RUMFORD — The Lithuanian Heritage Club of Greater Rumford is hosting its 5th annual summer picnic at the Black Mountain Ski Resort on Saturday, Sept. 21, with the doors open at noon. As always, great home cooked authentic Lithuanian food, provided by local members, will be served while it lasts along with live music, culture […]
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Roy Burton Newton
1942 – 2013 PORTLAND — Roy Burton Newton, 70, of Gorham, N.H., passed away Monday, Sept. 9, at Maine Medical Center. Roy was born on Dec. 20, 1942, at home on Flat Road in West Bethel, a son of Burton Newton and Ida (Card) Newton. He was raised in West Bethel and was a 1962 […]
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Lewiston City Hall, a prominent fixture on our daytime skyline, will soon make an even more spectacular appearance at night. Electricians started installing 36 LED lights Thursday and Friday that will illuminate the main tower and its two mini-towers. Workers will return later this month to finish the job. City Hall will join two other […]
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Federal government asks Bethel to pay back 70 cents
BETHEL — The effects of federal sequestration have reached this town. A letter was received from the state treasurer’s office, Town Manager Jim Doar told selectmen at their most recent meeting. It said the state office had heard from the U.S. Forest Service that because of sequestration that took effect in March, 5.1 percent of […]
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Deaf, blind AT hiker gets help in Bethel
BETHEL — A deaf and nearly blind hiker is nearing the end of his 2,185-mile hike of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, and several Bethel residents have been helping him out as he approaches his goal. Roger Poulin of Winthrop was born with Usher Syndrome, which affects vision and hearing and causes problems […]
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Bethel selectmen stop issuing concealed weapons permits
BETHEL — Residents seeking a concealed weapons permit will now get them through the Maine State Police, following a recent vote by Bethel selectmen. The board had been issuing the permits after the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office did background checks. Town Manager Jim Doar said selectmen are authorized by state law to issue the permits, […]
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Local nonprofit group offering end-of-summer paddle
BETHEL — The public will have the opportunity to paddle down the Androscoggin River at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, as part of the Natural Resources Council of Maine’s celebration of the end of summer. NRCM Outreach Coordinator Todd Martin said the NRCM attempts to hold an end-of-summer paddle every year for its members and […]
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Western Maine passenger rail possible within the year
PARIS — Representatives from two passenger rail proposals looking to link Montreal to Boston through Western Maine say regular train service could start as early as next year. Speaking at a meeting of the Androscoggin, Oxford and Coos Counties Corridor Committee on Wednesday, George Schwanke and Bob Steele of Golden Eagle Railway Co. and Francois […]
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Alder Grange holding yard sale BETHEL — A yard sale will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, at the Alder River Grange Hall. Community yard sale CANTON — The citizens of Canton and Hartford will hold a community yard sale starting at 7 a.m. Saturday, […]
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Bethel Senior Citizens Club BETHEL — The Bethel Senior Citizens Club will meet at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at the Funky Red Barn. Menu is prime rib or haddock. Price is $12. Reservations with your choice must be made before Sept. 1 by calling Caroline Gould at 824-3226 or Arlene Lowell at 824-2877. Food […]