BETHEL — The landscape has changed on Le Mu Eats bluestone patio. New picnic tables are spaced so closely patrons will likely be greeting their fellow diners, or more likely, end up in conversation with them. The new set-up is intentional. Chef Sayvepen “Sav” Sengsavang recalls the word-of-mouth dinners he and his wife Elise once […]
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.
Andover’s local election results
ANDOVER— Andover held local elections June 18. Here are the results of the 207 ballots cast. Pete Coolidge won his seat for school board with 165 votes. Melinda Averill won Town Clerk and Tax Collector with 187 votes for each position. Jim Adler won Fire Chief with 183 votes. Brian Mills had 105 write in […]
Dylan Van Buren and Michaela Mowery to write and photograph for Bethel Citizen
BETHEL — Telstar rising juniors, Dylan Van Buren and Michaela Mowery are friends and contributors to the Bethel Citizen. Last year as sophomores they were in all the same AP classes: World History, Honors Algebra II, Honors Geometry, and pre-AP English. Van Buren said she definitely wants to go to college, “at least do four […]
Photos: A water-filled day at Crescent Park School
On the second to last day of school kids gets to douse themselves, their friends, their teachers and even the superintendent with water.
Volunteer of the week: Jolly volunteers at the library and historical society in Bethel
Jessica Jolly is Volunteer of the Week
Western Maine’s Babe Ruth baseball team, The DUBS, beats Oxford Hills, 7-3
The teams played at The DUBS home field, Gould Academy, on June 12.
Bethel Rec’s youth track has returned this summer
BETHEL — This year kids in Bethel Recreation’s summer track program at Telstar will be able to compete in USA Track and Field Maine Youth meets. Bethel Recreation Director, Nate Crooker said he would love to see more kids come out and try summer track in this third year of the program. He said, “We […]
A look at Bethel’s Historic District and National Register properties
BETHEL — Appreciation for the Town of Bethel’s history has been paid tribute to in many ways over the years, beginning with the formation of the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society in 1966 and followed by the preservation of the Mason then Robinson historic houses. Historians and volunteers, past and present, have been protectors […]
Bethel sheriff’s coverage to stay as is; airport to be a town department
Bethel residents allotted zero dollars toward Christmas decorations prompting a resident to call Bethel “Grinchville”