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By Wayne E. Rivet Staff Writer As the lights dimmed, three kids sitting in the front row went quiet. Their eyes fixated on the big screen as they watched in bewilderment as “Roz” — the shipwrecked robot in the highly successful “The Wild Robot” movie — wandered through the forest of an uninhabited island. Their […]
Adelaide B. Hall | The Bridgton News
Oct 11, 2024 · CASCO — Adelaide “Addie” Bernadette Gillis Hall, passed away peacefully at her home in Casco the day after her 94th birthday on Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, with her family by her side, Addie was born on Oct. 2, 1930, in Island Pond, Vt., a daughter of John A. and Bernadette V. (Bisonnette) Gillis. She drove a school bus for the town of ...
Laker senior earns National Merit Academic Commended Student …
Oct 11, 2024 · In a remarkable achievement, Chloe Ward, a senior at Lake Region High School, has been recognized as a National Merit Scholar “Commended Student,” joining an elite group of academically exceptional students across the country. This prestigious award highlights her dedication to academic excellence and commitment to her future endeavors. Chloe is the daughter of Katelyn and Chad Ward of ...
Bethia C. Cossey | The Bridgton News
Nov 1, 2024 · Bethia (Beth) Chalmers Cossey passed away on October 25, 2024, at the age of 85. Born in Portland on August 6, 1939, Beth led a life defined by love for her family, by her adventurous spirit, and by her deep commitment to community. Beth’s life was a vibrant tapestry of art, travel, and service. She graduated from Bridgton High School in 1957 ...
Gerald R. Ledin | The Bridgton News
Mar 8, 2024 · Gerald Ledin. Gerald R. “Jerry” Ledin, 76, of Harrison, died Wednesday morning, Feb. 28, 2024, at Bridgton Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer with his longtime loving companion, Debbie Lovejoy by his side. He was born on Jan. 7, 1948, in Stoughton, Mass., the son of Ralph G. and Lucxaine (Bernier) Ledin.
Gibbons leads Lakers to Homecoming win | The Bridgton News
Oct 11, 2024 · TOUCHDOWN CATCH by tight end Braydan Wilson as time expired in the first half. It was a sweet Homecoming win on a night when the game itself teetered on ugliness as the two squads combined for 7 turnovers while the Lakers were flagged 15 times for 140 yards. The win improved the Lakers to 3-1, a mark the program hasn’t seen in several years.
Philip W. Harmon | The Bridgton News
Nov 1, 2024 · Philip “Floydee” Wayne Harmon, 78, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at his home in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The day prior he was, as usual, the life of the party as friends came to visit him for the last time. For many, his home will always be Bridgton, where he was born and raised with his two sisters and the other “Harmon Boys ...
Quarry passes Bridgton Land Use test | The Bridgton News
October 11th, 2024. By Wayne E. Rivet. Staff Writer. Despite public concerns regarding dust, noise, effects of blasting and whether the project threatens the quality of life of surrounding neighborhoods, the proposed Rolfe Corp. quarry in West Bridgton has passed the Land Use Ordinance test. Planners last week gave tentative approval with a few ...
Naples gets word out on Rec Center bond | The Bridgton News
Oct 31, 2024 · Nov. 5 will be the second time a community center proposal has gone to the Naples voters. The upcoming community center proposal will cost between $3 million and $4 million less than what was proposed two years ago. In November 2022 — which was the state’s most recent gubernatorial election — the community center bond was voted down.
William Tash | The Bridgton News
Oct 11, 2024 · William “Bill” Ronald Tash, son of the late Donald and Mary Tash was born on May 28, 1944, in Portland, Maine. He went home to be with his Lord on September 26, 2024, at the James. A Haley VA Hospital in Tampa, Fla. Bill passed surrounded by family, his loving wife Louise, her daughter Kim and ...