REGION — Board Chair Bonnie Largess (Newry) announced that Monday’s meeting would be her last with members. Largess said she will be moving to Vermont in a couple weeks. “I’ve enjoyed working with all of you,” she said. “I think this is a wonderful cause and a great way to give back to your community.” […]
2020
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Webb named new BAAM coordinator
BETHEL — Two weeks ago, Kate Webb was named the newest coordinator for Bethel Area Arts and Music (BAAM), “a 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit that nurtures creativity and culture for the Mahoosuc region, its youth, artists, musicians, writers and performers.” She is taking over for former BAAM coordinator Janet Bartlett, who stepped down earlier this year. In […]
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On this date in Maine history: Oct. 29
Oct. 29, 2006: Heavy wind topples a 165-foot-tall construction crane being used at Maine Medical Center in Portland onto three nearby residential buildings, damaging all of them. The incident displaces about a dozen people, but nobody is injured. The collapse, reported about 9:56 a.m., prompts authorities to close off affected streets and to reroute traffic […]
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Families face difficult decisions as holidays approach, virus cases rise
Some people plan to spend the holidays with only immediate family, some are hoping for a warmer-than-usual day for an outdoor gathering, and others still aren’t ready to make plans in such an uncertain year.
Posted inElection 2020, Elections, Maine, News, Politics
Guns, signs and political attire: What’s allowed and what’s not when voting in Maine?
State and federal laws regulate what’s allowed inside and outside polling places in Maine. From firearms to clothing with political messages, here’s what you can expect if you want to vote in person on Election Day.
Posted inSports
Sports on TV: Thursday, October 29, 2020
(All times Eastern) Schedule subject to change and/or blackouts Thursday, October 29 COLLEGE FOOTBALL 7:30 p.m. ESPN — South Alabama at Georgia Southern 10 p.m. CBSSN — Colorado State at Fresno State COLLEGE SOCCER (WOMEN’S) 6 p.m. ACCN — Virginia at Boston College 8 p.m. ACCN — North Carolina at Louisville COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL (WOMEN’S) 4 […]
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New tech may end climate dilemma
To the Editor: The October 6, 2020 issue of “The Washington Examiner” magazine contains a provocative editorial that suggests new technology may soon be available which could use fusion energy to generate vast amounts of energy within a few years. If successful, new nuclear fusion reactors could provide carbon free energy in massive amounts which […]
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AFCI News
It doesn’t look like we’ll be out of the woods with COVID-19 for quite a while. We’re all very concerned about our health, as well as that of our loved ones and those across the world. We’re also distressed about the many ways our lives have changed. The Bethel Region Age-Friendly Community Initiative hopes our […]
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Education: Kids’ classics
Shorter days, more reading time. What to read? There’s plenty of kid lit; some of it is classic, the sort of thing that gets read again and again; that has something important to say. My ideas are those of an old man, so I thought I’d also consult a children’s librarian and an almost nine […]
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Mahoosuc Bird Notes: The one that got away
The Common Loon is well known to everyone who lives or visits Maine. Loons could be viewed as the mascot (along with the Moose) for Maine tourism. Even people who aren’t birders, hope to see and hear a loon when they visit our area. (Photo by Jay “Mac” Davis.) Loons are large, heavy-bodied birds […]