BETHEL – The Bethel Historical Society’s annual St. Never’s Day sale, held on May 26 under the tent on Stan Howe’s lawn at the corner of Broad and Mason streets, was a success.

Among those who helped with the sale were Jay Bochetti, Annie Hastings, Grace McKivergan, Pat McCartney, Joe Arizzi, Mary Valentine, and Paula Howard.

With nearly 1,400 members, the society, founded in 1966, is western Maine’s largest and most comprehensive full-time historical agency, dedicated to collecting, preserving and interpreting the regional past for present and future generations.

For more than 40 years, the society’s activities have included lectures, exhibits, special events, heritage festivals, workshops, conferences, school and educational programs and publications.

In 1974 the society acquired the former Broad Street residence of Dr. Moses Mason, which now contains a period house museum, exhibit hall and research library. In 1999 the society opened the O’Neil Robinson House for an expanded exhibit program, museum shop space and administrative offices. Through the years, the society’s achievements have been recognized by state and national organizations.

More information about the society and its activities may be obtained by calling 824-2908 or 800-824-2910, by sending an e-mail to [email protected] or visiting www.bethelhistorical.org.