Bethel
Take a break from winter with McLaughlin’s March lecture series
PARIS — Each Wednesday over the next month McLaughlin Garden and Homestead will preview spring pursuits for gardeners eager to start their 2025 planting and planning season. People can attend in person or through live-stream Zoom presentations. Each session runs from 4-5 p.m. Online attendees may access the conference link for each session from McLaughlin […]
Backyard flocks in Maine at risk of Avian Flu
On Feb. 11, Maine conservation officials elevated the risk to high after several wild birds tested positive.
Bethel museum offers program for low-income families
Museums for All will increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources.
Sunday River Ski Patrol seeks union vote
If the union vote is successful, they would become the first ski patrol members to unionize in the East
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts closing its Auburn store
The Auburn, Topsham and Waterville stores are considered underperforming locations.
Newry’s Vacation Rental Ordinance to be discussed at public meeting
The meeting will allow residents and non-residents to ask questions and add their input to the proposal
High winds blew the snow in – again and again
BETHEL — After several inches of snow fell in the Bethel area on February 17, high winds continued to blow, creating massive drifts and multiple clean ups for Bethel area snow crews that have continued for three days. Matthew Jones, of Cross Excavation, sent four dozen workers out to clear snow from driveways and parking […]
Oxford Hills Rotarians collect mobility devices for Crutches4Africa
The Rotarians gathered in Old Orchard Beach to load a shipping container.
Inadequate hydrant to keep new Region 9 School of Applied Technology buildings closed
Brenda Gammon, director/superintendent of Region 9, said, ‘It’s devastating to us here at Region 9. We should be able to take ownership within the next month, but we will not be able to occupy the buildings.’