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 […]
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.
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
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
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 […]
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.
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.
Newry will research vets to add names to war memorial
The town office statue is about five years old
Volunteer of the Week: Suzanne Marshall
“Volunteering allows me to connect with my community and make it a better place,” Marshall said.
Telstar High School Senior is first Level 2 EMS Explorer in Maine
According to Bethel Rescue Chief Dave Hanscom, the 17-year-old Telstar student, ‘really pushed Maine to advance the program along at the rate that they did because she was ready for the next step.’
Volunteer of the Week: Bob McQueeney
Woodstock’s Bob McQueeney pitches in as a trail blazer, ski instructor and select board member.