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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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  • Published
    March 25, 2021

    Senior Spotlight: Kaitlyn Buck

    Laughter

  • Published
    March 25, 2021

    Town office to remain curbside

    NEWRY — On March 16, selectmen unanimously approved having the town office stay as curbside service only for patrons until their next meeting. “I would like to keep looking at this every two weeks,” Bartlett said. “For the time being, I would like to see it stay as curbside service only. We need to be […]

  • Published
    March 25, 2021

    Local farms open for Maine Maple Sunday

    REGION — This weekend two local farms will be participating in Maine Maple Sunday, a long running tradition where sugarhouses statewide open their doors for people to come and sample their tasty treats and to get a glimpse at the maple syrup production process. Swain Family Farm, 185 West Bethel Rd, Bethel, will be open […]

  • Published
    March 18, 2021

    Man injured after fall while ice climbing

    GRAFTON NOTCH — A man in his sixties suffered head and facial injuries after falling while Ice Climbing in Grafton Notch Sunday afternoon. The Mahoosuc Mountain and Rescue Team responded to the call around 1 p.m. The man had been doing a technical climb not too far from Old Speck Mountain when he fell roughly […]

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    March 18, 2021

    Board approves community use of fields

    REGION — SAD 44 board members unanimously approved allowing community organizations to use SAD 44 athletic fields at their March 8 meeting. The approval came with the understanding that these groups “will be responsible for enforcing and assuring strict adherence to all required COVID-19 protocols established by the State of Maine.” “With little to no […]

  • Published
    March 18, 2021

    Local man makes masks fun, supports fellow artists

    WEST BETHEL — Local singer and songwriter Kevin O’Reilly recently released a new song called “Wear A Mask” to raise money for The Portland Artist Relief Fund. The rather new relief fund awards grants to artists living and working in the Portland area who have been heavily impacted financially by COVID-19. “I’m lucky that I […]

  • Published
    March 11, 2021

    Senior Spotlight: Brooklyn Kimball – player, coach

    BETHEL — Sports have helped shape who Brooklyn Kimball is. From her involvement in recreation programs to being a three-sport athlete at Telstar, the senior has been heavily impacted by her playing time on the fields and court. So, when it was announced late last year that traditional sports this winter would not be happening, […]

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    March 11, 2021

    Panelists impressed by TFA presentation

    REGION — On Wednesday and Thursday of last week the Telstar Freshman Academy (TFA) presented their final projects to teachers and other members of the community in a think tank panel forum. The final projects wrapped up the TFA’s unit on innovation, collaboration and communication. The goal of the projects was to have students come […]

  • Published
    March 11, 2021

    Telstar spring sports approved, practice starts March 22

    REGION — At their March 8 meeting, school board members unanimously approved allowing sports to be offered at Telstar this spring. Currently, baseball and softball are the two sports expected to be offered, with the status of track unknown. Superintendent Dave Murphy said there are concerns surrounding track, given the number of people that would […]

  • Published
    March 4, 2021

    Senior Spotlight: Shelby Thorman

    BETHEL — Shelby Thorman has practiced many different methods for staying positive through the pandemic, whether it’s getting outside more, spending extra time with family or doing self care. Another way the 18-year-old has stayed upbeat is by reaching out to others, something she learned she had a knack for after becoming an upperclassmen. “I […]