Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
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Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, News, The Bethel Citizen
‘Fixture’ of Bethel turns 100 years old May 4
A former early childhood educator, Amy Davis is ‘known for her deep love of teaching young children,’ said her daughter, Betsy Retallack.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen, The Rangeley Highlander
Affordability of rural airports up in the air as communities mull economic return
Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.
Posted inCommunity, News, Things to Do
Bethel area to hold Green-Up Day on May 2
Volunteers are invited to bring work boots, gloves and reflective clothing to help clean up the streets.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel student launches Girls in Science Day for Maine middle schoolers
Hands-on labs, mentorship and a student-led vision drew 40 girls to the inaugural program at Gould Academy in Bethel.
Posted inCommunity, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar names valedictorian, salutatorian and Principal’s Award recipient
Vivienne Charette, Jonathan Marshall and Michaela Mowery were all recognized.
Posted inBaseball, Community, News, Softball, Sports, The Bethel Citizen, Varsity Maine
Telstar softball and baseball get underway in Bethel
It’s been a strong start, with both teams picking up wins against Gould and Carrabec.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, New England, News
Why a small mountain town became the cannabis capital of Maine
With about 1 grow or dispensary for every 200 residents, Bethel has a higher concentration of marijuana businesses than almost anywhere else in the state. The locals aren’t sure it will last.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen, The Maine Forecast, The Rangeley Highlander
Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure
Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.
Posted inCommunity, News, The Bethel Citizen
12 miles in Bethel and Albany to be restored for $18M
Maine Department of Transportation will solicit bids April 22; construction is expected to begin May 11 and be completed in the fall of 2027.