To the Editor: Due to COVID 19 concerns, the Bethel CROP Walk will go virtual. The safety of all people is of utmost importance. The ability to safely distance will be a challenge, if we gather in person. The World Service Committee is encouraging individual families or church groups to walk in small clusters, make […]
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The world of artificial hips
To the Editor: In 2011, I had an artificial hip implanted in my body. The operation was successful, however, as time went on, this prosthesis started to degrade, defined as “fretting”. This process resulting in a metallic dust, comprised of both chromium and cobalt, floating around in the vicinity of my hip. Starting in July […]
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AARP is here for you
To the Editor: With just over two months before the November 3 elections, many Mainers find themselves grappling with unexpected hardships brought on by the coronavirus. We’ve heard from Mainers who are deferring retirement or coming to grips with unexpected unemployment. Some struggle to afford their health care and medications. Many family caregivers find that […]
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Gould Academy’s reopening plan
To the Editor: To the residents of Bethel: I am writing to you today not just as the newly appointed head at Gould Academy, but also as a current and former Bethel resident, a parent of Crescent Park School students, a Gould alum, and a concerned citizen. This pandemic has carried with it risks and […]
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Collins answers needs of Mainers
To the Editor: Susan Collins does answer to needs of Mainers. In March of this year, when dentistry had been declared a non-essential service, I had the misfortune of chipping a front tooth. While this was on in any way an emergency, other than a slight hit on my vanity, I was happy when I […]
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The Rotary 5K has gone virtual
To the Editor: One of the Rotary Club of Bethel’s signature events, our Rotary 5K and 1 mile event has gone virtual! During the 4-year history of the event, more than $15,000 has been distributed among Bethel area after school and enrichment program providers, which was the sole mission of this event from the start. […]
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Doing the work
To the Editor: About the failed pandemic response, Democratic nominee Joe Biden says that Trump won’t “do the work”. He’s being polite. Here’s what “doing the work” looks like and what it doesn’t. Consider the example of opening schools during a global pandemic. Doing the work: Start detailed planning and actions in May. Not doing […]
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Denying the vote?
To the Editor: I am beginning to think the President wishes to deny the vote to all military personnel no matter where they are stationed. His rant on mail-in-ballots makes me think this is what he wants. Nancy H. Mercer Bethel
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Library plant sale a success
To the Editor: This spring, while the Bethel Library was closed, we chose to postpone our annual Library Plant Sale. As the weeks progressed, and the library opened, we began to consider having a plant sale with the recommended safety guidelines for outdoor gatherings. On August 15, we held our very first summer plant sale, […]
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‘Mornings at the Museum’ thank you
To the Editor: After almost three weeks since our last session of MAM 2020, I think it’s finally safe to say that we thankfully had a healthy and successful 5th season! Many people and organizations went in to making this year’s children’s program such a fun, historical, and vital activity for our area’s children and […]