Fewer barriers mean more accessibility on western Maine trails
Check out these trails around Bethel and Rumford, where a growing network of accessible paths is opening in forests, rivers and scenic vistas to visitors of all ages and abilities.
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Summer race brings adventure to Greenwood
Participants in the 10th annual Maine Summer Adventure Race trekked, biked and paddled 93 miles through western Maine over July 11-12.
‘Bring some fun back’: A new generation takes the lead in Bethel
New Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brian Lenberg hopes to expand business support while building on the town’s sense of community.
‘This is the long view’: Gabe Perkins’ ambitious vision for Bethel’s trail future
A 13-mile recreation corridor linking ski resorts, forests and downtown Bethel could transform how residents and visitors experience western Maine — if funding and long-term planning align.
Newry artist hunts for grandfather’s lost tractor
Luke Paliocha is trying to locate his grandfather’s 1958 International 300 Utility, a machine tied to some of his few childhood memories of a grandfather he barely knew.
Satellite pioneers reunite to recall Andover’s role in the space age
Former employees of the Andover Earth Station gathered to share memories of the facility that relayed the first live transatlantic television broadcast via Telstar.
Grandstand ready for Downhill Derby, Old Home Days in West Paris
A father-and-son team to offer test rides during West Paris Old Home Days on June 27.
A tour of Bethel area barns will link you to past
Photographs capture the enduring presence of old barns through changing seasons, reminders of the region’s agricultural past and present.
Bethel native helps pioneer robotic shoulder replacement surgery in Northern New England
T.J. O’Connor was part of the team that performed the region’s first robotic-assisted total shoulder replacement; about 25 procedures have followed.
Dairy-free ice cream getting easier to find in western Maine
A quick guide to places to indulge in dairy-free ice cream options at western Maine shops.
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.
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