BRIDGTON — The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity at 121 Main St. has added a new interactive map on the museum’s website. This map, developed by 2022 Dorothy W. Sanborn Summer Intern, Grace Acton, was designed as a companion to the museum’s current temporary exhibit on the travels of early 19th-century itinerant artists, […]
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Bridgton society to host talk by ‘Go Beyond the Fence’ author Aug. 17
Bridgton Historical Society plans to present a program at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, by Enock Glidden of Bethel, author of “Go Beyond the Fence,” at Narramissic Farm on 46 Narramissic Road in Bridgton. As a child born with Spina Bifida growing up in Patten, a small town in northern Maine, Glidden had to learn […]
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Bridgton receives Community Heart & Soul grant
The town of Bridgton recently received a Community Heart & Soul seed grant to ensure residents and stakeholders alike have an opportunity to voice their opinions, which will help shape the town’s future. Community Heart & Soul is an engagement process that strives to involve the town’s entire population to identify what they value most […]
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Bridgton to host Maine Senior Games Table Tennis Tourney Aug. 14
BRIDGTON — The Maine Senior Games Table Tennis Tournament is set to return starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Bridgton Town Hall at 26 North High St. Last year, the Maine Senior Games had its most successful event in history, and organizers hope to have even more participants this year. Those who […]
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Bridgton-Lake club introduces new president
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club has announced the induction of Aaron Hagan as its president for the rotary year 2022-23. Each July 1 around the world, local rotary clubs, districts and worldwide affiliations swear in new officers, according to a news release from the club. Hagan has been a member of rotary for three years. […]
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Fiber artist’s work to be featured at Bridgton gallery
Fiber artist Clora Hamilton is the featured Guest Artist from July 31 to September 1, at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. She will share her creative process, some of her work and her experiences with textiles at an Artist Reception at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 5, at the gallery. Hamilton grew up in Massachusetts part […]
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Springfield College names local dean’s list students
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Springfield College has announced its local 2022 spring semester dean’s list students. Cody Gullikson from Denmark has a primary major of accounting. Giles Paradie from Auburn has a primary major of business management. Reese Merritt from Raymond has a primary major of communication/sport journalism. Kaitlyn Plummer from Naples has a primary major […]
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The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity
The museum at 121 Main St., Bridgton, is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last tour at 3:30) through Oct. 8 or by appointment. Admission: $8 for adults, $4 for students, free for children ages 15 and under. There is no charge to visit the museum gift shop. Masks are required. […]
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Bridgton museum highlights life of Rufus Porter, ‘the Yankee DaVinci’
The Rufus Porter Museum of Art and Ingenuity captures the life and times of the early-American artist and inventor who was known as both a Renaissance man and a ‘terrible businessman.’
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Bridgton gallery to display artwork by summer campers
BRIDGTON — In July each year, Gallery 302 invites campers attending area summer camps to exhibit their artwork in the 112 Main St. gallery. Their work is displayed prominently and gives the gallery a festive look, according to a news release from the gallery. This year the show will be up for viewing from 10 […]