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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.
Telstar Varsity and Junior Varsity Softball
VARSITY GAME: Final score: Telstar 5 Spruce 3 WP Tasha Mason (14 k’s),C Shelby Thorman (3 runners thrown out stealing) Telstar total hits: 10 hits Repeat hitters Telstar: Luci Rothwell, Aneah Bartlett, Tasha Mason. Hannah Evans, Perry Morton, and Shelby Thorman all had singles for the Rebels. The Telstar Rebels Varsity softball team saw dirt […]
Bowling coming to Bethel Station
A lot next to The Gem will be the building site.
Sunday River to match contributions for youth
Donors for The River Fund’s Month of Giving will receive prizes and access to special events
Spend Easter at Mahoosuc Land Trust on North Road
There is an Easter Egg Hunt planned for Easter Sunday at Mahoosuc Land Trust (The Valentine Farm), located at 162 North Road in Bethel. This will be a free community event intended for toddlers and children up to 7 years of age. Guardians should plan to accompany their children. The purpose of the event is […]
Program looking for more businesses to jump on board
Dean Richmond says the biggest need for his food waste program is “more volume.”
Selectmen approve referendum vote for marijuana ordinances
After lengthy discussion, selectmen narrowly voted in favor of ordering ballots for four additional marijuana ordinances.
Species of special concern identified in Greenwood
The Scarlet Bluet, a species of damselfly, was found in round pond in Greenwood.
Cindy Ross to present new book at Gould
Author Cindy Ross will make a stop in Bethel to talk about her newest book.
Local goes on extreme wilderness adventure
Tracyn Thayer of Mason Township was part of an Outdoor Channel Original series last year.