To the Editor: Over the last few years we have seen a growing number of Americans experiencing social isolation and loneliness. New studies show that social isolation and loneliness can be as harmful to your health as smoking. In Maine, over 135,000 people 50 and older live alone and are at a higher risk of […]
2020
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Thank you all!
To the Editor: What a year! Did we ever think we would go through remote learning, shutdowns, etc… in our lifetime? Although recreation programs could not safely be conducted, we continued to keep our facilities open for all citizens to enjoy; Lake Pennesseewassee Park, Cottage Street Recreation Area and the Lovejoy Farm Sports Complex. The […]
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
A big shout-out to community
To the Editor: What a strange year it has been for all of us. We do hope that you have been able to stay safe and healthy. After over 40 years of doing Christmas for Families in Bethel our community never ceases to amaze us, when the need for help comes up so many come […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Healthcare workers get a shot in the arm in fight against COVID-19
COVID-19 surged after holidays; medical providers scrambling to administer newly approved vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna. Next up, long-term care facilities.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Oxford Hills
Thrift store find nets five figures for Norway antiques dealer
NORWAY — Like pretty much everyone in Oxford Hills and beyond, James Barrett and his store Widdershins Antiques in Norway have weathered a tough year. Although he was forced to close the shop from March into May due to the pandemic, Barrett has been riding a wave of anticipation toward better times since October, when […]
Posted inBicentennial
On this date in Maine history: Dec. 31
Dec. 31, 1775: As the first year of the American Revolution draws to a close, American Revolutionary forces led by Col. Benedict Arnold and Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery attack the British fortress at Quebec City while a snowstorm rages. The assault fails. Arnold, who led his men on an epic, hardship-filled journey up Maine’s Kennebec […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Year in Review
2020 has been a long and very strange trip across the calendar.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Gould, Sunday River, work together
BETHEL — Gould students and staff spent a day of their winter break helping Sunday River inspect their snowmaking pipe with the schools remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV). Students used the ROV, donated anonymously to Gould, to look over 48-inch-diameter pipe that transports water from the Sunday River to the Snowflake Factory at the base […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Selectmen to revisit marijuana ordinance talk on 5th
GREENWOOD — At their last meeting, selectmen agreed to table discussion on a draft of the town’s medical marijuana ordinance until their next meeting on January 5. Before coming to the decision to table, selectmen had talked about possible routes the town could take regarding issuing a permit to someone interested in growing medical marijuana […]
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Jane Y. Gibson
SOUTH PARIS – Jane Y. Gibson of South Paris died peacefully at Stephens Memorial Hospital after a brief bout with pneumonia. …