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 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.
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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, Maine, News
Newry couple’s plans to extract lithium-rich ore remain ‘on hold’
Changes to Maine’s mining law didn’t go far enough, said Mary and Gary Freeman, who in 2021 discovered a lithium deposit on their land estimated to be worth $1.5 billion.
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
Posted inFootball, The Bethel Citizen, Varsity Maine
Parched fields, fast starts: Telstar gears up for fall sports
The ball is moving quickly across dry fields, said Athletic Coordinator and Field Hockey Coach Gail Wight. “It’s like playing on turf.”
Posted inCommunity, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Steve Marston had ‘a little help from his friends’ installing Andover Cemetery sign
Matt Elliot, Fred McPherson, Steve Sessions, and Peter Poor showed up for their friend who has two children buried in the cemetery.
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
First day of kindergarten in Bethel: No naps, just syrup and smiles
In Robin Kennett’s class, many of her nine kindergartners know each other from pre-K — but James Erde has one question about what’s changed: ‘We don’t take naps, right?’