2021 – Page 2854 – Lewiston Sun Journal

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Post-Christmas, Oxford remains in the yellow

by Nicole Carter January 7, 2021January 5, 2021

SAD 17’s elementary students returned to in-person classes on Jan. 4; middle and high schools continue remote learning.

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New 4-H club introduces teens to new countries and cultures

by Nicole Carter January 7, 2021January 7, 2021

Maine kids will meet other teens from Europe and Asia to learn about different cultures and try new art mediums.

Roopers Redemption crew reunites urn with family

by Nicole Carter January 7, 2021January 10, 2021

Caring employees safeguarded the remains and used social media to track down the family of the deceased. The urn is back in loving hands to start the new year.

The Bethel Citizen

Coops Place closes, opens back up

by Samuel Wheeler January 7, 2021January 6, 2021

WEST PARIS – At the end of December, Coops Place had its licenses pulled for seven days after an employee came into close contact with a patron without wearing a mask. A restaurant employee said a customer was checked out by another employee who was not wearing a mask and that was the reason the […]

The Bethel Citizen

Schools closed until Friday

by Samuel Wheeler January 7, 2021January 5, 2021

BETHEL — SAD 44 students shifted to remote learning for three days following a positive COVID-19 test at Telstar. The school announced the positive case Monday evening. All SAD 44 schools closed for 72 hours. Students are expected to return to school Friday. Monday evening the school reached out to anyone whose child may have come […]

The Bethel Citizen

Crossroads diner latest to close due to COVID-19

by Samuel Wheeler January 7, 2021January 5, 2021

BETHEL — Crossroads Diner was the latest restaurant in the area to get hit with COVID-19. Tuesday, Jan. 5, the restaurant left a note on its door saying “We are temporarily closed due to COVID. We plan to reopen in 7 to 10 days. For more information please contact [email protected]. Thank you for your support. […]

The Bethel Citizen

Selectmen discuss rules of procedure for rec board

by Samuel Wheeler January 7, 2021January 5, 2021

BETHEL — On Jan. 4, Bethel selectmen voted 3-1 in favor of approving procedure policies for the town’s Recreation Board, with one amendment made to the rules under “conflict of interest.” The amendment removed “developer,” as a conflict of interest, meaning a planning board member could be involved with project development and still vote on […]

The Bethel Citizen

Suds shuts down temporarily

by Samuel Wheeler January 7, 2021January 5, 2021

BETHEL — Last week Suds Pub closed for New Year’s weekend after an employee came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant made a Facebook post December 30 that said “we value the safety of our staff and patrons and have been in contact with the CDC for guidance.” Suds Pub […]