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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Posted inBusiness, The Bethel Citizen
EV chargers proposed for Bethel
The five dual-port pay-to-use chargers would be installed in a Bethel Village parking lot owned by Gould Academy at the corner of Elm and High Street.
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Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
McGouldrick Dog Park dedicated to Dixfield student
Volunteer Scott Blaisdell said, “This vision is more than just a dog park, because through her vision, we have local people down here, almost on a daily basis, working hand-in-hand together working to help the park.”
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
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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Oxford’s Happy Moose half-marathon coming
Just 35 days remain until the Four in the Forest Trail Run and the Happy Moose Half Marathon, according to founder and organizer Rick Bennett of Oxford. Both races are on Saturday, Sept. 13, here at Bennett Lane, Oxford. The Happy Moose Half Marathon (13.1 miles) will start at 8 a.m., and the Four in the Forest (4.1 […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Norway urged to adopt ethics code
To the Editor: Thank you for starting to look into how some of these local officials think they have immunity from everything. Everything is secret, they simply don’t respond or show up at pre-determined meetings and it requires a FOAA to get anything from them. It took me 13 weeks to get only some of […]
Posted inCommunity, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Mini motor cross racers motor into fall season
Kohen Bouchart, 2, of Mexico, takes a break from practice late last month on his mini motor cross bike at Grimaldi Field in Andover while visiting with his grandmother, Tricia Mills, and some cousins. He and his sister race at Hemond’s MX & Offroad Park in Minot every Monday Night. (Rose Lincoln/Staff Writer)
Posted inLivermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, News
Jay library unveils Maine’s first book bench by artist Craig Gray
Jay-Niles Memorial Library has Maine’s first Novel Idea book bench, a project years in the making and made possible by the Florida artist’s visit.
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FMO investigates fire that destroyed Oxford camper
Aug. 26 fire on Outback Jack Drive in Oxford The Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a fire that was reported at approximately 12:29 p.m. on Aug. 26, at a remote property on Outback Jack Drive in Oxford, according to a press release from the FMO. Neighbors reported seeing smoke and flames and promptly called 911. […]
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Do you have room in your heart for Twix and Skittle?
Twix Skittle Twix and her sister Skittle were surrendered to us after their owner could no longer provide for their care. After being confined to one room in their previous home, they are long overdue for an extended cuddle session. Though she does not seek out affection, Twix loves to be pet and will roll […]