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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PublishedJuly 18, 2019
West Paris recognizes Mowatt
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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PublishedJuly 18, 2019
Who was Molly Ockett?
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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PublishedJuly 11, 2019
Getting to know two of Bethel’s golf personalities
Snowbirds Jay Dolan and Jeff Susdorf bring plenty of experience to Bethel’s 18-hole course during the summer.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2019
Special bench to be ready by late September
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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PublishedJuly 11, 2019
For Cubby Swan jumping from planes or hanging in air is par for the course
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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PublishedJuly 11, 2019
Newry OKs mil rate
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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PublishedJuly 11, 2019
Selectmen talk changes to agenda format
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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PublishedJuly 4, 2019
West Paris sets mil rate
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. […]
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PublishedJuly 4, 2019
Bethel airport gets new FAA certification
A recent certification by the FAA will allow more traffic to come to the airport.
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PublishedJuly 3, 2019
Bethel Planning Board approves propane distribution facility
Panel voted 4-1 not to hold a public hearing on Everett Propane’s plans for its property on Route 26.
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