Some residents are looking back fondly, ‘this was a real Maine winter’ they say. With snow in the forecast for the weekend, others say, ‘When does it end?’ In the Bethel area a winter of snow, bitter cold, continuous snow drifts, and two foot icicles has extended well past March 20, the first day of Spring.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Several Bethel area residents attend ‘Hand’s Off’ protest in S. Paris
The demonstration was one of more than 1,200 nationwide. People opposed President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s actions, including issues related to the economy and human rights as well as government downsizing.
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Bethel Food Pantry impacted by federal cuts to food bank
Bethel Area Food Pantry Executive Director Dave Bean said, ‘Forty percent of our $200,000 yearly operating budget goes directly to purchasing food. We will do the best that we can to take care of our Neighbors.’
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Applications being accepted for Bethel’s Gehring House apartments
BETHEL — The Northern Forest Center, the nonprofit organization redeveloping the historic Gehring House on Broad Street in Bethel, is accepting rental applications for the new apartments. Leases are expected to begin in May. Application guidelines and form available at on this website: https://northernforest.org/now-leasing-apartments-in-bethel-maine/ The building includes nine apartments on three levels. Each has been […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Gilead town budget depends on school district numbers
The Town pays $400,000 to send 18 Gilead children to school, said Town Clerk Patsy Cox, who added that they would not have a final budget until after the school district’s budget meeting in May. In the meantime, all 36 articles at town meeting have passed.
Posted inBethel, Business, The Bethel Citizen
Land cleared for Bethel Station condos
There will be one-, two- and three-bedroom units, with six of the ground-floor condos having attached garages.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Region 9 buildings still closed due to inadequate water supply
The welding building and culinary arts buildings were completed in January.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bethel area bars and cafes will compete in a mocktail/cocktail competition in April
The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the contest that will be judged by area patrons.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Meet the Seniors: Hayley Smith
The Telstar senior who plans to attend nursing school next year, acts as a “big sister” to several undergraduates at school.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Tonya Lewis to be appointed new Woodstock Town Manager
Lewis, of Bethel, introduced at Town Meeting on March 31, returns to Woodstock Town Office, having worked with outgoing Town Manager Vern Maxfield for two years.