A colorful message for peace and social justice is catching on in Oxford Hills.
July 2, 2020
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Landtrust looks to secure more scenic land
REGION — The Mahoosuc Land Trust and The Conservation Fund announced the “Shelburne Riverlands Project,” last week, which will protect 853 acres of land located on along an 8.7 mile part of Androscoggin River. If fundraising is successful, the purchase will ensure that the stretch of river remains a quiet and peaceful place for anglers, […]
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Selectmen vote to send code change to special meeting
BETHEL — Monday June 22, Bethel Selectmen unanimously voted to send a proposed amendment to Chapter 140-12 in town code to a special town meeting. The amendment would apply to the site plan review ordinance and the article would be phrased as “Shall the town vote to amend the Site Plan Review ordinance to create […]
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Safe fun in a boat on the 4th in Greenwood
WOODSTOCK — People searching for something to do this holiday weekend will have another option to consider – the “Rock The Boat” Party on North Pond in Woodstock. The event will be on Saturday, July 4, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the middle island on the pond. The band “Backlash” will be playing an […]
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School Board Candidates – Who’s running?
REGION — In less than a month, SAD 44 voters will choose school board directors for the towns of Bethel, Greenwood, Newry and Woodstock. Voting will take place Tuesday, July 14, with polling places at The Bethel Legion, Greenwood Legion, Newry Town Office and Woodstock Town Office. People can vote by absentee ballot if they […]
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Sports on TV: Thursday, July 2, 2020
Thursday (All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts BOXING 8 p.m. — ESPN: Top Rank: Jose Pedraza vs. Mikkel LesPierre (Junior Welterweights), Las Vegas GOLF 3 p.m. — GOLF: PGA Tour Golf: The Rocket Mortgage Classic, First Round, Detroit Golf Club, Detroit HORSE RACING 1 p.m. — FS2: America’s Day at the Races […]
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Norway retailers thank community with Day of Appreciation
Shop owners make Jul. 3 “Customer Appreciation Day” to thank the community for shopping local during the closed economy.
Posted inMaine
Pandemic leads Preble Street to plan new approach to helping the poor and homeless
The social service agency in Portland wants to eliminate some programs and convert its Resource Center into a 40-bed shelter. The Bayside neighborhood may not go for it.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: July 2
July 2, 1863: Col. Joshua Chamberlain (1828-1914) of Brunswick, while suffering from malaria and dysentery, successfully leads the 20th Maine Regiment in fending off a Confederate attack by Col. William Oates’ 15th Alabama Regiment at the extreme left of the Union Army’s line at Little Round Top, helping enable the Union forces to win the […]
