GILEAD — Nelson Owen Smith, 68, of Gilead, died on Friday, Feb. 3. Nelson was born Dec. 18, 1943, in Lewiston, to Jason G. and Phyllis (Taylor) Smith. He grew up in Bethel and attended Bethel schools. He was athletic and competed as a ski jumper in the Junior National Ski Competition in Ishping, Mich., […]
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Red Hat Tea MEXICO — The Red Hat Mommas of Maine held their January meeting at the “Green Church” with a meal served by the church women. Poems were read and games were played with prizes awarded. Birthdays were acknowledged and the teapot exchange was made. One new member was welcomed to the group. A […]
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Sunday River bringing White Out Weekend back
NEWRY — In collaboration with OutRyders and the DownEast Pride Alliance, Sunday River Ski Resort will host White Out Weekend, Feb. 9-12 for three days dedicated to the gay and lesbian community. WOW weekend features “drag” races where skiers and riders can showcase their divine skiing selves, apres get-togethers, spa treatments with complimentary wine, a […]
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Program on the heart BETHEL — “Caring for Your Heart,” a special program for American Heart Month, will be presented by Dr. Daniel E. van Buren, board-certified cardiologist, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, (snow date Feb. 16) at the Bethel Congregational Church, 32 Church St. The program is sponsored as a community […]
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Learn heart care at Senior College program
BETHEL — “Caring for Your Heart – heart disease, prevention, symptoms, treatment options and new developments” will be the topic of a program presented by Daniel E. van Buren, board certified cardiologist, on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Bethel Congregational Church, Church Street. Snow date is Feb. 16. To Your […]
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Telstar students find focus during Career Week
BETHEL — Last year’s stints with a local veterinarian and an ambulance service affirmed senior Ashley Conkright’s career goal of working with animals. During Telstar High School’s 29th annual Career Week many of the 65 juniors who are taking their turn in the program will also decide whether they want to pursue their current career […]
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Class of 1961 DIXFIELD — Mexico High School Class of 1961 will meet for breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Ellis’s Variety, Weld Street. All classmates are invited. MVMS ‘Snow Ball’ MEXICO — The Mountain Valley Middle School seventh-grade class will sponsor a winter fundraiser, the “Snow Ball” dinner and dance on Saturday, […]
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Rotary Club seeks more wheelchairs
BETHEL — The Rotary Club of Bethel is asking community members to look in their attics and garages to see if they have an unwanted wheelchair to donate before Feb. 14. The Karachi Pakistan Rotary Club has contacted David Talbot, founder of the Crutches 4 Africa program, to request 400 wheelchairs to mobilize children affected […]