Western Maine VFW, American Legion groups challenged by finances, participation, outreach
Samuel Wheeler
Sam Wheeler is a Staff Writer for the Bethel Citizen. He has worked there since June of 2018 and has spent his entire life in Greenwood. He covers a wide array of topics including town government, human interest, business and sports. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Maine at Orono in May of 2018. In his spare time he loves going on spontaneous adventures, taking photos, hiking and cheering on his New England sports teams. He also enjoys riding snowmobiles, refinishing old wood products and body surfing in the ocean. A fun fact about Sam is that he recently traveled to Ghana, Africa, to help conduct Malaria tests in the city of Koforidua.
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Crossroads Diner open again
BETHEL — Crossroads Diner reopened Thursday, more than two weeks after they closed due to a positive coronavirus case. The diner will continue to operate on its regular hours of 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The restaurant underwent cleaning during the 16-day closure. “We are glad to be back and have been very appreciative of […]
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Mahoosuc Way website up and running
BETHEL — Last Wednesday, via Zoom, a group of business, municipal and non-profit leaders launched mahoosucway.com, and with it, the websites pledge to “embrace our place.” The website said the pledge “helps us communicate our community values to newcomers and visitors.” The five major points of the pledge are to “honor the land, explore wisely, […]
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Condo Complex approved by board
BETHEL — On Jan 6., planning board members approved a 38-unit condominium complex project called Residences at Bethel Station. The vote was 4-2 with members Cheri Thurston, Laurie Winsor, Jim Bennett and Pat McCartney in favor and members Duane Bennett and Sue Dunn opposed. Included in the approved motion was a building height waiver (granted […]
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No per diem firefighters in West Paris
WEST PARIS — At a budget meeting Jan. 14, members discussed Fire Chief Troy Billings decision not to move forward with having per diem firefighters. Billings said the decision on nixing per diem firefighters was based on the number of personnel the department had responding during the day. “There is not a lot of time […]
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Loose Boots closed by COVID-19
GREENWOOD — Mt. Abram remained open for skiers and snowboarders this past weekend, but those looking to relax at Loose Boots Lounge were not in luck. The ski area’s restaurant and bar was closed over the weekend after a person associated with Loose Boots tested positive for the virus. “We know that everyone wants to […]
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Matterhorn shutdown with two COVID cases
NEWRY — Matterhorn Ski Bar updated its Facebook page Friday morning, announcing that two employees had contracted COVID-19. The restaurant plans to close its doors until they receive guidance from the Maine CDC. The restaurant spent the weekend trying to make sure all employees got tested. The Facebook post read “If you were here on […]
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Bethel board discusses construction debris, food waste
BETHEL — At their January 4 meeting, selectmen discussed construction debris and food waste at the transfer station. The primary focus of the boards conversation was on possibly charging people for disposing of construction debris moving forward. Talk on charging for construction waste has been ongoing for years. Currently, Bethel does not charge people for […]
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Suds shuts down temporarily
BETHEL — Last week Suds Pub closed for New Year’s weekend after an employee came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant made a Facebook post December 30 that said “we value the safety of our staff and patrons and have been in contact with the CDC for guidance.” Suds Pub […]
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Selectmen discuss rules of procedure for rec board
BETHEL — On Jan. 4, Bethel selectmen voted 3-1 in favor of approving procedure policies for the town’s Recreation Board, with one amendment made to the rules under “conflict of interest.” The amendment removed “developer,” as a conflict of interest, meaning a planning board member could be involved with project development and still vote on […]