“When we came to you over 12 years ago we were told it was going to get worked on at the end of the road bond. I’d like to know how you determine what road actually gets worked on?” Irish Road resident Chet Herrick asked the select board March 7.
Rose Lincoln
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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.
Bisbee School demolition funds approved
About 50 voters turned out at the Gem Theatre March 7 to vote for two warrants at a Special Town Meeting.
Felch advocates for Maine state rock
BETHEL — Myles Felch, curator of Maine Mineral and Gem Museum, is advocating for Maine to have a state rock, the granitic pegmatite. Felch brought the idea to Oxford County Senator Lisa Keim, who in turn is sponsoring the bill. Myles provided public testimony, arguing that granitic pegmatite hosts tourmaline, Maine’s state mineral and that the […]
Dodgeball tourney at Telstar friday
BEHEL — On Friday, March 17, from 2:30-5pm, the Telstar Middle School Student Leadership group will be hosting a dodgeball tournament in Telstar gym. There are student teams, a staff team, and a PTA team. Spectators are welcome and students are asked to pay $2 to participate.
Newry town meeting to be held May 15
NEWRY — The Town of Newry’s Annual Town Meeting will be held Monday May 15 at the Bear River Grange Hall, 71 Bear River Road, at 6 p.m. Election Day will be June 13 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at town office, 422 Bear River Road. Newry select board nomination papers are due back […]
Seniors come out for Soup’s On
BETHEL — Soup’s On is held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Bethel United Methodist Church on Main Street in Bethel Village. All area seniors are invited to come to the monthly event. The next one is March 15. Seniors who need a ride should call: 824-4444.