To the Editor: Though my run for Maine State Representative for District 78 was unsuccessful (but – thank you, Bethel – my support was solid in my hometown), I would like to thank all area residents who gave me their vote. I campaigned on a platform of collaboration and non-divisiveness, and I would also like […]

To the Editor: We in Bethel have a rare opportunity to peek into a Dollhouse-Collector’s dream home at the West Parish Congregational Church on Church Street, across from Gould Academy, on Saturday, Dec. 3 during the Annual Christmas Tea and Fair. As many folks know, the WPCC Christmas Tea and Fair is one of the […]

To the Editor: Thank you to all the crafters, vendors, and customers. Also, a Big ‘Thank you’ to Marleen, Susan and Betty for helping make the Locke Mills Legion Hall Craft Fair a success. Marie Bartlett Greenwood

The 11th hour has become synonymous with Veterans Day, originally called Armistice day, in recognition of the document signed at the 11th hour, or the 11th day, of the 11th month. In reality, the Armistice ending the war to end all wars was signed around 5 am on November 11th. Over the course of the […]

To the Editor: Do You Like To Sing? For those in our community who enjoy choral singing, there will be an opportunity on November 13. This is an invitation to participate in a one-time chorus experience, rehearsing on Thursday, November 10 at 6:30 at the West Parish Congregational Church on Church Street in Bethel, and […]

To the Editor: Thank you for making Buck’s Ledge Community Forest a reality! We had a great celebration Saturday, October 15, at Buck’s Ledge Community Forest. I want to take a moment and reflect on the beauty of the day, and the success of this accomplishment. The Town of Woodstock now owns 646 acres of […]

To the Editor: On November 8, voters in Maine Applied Technology Region 9 will receive a ballot with a single referendum question: “Do you favor authorizing the Cooperative Board of the Region 9 School of Applied Technology (“Region 9”) to accept and use the federal grants, to the extent awarded, to construct and equip new […]

To the Editor: On the occasion of World Polio Day (October 24), the Bethel Rotary Club would like to thank all the wonderful donors who have made it possible for the club to increase its support to eradicate polio worldwide. This year, due to the hard work of my fellow Rotarians at the annual yard […]

To the Editor: My Fellow Citizen’s of Oxford County, I am proud to endorse Justin Brown to become Oxford County’s next Sheriff. He’s well recognized, respected and supported by the law enforcement community. He has strong family values, and is dedicated with strong work ethic. He is a 22-year member of the Oxford County Sheriff’s […]

To the Editor: We support Justin Brown. Currently serving as Lieutenant of the criminal investigation division, having worked for the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office over 22 years, a local man. We saw first-hand how he handles issues. He is professional – but has a  down to earth approachable demeanor and knows how to get results. […]