To the Editor: After Mr. Reddoch’s recent article on loons in the Bethel Citizen I was really curious about the distribution of them in southern New England. I started tracking down further information and finally reached the organization doing the work and it took me back to Maine – BRI in Portland.  I knew them […]

To the Editor: The annual Bethel Light Up Main St/Jingle Bell Event is a go! In a year filled with cancellations and limited community activities, this chamber-sponsored event will prevail. Come celebrate the season at the first Light Up Main St Holiday Car Parade! Due to COVID-19 increases in Maine, we have modified this event […]

To the Editor: Spending time outdoors in Maine’s beautiful wild places is one of the few safe ways to get out of the house these days, with other recreation limited by the COVID-19 pandemic. But our forests, lakes, rivers, and mountains not only provide necessary respite and myriad recreation opportunities, they are also vital to […]

To the Editor: I grew up here, went to college here, and after working construction in Wyoming for 4 years, I decided to move back to Maine. Why? Because everyone who calls this state home, regardless of political affiliation, understands how deeply their community is connected to their environment. I am 27 and work as […]

To the Editor: Once again making sure the message got out there that Christmas for Families will not be having a FUNDRAISER at the American Legion in Locke Mills this year due to the virus. We all are aware of what the PANDEMIC has done to us. Here is hoping for a better year in […]

To the Editor: No one should go without enough food. But it seems that this is not the case, even in the United States. With the current situation of Covid 19, the economy, and unemployment or underemployment, food insecurity is in the news. The greater Bethel community has not been spared. Therefore it is time […]