REGION — Earlier this month, Chyanna Millett-Cordwell, a Jobs For Maine Graduates (JMG) Specialist at Telstar, gave a short presentation to school board members on how the JMG program can give students a jumpstart on how to prepare for life after high school. “JMG is a not-for-profit organization that partners with public and private businesses to […]
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Town office to remain curbside
NEWRY — On March 16, selectmen unanimously approved having the town office stay as curbside service only for patrons until their next meeting. “I would like to keep looking at this every two weeks,” Bartlett said. “For the time being, I would like to see it stay as curbside service only. We need to be […]
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Local farms open for Maine Maple Sunday
REGION — This weekend two local farms will be participating in Maine Maple Sunday, a long running tradition where sugarhouses statewide open their doors for people to come and sample their tasty treats and to get a glimpse at the maple syrup production process. Swain Family Farm, 185 West Bethel Rd, Bethel, will be open […]
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Board approves community use of fields
REGION — SAD 44 board members unanimously approved allowing community organizations to use SAD 44 athletic fields at their March 8 meeting. The approval came with the understanding that these groups “will be responsible for enforcing and assuring strict adherence to all required COVID-19 protocols established by the State of Maine.” “With little to no […]
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Local man makes masks fun, supports fellow artists
WEST BETHEL — Local singer and songwriter Kevin O’Reilly recently released a new song called “Wear A Mask” to raise money for The Portland Artist Relief Fund. The rather new relief fund awards grants to artists living and working in the Portland area who have been heavily impacted financially by COVID-19. “I’m lucky that I […]
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Senior Spotlight: Brooklyn Kimball – player, coach
BETHEL — Sports have helped shape who Brooklyn Kimball is. From her involvement in recreation programs to being a three-sport athlete at Telstar, the senior has been heavily impacted by her playing time on the fields and court. So, when it was announced late last year that traditional sports this winter would not be happening, […]
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Panelists impressed by TFA presentation
REGION — On Wednesday and Thursday of last week the Telstar Freshman Academy (TFA) presented their final projects to teachers and other members of the community in a think tank panel forum. The final projects wrapped up the TFA’s unit on innovation, collaboration and communication. The goal of the projects was to have students come […]
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Telstar spring sports approved, practice starts March 22
REGION — At their March 8 meeting, school board members unanimously approved allowing sports to be offered at Telstar this spring. Currently, baseball and softball are the two sports expected to be offered, with the status of track unknown. Superintendent Dave Murphy said there are concerns surrounding track, given the number of people that would […]
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Senior Spotlight: Shelby Thorman
BETHEL — Shelby Thorman has practiced many different methods for staying positive through the pandemic, whether it’s getting outside more, spending extra time with family or doing self care. Another way the 18-year-old has stayed upbeat is by reaching out to others, something she learned she had a knack for after becoming an upperclassmen. “I […]