BETHEL — It was something truly out of this world. The Moon in Maine Lunar Landing Extravaganza held at Bethel’s Maine Mineral & Gem Museum on Friday evening revealed the largest piece of the Moon ever to fall to the Earth, along with other otherworldly pieces of the Moon. The special event was launched to […]
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Maine goes gold for childhood cancer
BETHEL — Team Hailey Hugs presents The 3nd Annual Maine Goes Gold For Childhood Cancer Awareness Kickoff Event in Bethel, on August 31. Contact [email protected] or get more information at www.haileyhugs.org. Team Hailey Hugs, a non-profit organization devoted to raising awareness of childhood cancer is hosting an “awareness event” on the town Common, located in […]
Alder River Grange to designate Bethel Town Farm burial site
A special event will be held at the East Bethel Church on July 28.
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Luncheon WATERFORD — Waterford Sports & Recreation will be hosting a community luncheon on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Wilkins House on Plummer Hill Road. The lunch starts at 12 p.m. followed by dessert and bingo with prizes ending at 2 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $3 per person. Car […]
Emergency need for blood donors
BETHEL — Make a difference today! Your donation is needed now. Not enough people are donating blood. Commit about an hour of your day to give blood and help save a life. Patients need you. Bethel Community Blood Drive Sponsored by the Parrot Head Club of Maine – Wednesday, July 10, at The Bethel Inn Resort Conference Center […]
Celebrating 103 wonderful years
An Old Fashioned Family with Old Fashioned Values I always think of the last week in June as Roy Day’s birthday week. This year I visited my friend the day before his 103rd birthday. He was in good spirits and greeted me enthusiastically. He enjoyed looking at photographs of New Mexico. Roy loves animals and […]
Gem, mineral show July 13
BETHEL — Presented by the Oxford County Gem and Mineral Association, the 58th Annual Western Maine Gen, Mineral, and Jewelry Show will be take place at Telstar High School, Rt. 26, Bethel on July 13 and 14. There will be 20 exhibitors on hand showcasing gems, minerals, crystals, with museum quality displays. There will also […]
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Luncheon WATERFORD — Waterford Sports & Recreation will be hosting a community luncheon on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Wilkins House on Plummer Hill Road. The lunch starts at 12 p.m. followed by dessert and bingo with prizes ending at 2 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $3 per person. Supper […]
Bethel’s largest conservation project is finished
The recent establishment of a community forest looks to enhance Bethels outdoor recreation economy.
Mahoosuc Land Trust accepts easement
EAST BETHEL — One of Bethel’s oldest farms is now permanently conserved by Mahoosuc Land Trust (MLT). On May 24th, Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) assigned a conservation easement to MLT on 173 acres of the dairy farm owned by Robert W. “Sonny” and Betty Ann Hastings. In 2016, the Hastings worked with MFT, a statewide […]