To the Editor: Over the past thirty-five years, Andover property taxes have increased steadily, and recently, rather abruptly. Meanwhile, the population has decreased, and businesses have closed. A once-thriving village has become a desolate ghost town. Leadership has been remiss in addressing these problems. If current select board members feel overwhelmed, they should pass the […]

To the Editor: The Swap Shop at the Greenwood and Woodstock Transfer Station opens for the season on April 30. As in the past, the hours are the same as the Transfer Station hours. You must have a valid Transfer Station sticker to access the Swap Shop. The Swap Shop is seeking more volunteers to […]

To the Editor: Dear People of the Great State of Maine, Hello! I am a third-grade student in Northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Maine. In late May, I will create a display for our State Fair that I hope […]

To the Editor: It’s time to think about Valentine’s Day candy, and once again, the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society is offering a sweet Haven’s Candies fundraiser. Tell someone how much you love them with a special one-pound “I Love You” box of delicious assorted chocolates from Maine’s iconic candy-maker, packaged and gift-wrapped in […]

To the Editor: On the front lawn of the Methodist Church, located at 79 Main Street, is a lighted Christmas tree. Since 2006, we have had an annual Memorial/Honor Tree. Donors purchase a bulb in memory and/or in honor of someone they know. Many people from Bethel as well as from other towns in Maine, […]

To the Editor: It was a very cold night for the Living Nativity held on the common this year! Many thanks to the Alliance Church volunteers for continuing this longtime Bethel tradition. The cow lowed, the sheep flocked, the shepherds herded, the wise men visited, Mary and Joseph adored, and the angels glorified. Everyone did […]

To the Editor: Once again we would like to say “Thank you” for all that was done to make another great year for Christmas for Families. We wish there was a better way to say it, but just know that every gift helped Christmas for Families to help so many. We have been trying to […]

To the Editor: We would like to publicly thank everyone who attended the 5th Annual Oxford County Shriners FEZtival of Trees. It was wonderful to see so many returning visitors, as well as those new to the event. We also need to thank all of our sponsors, which include the tree sponsors, sign sponsors, gift […]

To the Editor: My name is Eva. I go to King Middle School in Portland, Maine. This year, we have researched different energy sources. I believe Maine should focus on hydropower, solar, and oil energy to help us move into a better future. Maine should focus on hydropower energy to help us reach a better […]

To the Editor: On November 26 the Bethel Area District Exchange and Food Pantry helped bring back Turkey Tuesday. Turkey Tuesday is a pot-luck community event presented for 30 years by Heather and Dave Nevis. The last live Turkey Tuesday was 2019. We wish to thank Heather and Dave Nevis for allowing us to continue their […]