The 60- by 100-foot skating rink on Philbrook Road has been open since late December.
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Bethel Summerfest celebration changes hands
Chamber hands off Summerfest to business group.
Unity, Hope, Bethel to host fruit tree care workshops
The workshops are part of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s annual Organic Orcharding Workshop Series.
Indian food adds spice to area food options
WOODSTOCK — At Breau’s Too you may choose to purchase an everyday American pizza or instead take a walk on the wild side and bring home Veggie Curry or another spicy Indian meal. The Indian to-go foods at the Woodstock convenience store and gas station have been a hit, selling like hotcakes since they were […]
Telstar cell phone policy finalized
BETHEL — The debate over Telstar’s new cell phone policy has, for now, reached a conclusion. This debate was begun back in November of 2024, through one workshop and two school board meetings. A final reading of the cell phone policy was presented and approved at the Jan. 27 meeting of the SAD 44 Board […]
Bethel Transfer Station plan presented to committee
The Interlocal Solid Waste Transfer Station Committee met again in a long-running saga, spanning multiple years, with a rotating cast of town managers and select board members from Bethel, Hanover and Newry taking turns at the table. Bethel Town Manager Sharon Jackson, who has hammered out an updated agreement, is determined to finally finalize the […]
Aroma Joe’s proposed near busy Bethel intersection
Residents in the area expressed safety concerns at a DOT hearing for a driveway entrance permit on Mayville Road.
Raising the roof? No, just lowering the basement
BETHEL — It’s a curious sight after dark: lights glowing from a raised house on Paradise Road. On a recent morning, Mike Kelly, a contractor from Rumford, is working in the hole of the newly dug foundation, now four feet deeper than before. From his workspace a glance upward reveals another hole, this one offering […]
Have a seat on one of the Benches of Bethel
BETHEL — On a casual walk around Bethel, a person might encounter a brightly colored bench, painted with a fun design. These little spots of color can be found all over Bethel if one knows where to look. But why are they there, who put them there, and how many can you actually find? The […]
Winterfest coming to Bethel
BETHEL — The celebration kicks off on Feb. 15 at Valentine Farm: there may not be much snow on the ground this year, but in just over a week, the Mahoosuc Land Trust will host its annual Winterfest celebration at Valentine Farm in Bethel. The morning llama walk with “Kate” and “Niki” is one […]