WOODSTOCK — To applause from her classmates, third grader Thea Cannatella, headed to the stage at Woodstock Elementary School cafetorium to accept a prestigious art contest award. She won $500 in the Horace Mann planning calendar art contest, presented at an all-school gathering Dec. 19. She was the only winner in the state and was […]
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Youth Hub opening March 7 in Bethel
The Youth Hub at Congo Cafe will be in the lower level dining room of West Parish Congregational Church on Church Street.
New initiative aims to help students continue education after high school
The mentoring program helps students build skills, along with other supports, that will aid them in seeking postsecondary education.
Bethel area schools canceled 6 days, and it’s only January
Maine Department of Education requires public schools maintain at least 180 days, with at least 175 days used for instruction.
What teens are saying
The teens of today have developed their own language of sorts, which is different from what adults may be used to.
Meet the Seniors: Anthony Conant
The Telstar senior is attracted to the idea of a ‘hands on’ job versus working in his head or on a piece of paper.
A year that changed us
As 2023 draws to an end, we find ourselves starting to reflect on the previous year, both individually and as a community. When taking a moment to look back at the impacts of this year on our community it’s important to understand what these impacts may have, or continue to, look like. In late October […]
SADD 44 storm damage detailed; book challenge discussion Feb. 5
BETHEL — SAD-44 Superintendent of Schools Mark Kenney told the board that in the December storm everything under 4 feet in the school bus garage was destroyed: computers, files, radios, supplies, and tools. They did not lose any buses because they were moved to the high school in time. Kenney said they are working with […]
Outdoor classroom completed at Telstar High School in Bethel
Students in Elke Blauss’ science class designed after seeing similar spaces at other schools.