Water and sewer charges are now being billed separately, which has caused some confusion among ratepayers.
Rose Lincoln
Staff Writer
Rose Lincoln began as a staff writer and photographer at the Bethel Citizen in October 2022. She and her husband, Mick, and three children have been part time residents in Bethel for 30 years and are happy to now be here full time. Rose previously worked as a staff photographer at Harvard University and freelance photographer at the Boston Globe and at several Boston colleges.
She remembers fondly the start of her career as a staff photographer for a chain of weekly newspapers, surrounded by writers who vied to assign her to their town's stories. She next worked for several years at The Patriot Ledger, a daily in Quincy, Massachusetts. She has won several national and regional awards for her photography. Writing full stories (and not just cutlines for photos) is a new and exciting endeavor and she appreciates your patience as she tries to get it all right.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Residents in Bethel, Newry to see increase on tax bills
Officials in Bethel say the tax rate decreased but property assessments have risen over the past year; Newry officials say county taxes and road repairs are the reason.
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Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Volunteers uncover local treasures while renovating Maine Room at Woodstock library
Four local women led the charge to organize the space that now houses books by Maine authors and books about Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Newry storm mitigation project to total more than $1.8 million
A December 2023 storm has created continued problems with roads that need to be fixed, the town code officer said.
Posted inBusiness, The Bethel Citizen
Job Fair at Telstar coming in November
Connecting talent with opportunity: Bethel Area Chamber partners with FBLA students from Telstar High School for upcoming job fair.
Posted inBoys Soccer, Field Hockey, Football, Girls Soccer, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Fall games are underway at Telstar, ‘Come pack the hill’
Girls and boys soccer; football and field hockey have all begun their fall seasons.
Posted inCheering, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Youth cheering program builds momentum in Bethel
An official cheering program at Telstar High School isn’t in the works yet, but these kids hope their enthusiasm for the sport will spread.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Food, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Unexpected treasures can be found on the side of Maine’s roads
A guide to the Bethel area’s small-scale and specialty stands that sell everything from whoopie pies to dog leashes.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel’s former Gracenote Inn and Spa sold for $1.8M
The transaction was not the most expensive residential sale in Bethel. 287 Tara Way sold for $2.1M on August 14, 2025
Posted inSports, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar games and matches start this week
Sports schedules for the season are listed here