Green Burial BETHEL — Green Burial? Is it a good thing? What is it? Senior College is sponsoring a presentation by Chuck Lakin, who is a very knowledgeable source of information on this subject. Chuck is fun to listen to, but serious about the subject of Green Burials. He cares and can answer almost any […]

WEST PARIS — We’re beginning to feel a little chill in the air, which often gets us moving a little closer together. Join us as we gather on Sundays at 9 a.m. for informative and inspiring worship services. Music is performed by Tom Coolidge. Refreshments will follow the service. All are welcome.  Here are the […]

BETHEL — Community Concepts’ plan to open a new childcare and early learning center in Bethel as a collaborative effort with Maine School Administrative District 44 has expanded to include an additional classroom. If a pending application for further funding is approved by the Office of Head Start, the combination childcare and Head Start center […]

BETHEL — Tips from the latest research from the Alzheimer’s Association will be presented by Valerie Cole, SeniorsPlus Licensed Social Worker, on Thursday, October 5 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the West Parish Congregational Church, at 32 Church Street in Bethel. This program is sponsored by ‘To Your Health’ of the Western Mountains Senior […]

STATE — As the state prepares for a major weekend storm, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Maine State Director Rhiannon Hampson today announced that the Department has launched a pilot program to make it easier for rural Mainers to repair and rebuild storm-damaged homes in presidentially declared disaster areas. The pilot program covers […]