Community goes all-in for Telstar’s sophomore football star
Grassroots support surges to name Alex Dougherty ‘athlete of the week’ after six-touchdown playoff performance.
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Side job shoveling a good gig on a snowy day
Tim Kamilewicz, 9, shoveled a long swath of sidewalk at Bethel’s Gould Academy. His mother said she would pay him a dollar.
Santa arrives on a fire truck in West Paris
Area children listened to after school Explorer’s Program Director Eileen Storck read stories then saw Santa light the Christmas tree at Town Office.
Picking out the perfect fresh Christmas tree a seasonal family affair
With the Christmas season well under way, area greenhouses and tree farms are welcoming customers to choose a precut tree or chop down their own.
More than 4 years after closing, West Paris Post Office set to open in 2026
Despite pressure from U.S. Rep. Jared Golden, the USPS has delayed the reopening of a new West Paris Post Office until ‘after the first of the year.’
Bethel rallies for yearlong celebration of America’s 250th birthday
A creative mix of films, discussions, crafts and a star-spangled Fourth of July highlight Bethel’s plans for 2026.
What to know as Bethel area towns prep for updated comprehensive plans
Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments Land Use Planner Erica Bufkins answers questions and shares details of what residents should expect as a framework for future growth is developed.
Homesteading initiative at Andover Elementary seeks to steer students from screens
A school-initiated book group is finding additional direction from reading from Jonathan Haidt’s, ‘The Anxious Generation.’
Trees upon trees in Bethel waiting to come home for holidays
Rupert Grover has 800 trees for sale at his Barker Road property.
As backcountry rescues rise, some Maine first responders turning to location app for help
A simple 3-word code can help pinpoint emergencies in remote terrain, yet dispatchers and wardens caution that no app can replace planning and backcountry know-how.
Sharon Jackson to stay on as Bethel town manager
Jackson offers stability for Bethel — a town with a poor record for retaining town managers
Albany sixth grader dances into her first Nutcracker
Lily Burrill, 11, will perform in Portland this holiday season in Maine State Ballet’s “Nutcracker.”
Just enough snowfall to make a cool new friend in Bethel
A dusting of snow on Nov. 13 was just enough to make this mini-Frosty on Gould Academy’s campus in Bethel.
Spotty internet, lack of options frustrate residents of rural Maine township
In Albany, neighbors say internet service is unreliable and other choices have been promised but not delivered.
Bethel elementary students honor veterans with ‘Field of Flags’
Third graders at Crescent Park Elementary School raise $750 for Disabled American Veterans and plant flags to show respect and gratitude.
Three Bethel business projects underway
A coffee shop, expanded mineral museum, and wedding venue are all progressing.
A win then a loss to end a great season for Telstar boys soccer
Telstar beat Pine Tree Academy 1-0 in double overtime on Thursday, Nov. 6, to win the division; on Saturday they lost to Piscataquis 2-1 in the state championship.
Telstar boys soccer knocks off Pine Tree in double OT to claim regional title
Cyrus Mills’ goal sends the Rebels to the eight-player state championship game.
Voters’ opinions split on referendum questions in Greenwood
One voter said it’s all about being respectful of other people’s views. ‘Some people lose sight of that.’
Decorated soldier’s final salute held in quiet Mason Township cemetery
Vietnam veteran Raymond York Sr. was awarded the Purple Heart and four bronze stars for his service. He found solace in the woods and was buried near where he played…
Rebel pride: Telstar soccer and football march into finals
‘We are super proud of our fall athletes. It has been an incredible season for all our teams. They each continue to add to all the positive things happening at Telstar,’…
As federal aid shrinks, Bethel builds on its own safety net
Three Bethel area initiatives are underway to aid families worried about losing federal food assistance benefits and others who are no longer eligible.
Families and friends hit the streets for Bethel’s Halloween Walk
Costumed students at Crescent Park Elementary School paraded past family and friends during their annual walk on Halloween.
West Paris water officials to survey residents as part of federal grant process
Residents will be asked about household income, which may qualify the town for a $1 million grant for a new water tank.
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