Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Bethel
Posted inCommunity, Local News, Maine, Outdoors, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford to lease old fire station as hub for recreation
The Central Fire Station, closed in October 2024, will be leased to Inland Woods + Trails for three years as a home base in Rumford.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
A 2007 storm destroyed Bethel’s brook-fed water source, leading to today’s costlier wells
The powerful microburst storm permanently shut down Bethel’s gravity-fed system. The town’s water users now rely on five drilled wells to supply their drinking water. The upgrade came with higher costs and modern infrastructure.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Woodworker brings Santa-worthy act of kindness to children in West Paris
Bruce Davison crafted 37 wooden trucks to give to local children, vowing that no child should be without something ‘to imagine with.’
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Hundreds of skiing Santas hit the slopes at Sunday River
Over 300 skiers and riders dressed as Santa filled the slopes on South Ridge raising $10,000 for the Boyne Forever Foundation and The River Fund for the 25th annual Santa Sunday.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, Schools & Education, Sports, The Bethel Citizen, Varsity Maine
Telstar Boosters Club looks to boost more than concessions
Telstar Boosters Club takes on construction, fundraising and fan engagement while continuing to pursue more volunteers.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News
Holiday decor shines across the Bethel area
Voting is open until Dec. 22 for the best-decorated business and home in the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce contest.
Posted inMaine, News
Oxford County’s 2026 budget raises spending by $1.5 million
However, increased revenue means the amount to be raised through taxes is going down.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, Maine, News, Things to Do
Sing in Auburn, shop in Lewiston, Charlie Brown in Bethel | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Local News, Rumford Falls Times
Ricky B’s in Mexico touts homemade, Maine-style comfort food
The eatery offers a fresh food selection, takeout and grocery items.