To the Editor: Who? You, your family, your business What? Take part in Bethel’s Molly Ockett Day Parade Where? Bethel, Maine. Gathering in the parking lot of the River Lanes Bowling Alley to eventually proceed up Main Street and around the Common. When? Saturday, Aug. 9. The parade start time is 10:30 a.m. Please arrive at […]
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Mahoosuc Land Trust announces fifth annual Monarch Festival
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust’s 5th annual Monarch Festival is Sunday, Aug. 24. Admission is free, and the event runs from noon to 4 p.m., immediately following the Mahoosuc Land Trust annual meeting at 11 a.m. Monarchs are among the best known of the local pollinators to frequent Mahoosuc Land Trust’s unique Habitat For All […]
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Bethel photographer winner of Norway Savings Bank Scenic Photo Contest
NORWAY — An annual invitation to customers, team members, and the wider community to capture the beauty of Maine in a photograph drew 339 submissions from 118 photographers recently, with 17 of the contributions set to adorn the 2026 Norway Savings Bank Desk Calendar. After a panel of judges, comprised of NSB team members, viewed […]
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New stickers ready for Hanover, Newry, Bethel transfer station users
Each sticker will include the vehicle’s license plate number and must be displayed on the driver’s side window. Stickers are valid for two years and will be color-coded.
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Andover’s Olde Home Days to mark 45 years of tradition and community fun
New this year are the Backseat Sulky Driver contest, and bounce house and water slides for the kids, featured along with many old favorites, too.
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Photos offer sneak peek at ‘Coffee,’ the latest Rob Banish film
Local filmmaker Rob Banish shot his film ‘Coffee’ on June 28-29 in Portland. Photographer Faith Robbins, from Bethel, documented the production using black-and-white photography in a film noir style, echoing the tone of the movie itself. Banish expects to complete editing by the end of the year and plans to submit the film to festivals around the world throughout 2026.
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What you need to know as Molly Ockett Day returns to Bethel
The Bethel Area Business Association will offer a beer tent and corn hole tournament for adults and a bounce house and touch-a-truck for children.
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Bethel woman named community connector for aging initiative
Melinda Remington leads outreach efforts to help older Mainers age in place.
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Massachusetts gang member captured in Bethel, US Marshals say
The U.S. Marshal’s Office says Yonaidry Lascano Rosario is a known member of the Trinitarios gang who was wanted by police on assault and weapons charges.
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Summer jobs reap rewards for teens and employers alike
While the student workers gain experience, their fresh skills also bring unexpected value to the business.