves from the population? If humans aren’t the solution, just what species is going to solve the problem? Human beings are a part of nature, whether we’re conscious of it or not, and whether we believe it or not. Following the laws of nature, we’ve been

Electronic recycling event Oct. 22

The Windham Hill United Church of Christ is sponsoring an Electronic Recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Windham Mall. Enter the mall at Veterans Memorial Drive and the event will be held next to Friendly’s. There, you may recycle the following items: TVs of all sizes, computer monitors, hard drives, laptops, printers, cordless phones, cell phones, VCRs, DVDs, audio equipment, stereos and speakers. No household appliances, such as stoves, refrigerators or microwaves, will be allowed. Proceeds will be used to further preservation efforts at the church.

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Cider Fest

To The Editor: On behalf of the Bridgton Community Crime Watch (BCCW), I would like to extend our appreciation to one of our longtime members, Faye Daley. Faye initiated contacting Bridgton Hannaford management to inquire if our nonprofit committee could participate in the donation kiosk program at the store. We were excited when Hannaford notified Faye that we were selected for the month of August. As a result of the public’s generosity, the total amount of donations in the kiosk was $80.75. Thank you also to Hannaford for their continued support of

To The Editor: I couldn’t let the Cider Fest come and go without taking notice and sharing my experience with the community. Last Friday, Sept. 30, all kindergarten classes in our school district were invited to a Cider Fest held on the field hockey field at Lake Region High School. It was hosted by Lake Region Vocational Center. I was so impressed from the beginning to the end by the organization, activities and the spirit of this event! This was a true collaboration between teachers and students. The high school students were exceptional at interacting and teaching our kindergarten students about

Wolf hybrid

(Continued from Page D) hybrid as “a mammal that is the offspring of the reproduction between a species of wild canid or wild canid hybrid and a domestic dog or wild canid hybrid. “Wolf hybrid” includes a mammal that is represented by its owner to be a wolf hybrid, coyote hybrid, coydog or any other kind of wild canid hybrid. The Department of Agriculture has been charged with maintaining a list of persons who currently own licensed wolf hybrids and with updating this list on an annual basis to account for animals which have died or been transferred

to another person. The new law requires the owner of a wolf hybrid to report the death of that animal to the Department within 30 days. Furthermore, it requires an owner to report the transfer of a wolf hybrid to the Department within 10 days. The Department of Agriculture will be communicating these changes to town clerks since the towns will play an integral role in reporting licensed wolf hybrids to the Department. For further information please contact Don Hoenig, VMD, State Veterinarian, Maine Department of Agriculture at 287-7615 or via e-mail at Donald.E.Hoenig@maine.gov

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roads and jeopardizes the safety of both drivers and pedestrians. For example, if a truck traveling from Hampden to Houlton were allowed to use I-95 rather than Route 2, the driver would avoid 86 crosswalks, 30 traffic lights, nine school crossings and four railroad crossings. It would not have to drive through busy downtowns like Bangor, Orono, Old Town and Lincoln. I am pleased to have the support of many public safety groups, including the Maine State Police, the State Troopers Association, the Maine Department of Public Safety and the Bangor Police Department. Additionally, the Maine Motor Transport Association, Maine’s Parent Teacher Association and the Bangor School Department have all said allowing trucks to use the highways is the safest route. A uniform truck weight limit of 100,000 pounds would also result in economic and environmental benefits. In 2009, I authored a pilot project that allowed 100,000-pound trucks to travel on Maine’s federal interstates for one year. According to the Maine Department of Transportation, the number of accidents involving trucks was down. During this yearlong project, truck drivers, who are

struggling in this tough economy, told me that permitting their trucks to travel on I-95 reduced the number of miles they drove, resulting in a significant savings in fuel costs and decreasing the overall consumption of fuel. Maine DOT says my successful pilot project allowed Maine businesses to receive raw materials and ship products more economically, thus helping to preserve and create jobs. In 2010, as a result of my pilot project, people throughout Maine saw our roads less congested, our streets safer, our air cleaner, and our businesses more competitive. I will continue to fight to ensure that these improvements are made permanent by working to make my common-sense proposal the law.

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Wherever I go in Maine, from the supermarket in Bangor, to the post office in Lincoln, to the China Dinah, people tell me that they want the heaviest trucks allowed to drive on our federal interstates rather than being forced to use secondary roads and travel through crowded downtowns, past homes and schools. Changing federal law to allow the heaviest trucks to use Maine’s interstates has always been one of my top priorities. I am delighted that, as the senior Republican on the Senate Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee, I have been able to move this effort down the road and one step closer to reality. Recently, the full Senate Appropriations Committee gave the green light to a federal funding bill that includes a provision, that I wrote, that would permanently allow 100,000-pound trucks to travel on Maine’s federal interstate highways, such as I-95, 195, 295 and 395. This is an essential first step. This bill must now be approved by the full Senate. I am disappointed that the House version of this bill does not include similar language; however, I will continue to push to ensure that my provision is included in the final funding bill. This issue is important to our state for many reasons. It would improve public safety, our economy, and our environment. Safety is my top concern. My provision would not increase the size or weight of trucks on our road. That’s because Maine law already allows 100,000-pound trucks to operate on state and municipal roads. But these same trucks are not allowed on the interstates, where it is safer for them to travel. It simply makes no sense to force heavier trucks off the highway and onto our smaller roads. This increases the wear and tear on our secondary

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