BETHEL — It’s 5:30 a.m. inside the Bethel bus garage, and the laughter is already flowing. Brenda “Bubba” Blaisdell has been the life of this party since 1974, when she first started driving for the SAD 44 district. “Wild,” is how one fellow driver describes Bubba. “It’s really quiet and there isn’t a lot of […]
Albany Township
Telstar’s Senior Week starts Sunday
Bethel area students will take part in all kinds of events in their honor on Senior Week, June 1 through June 7.
Three Bethel area Poppy Girls announced
Lily and Kimball Burrill of Albany; and Maren DeCato of Bethel represent Bethel and Greenwood American Legions
Bethel Area Dems to march on ‘No Kings Day’ June 14
Like other groups around the country, the group is a protest of President Trump’s military parade on his birthday in Washington, D.C. on the same day.
Bethel Farmer’s Market now takes EBT/SNAP
Sixteen Western Maine farmers will sell their wares on The Parkway each Saturday morning through October.
Telstar loses close game against Richmond on May 5 in Bethel
Telstar lost by two runs in a close match against Richmond on May 5 at home.
Bethel area school budget to increase; impact of federal cuts
The 15 Directors of the SADD-44 school board voted unanimously to raise the school budget $2.1M to a total of $17.6M for fiscal year 2026.
Ready. Set. Spring.
Last week, Telstar athletes were on the move — running, jumping, hurdling, lunging, high-stepping, dancing, and fielding. Some bravely took on a new sport for the first time, while others put their energy to good use just trying to stay warm in the 40-degree weather.
Bethel discusses road close permit for Mollyockett Day
Danny Whitney of Bethel Area Business Association was asked to return to the board with more detailed safety specifications.