A Bangor student is the grand prize winner; local county winners reside in Turner, New Sharon, West Gardiner, Bethel and Pittsfield.
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Bethel skating rink having a good season
The 60- by 100-foot skating rink on Philbrook Road has been open since late December.
Unity, Hope, Bethel to host fruit tree care workshops
The workshops are part of the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association’s annual Organic Orcharding Workshop Series.
Indian food adds spice to area food options
WOODSTOCK — At Breau’s Too you may choose to purchase an everyday American pizza or instead take a walk on the wild side and bring home Veggie Curry or another spicy Indian meal. The Indian to-go foods at the Woodstock convenience store and gas station have been a hit, selling like hotcakes since they were […]
Telstar cell phone policy finalized
BETHEL — The debate over Telstar’s new cell phone policy has, for now, reached a conclusion. This debate was begun back in November of 2024, through one workshop and two school board meetings. A final reading of the cell phone policy was presented and approved at the Jan. 27 meeting of the SAD 44 Board […]
Bethel Transfer Station plan presented to committee
The Interlocal Solid Waste Transfer Station Committee met again in a long-running saga, spanning multiple years, with a rotating cast of town managers and select board members from Bethel, Hanover and Newry taking turns at the table. Bethel Town Manager Sharon Jackson, who has hammered out an updated agreement, is determined to finally finalize the […]
Aroma Joe’s proposed near busy Bethel intersection
Residents in the area expressed safety concerns at a DOT hearing for a driveway entrance permit on Mayville Road.
Winterfest coming to Bethel
BETHEL — The celebration kicks off on Feb. 15 at Valentine Farm: there may not be much snow on the ground this year, but in just over a week, the Mahoosuc Land Trust will host its annual Winterfest celebration at Valentine Farm in Bethel. The morning llama walk with “Kate” and “Niki” is one […]
Bethel man dies in Paris crash Tuesday morning
Police say Ira Gibson lost control of his truck hauling wood pellets.
Our Historic Places: Cole Block
BETHEL — The storied history of Bethel, Maine dates well back into the 1800’s, with historic sites dotting the area. Bethel has a total of 10 locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the well known Doctor Moses Mason House, and the soon to be refurbished Gehring Clinic. An overview of many […]