People of all ages are taking dragon boat voyages on Lake Pennesseewassee.
September 2023
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Assessors’ put off personal property tax decision again, set mil rate
BETHEL — After deciding not to assess businesses for personal property tax again, the Bethel Board of Assessors approved further discussion of a PILOT program that would request donations from land trusts and other tax exempt businesses. Not assessing businesses for personal property tax began in 2008 or 2009 when Scott Cole was the town […]
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After tasting freedom, Oxford’s errant emu has been grounded
OXFORD — If your travels about town this summer have taken you down Rabbit Valley Road, there may be a chance you’ve seen an emu, who goes by the name of Emmanuel roaming about the neighborhood. Emmanuel is the lone ratite (species of large bird) on a small farm, along with a coterie of more […]
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SAD 17 appoints Veronica Poland of West Paris to Maine Vocational Region 11 board
PARIS — The Maine School Administrative District 17 board of directors Tuesday unanimously approved Director Veronica Poland’s application to serve on the board of directors for Maine Vocational Region 11. She joins MSAD 17 Directors Lewis Williams of Hebron and Peter Wood of Norway. Lisa Dunham of Oxford previously held the Region 11 seat, even […]
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Oxford County Fair opens Wednesday
If you can’t get enough of demolition derbies, the Oxford County Fair is running five to choose from this year.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Jane Rich steps down as West Bethel Union pastor
BETHEL — Because of her ailing legs, Pastor Jane Rich drives her car over the front lawn, nearly to the door, at the West Bethel Union Church as she does every Sunday morning. A parishioner meets her before the 9 a.m. service to help her to the altar. And because of her health, she is […]
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Blue is the color of Rebecca Zicarelli’s art
BETHEL — Rebecca Zicarelli’s bathtub is a splotchy blue, as are several small stained tubs on the edge of the porch. The clips and clamps she uses are blue, too. Flashing 10 stained fingers, she said, “Blue nails are the epitome of cool.” It’s all to create the vibrant, patterned indigo wall hangings that are […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Woodstock School’s new principal is Beth Clarke
She was an elementary school principal at the Agnes Gray School in West Paris for six years.
Posted inMaine
Photo Album: Litchfield Fair opens Friday
The first Litchfield Fair was held in 1858 and this year’s installment begins Friday and runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds. For more information, visit litchfieldfair.com.