BETHEL — Steam Mill Brewery’s move to it’s new location on 96 Sunday River has lead to many new changes. While the vibe is still come and sit and have a few drinks, no rush, explains owner Scott Fraser, they have developed a new method to better perfect this vibe: the flag system. With the […]
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Christmas for Kids Raffle
BETHEL — Brooks Bros. is holding its second “Christmas for Kids Raffle” to help raise money for Christmas for Families, a nonprofit program that donates Christmas presents to families in the SAD 44 area run by Nina Wheeler. Anyone can stop on by and either fill out a ticket with their name and […]
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The Valentine’s Day Project helps those in need across Maine
BETHEL — The Valentine’s Day Project, a four-person group that distributes donated clothing to homeless shelters across Maine on Valentine’s Day, is now expanding its territory to help more people in need. They donate filled backpacks to veterans, and stuffed drawstring bags or ziplock bags to everyone else. Inside is new clothing or items that […]
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Student of the month talks about civil rights, think tanks, and novels
BETHEL — When Telstar and the Rotary Club awarded freshman Gabrielle Thompson student of the month for October, they praised her as being a quiet leader. But Thompson contributes to the role in more ways than detailed in the write-up. To start, she’s been playing soccer since second grade, playing defense. She plays for Telstar […]
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Main Street holiday car parade approaching
BETHEL — The annual Main Street Holiday Car Parade will kick-off the holiday spirit in Bethel on December 18 starting at 4:15 p.m. at the parking lot besides The Gem Theater. Everyone is welcome; it is free to all. Everyone can either join in their vehicles and follow the Firetruck where Santa will be leading […]
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Thornton and Boyd wed
CAMDEN — Eva Marie Thornton and Daniel Arthur Boyd were married atop Mount Battie, in Camden, Maine, on August 2, 2021. The couple’s beloved dog, Basil, served as ring bearer and performed her duties perfectly as Eva and Dan committed their love and lives to each other. The bride carried a bouquet of flowers grown […]
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Mahoosuc Community Broadband Committee update
REGION — Expanding broadband in small rural communities is challenging – but also essential if we want our towns to thrive. The root of the challenge for expanding internet service in small towns is that they simply don’t have enough people, or potential subscribers, to be a priority for internet service providers (ISPs). To help […]
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Above and Beyond/Band teacher approaches pandemic with a BANG!
BETHEL — Being a chorus teacher and band teacher during the pandemic turned out to be exceptionally fun for Telstar teacher Christopher Alberi and his students. As it would be difficult for Alberi to teach his students breath work during the heart of the pandemic, as well as wind instruments, he pivoted towards a […]
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Greenwood citizen vocalizes concerns with renters
GREENWOOD — Betsey Foster came forward at a Greenwood Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday, November 23, to share her concerns about houses in Greenwood being rented out to people who didn’t live in the community. Foster, who is a resident, suggested creating a registry to keep track of who’s property was being used as […]
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Mt. Abram gives away free ski passes to SAD 44 students
REGION — Mt. Abram and SAD 44 have decided to link up so students can ski for free on Thursdays and Fridays, and have the opportunity for potential part-time jobs. Mt. Abram is going to be giving out free ski passes to three different groups. The first group are called the Community Student Pass MSAD […]