BETHEL — The Regional Airport’s fourth annual Fall Foliage Scenic Flights Community Event has been moved to Sunday, Oct. 21, due to adverse weather conditions. The event, which is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., was originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20. Tony Milligan, airport coordinator, said these types of events can be difficult to […]
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Ticket auction aids auxiliary BUCKFIELD — A ticket auction will be held at 11 a.m. with drawings at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at Buckfield High School, 160 Morrill St. There will be gift certificates and hundreds of items. Proceeds will benefit the Sumner Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. St. Catherine’s rummage sale NORWAY — A […]
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Poetry to be Down Home Maine topic
BETHEL — As a part of the ongoing series of presentations featuring Maine folks who have interesting careers, talents and lives to share, Western Mountains Senior College will present a Down Home Maine presentation, “The Poetry of Bruce Guernsey,” from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Mill Hill Inn. In simple, spare language […]
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Bethel man following his dreams
BETHEL — Frank Severance is starting over. After losing his home and job at a West Paris restoration shop, the auto restoration professional and Gulf War veteran is starting his own business in a friend’s garage off East Bethel Road. At his new venture, Fast Dreams Auto Body, Severance said he hopes to use the […]
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Overset Pond, Mountain hike GREENWOOD — The Mahoosuc Land Trust fall hike around Overset Pond and over Overset Mountain is on Saturday, Oct. 20, at 9:30 a.m. The hike is a two-mile hiking loop, after a one mile-walk on a logging road. Transportation to the hiking loop will be available. Parking is along Willis Mills […]
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M. Broderick: A working Mainer
I know that Mike Michaud works for Mainers in the 2nd Congressional District every day. He has been fighting for Maine roads, health care and jobs since being elected. He has been a vigorous advocate for those who have earned veterans services, making sure they get them and can get to them. He has worked […]
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Thunderous sounds of drums will fill Bingham Auditorium
BETHEL — Several stages will rumble with the thunderous power of taiko drums when the Mahoosuc Arts Council brings the Burlington Taiko Group to the area later this month. Presentations of this ancient art form, known as a feast for the senses, will be part of the Gould, Telstar and Mahoosuc Arts Elementary performing arts […]
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Andover withdrawal meeting set for Oct. 23
BETHEL — SAD 44 board Chairwoman Lainey Cross has set the first meeting of the Andover Withdrawal Committee for 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the Andover Town Office. Committee members are SAD 44 board member Tim Akers, Andover Selectman Susan Merrow, On Our Own Committee member Paula Lee and citizen representative David Percival. The meeting […]
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Anglers reeling in fewer big trout from upper Androscoggin
BETHEL — The number of large trout caught in the Upper Androscoggin River near Bethel has been on the decline in recent years. Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department biologists are trying to figure out why. IFW biologist Francis Brautigam met recently with about 30 fishing enthusiasts at the Bethel Inn to share observations and information, […]
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E. Smith: Can deal with budget issues
Mike Broderick for state representative means commitment. He is committed to economic security, education and a clean and healthy environment. That can be seen through his work as a certified professional supply manager, in the schools and in the community. With his professional business experience, he has the foundation to deal with the state budget […]