BETHEL — Mold in the basement of the 19th-century Bethel Town Office prompted selectmen to move the Town Office temporarily to the Fire Station beginning Tuesday (Oct. 22) of this week. The mold was discovered in mid-September behind an old boiler when town staff went downstairs to retrieve items to be used in the […]
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Lincoln Street sidewalk project continues
BETHEL — This month’s selectboard meeting brought up a continuation of a project mandated by the Maine DOT. In addition to the Maine Street sidewalk project, this will add a 400-foot expansion of the sidewalk on Lincoln Street, by the savings bank. The selectboard had mixed reactions to this new plan. Frank Del Duca was […]
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Andover library initiates a ‘perpetual puzzle’
Interest in the puzzle led to her buying her own copy, and then suggesting to Wendy Hutchins, assistant director at Andover public library, that they have a puzzle in the library for people to do when they came in.
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Development of a ‘trail for all’ at Buck’s ledge
The focus of this year’s celebration was the development of what is being called the ‘Trail for All’.
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Reverend at Norway church is spreading hope
The Christian faith is about unconditional love, Bartlett believes, and should be absolutely inclusive. “I mean look at Jesus, he hung out with everyone with zero expectation,” she wrote.
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Soup’s on with Bonnie Pooley
Soup’s on began back during the pandemic, when many seniors in the community were afraid to leave their homes.
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Local veterans’ groups tap Armistice Day as tool to deploy support
PARIS — Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School will once again become the gathering point for area veterans organizations to honor Americans who served their country on Nov. 11. This year’s ceremony at the high school auditorium is being co-presented with American Legion Post 72’s and VFW Post 9787’s outreach program. The two Paris-based groups are […]
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Norway’s Gingerbread House goes under contract
Paris Hill-based real estate agent Holly Bancroft Brown has confirmed that the historic property is under contact, with the closing set to happen before the end of the year.
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Car hits child in crosswalk at Norway elementary school
The child was taken to MaineHealth Stephens Hospital to be checked for injuries.
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Leaves represent second chances
I’ve enjoyed sitting under our backyard tree in the last few warm, sunlit autumn afternoons. It’s a remarkable tree whose christened name is Meredith. I love her and do my best to protect and keep her healthy. She’s truly impressive and has served us well by giving shade or sharing her medicinal qualities like the […]