When lifelong New Sweden resident Evald Anderson died in 1991, he left behind one of the town's oldest homes and a treasure trove of artifacts and family heirlooms dating back to 1870.
During Sweden Days on Aug. 5, Rose McKenzie, Select Board administrative assistant, drew the winning ticket from among the thousands sold with the help of Gail Dewildt, secretary of the Sweden Historical Society. The winner of the 50/50 raffle was Zbigniew “Zibby” Wisniewski from Lovell. Zibby won $577.50, immediately donated $200 to the Sweden Food […]
SWEDEN The Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club partnered with the Sweden Historical Society to dedicate a Little Free Library on Aug. 5 as one of the many festivities of Sweden Days. The dedication took place outside the historic schoolhouse that sits between the Sweden Town Office and the Sweden Community Church and houses the Sweden […]
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