BETHEL — Bethel has something to bark out to the world now that this Western Maine town has been named one of the top pet-friendly destinations in the country in a new book. Kelly E. Carter’s “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel” lists the best destinations, hotels, events and advice to please one’s pet and […]
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Bethel Senior Citizens Club BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Alliance Church, across from Telstar, for its meeting and luncheon. The menu is a variety of summer salads and rolls for those who wish to make a sandwich. Cost is $10. Reservations must be […]
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Farm market open Thursdays, Saturdays NORWAY — The Old Squire’s Farm Market is an indoor/outdoor market that is open two days a week for shoppers’ convenience. It is at 493 Main St., across from the Gingerbread House on the corner of Pleasant and Main streets. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursdays and 10 […]
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Southern gospel music, testimonies RUMFORD — The East Wind Gospel Singers will share the gospel through southern gospel music and testimonies at 6 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at the Rumford Baptist Church, corner of Plymouth Avenue and Washington Street. The group consists of Charles Barrett, John Guy, and Nancy and Phil Perry. Donations will be […]
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Mercury in Androscoggin River won’t affect trout fishery management
BETHEL — A Maine fisheries biologist said late Tuesday afternoon in Gray that mercury being discharged from a Superfund site into the Androscoggin River in New Hampshire won’t intrinsically affect how Maine manages its trout fishery in the river’s upper section. Francis Brautigam of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife said he wasn’t […]
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Fund awards grant to Mahoosuc Arts Council and Bethel Area Nonprofit Collaborative
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Arts Council has been awarded a two-year $30,000 grant from the William Bingham II Betterment Fund to build capacity among a large number of organizations in the western Maine region by piloting a project to share an executive assistant with the Bethel Area Nonprofit Collaboration. “BANC appreciates the opportunity to engage in […]
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Vendors, donations for fireworks show sought for MollyOckett Days in Bethel
BETHEL — Vendors and donors for fireworks are being sought for MollyOckett Days Festival, Bethel’s largest and most traditional summer celebration and homecoming in mid-July. The event is named for a Pequawket Indian who befriended the early settlers of western Maine and lived among them. The festival is organized by the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. Robin […]
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Bethel board to seek interim town manager
BETHEL — Selectmen decided Tuesday to seek an interim town manager and hope to have that person begin by June 2. Town Manager Jim Doar is leaving in mid-June for a new job in Montana. Doar said Wednesday that the board asked him to set up interviews with two people in the very near future […]
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Deadline is June 15 for fine artists and crafters to enter annual Bethel Art Fair
BETHEL — The Mahoosuc Arts Council is accepting applications from fine artists and artisans for the 25th annual Bethel Art Fair to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6. Cash ribbons will be awarded by judges in fine art, artisan craft and photography. A new two-day format […]
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Western Maine Active Communities Conference set for May 22
BETHEL — The Western Maine Active Communities Conference will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Bethel Inn Resort, 21 Broad St. The free event will offer valuable information regarding how to transform towns into active communities that invite and encourage biking, walking, trail use and other physical activity […]