As the Maine Forest Service suspends online burn permits, the department urges town fire departments to follow suit.
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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Woodstock fisherman, 104, keeps memories alive through decades-old notebooks
Leroy “Roy” Day began recording his expeditions after returning from World War II.
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Bethel Outdoor Adventure for sale
Jeff and Patti Parsons have left their mark on Bethel, a place they’ve called their home since 1977.
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SAD 44 students go back to school
REGION — SAD 44 students returned to the classroom Wednesday, with a different look. All students were masked and staff helped ensure six-foot social distancing was followed. Principals from Telstar, Crescent Park School and Woodstock Elementary all said the first week of school went well, given the circumstances. “I was very pleased with the start […]
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Polak addresses broadband service
WOODSTOCK — Tuesday, Resident Marcel Polak gave selectmen an update on broadband/internet process. Resident Mia Purcell, who is the Economic Development Director at Community Concepts, has facilitated the broadband process throughout Oxford County. Polak said the first meeting he attended on broadband was with 30 to 40 other people from towns throughout Oxford County. Since […]
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Work is the norm for Rick Merrill
Local Rick Merrill, who owns “Merrill’s Maintenance”, talks about his landscaping business.
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Voting to take place at town office this year
GREENWOOD — Tuesday, selectmen said this year’s November election will be held at the town office instead of the town legion hall. The town office is located next to the legion. The decision came after concerns of mold in the legion hall. Voters who opt to vote in-person will be casting their ballots […]
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Liquor, marijuana public hearing Sept. 24
WEST PARIS – Last Thursday, West Paris selectmen unanimously approved holding a public hearing on liquor sales and marijuana ordinances at the town legion hall on Thursday, September 24. The hearings will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m., following the selectboard meeting. The town will vote on two questions regarding liquor sales and eight questions on […]