BETHEL — The SAD 44 board approved a few minor wording changes to the agreement between the district and the Andover Withdrawal Committee on Tuesday. Superintendent David Murphy said the state Department of Education amended the document. The modifications primarily deal with changing the July 1, 2013, effective date of withdrawal to July 1, 2014, […]
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Bethel man dies in Wednesday morning fire
BETHEL — A man died in a Wednesday morning house fire on Elm Street, Maine Department of Public Safety spokesman Steve McCausland said. Joshua Piawlock, 39, died in his second-floor bedroom. The State Medical Examiner’s office reported Piawlock died of smoke inhalation, McCausland said in a news release. Also in the house were Piawlock’s girlfriend, Lucinda Bilodeau, […]
Oct. 16 seminar is on Affordable Care Act
PARIS/BETHEL — On Oct. 1, the online health insurance “Marketplace” opened for business, where small businesses and individuals can purchase health plans for 2014. This seminar will offer practical knowledge for small business owners, the self-employed and other individuals who want help navigating the new health insurance programs. Seminars will be held at 6:30 p.m. […]
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Alder River harvest supper BETHEL — Alder River Grange will hold a public Harvest Supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 under 12. AARP chapter meets Oct. 14 PARIS — The Oxford Hills Chapter of AARP will meet on Monday, Oct. 14, at the First Congregational Church on East […]
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Alder River harvest supper BETHEL — Alder River Grange will hold a public Harvest Supper at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. Cost is $8 for adults, $3 under 12. Fire Dept. to visit library RUMFORD — The Rumford Fire Department will be at the Rumford Public Library at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, during regular […]
24th annual Jeep Jamboree this week in Bethel
BETHEL — The Western Mountains Jeep Jamboree is returning to Bethel for the 24th consecutive year. More than 100 Jeeps will parade up Main Street at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5. The Jeep Jamboree, according to its website, is a “full two-day, family oriented four-wheel-drive adventure” where residents who sign up are able to take […]
Oxford County Democrats met Sept. 8
BETHEL — The Oxford County Democrats held their Sept. 8 meeting at the Crescent Park School beginning with a potluck supper and social time. Cathy Newell, chair of the committee, welcomed attendees from Rumford, Mexico, Dixfield, Bethel, Greenwood, Norway, Paris, Woodstock and Oxford. Roy Gedat presented an update on the treasury reporting that the annual […]
Skin moles to be topic of Senior College program
BETHEL — Alyssa Paetau, M.D., general surgeon, will discuss “Recognizing Problem Skin Moles” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Bethel Congregational Church, 32 Church St. To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College is holding this program in response to concerns of participants of past To Your Health programs. Paetau said, […]
Bethel Seniors trip to Vermont is Sept. 26
BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens foliage trip to Cabot Farms in Vermont will take place Thursday, Sept. 26. The bus will leave Bethel Health Center at 8:15 sharp. Price of admission is $2. Woodstock-Greenwood Seniors are welcome. For information contact Arlene Lowell at 824-2877.