BETHEL — The Western Mountains Senior College continues its Brown Bag Lunch program next week, when residents will have a chance to speak on the importance of eating local food. The program is set for 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the Bethel Inn Library. Volunteer Nancy Davis said the series was created […]
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This week’s agenda
Monday Casco: Open Space Commission, 6:30 p.m., Casco Community Center Tuesday Bethel: Water District, 7 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Municipal Center Farmington: Franklin County Commission, 10:30 a.m., county building Livermore Falls: Selectboard, 6:30 p.m., Town Office New Vineyard: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Smith Hall Otisfield: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Paris: Oxford […]
Sunday River devotees bring the party
NEWRY — Sunday River hosted the eighth annual end-of-season tailgate party, and the tailgating crews did not disappoint. The nearly perfect weather did its part to help. If you’ve ever been to the tailgate party, you know that the Pig and Swig crew, aptly named for its generous open bar and whole-pig roast, are the […]
Telstar officials explain new schedule
BETHEL — A large group of Telstar Regional High School parents and students attended the regular meeting of the school board on Monday to express their concerns about changes to the high school academic schedule. They voiced their concerns prior to a presentation by Telstar administrators on the changes in educational policy and the specific […]
Woodstock spring cleanup announced
WOODSTOCK — The Woodstock Conservation Commission is sponsoring a street cleanup from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 23, commission member Jane Chandler said. “This is one day that we set aside so that neighbors can gather to pick up the roadside trash,” she said. “It’s spring, it’s getting warmer, and the trash is more […]
Mahoosuc rescue team to speak at Gould
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Land Trust has invited members of the Mahoosuc Mountain Rescue Team to speak about their work at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the McLaughlin Auditorium at Gould Academy. Development Associate Jolan Ippolito said Bob Baribeau, Chris Hayward and Dan Elliott will share their experiences. “There are a lot more volunteers […]
SAD 44 board to revisit discussion on pellet boiler
BETHEL — The School Administrative District 44 board of directors will revisit whether to add a pellet boiler to Crescent Park Elementary School at its meeting on Monday, April 25. Superintendent David Murphy said the Facilities Committee looked at the possibility of adding a backup pellet boiler system to the school. “The school currently operates […]
This week’s agenda
Monday Bethel: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Casco: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Dixfield: Selectmen, 5:30 p.m., Ludden Memorial Library Hebron: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Jay: Selectmen, executive session, 2 p.m., Town Office Paris: Selectmen, 7 p.m., Town Office Peru: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Town Office Rumford: Park Commission, 5 p.m., Hosmer Field […]
Bethel board to discuss forest authority name
BETHEL – Proposed changes to the name of the Bingham Forest Authority and the town’s sign ordinance will be discussed at the Board of Selectmen meeting Monday, April 11. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the Town Office. Town Manager Christine Landes said she’s been pondering changing the name of the Bingham Forest Authority, […]
SAD 44 board to review pellet boiler study
BETHEL — The SAD 44 board will hear a report Monday night on the feasibility of installing a pellet boiler at Crescent Park Elementary School. The meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at the Telstar High School library. A year ago, the school board unanimously approved the study, which was done by Integrated Energy Systems PLLC. […]