BETHEL — The West Parish Congregational Church will be hosting a yard sale in the basement of the church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 27 to raise money for the the Smile Fund, a local fundraiser for adult dentistry. According to the Rev. Virginia Rickeman, the Smile Fund began about 10 years ago […]
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Bethel Historical Society raising funds for collection, windows
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society wishes to express its sincere thanks to individuals who have made donations toward the construction and maintenance costs of the proposed Mary E. Valentine Collections Wing. Those who have made monetary gifts to supplement the recent bequest from the Estate of Mary Valentine are Charles Huntoon, Walter and Carolyn […]
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Bethel Historical Society seeking student history intern
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will again offer a history internship to a qualified high school student this coming July and August. Applications are available at Telstar Regional High School, Gould Academy, at the society’s main office at 10 Broad St. and online at www.bethelhistorical.org. The High School History Internship Program was inaugurated in […]
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Oxford Historical Society meeting OXFORD — The Oxford Historical Society will hold their first meeting of the year at 6 p.m. Friday, April 26, at the museum on Pleasant Street. The program will be given by Ken and Gene Record on their trip to Alaska. Dues will be taken for the new year. Refreshments will […]
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Distracted driving workshop to be held at Telstar
BETHEL – Telstar Regional Middle/High School will host a distracted driving workshop from 8 a.m. to noon April 25 with the assistance of Bethel Rescue, Bethel Fire Department, Maine State Police, Oxford County Emergency Management Agency and the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office. Crystal Aylward, administrative assistant for the Oxford County EMA, said the workshop will […]
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Board tables referendum question on dog park
BETHEL — The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted Monday evening to table approval on a referendum question that would allow the town to vote on the possible construction of a dog park at Davis Park using donated funds. Selectman Peter Southam made a motion to table approval on the referendum question until the May 6 […]
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Telstar school air quality project full steam ahead
BETHEL — Work is continuing this week on a $2.5 million air quality improvement project at Telstar Middle/High School complex. Arlynn Hale, lead custodian for the two schools, said Honeywell and some of its subcontractors have replaced some of the high-energy light bulbs with lower-use ones and begun ductwork. Much of the ductwork will be […]
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SAD 44 OKs up to $40,000 for kindergarten iPads
SAD 44 directors Monday approved up to $40,000 in federal technology funds to buy iPads for all kindergarteners in the district for next year. The decision follows a presentation by SAD 44 kindergarten teachers on iPads at the March 26 board meeting. iPads in the kindergarten classroom allow youngsters to create their own stories, teach […]
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Bethel Library lists new books
BETHEL — The Bethel Library has recently added the following books to its collection. Adult fiction: “The Aviator’s Wife” by Melanie Benjamin,” “Grange House” by Sarah Blake, “Shadow on the Crown” by Patricia Bracewell, “Spilt Milk” by Chico Buarque, “A Land More Kind Than Home” by Wiley Cash, “The House Girl” by Tara Conklin, “Harvest: […]
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Bethel group to host workshop on how to keep a healthy mind
BETHEL – The group To Your Health will host a workshop this week that focuses on how one can maintain a healthy mood by keeping a healthy mind. The session will be from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the West Parish Congregational Church. According to To Your Health Chairman Rosabelle Tifft, the […]