SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Five local students made the 2022 fall dean’s list at Springfield College. They include Emma Hanna of Bowdoin, Hunter Hayes of Auburn, Madison McIntyre of Bridgton, Reese Merritt of Raymond, and Christina Scheid of Fryeburg. To be named to the dean’s list, the student must have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours of […]
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Bridgton’s recreation director to speak Jan. 26 to rotary club
Gary Colello, Bridgton’s director of recreation, is scheduled to speak at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, to the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club. The meeting will be held at Stella’s on the Square, 6 High St. Colello will talk about the past, present and future of his department. Colello has run the ever-expanding recreation program for […]
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Catholic parishes collect new toys, clothes for children, teens
Because of the generosity of parishioners in Auburn, Bridgton, Fryeburg, Gardiner, Kennebunk, Hallowell, Millinocket and East Millinocket, Waterville, Wells and Winslow, hundreds of Maine children and teens had a happier Christmas. The Jolly Gifts program collected more than 1,000 new toys and clothing items as well as many gift cards, according to a news release […]
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Bridgton area club to host talk by Rotary peace scholar
Cassandra Varanka, who has ties to Bridgton, will speak via Zoom Jan. 19.
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Bridgton-Lake Region club donates clothing, therapeutic devices to schools
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club recently donated 20 winter coats, 20 pairs of snow pants, 25 pairs of waterproof gloves, and 15 pairs of snow boots to the Crooked River Elementary School in Casco for distribution as needed by the school to children in need. “In the past, we’ve donated to the Songo Locks and […]
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Rotary Club donates winter gear to Lakes Region elementary schools
Rotarians from Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club delivered winter garments on Dec. 15 and 16 to Crooked River Elementary School in Casco, Songo Locks School in Naples and Stevens Brook School in Bridgton. Requests were for winter coats, boots, gloves and hats. Earlier in December, needed winter coats were delivered to Harrison Elementary School. Several […]
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Health care networks, universities to receive $2.3 million in funding to expand rural education opportunities
Collaborative groups of health care networks, the University of Maine System and St. Joseph’s College will receive a combined total of nearly $2.3 million to expand medical training in communities like Farmington, Norway, Bridgton and Blue Hill.
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Ceramicist’s work to be displayed starting Dec. 2 at Bridgton gallery
BRIDGTON — Guest artist Guenola Lefeuvre’s “Textured Porcelain” work is scheduled to be on display Friday, Dec. 2, through Monday, Jan. 2, at Gallery 302 at 112 Main St. A meet and greet reception in Guenola’s honor is set for 5-7 p.m. Dec. 2. Guenola creates ceramic pieces, organic in form, which are inspired by […]
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Steve Littleson takes over as president of Bridgton, Rumford hospitals
Littleson is taking over for Peter Wright, who stepped down last week.
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Rising costs stretch food pantries as demand peaks
Preble Street has seen a 30% increase in food costs this year as pantries across southern Maine expect this to be their busiest year on record.