The Sept. 20 event will expand to include a Brew Fest, Art Show, crafters, Corn Hole Tournament, pie contest, and scavenger hunt.
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Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce holds annual meeting and awards ceremony.
Workshops on Instagram, Facebook for business offered in Bethel
BETHEL — Community Concepts Finance Corp., the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce and the Oxford Hills Chapter of SCORE are sponsoring two social media workshops. Both workshops will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the GEM Theater in Bethel. The first workshop, “Instagram: Going Deeper,” will be held from 9-11:30 a.m. This workshop will help attendees build networks, […]
Maine State Triathlon to offer reusable bottles for first time
BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 25th annual Maine State Triathlon on Aug. 7 — and for the first time, no single-use plastic bottles of water will be handed out at the finish line. Race organizer Julia Reuter said Wednesday that athletes competing in the event will receive reusable, BPA-free […]
24th annual Maine State Triathlon begins Aug. 9
BETHEL — The 24th annual Maine State Triathlon will kick off at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, at the Bethel Inn Resort’s Lakehouse on Songo Pond in Albany Township. More than 150 people have registered, race director Julia Reuter said Friday. “People can register for the race up until 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, […]
18th annual Crafts and Wares Fair in Bethel scheduled for Nov. 28
BETHEL — The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 18th annual Crafts and Wares Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28. at the Bethel Inn Resort’s conference center. It’s a way for residents to shop locally on Black Friday. Jessie Perkins, events and marketing manager for the chamber, said the […]
17th annual Bethel Harvestfest and Chowdah Cookoff Sept. 20
BETHEL — Artists, crafters and farmers will sell their wares Saturday, Sept. 20, at the town’s 17th annual Harvestfest on the town common. Additionally, the town will also hold its famous Chowdah Cookoff and Apple Pie Contest at the festival. Be forewarned: the line forms early for this noontime sampling. The chowder, usually prepared by […]
‘The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel’ touts Bethel’s pet friendliness
BETHEL — Bethel has something to bark out to the world now that this Western Maine town has been named one of the top pet-friendly destinations in the country in a new book. Kelly E. Carter’s “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel” lists the best destinations, hotels, events and advice to please one’s pet and […]
‘The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel’ touts Bethel’s pet friendliness
BETHEL — Bethel has something to bark out to the world now that this Western Maine town has been named one of the top pet-friendly destinations in the country in a new book. Kelly E. Carter’s “The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel” lists the best destinations, hotels, events and advice to please one’s pet and […]
Vendors, donations for fireworks show sought for MollyOckett Days in Bethel
BETHEL — Vendors and donors for fireworks are being sought for MollyOckett Days Festival, Bethel’s largest and most traditional summer celebration and homecoming in mid-July. The event is named for a Pequawket Indian who befriended the early settlers of western Maine and lived among them. The festival is organized by the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. Robin […]