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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PublishedDecember 10, 2020
Public hearing generates few comments
GREENWOOD — Tuesday’s public hearing on an ordinance for restricting vehicle weight wrapped up fairly quickly, with only two residents voicing their thoughts on the policy. The revised language now permits year-round posting on roads, if selectmen think it’s necessary. Jerry Nelson, the only resident to attend in-person, was in favor of the ordinance. Nelson […]
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PublishedDecember 3, 2020
Area select board recaps: Bethel, Greenwood, Newry
Bethel At their November 23 meeting, Selectmen approved having Public Works Director, Scott Sumner, put two town vehicles out to bid. One of the vehicles is a 2002 dump truck and the other a 2007 Ford F350. Sumner is hoping to get $7,000 for the dump truck and $3,500 for the Ford truck. Selectman Pete […]
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PublishedDecember 3, 2020
First positive COVID case in SAD 44 school
REGION — SAD 44 students are learning remotely until Friday following a confirmed positive COVID-19 test at Crescent Park School. The individual tested positive for the virus on Friday, Nov. 20, but the school did not learn of the results until Monday, Nov. 30. The infected person was last in school on Thursday, Nov. 19. […]
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PublishedDecember 3, 2020
Intramural sports to be played this winter
REGION — Monday, school board members unanimously approved establishing intramural and after school activities for Telstar middle and high students this winter. The decision came after the board narrowly voted 7-6 in favor of not moving forward with the regular high school winter athletic season. Telstar is hoping to start intramurals the week of December […]
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PublishedDecember 3, 2020
Snowmobile club needs members, money
On top of memberships and financial needs, the club is in search of finding another park and ride in the area, and is open to any suggestions from the public.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2020
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PublishedNovember 26, 2020
Ionization technology coming to Telstar
REGION — Honeywell International is currently installing Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization technology in most SAD 44 school classrooms and work spaces. The NBI devices are currently being installed in the school’s existing ventilation units, and Superintendent Dave Murphy said most of the installation process should be finished by the time students return from Thanksgiving break. Bob […]
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PublishedNovember 26, 2020
Selectmen talk sidewalks, solid waste
BETHEL — Monday, selectmen discussed the price of a Route 2 sidewalk project with Dan Loring from the Maine Department of Transportation. Selectmen had taken initial steps toward the project by approving an application for an MDOT grant of $8,126 in 2019. One of the first things Loring told selectmen was that his original total […]
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PublishedNovember 25, 2020
In-school, at home … where are the students?
Students are getting bounced around between in person, hybrid and remote learning as COVID-19 surges this fall. Four school districts in Oxford and Franklin counties report varying success at engaging students through online classes.
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PublishedNovember 24, 2020
Gould has first COVID case
BETHEL — Last week, Gould Academy Head of School Tao Smith announced that someone on campus had tested positive for coronavirus. A statement from Gould said that testing and contact tracing had been performed and that the identified people were in quarantine. According to Gould, the case occurred during Gould’s break between the fall and […]
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