GILEAD — The bridge on Bridge Street in Gilead that runs over the Androscoggin River is being blasted and repainted by DOT contractors. The job was originally scheduled for 2024. It connects Route 2 in Gilead to North Road. North Road residents and SAD-44 school busses have had to take alternative routes since mid-May when […]
Rose Lincoln
Staff Writer
Bethel Citizen writer and photographer Rose Lincoln lives in Bethel with her husband and a rotating cast of visiting dogs, family, and friends. A photojournalist for several years, she worked alongside many great writers, never fully appreciating what they do — until now.
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Bethel narrowly approves $100K police contract hike, despite budget’s ambiguity and other concerns
The affirmative vote keeps 24/7 dedicated police coverage in Bethel. ‘I’m going to need an ambulance way before I’m going to need a cop,’ one resident said when ambulance costs were raised later in the meeting.
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Telstar baseball blanks Forest Hills, advances to semifinals
Brody Walker pitches a perfect game for the Rebels in their mercy-rule shortened Class D South quarterfinal win over the Tigers.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Andover voters to decide on Property Maintenance Ordinance at Town Meeting
Syd Pew of Andover Planning Board brought the ordinance forward after complaints by townspeople about neighbors’ junk yards
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Outdoor study sessions a hit at Telstar pavilion
An end-of-year quiz is a little easier to take outside in 70-degree temps.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel elects Cristoforo, Whitney to join Select Board; Swayne to school board
Two Bethel Select Board seats, the School Administrative District 44 school budget, and one school board seat were all decided Tuesday at area polls.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel honors 19th-Century Puzzle Master Edwin Ruthven Briggs
Over 100 years after his death, Bethel-area citizens celebrated Puzzle Master Edwin Ruthven Briggs with a bean supper in a restored Grange hall not far from his family home in West Bethel.
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Bethel area environmental policy students raise Whitefish awareness
Telstar students filmed a video at South Pond in Greenwood as part of their study of aquatic invasive species and the importance of protecting native fish in Maine, particularly the whitefish, in D. Johannesen’s Environmental Policy Class at Telstar.
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All welcome to ‘Leap of Faith’ at West Parish Congo Church
The community is invited to a Faith and Film potluck and screening of the documentary movie “Leap of Faith” on Friday, June 20, at 6 p.m. at West Parish Congregational UCC, Church Street, Bethel.
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Hanover to hold Special Town Meeting June 18
Voters will decide if they should contribute $7,500 toward scales for the Tri-town Transfer Station