WEST PARIS — At a budget meeting Jan. 14, members discussed Fire Chief Troy Billings decision not to move forward with having per diem firefighters. Billings said the decision on nixing per diem firefighters was based on the number of personnel the department had responding during the day. “There is not a lot of time […]
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Loose Boots closed by COVID-19
GREENWOOD — Mt. Abram remained open for skiers and snowboarders this past weekend, but those looking to relax at Loose Boots Lounge were not in luck. The ski area’s restaurant and bar was closed over the weekend after a person associated with Loose Boots tested positive for the virus. “We know that everyone wants to […]
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Matterhorn shutdown with two COVID cases
NEWRY — Matterhorn Ski Bar updated its Facebook page Friday morning, announcing that two employees had contracted COVID-19. The restaurant plans to close its doors until they receive guidance from the Maine CDC. The restaurant spent the weekend trying to make sure all employees got tested. The Facebook post read “If you were here on […]
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Bethel board discusses construction debris, food waste
BETHEL — At their January 4 meeting, selectmen discussed construction debris and food waste at the transfer station. The primary focus of the boards conversation was on possibly charging people for disposing of construction debris moving forward. Talk on charging for construction waste has been ongoing for years. Currently, Bethel does not charge people for […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Woodstock mulls town meeting logistics as virus spread continues
With the pandemic more widespread now, and the future uncertain regarding vaccinations, selectmen are considering again delaying the annual town meeting.
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Suds shuts down temporarily
BETHEL — Last week Suds Pub closed for New Year’s weekend after an employee came into contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The restaurant made a Facebook post December 30 that said “we value the safety of our staff and patrons and have been in contact with the CDC for guidance.” Suds Pub […]
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Selectmen discuss rules of procedure for rec board
BETHEL — On Jan. 4, Bethel selectmen voted 3-1 in favor of approving procedure policies for the town’s Recreation Board, with one amendment made to the rules under “conflict of interest.” The amendment removed “developer,” as a conflict of interest, meaning a planning board member could be involved with project development and still vote on […]
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Crossroads diner latest to close due to COVID-19
BETHEL — Crossroads Diner was the latest restaurant in the area to get hit with COVID-19. Tuesday, Jan. 5, the restaurant left a note on its door saying “We are temporarily closed due to COVID. We plan to reopen in 7 to 10 days. For more information please contact [email protected]. Thank you for your support. […]
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Schools closed until Friday
BETHEL — SAD 44 students shifted to remote learning for three days following a positive COVID-19 test at Telstar. The school announced the positive case Monday evening. All SAD 44 schools closed for 72 hours. Students are expected to return to school Friday. Monday evening the school reached out to anyone whose child may have come […]
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Coops Place closes, opens back up
WEST PARIS – At the end of December, Coops Place had its licenses pulled for seven days after an employee came into close contact with a patron without wearing a mask. A restaurant employee said a customer was checked out by another employee who was not wearing a mask and that was the reason the […]