Archive for ‘Opinion’

  • Diamond column: Resources for businesses and workers

    By William Diamond State Senator  As we face one of the worst pandemics in a century, this is a moment that requires all of us to step up and do our part. Slowing the spread of COVID-19 is necessary to protect our community and reduce the burden on our health care system. The only way […]

  • In Ye Olden Times: The Dickens Club

    By Michael Davis Assistant Executive Director Bridgton Historical Society Hello Neighbors! For all the unhappiness which is presently keeping us cooped up right now, there are also good elements to come from this. For example, I found on asking around that a great many of my local friends are all finding that a certain element […]

  • Medicare nugget

    By Stan Cohen A skilled nursing facility (SNF) is one that provides post-hospital extended care services at a lower level of care than provided in a hospital. A skilled nursing facility can be part of a nursing home or hospital. In order for Medicare to cover a skilled nursing facility stay, there are several requirements. […]

  • Social distancing, Day 13: Aching for clarity

    This is my old shed. It’s across the road from our old farmhouse and just south of our old barn. I keep gardening stuff in it, mostly, and perhaps a little junk. Stuff I trip over. Empty fuel cans, a compressor that doesn’t work, some old tools I sometimes wish I could find. It’s only […]

  • Letter: Hold off on decisions

    To The Editor: To: Robert Peabody, Town manager, and Members of Board of Selectmen and Selectwoman, and Linda Lacroix, Community Director: I am writing to express my concern about the potential for important town issues to be discussed, and decisions made, without input from members of the Bridgton community in a public forum. Bridgton town […]

  • Letter: Farmers still here

    To The Editor: Your local farmers want you to know you can still get your local farm products. The farmers of the Bridgton Winter Farmers Market have gone to pre-order only. Although we will miss the interaction with customers, it is the right thing to do at this time of social distancing. To place your […]

  • Letter: Never let a good crisis go to waste

    To The Editor: “Only in the fevered brain of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could things like forcing the airlines to be carbon neutral, making sure Planned Parenthood qualifies for small business assistance, cancelling the Postal Service’s debt, and requiring nationwide same-day voting be seen as a proper and valid response to the Wuhan Virus crisis […]

  • Letter: Specifics please

    To The Editor: Mr. Angelo’s letter to The News follows an altogether too frequent pattern of wild accusations and speculations about President Trump. Similarly, his letter conveniently lacks any details of specifically what and how the president will accomplish these nefarious deeds. Perhaps Mr. Angelo could tell us how given our marvelous and time-tested Constitution […]

  • Rep. Fay column: Coping with COVID-19

    By Jessica Fay State Representative A lot has happened since Maine’s first case of COVID-19 was announced on March 12. People from across the state have sprung into action. We have quickly adapted to protect public health, from temporarily closing schools and businesses to moving to remote work, practicing social distancing and not conducting any […]

  • Earth Notes: Oak apple day

    By Alice Darlington South Casco One winter day, I was on my way home and stopped to eat my pizza slice and admire the view. Close by, I noticed a tree hung with tan balls almost as though decorated for the season. At first, I assumed it was a buttonbush but on looking more closely […]