NEWRY — Sunday River will open the lower two-thirds of its new T72 terrain park trail and host its “First Drop” on Saturday, Dec. 7. “We’ve been able to make a ton more snow than expected and, as a result, will have built the longest jump line in New England along with a rail park,” […]
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Local Granges find balance in tradition, progressive thinking
“We have a habit of keeping an eye on people who have had a hard time.” That’s how Richard Felt sums up the work of Franklin Grange #124 in Bryant Pond. Like the other Granges in the area—Alder River #145 in East Bethel and Pleasant Valley #136 in West Bethel—Franklin Grange organizes benefit suppers, contributes […]
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Sports bar proposed for Locke’s Mills
Greenwood selectmen Tuesday tabled a liquor license application for Ringside Bar, a business proposed for the former site of the Mt. Mica Rarities gem shop. Citing concerns about traffic exiting the downhill driveway that enters Route 26, the board decided to ask for input from the Maine Department of Transportation and the town attorney before […]
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Mt. Abram outlines community offerings
New Mt. Abram General Manager Dave Scanlan met with Greenwood selectmen Tuesday and updated them on plans to involve the community in the ski area’s activities. Scanlan is a co-founder of the international Mountain Riders Alliance organization, which earlier this year took over management of ski area operations at the Greenwood mountain. At the time […]
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Many more miles ahead for Telstar’s Josef Holt-Andrews
Crooker was speaking of senior Josef Holt-Andrews, who spent this fall breaking course records and winning high school championships all over Maine. And just this past Saturday he placed fifth in the Northeast qualifying Foot Locker National Cross Country Championships in New York City. That result earned him a spot in the National Foot Locker […]
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White Mountain National Forest to allow families to cut down Christmas trees
BETHEL — The White Mountain National Forest headquarters announced that families may cut a Christmas tree for personal use on National Forest land. In a Nov. 25 news release, the White Mountain National Forest headquarters issued the following rules: * The trees will be used for personal use only, not for resale. * Each family […]
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‘Christmas at the Mason House’ to be held on Dec. 7
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will be celebrating Christmas a few weeks early when it holds its annual “Christmas at the Mason House” event from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Executive Director Randall Bennett said that the Christmas event has been around for about 20 years and uses unique decorative choices to […]
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Mahoosuc band holiday concert is Sunday
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Community Band will hold its annual holiday concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, at the West Parish Congregational Church. Jane Chandler, who has been a member of the Mahoosuc Community Band for 17 years, said the band will add several new selections to their holiday concert, including “The Ludlows” from […]
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Bethel’s Country Christmas events continue through Christmas Eve
BETHEL — Bethel’s Country Christmas, which runs from Nov. 29 through Dec. 24, provides plenty to do for people of all ages. From 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Artreach Jamboree & Student Art Sale Benefit will be held in Telstar High School Auditorium and the cafeteria at 284 Walkers Mills Road (Route […]
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Bethel poet explores an immigrant’s connection with America
MIAMI — The Miami neighborhood where inaugural poet Richard Blanco grew up, in many ways, resembles Cuba his family left behind. Down the street, a man sells avocados from a small table. His favorite bakery, a few blocks north, serves guava pastries and cafe con leche. As a child and even as an adult, this […]