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  • Raiders struggle with their shooting, fall to Hawks in quarterfinals

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer PORTLAND — Watching their offenses sputter through the first half, Raider Coach Sean Watson and Marshwood Coach Steve Freeman hoped someone could provide a spark. Marshwood freshman Angelina Bisson was the difference maker. With three games left in the regular season, Coach Freeman brought Bisson up from the junior […]

  • Chief Stillman introduces new Bridgton police officer to selectmen

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer At first, Sophia Swiatek didn’t apply for the Bridgton Police Department police officer position. She had been working at BPD as an intern as part of her Southern Maine Community College criminal justice course requirement. “She did not originally apply due to her age,” Bridgton Police Chief Richard Stillman […]

  • Murphy wins Bridgton selectman’s race; Farmers’ Market receives big favorable vote

    As the nation watched final numbers for presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump trickle in from key swing states after 2:30 a.m., many local town clerks had long called it a night. With polls closing at 8 p.m., tallies started to arrive via e-mail beginning at 9:24 p.m., when Melissa St. John filed Harrison […]

  • Election Day — It’s a big day this time around

    Election Day is Tuesday, with area polls open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voters will be busy in the booth, between selecting the country’s next president to the state and local level as to who will represent them in Augusta and Washington, D.C. In Bridgton, four candidates look to fill the vacant seat left by […]

  • Selectmen notes: Bridgton names first full-time fire chief

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As a career firefighter of 40 years, Stephen Fay knows the most valuable asset is people. Before Fay made any comments regarding his selection of being Bridgton’s first full-time fire chief, he asked for a moment of silence in memory of Captain Mike Field, who passed away Sept. 17. […]

  • Bridgton Selectmen notes: Fire Chief Garland steps down after 11 years

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer For the past 11 years, Glenn Garland has answered the call to duty. He answered his final call as Bridgton’s fire chief on Thursday, Sept. 29. Selectmen honored Garland for his service and dedication to firefighting at the start of Tuesday’s board meeting. Chairman Greg Watkins spoke of Garland’s […]

  • Pay per bag could solve disposal issues?

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Could pay per bag be back on the table? Maybe. Selectmen recently asked Bridgton Transfer Station Manager Robert Fitzcharles to develop a fee schedule for commercial haulers. Officials felt the town was potentially losing out on some revenue since customers of haulers were not paying for the $5 sticker […]

  • Bridgton snippets: Dry conditions has people seeking water source

    By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer Hot days and little rain, a perfect combination for those on vacation. However, dry conditions have some citizens in a panic. Bridgton’s Deputy Town Manager Georgiann Fleck has received calls from citizens looking for a water source since their wells have gone dry. Fleck told selectmen Tuesday night that […]

  • Turnout shrinks at Naples annual town meeting

    By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer NAPLES — By the time the clock struck seven, only 35 residents were seated in the gymnasium for the Naples Town Meeting. It’s not uncommon for voters to arrive at the last minute, and a trio of women walked through the gym doors and over to the table to […]

  • More jumpers, thinner ice predicted for Freezing for a Reason

      By Dawn De Busk Staff Writer Jumping into a western Maine lake during Feburary is not for the faint of heart. It takes a hearty soul to jump into 40 degree water in the middle of winter. Despite that, one organizer of the Freezing For a Reason polar plunge predicts that a record number […]