NEWRY — Newry’s annual town meeting will once again be at the Newry Grange hall, with a start time of 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25. Town Administrator Amy Bernard said if all money articles are approved, this year’s budget will be $1,187,256, which is down from last year’s budget of $1,213,164. Bernard added that […]
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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Bethel couple bringing back Big Adventure
BETHEL — To say that Paul and Charisa Legault have a lot on their plate would be an understatement. On top of balancing a catering business, wedding barn, and other smaller ventures, the couple is now reviving the Big Adventure Center, which has been vacant for nearly seven years. The big amusement complex immediately off […]
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Bethel asks towns to share airport costs
BETHEL — Selectmen approved a solicitation letter from the Bethel Airport that asks for the other three towns in the district to start contributing a portion of money for the annual operating costs. In the letter, it suggests that Bethel remains responsible for completely funding the local share of capital improvements, but takes on only […]
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Greenwood town meeting, election May 22
GREENWOOD — On Saturday, May 22 at 9 a.m. Greenwood will hold its annual town meeting at the Legion hall. Both Selectman Arnie Jordan and Select Woman Amy Chapman are seeking re-election, with Jordan’s term for two years and Chapman’s for three. Jordan’s term expired last year, but since there was no annual meeting due […]
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Special West Paris town meeting Saturday
WEST PARIS — A special town meeting covering a sale of land, two ordinances and a resolution will take place this Saturday at 10 a.m. at the West Paris Fire Station on Kingsbury Street. After selecting a moderator, the second article on the warrant will ask if residents want to authorize town officials to sell […]
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Team effort gives baby owls, new, safer home
BETHEL — Last week, an early morning walker at the Valentine Farm came upon a great horned owlet, which apparently had fallen from its nest. The walker notified the Valentine Farm Office and then waited with Bethel resident Mac Davis until help arrived. While waiting, Davis had to help shield the owlet from a couple […]
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Bethel bird trail opens with guide, art and many birds
BETHEL — ” The Valentine Farm Birding Trail is a perfect way for people to get to see some our superstars and understand how important our region is for healthy birds both here and from other parts of the world,” James Reddoch, an avid birder and part-time Albany Township resident, said. The soon to be birding trail, located […]
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Senior class approved to parade around common
BETHEL — Selectmen unanimously approved a request for the Telstar senior class to use the town common for its parade on Tuesday, June 8. Like last year, graduates will stand by their posters six feet apart while family and friends circle the common in their cars saluting the class. With the boards approval, Telstar Prinicpal […]