To the Editor: Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all have much to be thankful for. Christmas is just weeks after and we are trying to get the word out. Just a reminder to all, if you need help or know someone, just let us know. We keep all information confidential you can […]

To the Editor: Over the past couple of months, I have had five local incidents occur with unleashed or out of control ‘voice controlled’ hefty dogs that lunged at my two leashed five-pound chihuahuas. My old dogs were terrorized by these encounters. So was I. Not one person had the decency to apologize for their […]

To the Editor: Hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving we all have much to be thankful for. Christmas just weeks after and we are trying to get the word out. Just a reminder to all, if you need help or know someone just let us know we keep all information confidential you can pick […]

To the Editor: Everyone is invited to visit the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society on Saturday, December 7, from 12-5 p.m. for our annual Christmas at the Mason House celebration and holiday open house. Enjoy light refreshments in the period rooms of the 1813 Dr. Moses and Agnes Straw Mason House, decorated in traditional […]

To the Editor: The Rotary Club of Bethel is pleased to announce two of our important holiday offerings for members of our community. On Tuesday, December 10, all area seniors are invited to the Annual Senior Luncheon at the Locke Mills Legion Hall, beginning at noon time. A complete ham dinner, prepared by Friend of […]

To the Editor: Fall is here, the trees have lost most of their leaves, and seniors at Telstar are completing their college applications. Project Opportunity is a scholarship and grant program founded in 1988 for the sole purpose of helping students at Telstar Middle and High School attain a higher education. I would like to […]

To the Editor: The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to extend heartfelt gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of its 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards, held on November 1 at Loose Boots at Mt. Abram. The event was a tremendous success, thanks to the support of our generous sponsors, silent […]

To the Editor: The 44th Bethel Outing Club (BOC) Ski and Snowboard Sale is behind us. Proof that the spirit of volunteerism is alive and well, making it possible to continue providing the community affordable opportunities to Nordic ski, mountain bike, hike, roller-ski, and more. The club’s largest fundraiser requires the coordination of many moving […]

To the Editor: As evidenced by a lot of “McMansions” built in the area in recent years, some rural towns and villages are in a state of transition. Now Bethel may experience similar changes. I had a conversation with Greenwood historian Blaine Mills about three and a half decades ago about changes to the community […]

To the Editor: Friends, neighbors, and all Maine Senate District 19 residents, I am certain you are happy that this 2024 election cycle is coming to an end. Well, guess what? I am with you. I am exhausted, excited, and ready to hear your verdict. It has been said that this election is pivotal to […]