Howdy neighbor!
Going to Winter Carnival this year? No, not the big one up to Canada, but the old hometown festival held right here (in Bridgton at Highland Lake, presented by the Greater Bridgton Chamber of Commerce this Saturday, Feb. 14), and this year on Valentines Day no less. I hope I’ll see you there, as I do intend to visit the annual festivities as I do each and every year.
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