BETHEL – The state has adapted regulations that will allow rapid introduction of a new wood pellet boiler system to Mainers and others, and bring new jobs to Bethel. Maine Department of Environmental Protection has accepted European Union emission tests and certifications as comparable to the EPA emission certification for Phase 2 wood and pellet […]
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Bethel airport Summer Fly-In debut a success
BETHEL — Despite the threat of severe thunderstorms, Sunday’s first Summer Fly-In was a success, Jim Doar, Bethel Regional Airport manager and town manager, said Tuesday morning. Not only did the event attract 25 aircraft from Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania and Florida, it pulled in an estimated 200 spectators. “The airport’s first annual Summer Fly-In […]
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Man charged with being fugitive from California
BETHEL — A local man was charged with being a fugitive from justice on a warrant from California. Oxford County Sheriff Deputy Matthew Noyes arrested Leopold Thomas Huff, 25, at 10:05 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, on Holly Place in Bethel. He was transported to Oxford County Jail where he will be held until he […]
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Bethel Library adds new books
BETHEL — The Bethel Library has recently added the following books to its collection. Adult fiction: “6th Man” by David Baldacci, “Busy Body” by M.C. Beaton, “Jefferson Key” by Steve Berry, “Minding Frankie” by Maeve Binchy, “Now You See Me” by S.J. Bolton, “Bless the Bride” by Rhys Bowen, “Sisterhood Everlasting” by Ann Brashares, “Caleb’s […]
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Guitarist will play at final summer bandstand concert
BETHEL — Guitarist Bill Docos will bring the Mahoosuc Arts Council’s free, summer bandstand series to a close on Sunday, Aug. 28. Docos taught himself to play guitar some 25 years ago and has played throughout America as well as in the Ukraine, Canada and Greenland. He plays electric and acoustic guitars, including his own […]
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Bethel airport to hold Fly-In Sunday
BETHEL — From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21, the Bethel Regional Airport will hold its first Fly-In. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 28. Admission is free, and it’s open to the public. A Precision Spot Landing Competition begins at 1 p.m. with first- and second-place winners to receive free fuel and […]
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Sheriff eyes moving Bethel substation
BETHEL — When the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office moved into the Mahoosuc Land Trust building in July 2010, it was meant to be temporary. The department is looking at the possibility of moving into the basement of the Bethel Fire Station, Sheriff Wayne Gallant said. “Eventually, the federal government is going to put that building […]
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‘Gourmet’ hike
The Mahoosuc Land Trust of Bethel will hold the first Gourmet Hike at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Rumford Whitecap trailhead on the East Andover Road, Rumford. This is a moderately strenuous hike, six miles round trip. Each hiker is asked to bring a “gourmet” dish to share with other hikers. Gourmet is […]
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Kids’ triathlon instills confidence
BETHEL — Cloudy skies and temperatures in the low 80s greeted 43 children participating in Saturday afternoon’s Maine State Kids’ Triathlon at Angevine Park. They came from Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Colorado and Florida to swim 200 yards, bike 3 miles and run a mile for medals, fun and exercise. The fifth annual […]