SAD 44 directors Monday made an adjustment to the meeting agenda in order to discuss proposed legislation that, if passed, would eliminate exemptions to the statewide school funding formula in SAD 44 and SAD 6 (See above story.). Murphy distributed figures prepared by the district’s attorney, Richard Spencer of Drummond Woodsum, that showed nearly $2.4 […]
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Bethel selectmen debate, approve bicycle road signs
In a divided vote, Bethel selectmen Monday approved a plan to place road signs at three locations in town to remind motorists to keep at least three feet away from bicyclists. The three-foot stipulation is a state law. But Selectman Don Bennett, citing frequent complaints he gets from area drivers about bicyclists riding several across […]
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Newry board approves Merrill Hill Subdivision
NEWRY — After working through remaining questions Wednesday night, the Planning Board approved a new subdivision plan for Merrill Hill Estates. It is an 88-home subdivision initially approved in 2005 to be built in eight phases as the single-family home lots were sold. Merrill Hill is a 460-acre parcel that runs along Sunday River to […]
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Andover board elects Adler chairman
ANDOVER — In a short meeting Tuesday night, Selectmen Keith Farrington and Jane C. Rich elected Jim Adler to be chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Off and on for about five years, Farrington has chaired the board, he said early Wednesday evening. The board also reviewed draft copies of a couple of municipal policies […]
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Bethel Historical Society to begin work on new storage facility
BETHEL — After receiving permission from the Planning Board, the Bethel Historical Society is moving forward with plans to add a storage facility on the east end of the O’Neil Robinson House. Executive Director Randall Bennett said money for the project was donated by Charles R. Huntoon, a Portland resident who grew up in Rumford. […]
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Bill could hurt SAD 44 more than Newry withdrawal
BETHEL — LD 1082 is a school funding bill that, if passed by the Maine Legislature, could potentially impact School Administrative District 44 more than Newry withdrawing from the district would, according to district officials. The bill is written to take effect Jan. 1 and would specifically affect SAD 44 and Regional School Unit 6. […]
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Bethel board to decide on fluoride referendum question
BETHEL – The Board of Selectmen will decide Monday evening whether to approve a voter referendum on removing fluoride from the town’s water supply. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 13, at the Town Office. The town has added fluoride to the water supply since 1970. Bethel business owner Sarah Lane, […]
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Bethel’s Chris Gould nominated for national culinary award
A chef who got his start at the Bethel Inn washing dishes has had his Portland restaurant nominated for a prestigious James Beard Foundation award. Chris Gould, a 2002 graduate of Gould Academy, is the co-owner with his wife, Paige, of the Central Provisions restaurant. They opened the business last year, and have been nominated […]
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Casablanca Cinema plans are progressing in Bethel
BETHEL — A local couple are making plans to reopen the Casablanca Cinema in the fall. Courtney and Mike Bennett recently got approval for a bank loan and have a fundraising goal of $100,000 to get two of the four theaters open. The money is needed to upgrade projectors from 35 mm film to digital, Courtney […]
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Bryant Pond Universalist Church may change ownership
The Woodstock Historical Society will consider Saturday whether to take ownership of the Bryant Pond Universalist Church building. The church, built in 1852, has not hosted services for about a decade. The property has been owned by the Northern New England District of the Unitarian Universalist Church Association since 1921. The association’s agent, Charlie Boothby, […]