BETHEL — “I’m proud to be an American” said Agus Silveira-Galban in a recent interview. “The U.S. embraces me and I embrace the U.S.” Silveira-Galban, who became a U.S. citizen in 2009, has been sponsored by the Bethel Rotary Club and selected by Rotary District 7780 to be in the 2011-2012 Group Study Exchange program […]
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This week’s meetings
Tuesday Bethel: Airport Authority, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Bethel: Water District, 7 p.m., Town Office Buckfield: Selectmen, 6 p.m., Municipal Center Casco: Board of Selectmen, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center Hartford: Budget meeting, 7 p.m., Town Office Sumner: Planning Board, 7 p.m., Town Office Woodstock: Selectmen, 5 p.m., Town Office conference room Woodstock: Planning Board, […]
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Today’s meetings
Franklin LIVERMORE FALLS: Selectmen, 6:30 p.m., Town Office Oxford Hills BETHEL: SAD 44 Personnel Committee, 5:15 p.m., Superintendent’s Office BETHEL: SAD 44 Education Committee, 9 a.m., Superintendent’s Office BETHEL: SAD 44 Policy Committee, 6 p.m., Superintendent’s Office CASCO: No Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting CASCO: Open Space Commission, 7 p.m., Casco Community Center SOUTH PARIS: […]
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Saint Joseph’s College of Maine graduates
STANDISH — The following residents earned their degree at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Tracy Boucher of Lewiston, associate of science in business administration; Hillary Allocco of Denmark, master of science in education; Jenny Cyr of Auburn, master of science in education. Liza Dimitri of Auburn, master of science in education; Kimberly Hilton of Wilton, […]
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Author to make appearance at Telstar High School
BETHEL — Author Lynda Sudlow will present a free program at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Telstar High School Library, Route 26, on her book, “A Vast Army of Women: Maine’s Uncounted Forces in the American Civil War.” The “Women’s History Month” program is co-sponsored by the SAD 44 Continuing Education Office, Western […]
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Fly fishing expo to include artisans, authors
BETHEL — The Western Maine Fly Fishing Expo, scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at the Bethel Inn Conference Center, will feature authors, artists and artisans, along with outfitters, guides and sporting camps. Writers include Robert Romano, author of several novels about the Rangeley Lakes region, including “North of Easie”; Topher […]
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Dietitian to address eating healthy during aging
BETHEL — “Eating for Healthy Aging” is the topic of a program to be presented by Pat Watson, Registered Dietitian, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at the Bethel Congregational Church, 32 Church St. To Your Health of Western Mountains Senior College offers the program to respond to requests for nutritional needs of […]
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Bethel commission explores Bingham Trust land trails as boost to local economy
BETHEL — Growing local interest in incorporating mountain-bike trails into the plan for Bethel’s Bingham Trust parcel – and using them to bring more tourist dollars to the area – prompted the Bethel Conservation Commission to host a public presentation last week by the director of Vermont’s Kingdom Trails. The commission is gathering information on […]
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County Democrats have busy agenda
BETHEL — The Oxford County Democrats will meet at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the Crescent Park School on Crescent Lane. The agenda will consist of a validation of the caucus results from Feb. 26, updates from candidates, a report from platform committee representatives, filling vacancies for convention delegates and planning for the campaign […]
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Bethel man pleads guilty to attacking officer
PARIS — A Bethel man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Oxford County Superior Court to attacking an Oxford County deputy last summer. James D. Irish, 27, of 93 Chandler Hill Road, pleaded guilty to assault on an officer, criminal mischief and driving to endanger. His sentencing will be suspended until July, but the state is asking […]