The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club has created a new student awards program with a focus on exceptional volunteer contributions. Students at Lake Region High School are encouraged to apply for these awards for volunteer service. Beginning with this academic year, the club will award one member of the freshmen, sophomore and junior classes at the […]
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MOFGA unveils 2024 Common Ground Country Fair poster
Bridgton resident wins contest with “Owl with Apples” entry.
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Rotary Club donates winter clothing to Lake Region area students in need
In early December, Rotarians from Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club delivered needed winter outer garments to Crooked River Elementary School in Casco, Songo Locks Elementary School in Naples and Stevens Brook Elementary School in Bridgton. Requests were for winter coats and pants, boots, gloves and hats. In addition, through donations from others, Rotarians delivered winter socks […]
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Bridgton-area club to help with South Waterford holiday event Dec. 10
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is supporting Rotarian Nicholas Orgo and his family in celebrating their first anniversary as the new owners of the Bear Mountain Inn at 364 Waterford Road in South Waterford. This celebration is a free holiday party set for noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at the in; the event is open […]
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Bridgton trust to start Wednesday Wanders Dec. 6
Maine Master Naturalists Leigh Macmillen Hayes and Dawn Wood plan to lead Wednesday Wanders for Loon Echo Land Trust beginning Dec. 6. The snowshoe treks in the woods will continue until at least March, with the main focus being mammal tracking, according to a news release from Maggie Lynn with the trust, based in Bridgton. […]
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Bridgton’s Milton McKeen named Rotary veteran of year
In Rotary Year 2021-22, the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club chose to fund an Honor Flight experience for a worthy veteran from the Lake Region. Milton McKeen was chosen, and the Flight in May 2022 became a major highlight in the veteran’s life. “Milt,” as he is called by his friends, was spotlighted in the Bridgton […]
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Waterford historian David Sanderson dies in logging accident
Sanderson researched and wrote local history for the Waterford Historical Society.
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Bridgton area rotary supports local veterans
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club donated $500 to the Bridgton Community Center to help them support local veterans. “We are interested in supporting veterans who need help whether its fuel assistance, a ride to their doctor or raking leaves. We believe our dollars will be well spent,” remarked John Eliassen, president, according to a news […]
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Bridgton, Fryeburg clubs promote Polio awareness
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club joined with the Rotary Club of Fryeburg Area for two Polio events this year. The first, Pints for Polio, was held Oct. 18 at the Saco River Brewing Company in Fryeburg, according to a news release from Rotarian Carol Madsen. On World Polio Day, Oct. 24, members from the two […]
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Bridgton area club to host Community Kettle Nov. 2
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club will host its Community Kettle at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2, at the Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St. Rotarian and Chef Nicholas Orgo is returning to prepare this early holiday dinner with his crew at MANE Catering. Rotarians will serve the meal, which is free to all, but donations […]