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Chamber of Commerce awarded funds to support tourism
Kennebec Valley Tourism Council (KVTC) has awarded sponsorship support funds in the amount of $1,662.50 to Mid-Maine Chamber of Commerce for the Taste of Waterville to assist in the growth of tourism in Maine’s Kennebec Valley and produce a positive economic impact on the region.
Mid-Maine Chamber was one of 12 sponsorship recipients awarded as part of the 2021 KVTC marketing partnership program. In total, the 2021 KVTC sponsorship support application requests reached nearly $29,100. The organization was unable to fully fund all regional sponsorship requests to its members this year. However, with the help of Brookfield Renewable U.S., KVTC was able to fund $19,351.50. KVTC is excited to award sponsorships to local organizations who are helping KVTC promote the Kennebec Valley region as a destination place with their own marketing initiatives.
AUBURN David Leddy, 71, of Bridgton passed away on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 at Androscoggin Hospice House.
He was born on June 12, 1949 to Thomas and Dorothy Kirk Leddy in Springfield, Mass. He attended Cathedral High School in Springfield, Mass. and took some college courses at University of Southern Maine. He faithfully served our country in the United States Army. He married Geraldine Kraus on Feb. 16, 2003
David was a carpenter and taught construction at Lake Region Vocational Center for 19 years before retiring. He was very proud to have built his own home, he loved using his hands to build, construct and finish things, and he was always busy. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, spending time with his beloved dog Obie, spending time at the ocean, but most importantly he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Inside Bridgton: Dec. 18
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Rotarians Dick Enright, left, Julie Forbes, Carmen Lone, and Faye and Mike Daley dedicate the new bus stop shelter at the Community Center.
Contributed / Lake Region Rotary Club
Bus shelter dedicated
Members of the Lake Region Rotary Club dedicated the first bus stop shelter along the Lakes Region Explorer Bridgton to Portland bus route on Dec. 4. The shelter, located in front of the Bridgton Community Center, was built by students in Lake Region Vocational Center’s Construction Technology Program and was dedicated to the memory of Rotarian Marlee Turner, who inspired the project. Rotary member Dick Enright worked with the students on the project to produce an attractive, top quality structure. Rotary wants to thank the students and retail partners who offered discounts or donated products: Hancock Lumber, Hayes True Value, Home Depot, and Lowes. The Regional Transportation Program’s Lakes Region Explorer Bus Company also made a significant d