This year’s inductees include Jarrett Lukas ’07, Casey Costigan ’91, Debbie Godsoe Rand ’96 and Jake Leithiser ’11, as well as contributors Joe Cyr ’59 and the Sargent Corporation.
2019
Bethel still looking to fill positions
Bethel selectmen discussed committee appointments and vacancies at their last meeting.
‘Local’ necklace worn by a governor for first time
Janet Mills wore a necklace made by a Bethel native in the 1970s.
Presentation focuses on board members’ role
School board members listened to a presentation on the roles they play in the school and community.
T-Mobile executives were Trump International Hotel guests while seeking deal approval
WASHINGTON — Last April, telecom giant T-Mobile announced a megadeal: a $26 billion merger with rival Sprint, which would more than double T-Mobile’s value and give it a huge new chunk of the cellphone market. But for T-Mobile, one hurdle remained: Its deal needed approval from the Trump administration. The next day, in Washington, staffers […]
FBI: Man wanted to attack White House with antitank rocket
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia man who traded his car for an antitank rocket and explosives in a plot to storm the White House is under arrest, authorities said. Hasher Jallal Taheb, 21, of Cumming, was arrested in an FBI sting operation Wednesday and is charged with attempting to damage or destroy a building owned […]
Crosstown rivals in Portland contemplate combining their football teams
As participation drops, parents of Deering and Portland high school players will toss around the idea of unifying their teams Thursday night.
Maine financial institutions lending relief to civilian federal workers who aren’t getting paid
As the government shutdown continues, credit unions and banks are providing low-interest loans, deferments and other assistance, a ‘huge relief’ for their customers.
New year brings changes as Mainers begin to file tax returns
The standard deduction has roughly doubled, and those with dependent children and those who itemize deductions will see differences.
This year’s legislative session may pit Mills against her own party on taxes
Maine’s new governor has vowed not to raise taxes in her first 2-year budget proposal, but Democratic lawmakers’ agenda calls for more state spending.