Bridgton’s first '13 baby gets gifts

BRIDGTON — A long-standing tradition at Bridgton Hospital is to honor the first baby born at the hospital in the New Year by showering both baby and mother with gifts from local merchants.

The "First Born 2013" program starts its "baby watch" at midnight, January 1, 2013.

Merchants interested in being a part of this wonderful way to start the New Year are encouraged to contact the community relations and development office at 647-6055 or email smithpam@cmhc.org.

Merchant donations will be recognized when the New Year baby and family are announced and featured in a press releases and photographs in January 2013.