Even before official ice-out, warming conditions have weakened lake ice. What appears frozen may no longer support weight, with 4 inches of clear ice the general minimum for safe foot travel.
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Bethel seeks applicants for Comprehensive Plan Committee
Residents can apply at the Town Office by April 10 for the 18-month term.
Small historical societies find strength and solutions in Bethel
Meeting draws dozens from Maine and New Hampshire to tackle funding, space and outreach — and find new ways to collaborate.
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.
Bethel gets in the spirit of Easter
The Town Office is showing it’s colors this week, and they are shades of pastel.
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.
Scams growing more sophisticated, Bethel bankers warn
Tellers in Bethel say customers are coached by scammers, while a Rumford woman’s loss highlights how quickly fraud can unfold.
Newry students get a maple sweet lesson in Bethel
Eddy School students learned how sap becomes syrup at Carver’s Maple Farm, then tasted it drizzled over ice cream.
Bethel area farms open for Maple Sunday Weekend, March 21-22
Velvet Hollow Sugar Works, Swain Family Farm, The Farm at Rowe Hill and Carver’s Maple Farm are all open for drop-ins.
Where to take your dog in western Maine, from patios to trails
Find dog-friendly walking paths, welcoming restaurants and parks where you can bring your pooch in towns including Bethel, Farmington, Rumford and Rangeley and more.