Eli Mann’s mother bought him a truck book when he was ten. Twenty-seven years later, he bought Bigfoot 3, the truck on the cover of the book. Look for Mann’s monster truck at the Molly Ockett Day Parade on Aug. 9.
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Bethel laundromat owner seeks discount from town on sewer fees
Michael Bean says 5% to 17% of water at coin laundries is left in clothes when they come out of the washing machine and evaporates in the dryer. He believes he should receive a discount for the wastewater that never goes down the drain.
‘If he’d just get his head wet’ — kids get swim lessons at Bryant Pond in Woodstock
Certified swim instructor Makayla LaCombe, of West Paris, teaches Woodstock-area children to swim each summer — even the smaller ones who don’t want to go under the water.
Work, weeds and what-ifs: Inventive farmers spice up their work in Bethel
At Chapman Brook Farm, innovation grows right alongside the spinach, tomatoes and garlic.
Hanover Town Office gets energy-efficient upgrade
A Community Resilience Partnership Grant from the state provided the money to make the upgrade.
Join the fun in Molly Ockett Day Parade
To the Editor: Who? You, your family, your business What? Take part in Bethel’s Molly Ockett Day Parade Where? Bethel, Maine. Gathering in the parking lot of the River Lanes Bowling Alley to eventually proceed up Main Street and around the Common. When? Saturday, Aug. 9. The parade start time is 10:30 a.m. Please arrive at […]
Mahoosuc Land Trust announces fifth annual Monarch Festival
BETHEL — Mahoosuc Land Trust’s 5th annual Monarch Festival is Sunday, Aug. 24. Admission is free, and the event runs from noon to 4 p.m., immediately following the Mahoosuc Land Trust annual meeting at 11 a.m. Monarchs are among the best known of the local pollinators to frequent Mahoosuc Land Trust’s unique Habitat For All […]
Bethel photographer winner of Norway Savings Bank Scenic Photo Contest
NORWAY — An annual invitation to customers, team members, and the wider community to capture the beauty of Maine in a photograph drew 339 submissions from 118 photographers recently, with 17 of the contributions set to adorn the 2026 Norway Savings Bank Desk Calendar. After a panel of judges, comprised of NSB team members, viewed […]
New stickers ready for Hanover, Newry, Bethel transfer station users
Each sticker will include the vehicle’s license plate number and must be displayed on the driver’s side window. Stickers are valid for two years and will be color-coded.