A traffic stop in Wyman Township in 2020 led to the arrest of Terrence G. Gordon, formerly of Bethel.
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Sheriff hears concerns about speeding in Greenwood
GREENWOOD — Speeding through residential streets in Greenwood has become a significant problem and many citizens showed up to the Greenwood Selectman meeting to vocalize their concerns. Oxford County Sheriff Christopher Wainwright attended the meeting via Zoom. Wainwright said he is trying to get the roads speed tested by the State of Maine to set […]
Rebuilding home
BETHEL — Growing up with nothing inspired Earl Tyler to do something to change that dynamic. Raised in Greenwood, in 1968 he left to become a Marine. When he returned back to Greenwood, he needed a home. So he built one. Greenwood was good to him, Tyler says. Over the course of 52 years, […]
Photo Album: High school mountain bikers take to the trails in the season’s first enduro-style race
Gould Academy in Bethel hosts a high school mountain bike race at Mt. Abram in Greenwood.
Greenwood presented with plaque
GREENWOOD — Bob Oicke from the age friendly Community Initiative joined the Greenwood Board of Selectman meeting on September 22. He discussed the different programs the AGFI was doing with the community. One of them was working with volunteer students who would help a senior citizen with a safe activity. Another one of the programs […]
Greenwood hears about IRAs, masks
GREENWOOD — A financial advisor from Androscoggin Bank spoke with the Greenwood selectboard August 17 about opening IRA accounts as a retirement option for the population making over five thousand dollars a year. The IRA account costs nothing to administer vs. a 401K which is more costly. The person getting the IRA account has to […]
Greenwood’s municipal meetings in person, remote
GREENWOOD — The Greenwood Board of Selectman discussed the benefits to a remote participating policy at a public hearing Aug. 3. If the public needs to wear masks again, they thought it would be best to have Zoom remain as an option so everyone can still attend while feeling comfortable. They closed the public hearing […]
Greenwood meetings continue via Zoom
GREENWOOD — Last week, Selectman agreed to always have the Municipal meetings conducted on Zoom as well as in person. The link will be posted in the agenda the day prior, and anyone who wants the agenda should ask Town Manager Kimberly Sparks. This allows residents to participate remotely. A public hearing still needs to […]
Board to further review subdivision application
GREENWOOD — On Monday, planning board members will continue to review an application for a proposed subdivision off Rowe Hill Road in Greenwood. The proposed subdivision, called “Twitchell Pond Overlook,” would consist of seven single family residential lots and one lot held onto by the owner, Paula Lamb. The property totals 34.5 acres and has […]