A Virginia man was shot in the head and dumped nearly 40 miles away after a botched robbery last December, according to recently unsealed court documents.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, Politics
Maine health care providers clash with pharmaceutical industry over discount drug program
A Maine bill would prevent pharmaceutical companies from restricting use of a federal discount program that save millions of dollars for hospitals and other providers.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
It’s kitten season …
Have you heard of such a thing as kitten season? Well, it’s true, we see it every spring. With the warmer weather creeping around the corner, stray cats are coming out of hiding and along comes mating season. As much as we love having the little ones around, we can’t help but feel saddened that […]
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser
Scholarships available to for business degrees
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Patriot Education Scholarship Fund. This renewable scholarship supports graduates of Maine high schools who are enrolled part-time (minimum of nine credit hours) or full-time in pursuit of a business degree and entering their freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year at a Maine […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
MV Rec Women’s Basketball Tournament
RUMFORD — The 2025 Mountain Valley Rec Women’s Invitational Basketball Tournament was held on March 22 and 23 at Dirigo High School in Dixfield after a year hiatus and was well received. An expected 8-team entry got pared down to just 5 teams, but all enjoyed being on the court and competing for […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Country Music Hall of Fame welcomes inductees
MECHANIC FALLS — Maine country musicians, Jeff Budge, Kim Curry, Bobby Le, and Bill Smith will be inducted into the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame at the 48th Annual Induction Ceremony and Show on Sunday, May 18, at 1 p.m. at the Silver Spur, 272 Lewiston St., Mechanic Falls, Maine. The live music event […]
Posted inBethel, Business, The Bethel Citizen
Greenwood code enforcement officer voices campground concerns
CEO Anne Kwoka wants the board to consider a seasonal-only rule and other guidelines for proposed campgrounds
Posted inHoroscope
Aquarius: Map out your plan for the day and begin knocking things off your to-do list with a vengeance.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Abigail Breslin, 29; Sarah Michelle Gellar, 48; Adrien Brody, 52; Brad Garrett, 65. Happy Birthday: Put a strategy in place that helps you look, feel and do your best. Make changes to your routine that allow you to create a lifestyle that pushes you in a healthy direction. Join groups […]
Posted inDear Abby
Woman about to share news of her surprise pregnancy
DEAR ABBY: My partner and I have been together more than five years now. He has two adult children. I learned two days ago that I am pregnant. At 43 years old, I didn’t think a child was in my future. But now that I’m pregnant, I couldn’t be happier. I’m cautiously excited because I […]
Posted inSun Spots
Spring Harvest Supper Set to be hosted by Auburn church
DEAR SUN SPOTS: West Auburn Congregational Church at 811 West Auburn Road is hosting a Spring Harvest Supper on Saturday, May 17, 4:30-6 p.m. The menu includes turkey, ham, potatoes, sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, corn, rolls, beverages and desserts. The cost of the meal is $13 for adults and $5 for children ages 4 to […]