BETHEL — After several inches of snow fell in the Bethel area on February 17, high winds continued to blow, creating massive drifts and multiple clean ups for Bethel area snow crews that have continued for three days. Matthew Jones, of Cross Excavation, sent four dozen workers out to clear snow from driveways and parking […]
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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Ensslen launches newsletter to open lines of communication
GILEAD — When Robert Ensslen ran for select board last year he said if elected he would create a newsletter to keep townspeople informed. “Even in small town government there has to be transparency, people have to know where there money is going,” he said. He followed through on his promise and has written three […]
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West Paris annual town meeting set for Saturday
The annual town meeting is set for Saturday when voters will elect a selectman, an Oxford Hills School District director and two Water District trustees. The meeting will be begin at 10 a.m. at Ring-McKeen American Legion Post 151 on Church Street.
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DiFillipo takes the plunge as Hanover’s newest select board member
HANOVER — “I had never done anything like this. It was out of the blue that Town Manager Kelly [Harrington] asked me,” Marilyn Difillipo, Hanover new select board member was saying. At the Hanover Town Meeting in October where she was elected without opposition she was surprised about the length of the term. “I didn’t […]
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River View Resort to stay in the family
BETHEL — Irene and Chad McGrew managed River View Resort on Mayville Road (Route 2) for 29 years. When Chad passed away last year, Irene decided it was time to move on. She was thrilled when her sister Michelle and husband Larry Kraus said they were interested in taking over the position. The River View […]
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Sky is the limit for great hikes around Bethel
In the Bethel area, including Grafton Notch, there are a wide range of great hikes with varying levels of challenge.
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At mid-century Wheeler’s Mica Mine was a boon to local economy
The three sons of one of the original miners keep the mine alive, passing along history, while leading group tours and offering gem hounds the chance to sluice
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Meet the West Paris doctor who was an eyewitness to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination
Dr. Octavious Yates returned to West Paris, opened his medical office and practiced for 33 years.
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Our historic places: Woodstock’s Grange
In 2023 the building was added to the Maine Historic Register and an application is currently being made for recognition on the National Historic Register.