WATERVILLE — Area students who were named to the dean’s list at Thomas College for the spring 2013 semester are: Connor Coburn of Auburn, majoring in criminal justice Tyler Shennett of Auburn, majoring in sport management Kalinda Cox of Bethel, majoring in accounting with a forensic concentration Brittani Salsbury-Welch of Canton, majoring in elementary education […]
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State to install temporary signs for Bethel restaurant
BETHEL — Gov. Paul LePage has ordered state workers to install four temporary signs to direct motorists to the Black Diamond Steakhouse by Thursday. The temporary signs will stand until the restaurant owners obtain permanent signs from the town. According to restaurant owner Rick Savage, the governor ordered the Maine Department of Transportation to install […]
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Well done – Students named to dean’s lists
WORCESTER, Mass. — Annie M. Helmkamp, a fourth-year student at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named to the dean’s list for the second semester of the 2012-13 academic year. She majors in German/pre-med. She is the daughter of Jim and Jill Helmkamp of Auburn. — BEVERLY, Mass. — Endicott College has announced […]
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Arts and native culture collaboration to benefit two groups
BETHEL — The 10th annual Artirondack Auction will be held during MollyOckett Days at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 20. It will feature a ground-breaking work of art that will be auctioned to benefit two worthy causes. The collaborative art work between James E. Francis, Penobscot artist and Director of Cultural and Historic Preservation for the […]
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Swim lesson sign-ups July 10 OXFORD — Swim lesson sign-ups will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Community Center for those interested in lessons. Lessons will be from July 22 through Aug. 9. The cost is as follows: residents and taxpayers, $15 for the first child and $25 for […]
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Toy run and wind tower ride is July 14
ANDOVER — Roxbury ATV Riders will sponsor the 7th annual Christmas in July toy run and Al Bodwell wind tower ride on Sunday, July 14. Cost if $5 per person. Proceeds from the wind tower ride will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The ride starts and ends at Grimaldi Field. Start time is 10 a.m. An […]
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Something for everyone at Bethel Art Fair and Bethel Inn Resort’s 100th anniversary fest
BETHEL — On a sweltering Saturday afternoon, the Town Common was awash with vendors displaying and selling their wares. The 24th annual Bethel Art Fair featured 63 booths representing more than 80 artists in many media, including oil, pastel, watercolor, pen and ink, photography, woodworking and metalsmithing. On the other side of the Common, behind […]
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Famous hobo left mark in Bethel area
A famous hobo of the early 20th century who went by the name “A No. 1” was played by actor Lee Marvin in the 1973 film, “Emperor of the North Pole.” The man, whose real name was Leon Ray Livingston, left his mark wherever he went by carving “A No. 1” on trees and buildings, […]
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Bethel Inn Resort owner shares its 100-year history
BETHEL — Dick Rasor is proud of what he’s accomplished during his 34 years of owning and operating The Bethel Inn Resort. The inn, which opened on July 12, 1913, is celebrating its 100th anniversary with events throughout the year. “It has been a wonderful, wonderful ride,” Rasor, 74, said Tuesday morning. Since buying the […]
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Bethel couple loses home in fire
BETHEL — A couple lost their two-story home at 81 Intervale Road in a fire of undetermined origin Wednesday morning, officials said. There were no injuries. Bob Schuesler, who is in his 70s, and his wife, Jackie, had left their house for about 40 minutes and returned to find it engulfed in flames, Dan Young, […]