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 candidates have filed election paperwork
ANDOVER — Kevin Scott has submitted nomination papers to run for the selectboard seat being vacated by Brian Mills. The three-year seat will be decided at a June 19 election. While one selectboard seat is available now, another will need to be filled in November. Selectboard member Joe Luce will resign from the selectboard on […]
Bethel-based school district budget proposal up $1.4 million
BETHEL — Directors of Maine School Administrative District 44 will vote Monday evening on a proposed $15.5 million budget for the coming fiscal year. “We have an increase of just about $1.4 million over the last year,” Superintendent Mark Kenney said during the MSAD 44 board of directors meeting on April 8. It’s an increase […]
Mike Blais is transforming Stony Brook Campground in Hanover
Blais bought the Hanover property 10 months ago and plans to incorporate the night sky experience into some of the living spaces he’s renovating at the campground
Goose Eye to feature Bethel’s 19 th century women
BETHEL — In Bethel, tonight’s presentation by Historian Will Chapman at the Gem Theater will be a journey into the 19th-century and early twentieth century through a series of stereoview images of Bethel. Attendees will be given 3D glasses for the full effect. Using 20th century software, Chapman has digitally transformed each image to eliminate […]
Goose Eye to feature Bethel’s 19th century women
BETHEL — In Bethel, tonight’s presentation by Historian Will Chapman at the Gem Theater will be a journey into the 19th-century and early twentieth century through a series of stereoview images of Bethel. Attendees will be given 3D glasses for the full effect. Using 20th century software, Chapman has digitally transformed each image to eliminate […]
Bethel Board of Assessors discusses tax implications of revals
BETHEL — At an April 10 meeting, Bethel Board of Assessors member Michele Cole said she thought they should discuss reevaluations. Ron Savage and Town Assessor Rob Duplisea said they should hold off on reevaluating homes because of the current housing bubble. Cole explained that the four towns changed their formula from a 100% valuation […]
Bob Ensslen gets up to speed at his first Gilead board meeting
GILEAD — In anticipation of the state coming to inspect the town’s transfer station, Town Clerk Patsy Cox said she was relieved that Highway Commissioner Fred Corriveau had agreed to take over the state-required transfer manager position. “‘Ash in the barrel’ has been an ongoing issue,” said Cox. “The fire department has told him [Attendant […]