heritage The traditions, achievements, and beliefs that are part of the history of a group of people. Celebrating our heritage is an important way of remembering where we came from.
2021
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Current Events/Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is a week long celebration held in the United States to honor universal African heritage and culture. People light a kinara (candle holder with seven black, red and green candles) and give each other gifts. It takes place from December 26 to January 1 every year. It was created by Maulana Karenga and was […]
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Rotarians and Interactors hand out 125 roast beef dinners at drive-through community ‘Kettle’
AREA — Six Interactors (junior Rotarians) from the Lake Region High School joined a dozen Rotarians to prepare, plate, serve, and then clean up at the Christmas Community Kettle at the Bridgton Community Center on Thursday, Dec. 16. Rotarian and Chef Nicholas Orgo oversaw the production of the 125 roast beef meals, which were distributed […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Jade’s Salon says thanks and farewell
To the Editor: What can we possibly say in a few paragraphs that could summarize 27 years of doing business at Jade’s Salon? First of all, we can say that our valued clients have become dear friends over these years. We are thankful to have been able to service the Bethel community as well as […]
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Book Review – Flight for Freedom: The Wetzel Family’s Daring Escape from East Germany
Flight for Freedom: The Wetzel Family’s Daring Escape from East Germany By Kristen Fulton Illustrated by Torben Kuhlmann Suppose you live in South Paris or Rumford or Bethel or Farmington and you are ruled by a communist government. You are not allowed to watch cartoons or wear jeans and you have to wait in […]
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All About Maine Trees short-term club to start meeting in January
Participants will learn about tree ages and characteristics, practice tree identification, explore the versatility of trees, careers involved with forests, and learn about tapping maple trees for syrup.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
All About Maine Trees short-term club to start meeting in January
Participants will learn about tree ages and characteristics, practice tree identification, explore the versatility of trees, careers involved with forests, and learn about tapping maple trees for syrup.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Do you have room in your heart?
This week’s featured dog needs a person with not only a big heart, but who also the ability to handle a dog that is reactive to other animals, and the desire to put in time and effort working with him and with the shelter, to help him. Tyler, a 2-year-old mixed breed, came to us […]
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Kids in the Kitchen
Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Healthy Twists! These chocolate chip cupcakes look really unhealthy but they are actually really good for you filled with banana, whole wheat flour, and yogurt! Makes 12 cupcakes Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut 2 tsp baking powder 2 tbsp cocoa powder 2 tbsp honey 1 egg 1 ripe banana 4 tbsp Greek yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 […]