Beautiful Viper and her three kittens were found abandoned underneath the wheel of a garbage truck, covered in an unknown oily substance. After being brought to Responsible Pet Care, it was discovered that this oily substance had caused chemical burns on one of Viper’s kittens. Viper was frail, with her hip bones protruding and her […]
Local News
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Beal for State Representative
To the Editor: We are lucky here in the 81st District to have such a strong candidate for State Representative: Joan Beal. Joan is a good Mainer, a person with lots of experience on a lot of different fronts: mother (including foster mother), caregiver, and teacher, as well as donating lots of time to local […]
advertisement
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
If we build it, will they save?
To the Editor: When Maine set out to develop a way to make retirement savings accessible to more workers, it was somewhat of a “field of dreams” moment for all those who had advocated for the Work & Save program, including AARP Maine. We knew that access to an employer-based retirement plan would be critical […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Harry Potter birthday celebration
PARIS — The Paris Public Library will hold a themed bingo event to celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday on Wednesday, July 31 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will take place at the Deering Memorial Community Center at 39 Main Street in south Paris. Children who participate will be able to play rounds of […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Resilient Harrison Maine offers website
HARRISON — Resilient Harrison Maine now has a website. Local climate resilience organization expands its visibility. In its two years of activity, Resilient Harrison Maine has done a town-wide survey and acted on the results with many presentations and workshops giving money-saving and energy-saving tips. Their online presence is now expanding beyond their Facebook group […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Bell Hill Meetinghouse offers wildlife program
OTISFIELD — The Bell Hill Meetinghouse, Otisfield, will host retired Maine wildlife biologist and author Ronald Joseph for a program on Sunday, July 28 at 4 p.m. Joseph will share stories of growing up in rural Maine, working as a wildlife biologist, and meeting interesting Mainers along the way. His stories are sometimes humorous, sometimes […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
If we build it, will they save?
To the Editor: When Maine set out to develop a way to make retirement savings accessible to more workers, it was somewhat of a “field of dreams” moment for all those who had advocated for the Work & Save program, including AARP Maine. We knew that access to an employer-based retirement plan would be critical […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Picky Plastic Pointer #6
If you care about keeping plastic from fouling up our Earth home forever, here’s a more difficult plan, but a real “Planet-Saver:” Instead of large garbage cans requiring large plastic bags, invest in smaller metal buckets with lids (or ask a painter for several empty 5-gallon paint buckets with lids.) Line each bucket with 4 […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Norway Brewing hosts benefit for Opera House
NORWAY — Norway Brewing Company is holding a benefit concert for the Norway Opera House on Saturday, July 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. The evening will feature live performances by musicians James Rice and the Portland-based group Hambone. There is no cover charge for this event, and attendees will have the chance to […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Grants will strengthen county communities
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — More than $69,000 in Maine Community Foundation (MaineCF) grants will help strengthen nonprofit organizations and projects in Oxford County. MaineCF’s Oxford County Grantmaking Committee awarded $64,527 to nine organizations through the foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. MaineCF donors with advised funds made two additional grants totaling $4,500. 2024 grantees include: Maine Dragon Boat […]