PORTLAND — Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the winners of the Diocese of Portland’s Christmas Card Art Contest, conducted by the diocese’s Office of Development (winning artwork, captions below/larger size images available). All Catholic school and faith formation students throughout the diocese were invited to participate in the contest. Each submission featured original creations by […]
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Photographer David Hursty work on display at Gallery 302
Photographer David Hursty joins the cooperative of artists at Gallery 302 in Bridgton. Hursty views the world as an ever-changing palette. There is beauty all around us if we take the time to observe. He tries to find the special something in every scene. He began his adventure in photography in his father’s darkroom. After […]
Things are looking up for Maine’s downhill ski scene
Western Maine mountains are in the home stretch of getting ready for the upcoming ski season, which could start any day, weather-depending, for Sunday River Ski Resort. The head of Maine’s ski association is optimistic for an above-average year.
Parents of Maine man who disappeared more than 2 decades ago increase reward for information
The parents of Angel Torres, last seen in Biddeford in 1999, are now offering $20,000 for information that leads to the recovery of his remains or the person responsible for his disappearance.
The Shadow Riders set to play in Drive-In concert series
Ensemble band performs songs of Marshall Tucker Band
Bridgton church celebrates 50th anniversary
BRIDGTON — Nearly 200 people gathered on Saturday, Aug. 21, at St. Joseph Church in Bridgton for a Mass and eucharistic procession in celebration of a golden anniversary. “It is a joy to be with you for this celebration of the 50th anniversary of the dedication of this St. Joseph Church and the establishment of […]
King Memphis performing at DAC at the Drive-In concert series
Bridgton Twin Drive-In
Rotary club nears end of learning center campaign
The Bridgton Lake-Region Rotary Club reports that it is committed to help make the Magic Lantern 4-H Innovation Lab and Learning Center a creative hub for the youth and citizens of the Lakes Region. The club is coming close to the end of its campaign to raise $10,000 in donations, which it will match. It […]
Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary to support learning center
The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club is matching the first $10,000 in donations made by individuals, businesses and nonprofits in the area during July and August to support the Magic Lantern Innovation Lab Project. Being developed by the University of Maine and the 4H Foundation, the project’s goal is to increase the educational opportunities for youth […]
Founding member to be guest artist at Gallery 302
Madeline Wikler will be the guest artist from Saturday, July 24, through Friday, Aug. 27. She was a founding member of Gallery 302 and an exhibiting artist for 7 years. For the past 5 years she has taught watercolor classes at the Gallery. Since 1990 she has pursued a serious interest in and study of […]