BETHEL — At this week’s meeting we welcomed Heather Nivus and Tanya Johansson, two of the organizers of this year’s Telstar High School Project Graduation. We provided a $500 donation to help make this event a success. We also enjoyed a wonderful “Classification Talk” compliments of Marilyn DiFillippo, one of our newest members. Marilyn […]
2023
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Theaters hope familiar stories will bring audiences back this summer
From the true story behind ‘Titanic’ to a play based on ‘The Da Vinci Code,’ there’s something to pique everyone’s interests.
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Do you have room in your heart?
Meet Zak and Doosy, they are bonded eight-month-old brothers. They are the sweetest boys who love to snuggle each other and everyone they meet. They love their toys and could easily play for hours on end. The boys came to our shelter as strays back in early November and have been battling eye issues […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
New resources available for home gardeners
STATE — University of Maine Cooperative Extension has released new resources and practical information for home gardeners getting ready for the 2023 growing season. New featured articles and videos include pruning forsythia and lilac bushes, information about the browntail moth mitigation fund and a new 2023 map of plant sales and garden tours. May is […]
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To thank and celebrate teachers, nurses
To the Editor: Teachers’ Appreciation Week and Nurses Appreciation Week, occurring at the same time this year, recognize two of the most important professions in society. Education and healthcare systems continue to experience challenging times due to the lingering effects of the pandemic, inadequate funding, and inadequate staffing. Our teachers are serving not only as […]
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Vocational Ed students build Little Free Libraries
BRIDGTON — Charles (Chaz) Reed, a carpentry teacher at the Vocational Education (Voc Ed) program of Lakes Region High School, is having his classes build four Little Free Libraries for the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club. The libraries are small weather-proof bookcases that will be placed in neighborhoods to enable people to share books 24/7. Each […]
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Thrift Shoppe, outdoor plant sale set
NORWAY — Second Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 205 Main Street, Norway is excited to announce that its Thrift Shoppe will be open on Saturday, May 20 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Thanks to generous donations from the Oxford Hills Community, the Thrift Shoppe will feature unique and common household items, dishes, glassware, books, jewelry, linens, toys, […]
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Grants available for historic preservation projects
STATE — Grants are available from the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Belvedere Historic Preservation and Energy Efficiency Grant Program. The program invests in the preservation, restoration, and retrofitting of historic buildings in Maine. Grant awards of up to $20,000 are available for buildings that are listed or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places […]
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Community weatherization program finding success
NORWAY — New homeowners Maddie Cilano of Waterford and Shannon Brenner of Norway have recently participated in the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy’s (CEBE) Community Weatherization Program. After receiving energy assessment information from Svea Tullberg of Maine Blower Door Test, they worked with Anna Heath from ‘We Built This’ and Seal Rossignol from CEBE […]
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Famous chicken pies for sale
HARRISON — The Bolsters Mills United Methodist Church will be selling our famous chicken pies and gravy on the third Saturday of the month until further notice. This month’s sale will be on Saturday, May 20. Orders for pies will be taken only on the morning of the 20 by calling the Church between 9 […]