Bethel is one of seven sites in Maine participating in a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S. CDC) program.
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Telstar students of month involved in school, community
The Student of the Month program is sponsored by Bethel Rotary Club.
Telstar Middle School fall sports report
Some of the star runners, including Yuma Cretaou and Mallory Raymond, really stood out with their outstanding performances at every meet. Kaiden Manjourides and Parker Gillman showed great progress as well.
Art contest: Three local artists will each win $1,000
The contest is sponsored by Norway-based arts group Lights Out Consulting.
Bethel Sawmill
BETHEL — When circling the back of Hancock Lumber’s Bethel Sawmill on a free tour September 17, one can see three different piles of clean paper chips. One patch is sent to go on and make paper, another pile of sawdust is made into pellets and used for animal bedding, and the last pile of […]
Fight, don’t fear: Bethel woman shares lesson from major health scares
Kate Carroll was determined to fight through brain aneurysms and breast cancer.
Free Wifi coming in the Common
BETHEL — Community Concepts is giving Bethel free Wifi in The Common, while keeping track of its monthly usage, according to a representative who came to the Bethel Board of Selectmen meeting on August 18. They are asking for nothing in return. They’ve received a grant for three years, giving them ownership of all equipment, […]
Pet disaster preparedness plans critical
REGION — As Tropical Storm Henri threatens the Northeast, the Humane Society of the United States is urging individuals to make a preparedness plan for their pets now. “Making a disaster plan is more essential than ever as the pandemic continues to evolve and create new considerations related to evacuation and the capacity of emergency […]
Gould Academy shares pandemic strategy
BETHEL — Gould Academy has set up a strategy this upcoming semester for handling the pandemic. Head of School Tao Smith says, “We know that as we reopen school, over 90% of the population at Gould will have already been vaccinated.” Smith describes the three different populations coming back to Gould: those who are vaccinated, […]
Rumford Point gets a new hiking trail
BETHEL — Inland Woods and Trails is in the process of creating a new hiking trail on its property at Rumford Point. The trail is called Mystery Mountain and will be two miles long. “There’s not a lot of hiking in Rumford area, we hope it will be family-friendly, a place to walk your dogs […]