Bethel
News and information about the Bethel area from the Sun Journal.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Hanover Town Office gets energy-efficient upgrade
A Community Resilience Partnership Grant from the state provided the money to make the upgrade.
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New stickers ready for Hanover, Newry, Bethel transfer station users
Each sticker will include the vehicle’s license plate number and must be displayed on the driver’s side window. Stickers are valid for two years and will be color-coded.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Andover’s Olde Home Days to mark 45 years of tradition and community fun
New this year are the Backseat Sulky Driver contest, and bounce house and water slides for the kids, featured along with many old favorites, too.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Bethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Photos offer sneak peek at ‘Coffee,’ the latest Rob Banish film
Local filmmaker Rob Banish shot his film ‘Coffee’ on June 28-29 in Portland. Photographer Faith Robbins, from Bethel, documented the production using black-and-white photography in a film noir style, echoing the tone of the movie itself. Banish expects to complete editing by the end of the year and plans to submit the film to festivals around the world throughout 2026.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Bethel, Life & Culture, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
What you need to know as Molly Ockett Day returns to Bethel
The Bethel Area Business Association will offer a beer tent and corn hole tournament for adults and a bounce house and touch-a-truck for children.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel woman named community connector for aging initiative
Melinda Remington leads outreach efforts to help older Mainers age in place.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Maine Crime, News, The Bethel Citizen
Massachusetts gang member captured in Bethel, US Marshals say
The U.S. Marshal’s Office says Yonaidry Lascano Rosario is a known member of the Trinitarios gang who was wanted by police on assault and weapons charges.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Buck’s Ledge Trail for All in Woodstock gets first walk-through
About 15 Buck’s Ledge advocates from Woodstock and beyond tested the new, hard-packed trail built specifically as handicapped accessible. It took about eight weeks to complete and has been planned for the past few years.
Posted inBethel, Maine, Oxford Hills, The Bethel Citizen
Summer jobs reap rewards for teens and employers alike
While the student workers gain experience, their fresh skills also bring unexpected value to the business.