The society’s two museums showcase western Maine history through unique and significant artifacts, historic documents and interesting displays.
Bethel
News and information about the Bethel area from the Sun Journal.
Photo Album: Rain doesn’t wash out spirits at Saturday’s Festival of Hope in Bethel
A parade preceded a celebration with games, music, food, and lots of hugs and laughs.
Oxford County arrest log: Aug. 2, 2021
• Jason E. Bilodeau, 40, of 22 Taylor Way, South Paris, on a charge of violation of protection from abuse order, 12:05 a.m. Friday, July 30, in South Paris, by Paris Police Department. • Amy E. Boutillier, 42, of 16 Depot St., West Paris, on a charge of failure to appear after bailed, 12:54 a.m. […]
Oxford County arrest log: July 28, 2021
Matthew J. Curtis, 30, of 835 Wings Mills Road, Mount Vernon, on a charge of eluding an officer, 9:14 a.m., Monday, July 26, at Kennebec County Jail, by Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Tanya M. Danowski, 41, of 53 Morin Ave., Otisfield, on a charge of aggravated assault, 4:06 p.m., Monday, July 26, in Otisfield, by […]
Oxford County arrest log: July 26, 2021
Arrests Ebin H. Davis, 39, of 50 Spec Pond Road, Porter, on charges of fugitive from justice and failure to appear after bailed, 4:37 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, in Porter, by Maine State Police. Rickie A. Kayser, 43, of 459 Park St., Paris, on charges of violation of condition of release and refusing to submit […]
Oxford County arrest log: July 21, 2021
• Arthur Dion, 18, of 81 Main St., Mexico, on charges of violation of condition of release and criminal threatening with a dangerous weapon, 4:11 p.m. Monday, July 19, in Fryeburg, by Fryeburg Police Department. • Jorge A. Gonzalez, 29, of 32 Alpine St, Norway, on charges of failure to appear after bailed and probation […]
Oxford County arrest log: July 19, 2021
• Danielle M. Bailey, 32, of 46 Main St., South Paris, on charges of unlawful possession of heroin, failure to appear after bailed, use of drug paraphernalia and violation of condition of release, 6:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, in Paris by Paris Police Department. • Daniel J., Bordeau, 34, of 34 Valley Road, Peru, on […]
Bethel mural, one of Maine’s largest pieces of public art, at home on The Gem Theater
‘There’s an underlying message of love — the project is very much about kind of caring for your neighbors, caring for the people around you, and working together to get through tough experiences,’ said painter and muralist Ryan Adams.
Sunday River Brewing Co. reopens as planned
The embattled establishment reopened under new owners on June 9.
Telstar High School graduates 35
As friends and family gathered Friday to celebrate Telstar High School’s Class of 2021, valedictorian Shelby Thorman told classmates, “This is the beginning of our independence. It’s time to make our mark on the world.” In all, 35 seniors received diplomas in the ceremony, which wrapped up in just under an hour. Salutatorian Max Kruse […]