Experts say Maine tourmaline continues to shape regional culture and identity, from museum exhibits and scientific research to jewelry, education and local commerce.
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In field dominated by men, Otisfield code officer brings her skills, perspective to the job
Otisfield’s Kate Matthews — one of just a few, but growing number of women in the state to work as a code enforcement officer — says she is ‘always learning.’
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Ecuador native arrested in Bethel after being removed from US in 2022
The man was 1 of 9 who allegedly tried to evade federal agents 2 weeks ago.
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Middle school skiers compete in Bethel
Skiers from Farmington, Waterville, Bethel, Oxford Hills, Dirigo and Maranacook competed Jan. 17 in a Nordic relay.
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Bethel diner owner watches son chase Olympic medal
Frank Del Duca Jr. was chosen to pilot the four-man bobsled for Team USA at the Milan-Cortina Games.
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From Mount Mica to the ‘Big Find,’ Western Maine’s history told by tourmaline
From unearthing tourmaline in 1820 in West Paris to the world-changing 1972 discovery in Newry, the state has a place on the global mineral map.
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Border Patrol agents detain 9 who fled into Bethel woods
Officials said chase started when federal agents attempted to stop a van associated with ‘suspected illegal activity.’
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‘MaineFamous’ podcast spotlights Bethel businesses
Carter’s Cross-Country, A Longer Table, and The Elizabeth owners discuss growth, collaboration and year-round tourism in recent episodes.
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‘Portrait of a Graduate’ program focuses on students over academics at Telstar
The new recognition celebrates six qualities: empathy, communication, learner’s mind-set, perseverance, responsibility and self-goal directed, Principal John Eliot said.
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New baby loons, Telstar wins and saying bye to a local logging legacy capped a busy 2025
The months of July through December are documented in words and photographs from the pages of The Bethel Citizen.