To the Editor: As the Chair of the Maine Veterans’ Homes Board of Trustees, I am writing to implore the Maine State Legislature to fund LD 985. This bill provides $3.4MM of critical funding that, when matched with federal funds, closes a $10.3MM gap between the cost of care and MaineCare reimbursement rates. Last year […]

To the Editor: My sincere appreciation for all the help putting together The Locke Mills American Legion Early Bird Craft Fair. Thank you to all the crafters, the American Legion + Axillary. Bethel Foodliner, Town of Greenwood, and The Bethel Citizen. I very much appreciate all the help and support. Marie Bartlett, Coordinator Greenwood

To the Editor: This letter is to help with mistruths and incorrect information that have been circulating about the Newry Community Church and a vote by the citizens present at Town Meeting May 15, 2023, to sell the church. The structure needs upgrades to be used as a public (assembly use) building, either privately owned […]

To the Editor: The members of the Rotary Club of Bethel are excited to be planning for our upcoming events and activities. We invite you to mark your calendars and support/attend these! Our largest fundraising event is our Annual Yardsale, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 1 to Monday, August 7 – to be held […]

To the Editor: As “Mornings at the Museum” gears up for another fun July, we would like to thank the local businesses that have supported us this year through both financial and in-kind donations. With your help and backing, we have been able to start the summer on a positive note with many activities and […]

To the Editor: Dear Bethel Voters, On Tuesday, June 13, you have a choice on the Selectpersons’ ballot, and I am asking for your vote.  Bethel has been my home for nearly 40 years, and it would be a privilege to represent you at the Selectboard table. My first 17 years here I worked at […]

To the Editor: There’s a school board election on June 13. There are two Bethel vacancies and only one candidate. Education is important for all of us. I’ve been in the education business for 50 years. I hope Citizen readers will write my name – David R Jones – in the appropriate space under ‘School […]

To the Editor: On April 11, Gail Olson and David Hart Sr. lost their home and possessions to a fire on French Road in Norway. They lost everything; nothing was salvageable. They also lost their beloved cat and both vehicles. There will be a benefit fundraiser luncheon on June 10 from 12-3 p.m. at the […]

To the Editor:  Over the past many weeks, it was called to my attention that no one, to date, had voiced any interest in the position of Greenwood selectman. From time to time, I would ask if anyone had come forward and the answer was always the same, not as yet. As town meeting drew […]

To the Editor: We are happy to announce that this July we will have the 8th year of our free children’s summer program, “Mornings at the Museum”. As in the past, the program is held every Thursday in July from 9:30-11:30 a.m., on the grounds of the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society and is […]