GREENWOOD — Skiers at Mt. Abram Family Resort were stuck for 90 minutes Friday afternoon after the lift stopping spinning, said Zach McCarthy, communications director at the resort. The cause is believed to be related to a power surge, although evidence remains inconclusive, he said. “We are actively looking into the root cause.” One skier […]
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
The story of the county’s local fudge
GREENWOOD — Local or tourist, if there is one thing in common in times of celebration, it’s the locally-made fudge from Maine Line Products, which first opened in 1979. Owners Ellen and Rick Whitney began attending trade shows over the years. They ran into a representative for a company which sold ingredients for making fudge. […]
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High school students gear up for firefighting careers
At a time when recruiting and retaining firefighters has grown increasingly difficult, officials believe high school fire science programs are part of the solution.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Greenwood Fire sets tough new policy
GREENWOOD — Maine State Police Trooper Jason Wing attended the Greenwood Fire Department meeting on Jan. 5 to give a presentation on what firefighters can and cannot do according to Maine state law while responding to incidents in their private vehicles. Fire Chief Ken Cole said he invited the trooper as a surprise guest because […]
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Greenwood selectman discuss new bylaws
GREENWOOD — The Greenwood Board of Selectmen met Jan. 4 to discuss bylaws. Selectmen determined that now that they have a procedure for Zoom to adopt it into the Selectmen Bylaws saying that regular meetings are held in-person as well as via Zoom, which is as valid as any other meeting. Going forward, whenever a […]
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Greenwood selectmen discuss broadband, lodging tax, and infrastructure
The board also continued its waste plan discussions, with Bethel set to put forth a proposal the first week in January. Discussions will continue whether to consider one waste plant or two plants to manage the needs of Greenwood, Newry, Bethel and two other towns.
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Greenwood man charged with manslaughter in Stoneham crash
Terrence G. Gordon was driving a pickup truck in 2019 when it slammed into a tree, killing his wife.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Greenwood citizen vocalizes concerns with renters
GREENWOOD — Betsey Foster came forward at a Greenwood Board of Selectmen meeting on Tuesday, November 23, to share her concerns about houses in Greenwood being rented out to people who didn’t live in the community. Foster, who is a resident, suggested creating a registry to keep track of who’s property was being used as […]
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Locke Mills American Legion to host Veterans Day exhibit, ceremony
American Legionnaires throughout the nation plan Thursday, Nov. 11, to commemorate Veterans Day through the program “Never Forget,” the Centennial of the creation of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, in Washington D.C. Jackson-Silver Post 68, for its part, will host an image exhibit derived from the scrapbook of Cpl. Harold […]
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Things are looking up for Maine’s downhill ski scene
Western Maine mountains are in the home stretch of getting ready for the upcoming ski season, which could start any day, weather-depending, for Sunday River Ski Resort. The head of Maine’s ski association is optimistic for an above-average year.