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Bethel’s Independence 250 celebration set for July 4
Join the parade, concert, reading of the Declaration of Independence and other activities.
West Bethel Makerspace opens doors to builders, creators and learners
New community workshop offers shared tools, classes and a future tool library for residents across the region.
Bethel voters turn down budget for police services
The town meeting article called for $695,950 for continued coverage by the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office.
West Paris unveils new welcome signs
New signs featuring Fred Wilda’s artwork has replaced 16 year-old landmarks at town entrances.
Bethel chooses 2 for select board seats
Sarah Southam and Michele Cole came out top in the three-candidate race.
Albany’s youngest clerk brings smiles at poll station
Burnie Meza, 14 months, holds a ballot at Albany Town House while his grandmother, Shelley Douglass, works as an Albany town clerk registering voters.
Greenwood planning board member quits over ordinance inaction
John Kwoka said selectmen are reluctant to stay up with the times and update town ordinances.
Bethel high school senior top of her class, certified real estate agent
Vivienne Charette, 18, began working for Bearfoot Realty in April while being the valedictorian of her class.
Rural Mainers face long drives for urgent care
In Oxford County, limited evening and weekend options leave many relying on emergency rooms for treatment.
A guide to 2026 Maine ag fairs
Nothing says rural like an agricultural fair and Maine offers 26 of them, from June to October.
Telstar class of 2026 graduation highlights
Friends and family filled the school gym on June 5.
History podcasts showcase local Maine history
From the coast to the mountains, these podcasts focus on centuries of history about Maine’s people and places.
Bethel’s Hastings Homestead open for tours beginning June 25
The home at 18 Broad St. in Bethel’s Broad Street Historic District is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Gould Academy grad is 1 of only 3 Mainers to earn West Point admission
Jasper Wills of Newry has earned military academy entry.
Get lost with us on a Sunday drive through western Maine
Feel like a leisurely drive on a beautiful day? Want to enjoy all the scenery that western Maine has to offer? We’ve got the guide for you.
4 adults to receive diplomas through free state program offered by Bethel-based school district
The MSAD 44 adult education program waned from the early 2000s through COVID-19, but this year 13 students are reaching their goal of graduating.
Bethel candidates seek spots on select board
Sarah Southam, Michele Cole and Rebecca Hoskins are vying for two of three seats on the Bethel Select Board. Voting is Tuesday, June 9, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.…
Bethel resident questions town manager salary
Lindsay Gardner asks the select board to review compensation, hiring process and oversight of Town Manager Sharon Jackson.
Maine Adaptive settles into its first permanent space in Newry
The organization’s new campus brings students, staff and equipment together while expanding outdoor access for people with disabilities.
Newry middle school students honor Bethel area veterans
Eddy Middle School students from Albany Township, Andover and Bethel replaced American flags on veterans’ graves at Riverside Cemetery in Bethel.
Bethel first-grader named Miss Poppy 2026
Ayda Wentworth represents American Legion Auxiliary Unit 81 in Bethel this Memorial Day.
Memorial Day services set in Bethel area
Tributes to fallen veterans in Andover, Greenwood, East Bethel and Woodstock will be held Monday, May 25.
McLaughlin Garden and Homestead announces 2026 Lilac Festival
The McLaughlin Garden and Homestead invites the community and visitors from across New England and beyond to celebrate the beauty and fragrance of spring at the annual Lilac Festival, taking…
Newry voters drop dumpster tipping fees, approve hazard mitigation funding
Residents passed articles expected to save the town $136,000 and set aside $300,000 for Sunday River Road mitigation projects during the annual town meeting.
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