In Maine, people in need of aid will have access to an extra $55 million this year because of the funding boost.
2021
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Job Corp now enrolling
REGION — Job Corps is currently enrolling youth 16-24 years old, who are interested in learning career training in areas such as Automotive, Welding, Healthcare, Electrical, Culinary Arts, among others, through free training. Virtual and online learning options available. Earn HSD/HSE and driver’s license at the same time. Housing and meals included at no cost. […]
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
217 children in Oxford Hills receive Toys for Tots
AREA — Members of the American Legion would like to thank the U.S. Marines Reserves for the donation of toys through the Toys for Tots Program. A total of 217 children, from 80 families in the Oxford Hills, had a better Christmas as a result of our distribution.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Telstar Middle School fall sports a success in 2021
BETHEL — Telstar sports are good options if you are looking for fun, new friends, and the ability to improve on certain skills. There are many different options to appeal to each kind of person. This fall the district had a third of all students participate in some type of sport. Football is rough, soccer […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Andover
As I write this on the day after Christmas, I’m reminded of a friend who said the following to me around 1970, “There’s nothing so over as Christmas.” The remark came on a Christmas evening after all the festivities were over and there was no music on the car radio that you could label Christmas […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
In memory and in light, for 16 years
To the Editor: During the Advent Season, since 2006, we have had an annual Memorial/Honor Tree on the front lawn of the Bethel United Methodist Church located at 79 Main St. Donors purchase a bulb in memory or in honor of someone they know. As you start to read the names listed in this letter, […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Portland restaurateurs are divided over proposed vaccine mandate for indoor dining
Opinions vary widely, with some strongly in support, some strongly against, and others skeptical or ambivalent.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Norway Town Hall news
COVID-19 and town services update: The lobby is open for walk-in traffic. Vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask. Unvaccinated people, we ask that you mask up. Go to maine.gov/covid19/. Thank you for your consideration of all our citizens’ safety.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Jail Log
Oxford County Jail Log for week ending Dec. 27, 2021. PARIS — The following arrests were logged at the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office: Dion Jones, 29, Peru, domestic violence assault, 7:57 a.m., Dec. 22, Peru, Oxford County Sheriff
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Locke’s Mills
Happy New Year! As I’m sure I’ve mentioned in my last column of previous years, I want nothing to do with New Year’s Eve parties or staying up several hours past my bedtime to make sure the new year really does arrive. As I’m sure I’ve also mentioned, however, I do love the concept of […]