BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will hold a presentation and plaque dedication on the life of Molly Ockett, a Native American of the Pequawket tribe, who is honored annually during MollyOckett Day. The presentation will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Dr. Moses Mason House. Society Executive Director […]
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19th century diaries detail life in Albany Township
BETHEL — A Bethel Historical Society board member Tuesday presented a series of highly detailed 19th century diaries written by Jacob Lovejoy, an Albany Township resident who died in 1893. Randall Bennett, executive director of the Bethel Historical Society, introduced Michael Stowell to the audience at the Dr. Moses Mason House. Bennett said Stowell lives […]
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Bethel Historical Society sharing 19th century diaries
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will share details from a series of diaries written by Jacob Lovejoy, a 19th century Albany Township resident, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, at the Moses Mason House. Executive Director Randall Bennett said the six small but highly-detailed diaries were written from 1863-1892 by Lovejoy, a […]
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Lifelong Bethel resident documents town in photo exhibit
BETHEL — Photography has followed Danna Brown Nickerson since the day she was born. Her father, Don Brown, attended the New York Institute of Photography after serving in World War II and was a professional photographer in Bethel for the rest of his life. Her brother owns and operates photography studios in Windham and Westbrook. […]
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Ski Museum of Maine, Bethel Historical Society team up for skiing exhibit
BETHEL — The Ski Museum of Maine is teaming up with the New England Ski Museum and the Bethel Historical Society for an exhibit that highlights Maine’s skiing history. “The Mountains of Maine: Skiing in the Pine Tree State,” will kick off on June 24 at the Bethel Historical Society’s Robinson House and will be […]
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Bethel society hosting candlelit celebration
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society will kick off December with its annual Christmas at the Mason House celebration, Executive Director Randall Bennett said Thursday afternoon. Bennett said the celebration has been a staple event for the society over the past three decades because of its unique ambiance. “It’s the only time of the year […]
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Bisbee school eligible for National Register of Historic Places
BETHEL — The former Ethel Bisbee School building has been deemed eligible for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, according to the Maine Historic Preservation Commission. Built in 1925, it was turned over to the town by School Administrative District 44 last year at the town’s request. The school district had been using […]
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Bethel Historical Society to hold annual meeting, potluck on Sept. 10
BETHEL – The Bethel Historical Society will host its annual business meeting and potluck supper Thursday, Sept. 10, Executive Director Randall Bennett said. The supper is at 6:30 p.m.; a brief business meeting at 7:30 p.m. when officers and trustees will be elected. Also, the Noll Volunteer Service Award will be presented. “Anybody can come […]
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Popular art exhibit returning to Bethel
BETHEL – The Bethel Historical Society is bringing back a popular White Mountain art exhibit starting Thursday, July 2, Executive Director Randall Bennett said Thursday afternoon. The exhibit is titled Secluded Glens & Noble Landscapes: Traditional White Mountain Art Recaptured. It is free and open to the public from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through […]
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Bethel Historical Society hires new librarian, archivist
BETHEL — The Bethel Historical Society announced it hired William F. Chapman as librarian and archivist. Executive Director Randall Bennett said Chapman attended Bowdoin College for one year and graduated from the University of Maine at Augusta with a Bachelor of Science degree in information and library services. He worked as a reference assistant at […]