In SAD 44 towns, 49 students out of 630 are registered for homeschooling. Here’s how five of the homeschoolers define learning.
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Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
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.
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Posted inMaine, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Small historical societies struggle to survive: ‘No money, no membership, no space’
Oxford County groups hope to gather a second time this year to discuss shared concerns.
Posted inNews, The Bethel Citizen
Next generation of Bethel-area gearheads driving forward — mostly on lawn mowers
Three Oxford County students are learning trades early — guided by family, mentors and their own drive.
Posted inNews, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Andover projects $1.58 M budget for school year
The budget includes Andover Elementary and payment for students attending SAD 44 and RSU 10 schools.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Titles of banned books get prime spot out front of Andover library
Librarians at Andover Public Library have displayed book titles and their authors that often appear on ‘banned’ lists.
Posted inMaine, News, Rumford Falls Times, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Homesteading initiative at Andover Elementary seeks to steer students from screens
A school-initiated book group is finding additional direction from reading from Jonathan Haidt’s, ‘The Anxious Generation.’
Posted inMaine, News, Religion & Values, The Bethel Citizen
Rumford pastor wears two hats, both in service to others
This story is the second in a series exploring Bethel area churches: their mission, demographics and challenges.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Andover residents challenge ‘eyesore’ solar expansion
The citizen initiative seeks to limit the size of solar farms, and possibly banning large and medium-scale projects altogether.
Posted inNews, Sports
Telstar sports teams flex their muscles this fall
Photographer Brewster Burns captures the fun on the fields.