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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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West Paris recognizes Mowatt

by Samuel Wheeler July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

WEST PARIS — Hartley “Skip” Mowatt was presented a plaque in recognition of serving as the town’s Emergency Assistance Director (EMA) for 12 years at last Thursday’s select board meeting. “We are grateful for the work that you put in every year,” Selectman Dale Piirainen said. “For making sure we got a plan and that […]

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Who was Molly Ockett?

by Samuel Wheeler July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

Molly Ockett Day is Saturday. Here’s a look at some of the facts about one of Western Maine’s most notable figures.

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Getting to know two of Bethel’s golf personalities

by Samuel Wheeler July 11, 2019July 3, 2019

Snowbirds Jay Dolan and Jeff Susdorf bring plenty of experience to Bethel’s 18-hole course during the summer.

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Special bench to be ready by late September

by Samuel Wheeler July 11, 2019July 9, 2019

Although Hailey Steward has been gone for nearly two years, her legacy continues and in September her name will have a permanent place in town.

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For Cubby Swan jumping from planes or hanging in air is par for the course

by Samuel Wheeler July 11, 2019July 9, 2019

GREENWOOD — Most people can recall going by a nickname at some point in their life. Some can even say they’ve been called several. But lifelong Greenwood resident Hugh Swan has gone by “Cubby” since his early childhood. The name simply came from a page in the newspaper. When Swan was a child, there was […]

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Newry OKs mil rate

by Samuel Wheeler July 11, 2019July 9, 2019

NEWRY — At their July 2 meeting Newry selectmen unanimously approved a mill rate of 10.70, which gives the town an overlay of $35,000. Town Administrator Amy Bernard had recommended a mill rate of 10.70. The rate is 10 cents less than in 2018, which saw a 1.11 increase from 9.69 to 10.80. That increase […]

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Selectmen talk changes to agenda format

by Samuel Wheeler July 11, 2019July 10, 2019

GREENWOOD — In what was his first meeting as selectman, Norm Milliard immediately made his presence felt at Tuesday’s meeting. He proposed making changes to the current meeting agenda format. “There is always warrants on the list but nothing is ever explained on what the money’s for,” Milliard said. Milliard said he had from […]

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West Paris sets mil rate

by Samuel Wheeler July 4, 2019July 1, 2019

WEST PARIS — A tax mil rate of 19.60 recommended by Town Manager Wade Rainey was approved unanimously by selectmen at last Thursday’s meeting. The rate is 20 cents more than it was last year. Deputy Clerk Donna DiConzo was presented an appreciation plaque for her dedication to the town. DiConzo recently announced her resignation. […]