To the Editor: Inland Woods + Trails, a non-profit dedicated to increasing economic prosperity through the development of recreational trails, hosted four days of volunteer tree planting in the Bethel Community Forest in April and May. Over the course of those days nearly 10,000 trees—a variety of pine, spruce, red oak and maple—were planted. The […]
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Summer is usually the hungriest time of year
To the Editor: For the 1 in 5 kids who may face hunger today in Maine, summer is usually the hungriest time of year. This summer, however, may be a different story because new benefits and temporary waivers are helping to reach even more kids with the food they need. For example, they allow parents […]
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Engineering our energy future
To the Editor: “We are living on this planet as if we have another one to go to.” -Terri Swearingen, awarded Goldman Environmental Prize in 1997. My name is Anneke. I attend King Middle School. We’re working on a project called “Engineering Our Energy Future” which is focused on the climate crisis happening right now. […]
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Energy and climate change around the world
To the Editor: According to the World Health Organization, “As of the year 2030, climate change is expected to contribute to approximately 250,000 additional deaths per year. From maluntniton, malarie, diarrhea and heat stress.” My name is Justin. I am a student at King Middle School. I have been studying energy and climate change in […]
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Propaganda
To the Editor: As a long time subscriber to the Bethel Citizen, I’ve watched with concern as the ownership changes and focus of the paper has gone from local to statewide and international. There are many reasons for this, but I would like to highlight one of the less published factors: bias and partisan reporting […]
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Sunday Porch Sessions
To the Editor: The former home of the Franklin Grange, in Bryant Pond Village, was the gathering place for socializing and music. After the past year of isolation from those activities, we are cautiously moving forward to once again enjoy some old fashioned visiting. Currently, the Town of Woodstock is looking for more suggestions for […]
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Better dental care for children
To the Editor: As the CEO of Community Concepts, I have the privilege of working with our Children’s Services Department that provides Head Start services for the children and families of Oxford and Franklin counties. Our Head Start program works to ensure enrolled children have their health care needs met and that they are connected […]
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Access to more affordable prescription drugs
To the Editor: Right now, the legislature is considering a package of vital and common sense bills that will work to reign in rising drug prices and assure that all Mainers have access to affordable prescription drugs. Now is the right time to help Maine families afford their necessary prescription drugs. Being able to afford […]
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Vote for McCartney
To the Editor: I would like to express and extend my support to Pat McCartney for Selectmen in Bethel. Pat is a successful businesswoman, a dedicated public servant, a person with great integrity and a strong work ethic. She has volunteered and served on several Boards in Bethel over the years and always keeps the […]
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Supporting McCartney
To The Editor: Firstly, I commend ALL who run for public service positions, and ALL who serve our community, in both paid and volunteer roles! I feel such roles are often thankless jobs and I appreciate everyone’s good intentions and various view points in choosing to be part of Bethel’s town government. Personally, I’ve only […]