Bethel National Technical Honor students announced

Eight students from the Bethel area were honored

The Smile Fund yard sale is April 26

Sale to benefit Smile Fund and adult dentures

Bethel area school budget expected to increase

"The budget is up, and I know that is not what folks want to hear.  We are working to minimize that as much as possible while still being able to offer quality educational and employment opportunities," said MSAD-44 Superintendent of Schools Mark Kenney.

Bethel discusses road close permit for Mollyockett Day

Danny Whitney of Bethel Area Business Association was asked to return to the board with more detailed safety specifications.

It’s April and the snow just keeps falling

Some residents are looking back fondly, 'this was a real Maine winter' they say. With snow in the forecast for the weekend, others say, 'When does it end?' In the Bethel area a winter of snow, bitter cold, continuous snow drifts, and two foot icicles has extended well past March 20, the first day of Spring.

Several Bethel area residents attend ‘Hand’s Off’ protest in S. Paris

The demonstration was one of more than 1,200 nationwide. People opposed President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's actions, including issues related to the economy and human rights as well as government downsizing.

Applications being accepted for Bethel’s Gehring House apartments

Gilead town budget depends on school district numbers

The Town pays $400,000 to send 18 Gilead children to school, said Town Clerk Patsy Cox, who added that they would not have a final budget until after the school district's budget meeting in May. In the meantime, all 36 articles at town meeting have passed.

Bethel area bars and cafes will compete in a mocktail/cocktail competition in April

The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the contest that will be judged by area patrons.

Latin Scholars number highest ever at Telstar High School

With 17 seniors out of 43 receiving a 3.3 or higher grade point average, Telstar High School Class of 2025, has recorded it's highest number of Latin Scholars ever, according to Principal John Eliot.