The recent establishment of a community forest looks to enhance Bethels outdoor recreation economy.
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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Henderson recognized for years of service to Greenwood
GREENWOOD — Fred Henderson’s last meeting as selectman was certainly one to remember. The selectman of 18 years was presented with the Spirit of America Award at the end of the June 18 meeting. The award is given to an individual who has displayed devotion to the community. Resident Norm Milliard defeated Henderson in a […]
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‘Under-the-radar’ art show hits 15 years in Bethel
Although the Shy, Novice and Closeted Art Show draws hundreds of people each year, the art work shown is from people who are more reserved.
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Next steps taken in proposed bus garage project
BETHEL — At their June 17 meeting, SAD 44 directors unanimously approved “authorizing the Superintendent to take the steps necessary to submit the proposed bus garage and transportation facility project to November Referendum.” In August, board members are expected to vote to put it out to a referendum in November. Superintendent Dave Murphy said if […]
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Upton approves all articles
UPTON — Upton voters approved all 42 articles in about an hour at last Thursday’s annual town meeting. Fifty people attended the meeting. Incumbent Joe Bernier was elected for another three-year term as selectman. Leslie Aron was chosen as Town Clerk for the ensuing year. She was the incumbent. Charlotte Dominique was chosen as Tax […]
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Bethel voters cruise through 44 articles on warrant
With the major votes happening on Tuesday, Bethel’s annual meeting at CPS was a quick one last week.
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Milliard chosen as selectman
GREENWOOD — This time around, only one round of voting was needed to determine a selectman at last Thursday’s special town meeting. Resident Norman Milliard was elected for a three-year term. He defeated Michele McDonnell and incumbent Fred Henderson. At the annual town meeting in May, no select person was elected after three rounds of […]
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Historic replica nears completion
Just shy than a year after construction began, a replica of an office/library belonging to a notable citizen in the area is close to being finished.
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Host families needed for summer camp
Students from China will make their way to Bethel at the end of July and host families are needed for the students.
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Telstar grads told to make a difference
Part of Fridays commencement ceremony saw the entire Telstar class sing “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” which is their class song.