BETHEL — Crossroads Diner was the latest restaurant in the area to get hit with COVID-19. Tuesday, Jan. 5, the restaurant left a note on its door saying “We are temporarily closed due to COVID. We plan to reopen in 7 to 10 days. For more information please contact [email protected]. Thank you for your support. […]
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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Schools closed until Friday
BETHEL — SAD 44 students shifted to remote learning for three days following a positive COVID-19 test at Telstar. The school announced the positive case Monday evening. All SAD 44 schools closed for 72 hours. Students are expected to return to school Friday. Monday evening the school reached out to anyone whose child may have come […]
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Coops Place closes, opens back up
WEST PARIS – At the end of December, Coops Place had its licenses pulled for seven days after an employee came into close contact with a patron without wearing a mask. A restaurant employee said a customer was checked out by another employee who was not wearing a mask and that was the reason the […]
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Year in Review
Brew Co. opens On April 30, Sunday River Brewing Company Co-Owner Rick Savage announced on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight his plans to defy Gov. Janet’s Mills state order, which at the time prohibited dine-in restaurant service. Less than a day later it was clear he was staying true to his word. Rick’s decision to […]
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Selectmen to revisit marijuana ordinance talk on 5th
GREENWOOD — At their last meeting, selectmen agreed to table discussion on a draft of the town’s medical marijuana ordinance until their next meeting on January 5. Before coming to the decision to table, selectmen had talked about possible routes the town could take regarding issuing a permit to someone interested in growing medical marijuana […]
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Gould, Sunday River, work together
BETHEL — Gould students and staff spent a day of their winter break helping Sunday River inspect their snowmaking pipe with the schools remotely operated underwater vehicle (ROV). Students used the ROV, donated anonymously to Gould, to look over 48-inch-diameter pipe that transports water from the Sunday River to the Snowflake Factory at the base […]
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Board rejects temporary remote learning period after holiday break
BETHEL — Monday, board members voted 8-6 against shifting to remote learning for two weeks following Christmas Vacation in order to keep the student body safer. School Nurse Chris Cole made the suggestion of going remote for two weeks, with her main reason being the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s get-togethers, which she believes will […]
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Hearing on condo complex Jan. 6
BETHEL — There will be a public hearing on Wednesday, Jan 6., at 6 p.m. on a proposed $10 million complex of 38 condominiums called the Residences at Bethel Station. Bethel planning board members will meet immediately after the hearing. People can attend the hearing via Zoom and can find information on accessing the meeting at […]
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Honor tree created in downtown Bethel
BETHEL — The lit up tree displayed on the front lawn of the Bethel United Methodist Church is more than just a holiday decoration. It’s a memorial. Each light on the tree was either bought in memory or in honor of someone. Fifty-one people purchased lights this year, with many locals taking part as well […]
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COVID strikes again in SAD 44
BETHEL — SAD 44 schools closed for Christmas vacation two days early following a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Crescent Park School. The two missed days will be considered “traditional no school days,” according to an instant alert message sent out on Dec. 18. Over the weekend the school reached out to people who may […]