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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Posted inBethel, News
Newry man says presence of his astounding dog has helped family’s healing process
Cooper the dog provided support after the death of the couple’s son, and now is there as they face physical challenges.
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Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Abatement rejected by Newry selectman
NEWRY — An abatement was requested by a Newry taxpayer, and was rejected at the Newry Selectboard meeting on Tuesday, December 8. The abatement was for three years ago. “If you’re agreeing the house is still there, agreeing about the acreage, but disagreeing about the value of the land, which is what I think this […]
Posted inBethel, News
Photo album: Skiing Santas swoosh Sunday River
Skiers and snowboarders in red suits gather in Newry for 21st annual Santa Sunday, raising more than $4,600 for The River Fund Maine.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Poem winner for December’s poetry contest is: Richard Bartholomew Stockwell
NEWRY — In honor of Emily Dickinson’s 191st birthday this December 10th, The Bethel Citizen had a poetry contest to see who could write a poem in likes of her wit and darkness but in relation to the pandemic. Please see the poem below by Richard Bartholomew Stockwell of Newry. Dickinson was born in […]
Posted inBethel, Business, News
Get your skis on: Sunday River opens for season Thursday
The resort announced Wednesday that if the cold holds, it will open a limited number of trails to season passholders and multi-day ticket holders at 9 a.m. Thursday.
Posted inBethel, Elections, News, Oxford Hills
Newry votes in favor of updating development review ordinance
Residents voted 112-58 Tuesday to amend the town development review ordinance to conform to state laws and practices.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Planning board ordinances have been changed
NEWRY — At and Oct. 19 public hearing Newry residents heard Shelly Norton, the town appointed planning contractor of Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, speak about changes to how the planning board will operate. Also discussed were zoning maps. She summarized what had and hadn’t changed. “The proposed changes to the Unified Development Review Ordinance […]
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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.
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Androscoggin Watershed to be discussed
NEWRY — The Androscoggin River Watershed Council plans to host the 26th Annual Androscoggin River Watershed Conference from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River Resort, at 15 S. Ridge Road, in Newry. The conference will feature a variety of topics of interest to residents, businesses, […]