In July people renting dumpsters may be required to pay the tipping fees that taxpayers have recompensed for several years.
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.
Walking on Sunshine
A couple and their dog walk along the Bethel Pathway through the covered bridge on a sunny afternoon.
The Browns of the Bethel Citizen look back
“The smells, sights, and sounds are long gone,” said Danna Brown Nickerson, “But they live on vividly in my memory. I’m glad I was born a Brown—and able to experience them.”
Bethel area school budget to increase; impact of federal cuts
The 15 Directors of the SADD-44 school board voted unanimously to raise the school budget $2.1M to a total of $17.6M for fiscal year 2026.
Bethel Citizen archives donated to historical society
Nancy Brown, whose family operated the Bethel Citizen for 57 years, said she is very pleased that the newspapers were donated to the Bethel Historical Society.
EV chargers proposed for Bethel
The five dual-port pay-to-use chargers would be installed in a Bethel Village parking lot owned by Gould Academy at the corner of Elm and High Street.
Bethel planners say ‘no’ to Aroma Joe’s on Mayville Road
However the Board will hold a special planning board meeting on April 30 to reconsider the site plan denial.
Newry’s FY26 budget is expected to be $8.2 million
The increase from last year’s budget of $6.9M is 16%.
Suzanne Wight is a candidate for Newry’s select board
Wight is one of two candidates vying for one open seat. Elections take place at Newry Town Meeting on May 13.
David Bartlett running for Newry Select Board
He and Suzanne Wight are vying for longtime selectman Gary Wight’s seat