West Bethel Makerspace grows, offers more resources
Executive Director Dustin Sysko worked with the building owners to convert the former machine shop into a community workshop at 10 Ferry Road.
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Haunted trails and trunk-or-treats: Western Maine readies for Halloween fun
Communities across Western Maine are gearing up for Halloween with haunted attractions, costume events, trunk-or-treats and other seasonal activities for all ages.
Tracks displayed at old Gilead train station
The Gilead station is the oldest known railroad depot in Maine and has been moved twice.
Western Maine gravel riders find adventure, community and a reason to slow down
Gravel bike riding combines elements of road and mountain-bike cycling over unpaved roads — and seeing where the path leads.
Bethel Library director to move to Ireland after 4 years
One of Kelcy Arciga’s many accomplishments was increasing patron visits by 73%.
Upton elects 3 new town officials, but no town clerk
No one ran for the position so another special town meeting will be necessary.
Voters in Waterford, Harrison to decide on school closure Nov. 3
Maine School Administrative District 17’s board of directors moved to permanently close Waterford’s elementary school last year, but voters can choose to reopen it.
Oxford County deputies file retaliation complaints against sheriff under the Maine Whistleblowers Protection Act
The complaints alleging retaliation were filed with the Maine Human Rights Commission on Aug. 28, which will conduct an investigation of the allegations in a confidential process that could take…
Bethel-area towns say housing, broadband among areas to work together
The select boards from Bethel, Newry, Greenwood and Woodstock met Sept. 14 to talk about ways the towns can collaborate.
Bethel, Woodstock mulling data center moratoriums
The Bethel town manager said the idea came about not from any actual plans for a data center but from a general concern.
Woodstock officials drafting rules for short-term rentals
The ordinance would include guidance on fire safety for rentals less than 30 days, the Select Board said.
Woodstock writer helps kids cope with fears
Elizabeth Klose Hartford has created a series of children’s books that help kids learn how to handle scary experiences.
Oxford County Fair opens with Education Day
School-age children visit the Oxford fairgrounds on the first day of the annual exhibition.
New Telstar football coach brings 19 years of experience to field
Mike O’Leary has never been a head coach before, but has had plenty of time working with winning teams around the state.
Upton store reopens to eager customers
New owners Adam and Carol Fleury renovated the space and reopened as a resource for staple items after the store closed 2 years ago.
Welch advances to teacher finalist
Gina Welch, a pre-kindergarten teacher at Crescent Park Elementary School in Bethel, has been named one of four finalists for the Maine Teacher of the Year Award, according to a…
Twin beams over Mount Washington to mark 25 years since 9/11
2 pillars of light will rise above Mount Washington for 4 nights this week as part of a regional tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist…
Eli Lev brings ‘indie folk poptimism’ back to Bethel
Singer-songwriter Eli Lev will return to Bethel on Sept. 19 for a free performance at Steam Mill Brewing as part of his Up East Summer Tour.
Former West Bethel Grange building nominated to National Register of Historic Places
Now known as Pleasant Valley Commons, the hall continues to host the community since it was built in 1877.
Upton to vote on new town officials, marijuana ordinance
The article to repeal the town’s 10-year-old ordinance prohibiting marijuana businesses was brought up by a petitioner, stating that circumstances have changed.
Longtime Bethel historian Randy Bennett leaves a lasting legacy
Bennett has long been involved in local history, having worked at the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society for 34 years.
Fall field trip guide takes learning across western Maine and beyond
Western Maine and destinations across the state offer fall field trips exploring history, science, agriculture, wildlife, the arts and Maine’s changing landscape.
Route 5 residents say road in Bethel, Albany too dangerous for another temporary fix
A planned $18.5 million reconstruction of that section has been scaled back to paving, leaving residents questioning when — and whether — the long-awaited rebuilding will happen.
Oxford Hills Adult Ed launches plumber training program
Adult Ed has training programs for 2 trades: heat pump and solar training, and plumbing.
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