BETHEL — A 60-foot-truck scale for $59,114 may be installed at the Bethel/Newry/Hanover Transfer Station, but not until Bethel town officials receive more information regarding additional costs. The cement platform for the scale has not been priced yet. Tree work may be needed if the entry is expanded and while not needed now, the board […]
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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Pair of Telstar High School graduates win Mitchell Scholarship
BETHEL — Telstar High School principal John Eliot said this is the first time that two students at Telstar have been awarded the Mitchell Scholarship in the same year. The 2024 graduates are Morgan Zetts and Kyra Rose-Espinoza. The Mitchell Institute is a Maine-based nonprofit scholarship and research organization founded by Senator George J. Mitchell […]
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Photo Album: Summerfest!
Photos by Michaela Mowery, junior, Telstar High School
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Jane (Smith) Mills remembered in Woodstock
The former trustee, now deceased, served the Whitman Memorial Library for 15 years.
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Three Telstar High School graduates receive Worthington scholarships
BETHEL — Telstar Principal John Eliot said three Telstar 2024 graduates won Worthington Scholarship Foundation scholarships. They are: Bernadette Laforte $20,000, Makenzie Eliot $20,000, and Sarah Chase $16,000. The scholarships are awarded to graduates of partnered Maine public high schools who will be attending a participating Maine college or university. The scholarship is based upon […]
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VISTA volunteers sought for Bethel Food Pantry
The AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer will come by way of Ending Hunger Corps committed to creating a hunger-free State of Maine by 2030
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Our historic places: Andover’s Lovejoy Bridge and Merrill Poor House
This bridge was built in 1868, to serve as a connector between the West River Road from Rumford Point to Andover and the East River Road from Rumford Center
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Bethel Food Map: The Local Hub
GREENWOOD — At The Local Hub on Route 26 in Greenwood owner Dara Behan is always on the hunt for ways to keep things local. Honey, soap, popcorn, maple syrup, soy based candles, and eggs are all made by locals and sold in “The Hub.” Greens come from Christy’s Crops in Woodstock, while asparagus and […]
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Our Historic Places: Andover’s Library and Hook and Ladder Co.
As early as 1795 the settlers formed a society called the Social Library, allotted 12 shillings for the purchase of books and acquired 75 volumes.
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Bethel hygienist aims to fill a gap with new dental clinic
The Bethel hygienist aims to add needed openings for patients at her own locale.