COLCHESTER, Vt. — Saint Michael’s College student Katlyn Keane, daughter of Marie Corbin-Keane and Steven Keane of Bethel, is studying abroad for the fall 2011 semester. Keane, a junior Spanish and environmental studies double major, is studying at Ecuador: Comparative Ecology & Conservation in Quito. Keane graduated from Telstar Regional High School.
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Kids’ donations lead to Walk-A-Thon for classmate
BETHEL — A local third-grader was quick to volunteer his allowance money to help his best friend, but his mom suggested they do something bigger. Matthew Thurston, an 8-year-old who should have been attending third grade with his friends, is spending his time at the Barbara Bush Childrens Hospital in Portland. He is recovering from […]
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Former Gov. Angus King to update Bethel Chamber on Maine wind power
BETHEL — Former Gov. Angus King will give a progress report on wind power in Maine at the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast forum from 7:30 to 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The breakfast will be held in the South Dining Room at The Bethel Inn Resort. Currently, there are 173 operating […]
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SCORE, AVCOG presenting business workshops
BETHEL — New business planning workshops will be presented by the Oxford Hills chapter of SCORE and AVCOG. Subjects will include business plan preparation, marketing, cash flow and financing. The $50 fee includes one person and business partner for the four-part workshop, which will be held at the following locations. * Telstar High School, Bethel: Begins […]
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Bethel Library receives two new desktop computers
BETHEL — The Bethel Library has received two new desktop computers and two new laptops from a Broadband Technology Opportunity Program grant. The computers are now installed and ready for public use. A weekly children’s story and craft hour with Lisa Fox and librarian Michelle Conroy will begin on Thursday, Oct. 6. The story and […]
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Mount Ida College dean’s list
NEWTON, Mass. — The following local residents were among 355 students honored for outstanding academic achievement by being named to the dean’s list for the 2011 spring semester at Mount Ida College. Bethel: Amanda Coolidge Dixfield: Brandyn Cloutier Lewiston: Haleigh Traynor
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Well done – Shelby Borchardt
MILWAUKEE — Shelby Borchardt of Bethel has graduated from Marquette University. Borchardt earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology. Borchardt was one of nearly than 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students who received their diplomas May 22.
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Bethel man featured at Chowdah Fest
BETHEL — Sammy Chapman will perform at noon Saturday, Sept. 17, on the Bethel Common as part of the annual Chowdah Fest. The Bethel native once toured the nation as a Hank Williams impersonator and performer in a 1950s band. He returned to western Maine to raise his two children, Hannah and Brady, who are […]
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Bethel chamber rallies for rail service
BETHEL — Community and business leaders, city and town officials, and state legislators shared ideas Wednesday for promoting passenger rail service in Western Maine. The Rally for Rail conference, hosted by the Greater Bethel Chamber of Commerce, drew approximately 60 guests, including congressional delegate staff members. Ed Barrett, city administrator for Lewiston, said he was […]