Bethel’s Richard Blanco traveled to Washington DC last week to receive a National Humanities Medal on March 21.
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.
Walking (and Talking) at Gould
BETHEL — “For those of us that are a little dog-eared now, this is great, this flat walk with other people.” said Monica Mann, “we’re a little old and worn like the pages of a book.” From 1 – 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays the Gould Fieldhouse is filled with seniors, instead of teens. […]
Woodstock’s Grange Hall saved for another year
The two-and-a-half-story hall, which was built in 1892, has been empty since about 2017.
SAD 44 starts daycare restart process
BETHEL — Community Concepts has embraced MSAD 44’s idea to restart the early learning center that closed on Feb. 24 in the Gem Theatre building. The objective, said Superintendent David Murphy at a school board meeting held March 13, is for SAD 44 to act as a facilitator. Murphy said the Bingham Betterment Foundation has […]
Kelly proposes Bisbee ad-hoc committee
The former elementary school on Philbrook Road will be demolished this spring. No plans have been made for the future of the property.
Not dodging fun
BETHEL — Telstar Middle School dean of students Lindsay Luetje, along with a handful of teachers, officiated sixth, seventh and eighth grade dodgeball tournament in the Telstar gymnasium last Friday. A volunteer group, Telstar Middle School Student Leadership, hosted the tourney. On Fridays at lunch they huddle with teacher advisors, Deb Doyle, Hali Andrews, and […]
Cool Hand Luke has been hitting the slopes for 25 years
Known as ‘Cool Hand Luke,’ Luke Paliocha has been skiing at Sunday River since he was six years old.
Maine Adaptive Ski-A-Thon returns after COVID break
NEWRY — Maine Adaptive is hosting their 35th annual ski-a-thon On April 2 after taking a three year COVID break. It’s the only time during the winter when a majority of our participants, volunteers, and supporters are gathered together, so we are able to celebrate as a whole community and after being gone for the […]