BRIDGTON – Ivan Proctor Jr., 73, of Bridgton, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. He was born on Dec. 18, 1951, to Ivan and Ann Proctor Sr. He grew up in West Paris and attended Pride Training School in South Portland, Hope Training School in Mexico, […]
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Poland music teacher named 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year
Julia Edwards of Bridgton was celebrated Thursday at Poland Regional High School.
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7 Maine fall foliage treks with an antique twist
Here are some suggested routes that include scenery and antique or vintage shops along the way, from Cornish and Bethel to Hallowell and Fairfield.
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Did temperatures in Maine reach 105 degrees during the summer of 1911? | Fact brief
That summer, an 11-day heat wave killed hundreds, if not thousands, of New Englanders.
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Is Maine experiencing a ‘wedding gap’?: Less tradition, lower budget
How the wedding industry is changing and what it means for couples, their families, and people who earn a living from weddings.
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Norway Savings Bank continues contributions, sponsors Loon Echo Trek for the Trails
BRIDGTON — Through its conservation and stewardship of nearly 10,000 acres and over 35 miles of trails in the Sebago Lake region, Loon Echo Land Trust is deepening relationships between people and the environment, while preserving natural areas and resources in the process. LELT is a nonprofit organization that protects the character of land in […]
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Golf tournament to benefit Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine
NORWAY — The Norway Country Club Ladies Golf Association is happy to announce the planning of its 12th annual Drive Out Cancer Golf Tournament for Thursday, Aug. 14, at NCC. Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine. This 501(c)(3) nonprofit, located at 59 Winter St. in Norway, […]
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Maine charity care expansion couldn’t come at a worse time, hospitals say
A new law expanding who is eligible for free care is expected to help low-income Mainers, but also strain hospitals already grappling with the impact Medicaid cuts will have on their finances.
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‘Good Trouble’ protests scheduled for July 17 across state
In western/central Maine, demonstrations will take place in Auburn, Bridgton, Farmington and Norway/South Paris.
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Injury and illness cut 100-mile winter trek short, but not hiking trio’s spirit
Ryan Wilford and team ended their hike early but raised $4,000 for youth.