At an open town meeting, common in rural Maine, Sharon Leighton was elected to the select board while tending the wood stove.
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Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Gilead to choose new selectman at March 28 town meeting
Alfred Leighton plans to step down from his select board position, and two school board positions will be voted on.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Gilead to hold town meeting March 28 at Town Hall
Select Board Chair Bob Ensslen said Town Hall improvements and new equipment for the Transfer Station are among the items to be voted on.
Posted inMaine, The Maine Forecast
Wood piles up in Gilead
A Route 2 homeowner is ready for whatever frigid weather comes this winter.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
A guide to antiquing around Western Maine
Revel in great, hidden finds while enjoying this extended (though muted) leaf-peeping season.
Posted inSports, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar games and matches start this week
Sports schedules for the season are listed here
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Gilead officials reduce budget by $107,000, ease tax burden
The mill rate has gone down 1.9% from the previous year thanks in part to budget cuts.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar school board voices opposition to limiting political groups’ access to school facilities
Board members spoke in favor of an open and fair policy, with Telstar Principal John Eliot saying, ‘All are welcome here, that’s our motto and we’re going to go with it.’
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
What to know as the start of school approaches Aug. 27
What to Know Before the First Day: Key dates, new staff introductions, and upcoming board meetings in MSAD 44.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Deputy fire chief in western Maine charged with burning his own home
Gilead Deputy Fire Chief Travis Davis has been placed on unpaid administrative leave following his arrest on an arson charge involving his own home in Gorham, New Hampshire.