Recent snowstorms created beautiful vistas in the Bethel area.
Gilead
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Bethel plow driver keeps cool while clearing snow
Despite 24-degree temperature outside, it was hot enough to run the AC inside the sidewalk plow, said Kevin Wight, of Newry.
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Posted inMaine, The Maine Forecast
Wood piles up in Gilead
A Route 2 homeowner is ready for whatever frigid weather comes this winter.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar schools have fewer economically disadvantaged students, district says
Still, more than half of SAD 44 students qualify as disadvantaged, entitling the school district to Title I services and certain grants.
Posted inNews, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Absenteeism is down in Bethel area schools but still a challenge for district
Chronically absent students dipped below 20% as of Dec. 3, Superintendent Mark Kenney said.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Wreaths a carefully crafted art form at Bethel farm
Alyssa Howe Freeman will make about 60 balsam wreaths this season at How Family Farm on Intervale Road.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel rallies for yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday
A creative mix of films, discussions, crafts and a star-spangled Fourth of July highlight Bethel’s plans for 2026.
Posted inBusiness, News, The Bethel Citizen
Trees upon trees in Bethel waiting to come home for holidays
Rupert Grover has 800 trees for sale at his Barker Road property.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel elementary students honor veterans with ‘Field of Flags’
Third graders at Crescent Park Elementary School raise $750 for Disabled American Veterans and plant flags to show respect and gratitude.
Posted inFood, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
As federal aid shrinks, Bethel builds on its own safety net
Three Bethel area initiatives are underway to aid families worried about losing federal food assistance benefits and others who are no longer eligible.