The board had previously approved the mil rate increase of .20 from $14.15 to of $14.35.
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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Two Bethel orchards have apples ready for picking
BETHEL — Ira Gibson remembers when he and his brothers earned 50 cents to dig each apple tree hole. Gibson was seven in 1968 when his father started their orchard. “It’s hard digging,” he said of the two foot deep by 2 foot diameter holes. He and his wife, Penny, run Gibson Orchard off the […]
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Harvestfest this weekend
Bethel’s Chamber of Commerce will host the quintessential New England fall event on Bethel Common.
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Electric vehicle charging station added in Woodstock
BETHEL — Now, while you’re charging your body and soul with an invigorating hike up Buck’s Ledge, you can also charge your electric car at the EV (electric vehicle) charging station at the trailhead on Route 26 in Woodstock. The crew at the Center for an Ecology-Based Economy (CEBE) of Norway have installed the Buck’s […]
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Maine Provisions adds on-line ordering
BETHEL — Mainely Provisions has added online ordering at their supermarket on Main Street in Bethel. Manager Ben Christopher said they have already received many orders with good feedback on those orders. The store, formerly Bethel Foodliner, was sold to Joe Christopher of Scarborough, (Ben’s uncle) and re-opened on Fri. July 21. Designated parking spots […]
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Assessors’ put off personal property tax decision again, set mil rate
BETHEL — After deciding not to assess businesses for personal property tax again, the Bethel Board of Assessors approved further discussion of a PILOT program that would request donations from land trusts and other tax exempt businesses. Not assessing businesses for personal property tax began in 2008 or 2009 when Scott Cole was the town […]
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Woodstock School’s new principal is Beth Clarke
She was an elementary school principal at the Agnes Gray School in West Paris for six years.
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Blue is the color of Rebecca Zicarelli’s art
BETHEL — Rebecca Zicarelli’s bathtub is a splotchy blue, as are several small stained tubs on the edge of the porch. The clips and clamps she uses are blue, too. Flashing 10 stained fingers, she said, “Blue nails are the epitome of cool.” It’s all to create the vibrant, patterned indigo wall hangings that are […]
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Jane Rich steps down as West Bethel Union pastor
BETHEL — Because of her ailing legs, Pastor Jane Rich drives her car over the front lawn, nearly to the door, at the West Bethel Union Church as she does every Sunday morning. A parishioner meets her before the 9 a.m. service to help her to the altar. And because of her health, she is […]