LEWISTON — A woman seriously injured Wednesday in a skiing accident at Sunday River Ski Resort, remains in critical condition Monday at Central Maine Medical Center, according to a family spokeswoman. Sandra Bastinelli, 56, of Westminster, Md., was skiing with her husband, George T.R. Orton, and members of a Maryland ski club when she fell […]
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State dismisses case against Bethel man
PARIS — Prosecutors have dismissed a case against Brian Cronkite, 28, a Bethel man accused of assaulting and terrorizing a woman at his home in July. Cronkite’s attorney, Maurice Porter, said Friday that his client was relieved the case is over. “Brian is happy to get his life back,” Porter said. “This has been a very […]
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Gould Academy, Maine-Wabanaki REACH organization to host Martin Luther King Day event Jan. 20
BETHEL — Gould Academy will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday by inviting Maine artist Robert Shetterly and members of the Maine-Wabanaki REACH program to speak with students and the public. The event was organized by Arla Patch, community outreach coordinator for the Maine-Wabanaki REACH program. The theme is “Speaking the Truth and […]
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Gould Academy cuts energy use
BETHEL — Early in 2013, Gould Academy CEO Peter Rackliffe and Facilities Manager Jerry Bernier discussed their options for replacing the old, failing, dimming panel in Ordway Dining Hall. Rackliffe, who has since retired, and Bernier decided that rather than just replace the old system, it would be prudent to consider a system upgrade. Several […]
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‘Americans Who Tell the Truth’ artist to speak at schools in Bethel
Students at Gould Academy and Telstar High School will have a unique cultural opportunity during the week of Martin Luther King Day, when Maine painter Robert Shetterly will discuss his portrait series, Americans Who Tell the Truth (AWTT) with the student bodies of both schools. In addition, paintings from his widely acclaimed project will be […]
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Greenwood waives foreclosure on contaminated land
Greenwood selectmen last week voted to waive foreclosure on a one-acre parcel of PCB-contaminated land next to the Saunders Brothers Mill on Main Street. The mill has been shut down since last summer, although owner Louise Jonaitis of Portland said as recently as October she planned to re-open it this year. In 2010 Jonaitis had […]
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Mahoosuc Land Trust hosts Jan. 25 snowshoe hike in N.H.
BETHEL — In September 2013, the protection of Crow Mountain in Shelburne, N.H., was secured by placing 240 acres under conservation easement with the Mahoosuc Land Trust. As part of the celebration of this landmark event, the Land Trust invites hikers to an afternoon on Crow Mountain on Saturday, Jan. 25, Jolan Ippolito of the […]
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Bethel selectmen postpone discussion on adding streetlights
BETHEL — The Board of Selectmen voted Monday to postpone discussion on whether to consider installing more streetlights in the village. Town Manager Jim Doar said he and Robin Zinchuk, executive director of the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, recently drove around town to gauge the best way to illuminate the village. “This is in […]
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SAD 44, Andover subcommittees to discuss options for Andover Elementary School
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board decided Monday to set up a subcommittee to explore options for the Andover Elementary School. Superintendent David Murphy said Andover selectmen are expected to either serve as a subcommittee or appoint others. They would meet with a SAD 44 comprised of Murphy, Woodstock board member Marcel Polak and Bethel […]
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Rain, ice storms hamper Nordic ski centers in Western Maine
NEWRY — Tuesday’s rain that began at noon at The Outdoor Center, a Nordic ski and snowshoe nonprofit, didn’t hinder public recreation. But across Western Maine, several Nordic centers closed due to inclement weather and recent ice storms. “We’re doing pretty good right now,” said Maggie Loré, an employee at The Outdoor Center. “Two women […]