The Gilead station is the oldest known railroad depot in Maine and has been moved twice.
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Posted inCommunity, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel Library director to move to Ireland after 4 years
One of Kelcy Arciga’s many accomplishments was increasing patron visits by 73%.
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Posted inCommunity, Health, Life & Culture, News, The Bethel Citizen
‘This is the long view’: Gabe Perkins’ ambitious vision for Bethel’s trail future
A 13-mile recreation corridor linking ski resorts, forests and downtown Bethel could transform how residents and visitors experience western Maine — if funding and long-term planning align.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Life & Culture, The Bethel Citizen
West Bethel Makerspace opens doors to builders, creators and learners
New community workshop offers shared tools, classes and a future tool library for residents across the region.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Protect the lands around western Maine’s Wild River | Opinion
The federal government threatens to revoke protections for roadless areas in Maine’s White Mountains National Forest and across the country.
Posted inNews, The Bethel Citizen
4 adults to receive diplomas through free state program offered by Bethel-based school district
The MSAD 44 adult education program waned from the early 2000s through COVID-19, but this year 13 students are reaching their goal of graduating.
Posted inCommunity, Elections, News, The Bethel Citizen
In Gilead, a show of hands elects a seat at the table
At an open town meeting, common in rural Maine, Sharon Leighton was elected to the select board while tending the wood stove.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Need a seat? Bethel’s got a few.
A dumpster full of chairs on Broad Street was a little less full on the second day.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Pooh Corner Farm family keeps business growing into Bethel
The next generation at the Mason Township garden nursery is moving the flower and gift shop to Bethel Village.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Gilead to choose new selectman at March 28 town meeting
Alfred Leighton plans to step down from his select board position, and two school board positions will be voted on.