The scope of the work ahead at the sober house at 47 Old County Road is daunting. Marc Montplaisir is amazed by the number of volunteers who have come through the door; his mother, Mary Ellen, hopes more will follow.
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First day of kindergarten in Bethel: No naps, just syrup and smiles
In Robin Kennett’s class, many of her nine kindergartners know each other from pre-K — but James Erde has one question about what’s changed: ‘We don’t take naps, right?’
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Udderly Obsessed: Frank Shaw owns 4,000 milk bottles
What started with a flea market purchase turned into a floor-to-ceiling obsession.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar school board voices opposition to limiting political groups’ access to school facilities
Board members spoke in favor of an open and fair policy, with Telstar Principal John Eliot saying, ‘All are welcome here, that’s our motto and we’re going to go with it.’
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
What to know as the start of school approaches Aug. 27
What to Know Before the First Day: Key dates, new staff introductions, and upcoming board meetings in MSAD 44.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Whitman Memorial Library in Woodstock buzzing with new programs and community spirit
From a cookbook club to a crafting group, Whitman Memorial Library has morphed into a hub for area townspeople.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Found treasures a special treat at Rotary Club Yard Sale
Rotarians are moving items like dishware, furniture, fans, rugs and couches from storage barns to the tents each morning giving locals a leg-up, through Aug. 11.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Newry Appeals Board sends Timberline condominium plans back to Planning Board
Plans for the proposed project at 9 Timberline Drive near Sunday River Ski Resort were criticized for “inadequate information.”
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From book fair to Bigfoot: A monster-sized dream
Eli Mann’s mother bought him a truck book when he was ten. Twenty-seven years later, he bought Bigfoot 3, the truck on the cover of the book. Look for Mann’s monster truck at the Molly Ockett Day Parade on Aug. 9.
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‘If he’d just get his head wet’ — kids get swim lessons at Bryant Pond in Woodstock
Certified swim instructor Makayla LaCombe, of West Paris, teaches Woodstock-area children to swim each summer — even the smaller ones who don’t want to go under the water.