GREENWOOD — This Saturday, some residents will be spending part of their morning cleaning up Greenwood’s roadsides and are hoping for more people to join them. People interested in taking part in the town’s annual roadside cleanup, which was cancelled last year because of COVID-19, should be at the Greenwood Town Office at 9 a.m. […]
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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Public hearings scheduled for May 4
GREENWOOD — Last week selectmen discussed a request for a town meeting article to “opt in” adult-use marijuana. The request was made by resident Nick Bartlett. If voters decide to opt in, it means that the town would develop an ordinance on adult-use marijuana that would be voted on next year. At their 2019 annual […]
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Couple venture into cranberry farming in Albany Township
Birch Bog Farm is one of a few certified as organic in Maine.
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Remembering WWII Vet Willie Coolidge
REGION — World War II veteran Wilfred “Willie” Coolidge’s courageous and brave actions in battle were one of the many reasons he exemplified what it meant to belong to the generation considered “the greatest.” In November of 2010, with his 86th birthday having just passed, Coolidge, along with four others were recognized by The Consul […]
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Remembering WWII Vet Willie Coolidge
REGION — As D-Day approaches on June 6, the 77th anniversary of the Allies landing on the beaches of France, we take a moment to recognize the bravery and valor of one who fought in WWII. World War II veteran Wilfred “Willie” Coolidge’s courageous and brave actions in battle were one of the many reasons […]
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District Exchange needs new spot
BETHEL — Last week, the Bethel Area District Exchange announced that it’s looking for a new location. A Facebook post was made on the exchanges page saying “Unfortunately, The District Exchange was unable to come to an agreement with management on the lease for our current location. We feel very fortunate to have been in […]
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SAD 44 board approves budget, up 2%
REGION — At their April 12 meeting, SAD 44 board members unanimously approved a proposed FY’ 22 school budget of $12,393,532 to send to district voters in June. If approved, the budget would increase $253,571 over last year’s budget of $12,139,961. The total increase is 2.09%. “One of the things the budget committee was focused […]
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Art challenge delivers creative kids
REGION — Twenty-three middle and high school aged kids tapped into their creative side during the month-long Telstar “Graffiti and Word Art Challenge,” which took place from the end of January to the submission deadline on February 26. Students were tasked to find words that relate to the challenges theme, “Words That Draw Us Together.” […]
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Eighth graders help classmates, staff connect
REGION — SAD 44 Board member Stephanie Herbeck started Monday’s meeting by sharing her thoughts on a project done by the Telstar eighth grade communications class called “Person Behind The Mask.” Dean of Students Lindsay Luetje and School Counselor Stephanie Mastroianni oversaw the effort and two eighth graders, Maylyn Hastings and Angelica Hart, lead the […]
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New town manager introduced
WEST PARIS — Thursday, Joy Dinsmore was introduced as the new town manager during the town’s regularly scheduled select board meeting. Selectmen approved appointing Dinsmore as town manager, tax collector, treasurer, clerk, road commissioner, general assistance administrator, local public access officer and addressing officer. Dinsmore has previously served as Adult Residential Manager at John F. […]