“The budget is up, and I know that is not what folks want to hear. We are working to minimize that as much as possible while still being able to offer quality educational and employment opportunities,” said MSAD-44 Superintendent of Schools Mark Kenney.
Bethel
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
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.
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Food Sovereignty ordinance passed for Oxford County UT’s
Commissioners voted to support the ability of local residents to produce, sell, purchase and consume local foods and reduce government regulation.
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Deering boys basketball, Massabesic wrestling coaches step down
Todd Wing led the Rams to regional final appearances in 2016 and 2020, while Joe Eon guided the Mustangs to a state title in each of the past three seasons.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
It’s April and the snow just keeps falling
Some residents are looking back fondly, ‘this was a real Maine winter’ they say. With snow in the forecast for the weekend, others say, ‘When does it end?’ In the Bethel area a winter of snow, bitter cold, continuous snow drifts, and two foot icicles has extended well past March 20, the first day of Spring.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Several Bethel area residents attend ‘Hand’s Off’ protest in S. Paris
The demonstration was one of more than 1,200 nationwide. People opposed President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s actions, including issues related to the economy and human rights as well as government downsizing.
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Bethel Food Pantry impacted by federal cuts to food bank
Bethel Area Food Pantry Executive Director Dave Bean said, ‘Forty percent of our $200,000 yearly operating budget goes directly to purchasing food. We will do the best that we can to take care of our Neighbors.’
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Applications being accepted for Bethel’s Gehring House apartments
BETHEL — The Northern Forest Center, the nonprofit organization redeveloping the historic Gehring House on Broad Street in Bethel, is accepting rental applications for the new apartments. Leases are expected to begin in May. Application guidelines and form available at on this website: https://northernforest.org/now-leasing-apartments-in-bethel-maine/ The building includes nine apartments on three levels. Each has been […]
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Gilead town budget depends on school district numbers
The Town pays $400,000 to send 18 Gilead children to school, said Town Clerk Patsy Cox, who added that they would not have a final budget until after the school district’s budget meeting in May. In the meantime, all 36 articles at town meeting have passed.
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Land cleared for Bethel Station condos
There will be one-, two- and three-bedroom units, with six of the ground-floor condos having attached garages.