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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, […]

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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 […]

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‘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 […]

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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 […]