BETHEL — Last week, an early morning walker at the Valentine Farm came upon a great horned owlet, which apparently had fallen from its nest. The walker notified the Valentine Farm Office and then waited with Bethel resident Mac Davis until help arrived. While waiting, Davis had to help shield the owlet from a couple […]
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Bethel bird trail opens with guide, art and many birds
BETHEL — ” The Valentine Farm Birding Trail is a perfect way for people to get to see some our superstars and understand how important our region is for healthy birds both here and from other parts of the world,” James Reddoch, an avid birder and part-time Albany Township resident, said. The soon to be birding trail, located […]
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Senior class approved to parade around common
BETHEL — Selectmen unanimously approved a request for the Telstar senior class to use the town common for its parade on Tuesday, June 8. Like last year, graduates will stand by their posters six feet apart while family and friends circle the common in their cars saluting the class. With the boards approval, Telstar Prinicpal […]
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Make Greenwood clean again.
GREENWOOD — This Saturday, some residents will be spending part of their morning cleaning up Greenwood’s roadsides and are hoping for more people to join them. People interested in taking part in the town’s annual roadside cleanup, which was cancelled last year because of COVID-19, should be at the Greenwood Town Office at 9 a.m. […]
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Public hearings scheduled for May 4
GREENWOOD — Last week selectmen discussed a request for a town meeting article to “opt in” adult-use marijuana. The request was made by resident Nick Bartlett. If voters decide to opt in, it means that the town would develop an ordinance on adult-use marijuana that would be voted on next year. At their 2019 annual […]
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Couple venture into cranberry farming in Albany Township
Birch Bog Farm is one of a few certified as organic in Maine.
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Buck’s Ledge, 2nd amendment on Woodstock town meeting warrant
WOODSTOCK — Woodstock’s annual town meeting April 26 will feature votes on purchasing Buck’s Ledge, adopting a medical marijuana retail ordinance, making Woodstock a second amendment sanctuary town and replacing the Bacon Bridge. A proposal to buy the 640-acre Buck’s Ledge property, which overlooks North Pond, would not require tax money. Instead, the town’s share […]
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Remembering WWII Vet Willie Coolidge
REGION — World War II veteran Wilfred “Willie” Coolidge’s courageous and brave actions in battle were one of the many reasons he exemplified what it meant to belong to the generation considered “the greatest.” In November of 2010, with his 86th birthday having just passed, Coolidge, along with four others were recognized by The Consul […]
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District Exchange needs new spot
BETHEL — Last week, the Bethel Area District Exchange announced that it’s looking for a new location. A Facebook post was made on the exchanges page saying “Unfortunately, The District Exchange was unable to come to an agreement with management on the lease for our current location. We feel very fortunate to have been in […]
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SAD 44 board approves budget, up 2%
REGION — At their April 12 meeting, SAD 44 board members unanimously approved a proposed FY’ 22 school budget of $12,393,532 to send to district voters in June. If approved, the budget would increase $253,571 over last year’s budget of $12,139,961. The total increase is 2.09%. “One of the things the budget committee was focused […]