“The budget is up, and I know that is not what folks want to hear. We are working to minimize that as much as possible while still being able to offer quality educational and employment opportunities,” said MSAD-44 Superintendent of Schools Mark Kenney.
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Bethel discusses road close permit for Mollyockett Day
Danny Whitney of Bethel Area Business Association was asked to return to the board with more detailed safety specifications.
Food Sovereignty ordinance passed for Oxford County UT’s
Commissioners voted to support the ability of local residents to produce, sell, purchase and consume local foods and reduce government regulation.
Franklin Savings promotes two in Rumford
RUMFORD – Franklin Savings Bank promoted two employees at its Rumford branch to vice president positions. Leanne Gagne is vice president, loan officer, and Jennifer Merrill is vice president, commercial loan officer. Gagne has been with Franklin Savings Bank for 36 years, starting her career as a receptionist. Over the years, she has built a […]
Several Bethel area residents attend ‘Hand’s Off’ protest in S. Paris
The demonstration was one of more than 1,200 nationwide. People opposed President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk’s actions, including issues related to the economy and human rights as well as government downsizing.
Bethel Food Pantry impacted by federal cuts to food bank
Bethel Area Food Pantry Executive Director Dave Bean said, ‘Forty percent of our $200,000 yearly operating budget goes directly to purchasing food. We will do the best that we can to take care of our Neighbors.’
Applications being accepted for Bethel’s Gehring House apartments
BETHEL — The Northern Forest Center, the nonprofit organization redeveloping the historic Gehring House on Broad Street in Bethel, is accepting rental applications for the new apartments. Leases are expected to begin in May. Application guidelines and form available at on this website: https://northernforest.org/now-leasing-apartments-in-bethel-maine/ The building includes nine apartments on three levels. Each has been […]
New England Mineral Conference set for Newry in May
The New England Mineral Conference is a division of the nonprofit New England Mineral Association.
Bethel area bars and cafes will compete in a mocktail/cocktail competition in April
The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the contest that will be judged by area patrons.
Meet the Seniors: Hayley Smith
The Telstar senior who plans to attend nursing school next year, acts as a “big sister” to several undergraduates at school.