Memorial Day services set in Bethel area
Tributes to fallen veterans in Andover, Greenwood, East Bethel and Woodstock will be held Monday, May 25.
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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.
Bethel turns out for culinary student on the rise
Henry Perks, 16, cooked a gourmet French meal for diners at Watershed Wood-Fired Kitchen, raising money for a summer course at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris.
Telstar teacher rescues amphibians, part of Maine Big Night
In western Maine, spring rains trigger mass migrations of frogs and salamanders, drawing residents like Mack Connor out to help them survive the crossing.
In Greenwood, an amphibian chorus makes for a Big Night
Lesley Herschlag learned firsthand the highs and lows of spring amphibian rescues — one night saving dozens, another night just one.
Bethel boy’s interest in music a reach back in time
Aiden Lindsay’s love of classic rock sets him apart from his peers in the streaming era.
A guide to the (few) movie theaters in western Maine
Movie theaters in western Maine still exist, especially during the summer.
Greenwood voters to weigh conservation proposal, zoning
There are 33 articles on the May 16 town meeting warrant.
In 1990, Bethel celebrated the season with ‘Mud Day’
Embracing the inevitable, the town held a parade, a tug-of-war contest and more, all in the late April mud.
State officials giving Albany ‘junkyards’ a push to clean up
‘It takes time,’ said Tony Carter, Oxford County’s manager of unorganized territories, who has been checking on properties that have been cited.
Fishing season begins
People are grabbing their bait and poles and headed to area ponds and lakes to cast off as spring sets in.
Maine’s fifth season is well underway, and it’s messy
Even on the gloomiest, rainy day, Mainers still find the light during mud season.
Take our bookstore tour of western Maine
Rural destination communities are a stronghold for independent bookstores.
‘Fixture’ of Bethel turns 100 years old May 4
A former early childhood educator, Amy Davis is ‘known for her deep love of teaching young children,’ said her daughter, Betsy Retallack.
Affordability of rural airports up in the air as communities mull economic return
Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.
Bethel student launches Girls in Science Day for Maine middle schoolers
Hands-on labs, mentorship and a student-led vision drew 40 girls to the inaugural program at Gould Academy in Bethel.
Newry woman finds gentler pace with donkeys
Longtime horsewoman Suzanne Pierce said her rescue donkeys are a different kind of commitment: ‘When you get a donkey, it’s for life.’
Telstar names valedictorian, salutatorian and Principal’s Award recipient
Vivienne Charette, Jonathan Marshall and Michaela Mowery were all recognized.
‘Real experience’: 7 Gould Academy students win NASA rover challenge
‘You’re not going to get this by sitting in a classroom’: The student-led engineering group earned the top prize and multiple honors in global competition.
Telstar softball and baseball get underway in Bethel
It’s been a strong start, with both teams picking up wins against Gould and Carrabec.
Here are 3 graphs showing the difference in pay for Western Maine town managers
The salaries of town managers throughout Western Maine can vary vastly, from $50,000 to $156,000.
Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure
Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.
Career program connects Oxford County students to local employers
The grant-funded program gives students hands-on experience and builds the workforce pipeline.
12 miles in Bethel and Albany to be restored for $18M
Maine Department of Transportation will solicit bids April 22; construction is expected to begin May 11 and be completed in the fall of 2027.
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