BETHEL — When a dozen Chinese exchange students first arrived for a week’s day visit in Bethel, one of the chaperones said her expectations of Americans was based on the series “American Pie.” But what “Sai” found, she said, was that Americans – at least those in this area – are much “quieter” and “more […]
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Disappointed by Bethel Citizen editorial
I was surprised and disappointed to read the opinion of the Bethel Citizen’s editorial staff (is that really a staff or is it one person’s opinion hiding behind the Citizen banner?) calling the residents of Greenwood “self-centered” and “ignorant.” Such a disrespectful take on the lively debate surrounding the controversial proposal to build industrial wind […]
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Another side to wind power issue
Facts matter — all of the facts. We were astonished to read the editorial published in the Bethel Citizen on Aug. 2 in favor of wind development in Greenwood. It’s fine that they are in favor of wind development — everyone is entitled to their own opinion — however, the idea that the group opposed […]
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Nancy J. Wight
NEWRY — Nancy J. Wight, 78, of Newry, passed away Saturday, Feb. 11, at home. Nancy was born Dec. 17, 1938, in Lincoln, N.H., to Murial G. Jean and Harold O. Hussey. She was raised by Benjamin Blay. Nancy grew up in Hanover and was educated in Rumford schools, where she was a member of […]
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Locals raise concerns over Riley Township logging plan
BETHEL — A planned logging operation in the Bull Branch Brook area of the state-owned Mahoosuc Public Reserved Lands Unit in Riley Township is drawing local criticism for potentially impacting old trees and wild land recreation. The unit, together with Grafton Notch State Park and conservation easement lands, totals about 45,000 acres. The Bureau of […]
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Bethel board considers public hearing on fluoride, heating system
BETHEL — The Board of Selectmen will hear a request Monday for an hourlong public hearing on whether to remove fluoride from the town’s drinking water. The board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, at the Town Office. The town has added fluoride to the water supply since 1970. Bethel business owner Sarah […]