Tables are placed in a closed off section of Main Street that can be used for outdoor dining and community events.
July 2020
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen, Uncategorized
New trail system for ATV riders
ROXBURY — Saturday at 10 a.m., the Roxbury ATV Riders will be opening up a brand new trail. The trail begins at the Roxbury ATV Riders Park and Ride off Route 120 in Roxbury and ends at the Beliveau Road in Rumford. ATVer’s will be able to ride from Roxbury to Rumford, Woodstock, Peru, Dixfield, Byron, Andover, […]
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Agnes Gray student donates more than $600 to school’s food pantry
Sawyer Poland raised money for Agnes Gray food pantry by selling bread he baked during distance learning.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Candidates field questions at forum
REGION — Tuesday, SAD 44 school board candidates took part in an hour-long forum, spending the majority of time answering several questions asked by district residents. Unlike last year, the forum was held virtually and live-streamed on YouTube. People who had questions for candidates submitted them to CORE (formerly known as Bethel Area Nonprofit Collaborative), […]
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Speeding traffic on Route 2 discussed
BETHEL – At Monday’s meeting, Selectmen talked about possibly drafting a letter to the Maine Department of Transportation about coming up to do a study on a section of Route 2. The town discussed having the 40-mile-per-hour speed limit sign moved from its current location near the Good Food Store closer to River View Hotel, […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Thompson Lake dam continues to frustrate as repairs authorized
Chairman says some members meeting unofficially.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
King Street residents ask Oxford for action on traffic, hazards
King Street in Oxford has a collection of public hazards to address.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel to hold Town Meeting on July 15 on the common
Elections will be held July 14 at the American Legion Hall.
Posted inMaine, Politics
Sara Gideon, Republicans trade advertising jabs over allegations against ex-lawmaker
In an unusual response, the U.S. Senate campaign of Sara Gideon denounces claims that she did little as Maine House speaker when a Democratic lawmaker was accused of sexual misconduct.
Posted inBicentennial, Maine, News
On this date in Maine history: July 9
July 9, 1806: In one of the worst domestic-violence crimes in Maine history, Capt. James Purrinton, 46, assaults his entire family with an ax sometime between 2 and 3 a.m. at their farm on Belgrade Road in Augusta. His wife, Betsey, 45, is killed immediately, as are their children Polly, 19; Benjamin, 12; Anna, 10; […]