To the Editor: To comply with government directives and to keep everyone healthy, the Memorial Day program and parade in Bryant Pond village will not be held this year. Judith Grover Tent #17, Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, 1861-1865 has been the proud sponsor of the town’s Memorial Day service for decades […]

To the Editor: I was appalled by the opening of the Sunday River Brew Pub prior to receiving approval from our Governor and her medical advisors. The apparent lack of concern for those of us who are older, who might have existing conditions and who might be at risk of serious and potentially fatal complications […]

To the Editor: The US Constitution is beautifully laid out to distinguish the limitations on the federal government’s powers to rule over the separate states and over the individual people. Specifically, Article 10 of the Constitution states that “The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the […]

To the Editor: When I returned home a month ago from New Mexico I was so pleased to see how seriously this community is taking the outbreak of the virus. What a relief. I want to take a moment to thank the dedicated folks at the Bethel Healthcare Center, the IGA, The Bethel Animal Hospital […]

To the Editor: Due to the changes necessitated by the impact of COVID-19, we are postponing our kindergarten screening originally scheduled for April. At this point, we are not rescheduling it and when we do, we will communicate that to families and the general public. We will still be registering students who are eligible for […]

To the Editor: We would like to thank members of our community for their patience and understanding during this unusual and difficult time. We are following the guidelines of the governor’s office and the Maine State Library to protect public health and safety. This means that the library is closed to the public for checking […]

To the Editor: On behalf of all the members of the Bethel Rotary Club, I would like to send our very best wishes to all as we navigate our lives around the COVID 19 pandemic. Our club, and our individual members, are more than happy to assist those in need, so please do not hesitate […]

To the Editor: Fifty years ago, April 22, 1970, I was a senior in high school. I along with thousands of other people in the US, held the first Earth Day. Earth Day 1970 achieved a rare political alignment, enlisting support from Republicans and Democrats, both rural and urban dwellers and business and labor leaders. […]