To the Editor: I am not sure who the person who wrote last week’s letter “Can a Balance be found?” is, but as someone who was born and brought up in Bethel and has lived in Bethel all my life, I have a little experience here. What I saw was a community coming together from […]

To the Editor: Senior College is hosting a program with several Death Doulas speaking on this topic, open to the public, on January 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the Congregational Church, 32 Church Street in Bethel. There will be a $5 fee for members of Sr. College and a $10 fee for non-members. I think […]

To the Editor: It is common for people to set intentions and make New Year’s resolutions, and yet many never are seen through. The recent flood leaves me really feeling for what people are going through who were displaced and lost a lot in it. I have made it through several challenges in life and […]

To the Editor: As a Maine resident, I would like to encourage Maine voters to support the passage of LD 1914 – the Maine Psilocybin Health Access Act – which would make a positive impact on the mental health of Maine’s residents. For many Mainers, passage of this measure could change – and even save […]

To the Editor: It has been interesting to see the responses and reactions of people in the aftermath of the flood. Social media posts show controversy around prioritizing Sunday River over individuals in the community. Obviously, many depend on our Ski areas. However, do they really deserve priority over valuable and long-standing members of our […]

To the Editor: I was saddened to hear the news of the passing of our friend Jannine Buck. I have a lot of fond memories, laughter, and friendship with Jannine as do so many others. I would like a little of what Jannine was to me. I knew Jannine from a very young age when […]

To the Editor: If you attended the Yulefest at Gould Academy last night (12/12), you were fortunate to see, hear, and experience another reason I’m grateful to live in Bethel. Aside from the excellent quality of the music and the overall performance, it was wonderful to see the collaboration between resident area musicians and the […]

To the Editor: I am by no means what someone would call a full ‘Mainer’ as I have only been here a mere 6 years now. However, for me, it is still home. What concerns me is how much change I have seen in that time. This holiday season, I find myself wondering, where did […]

To the Editor: It is with immense gratitude that the Bethel Outing Club (BOC) extends an enormous thank you to the community at large for making this year’s ski and snowboard sale the best yet. Over $11,000 was raised to help fund outdoor people-powered activities for the local youth. The money raised is earmarked for […]

To the Editor: We wish to thank Sunday River Resort, Mainely Provisions, Gould Academy, Le Mu Eats, Watershed Wood-Fired Kitchen, The Bethel Sugar Shack, Pete’s Griddle, The Good Food Store, The Elizabeth, Kowloon Village, Cho Sun, and our volunteers for making our Open House a success. If you’d like to tour the clothing exchange and food […]