STATE — A new law that took effect on August 8 will help Mainers safely secure their prescription drugs and firearms, and other dangerous weapons. The law, which was passed unanimously sponsored by Senator Susan Deschambault, D-Biddeford, and co-sponsored by Representative Richard Pickett, (R) Dixfield establishes the Safe Homes Program. It will educate people on […]
Citizen Community
Used for Bethel Citizen content
Briefs
Supper LOVELL — Take-out Harvest Supper, Friday 9/9, 5-6:30, $15, at Lovell United Church of Christ, 1174 Main St. in Lovell. On the menu will be corned beef, potatoes, carrots, cabbage, turnip, bread, and apple or pumpkin pie) For information, contact Linda Libby at 207-925-3661 or [email protected].
CROP Walk activities September 18
BETHEL — Local CROP (Communities Respond to Overcome Poverty) Walks help to relieve hunger here and around the world. Participants raise money with pledges and donations and walk around the Bethel Common. Rev. Tim LcConey will lead an ecumenical service on The Common at 10 a.m. The World Service committee will have stations around The […]
Master Naturalist program to be held in Auburn
REGION — Maine Master Naturalist Program application deadline for year-long naturalist course in Auburn. Application window September 1 – October 16, 2022. The Maine Master Naturalist Program seeks applicants for a year-long course that trains Mainers to be naturalist guides. The course offers hands-on classes and field experience to equip graduates to volunteer for land […]
Cancer Resource Center’s annual appeal in full swing
NORWAY — The Cancer Resource Center of Western Maine (CRCofWM) launched its Annual Appeal Campaign in early June. Funds raised from this appeal are critical to the Center’s mission to embrace anyone affected by cancer in a community that offers hope and caring through support, education, and concepts in healthy living – because no one […]
Operation Christmas Child global impact countdown event
STATE — You may have said, “It’s only late summer… uhm… early fall! I’ll think about Christmas later!” But as you should know- later and Christmas come very quickly. It’s time to prepare now! On September 10, there will be a Countdown Event in Portland for Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Gifts, an outreach ministry of […]
Briefs
Breakfast LOVELL — Delta Masonic Lodge, located at 920 Lovell Rd in Lovell, will be hosting another Public Breakfast on September 3 from 7 to 9 a.m., $10 for adults, and children under 5 eat free. On the menu: scrambled eggs, sausages/bacon, home fries, French toast, plain & blueberry pancakes, sausage & gravy on biscuits, […]
Mahoosuc Community Broadband Committee Update
BETHEL — Thanks to everyone who has responded to the online or paper survey sent to all residents in Albany, Bethel, Greenwood, Milton, Newry, and Woodstock to help the Mahoosuc Community Broadband Committee evaluate different approaches to improving internet service for area residents and businesses. The Committee was asked a year ago to develop recommendations […]
Briefs
Sales BERLIN — The final two barn sales for the Berlin & Coos County Historical Society will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The barns are located about one mile north of the hospital and across from the state prison. Please do not bring items […]