Bridgton-Lake Rotary Duck Race viewers line the shore of Stevens Brook in Bridgton. Joanne Cohn photo

BRIDGTON — Duck 1724, which belonged to Adam Kennedy, took first place in Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club’s annual Duck Race on July 4.

Kennedy won $500 with a yellow duck that successfully navigated the waterfall jump.

Two others, which distinguished themselves in a field of 2,000 fast-swimming ducks, belonged to Tim Raymond with ticket 1759 ($250 second place), and Lydia Sullivan with ticket 910 ($100 third place).

In its 24th year, this Rotary Club fundraiser for community service activities has been held annually on Stevens Brook on Main Street in Bridgton.

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