BETHEL — It was in the first stages of the pandemic that sixth grade math teacher Tamara Davis decided to get creative with teaching math, grappling with how to teach a difficult topic during difficult times. She reached out to Principal Kenney and said what if she taught a skills class? “What if it’s just […]
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Turkey dinner for all
BETHEL — The Food Pantry is giving away 50 turkey baskets, first come, first serve, at The Bethel Food Pantry, side entrance Nazarene Church on Sunday, Nov. 21. The turkey baskets are donated by Sunday River Resort and Pleasant Valley Bible Church, and are built by Telstar High School students, who also hand them out […]
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Students prepare super citizen Thanksgiving dinner
BETHEL — The National Honor Society at Telstar High School and Middle School will be giving away a special home-cooked Thanksgiving meal to Super citizens on Sunday, Nov. 21. The students will be delivering the prepared food to the Super citizens themselves or accompanied by a parent. Students and teachers will be cooking the turkeys, […]
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County Extension annual meeting is Dec. 7
AREA — The Oxford County Extension Association will hold its annual meeting and election of officers, Dec. 7, from 3:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. OCEA is actively recruiting new members. In partnership with University of Maine Cooperative Extension staff, members of the county Extension Association provide input […]
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Travis Mills Foundation seeks volunteers
ROME, MAINE – The Travis Mills Foundation seeks volunteers for its Veterans Retreat, which provides an all-inclusive, all-expenses-paid, barrier-free experience for post-911 veterans and their families in the Belgrade Lakes Region of Maine. Year-round volunteer opportunities in Rome include serving meals, housekeeping, yard work, family and children’s activities, fishing, boating, snowshoeing, and more! For more […]
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Above and Beyond: Teacher and students think outside the box
BETHEL — When the pandemic struck and students were working both remotely and at Telstar, high school Social Studies/Career College Counselor teacher Carrie Lynch knew technology was going to be incorporated, but she had to think outside the box. “So when I think about creativity, I often think about how do I meet individual […]
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Introducing … Bethel’s local podcast
BETHEL — Introducing Bethel’s local podcast called, Mahoosuc Messenger, where Liz Repetto and Becca Hoskins share Western Maine weekly adventure events, activities, and opportunities happening in the region. “We’re providing information about where you can donate money, time, goods, or places where you can connect, make friends, get to know the community better. Or just […]
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BAAM’s offers Winter Art Market
BETHEL — Bethel Area Arts & Music is holding it’s Winter Art Market at The Philbrook Place, 162 Main Street on November 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be 14 local artist who will be selling their crafts. The inspiration for the event came to BAAM’s Coordinator Kate Webb when she realized […]
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Rep. Frances Head speaks at Bethel selectman meeting
BETHEL — Republican State Representative Frances M. Head attended the Bethel Board of Selectmen meeting on November 8 to give notice regarding the roads in Bethel. “Can I just tell you something else that might be coming your way as [the number of] discontinued roads grows?” Head asked. “We’ve taken that up on our committee […]
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November Waterfowl provides an added Autumn Highlight
Just when it appears the autumn spectacle may be ending as colorful leaves fall from the trees, there is something new we can look forward to on the many lakes and ponds in western Maine. It’s peak waterfowl migration, and many ducks and geese are now appearing on the inland waterways which serve as key […]