Brew Co. opens On April 30, Sunday River Brewing Company Co-Owner Rick Savage announced on Fox News’ Tucker Carlson Tonight his plans to defy Gov. Janet’s Mills state order, which at the time prohibited dine-in restaurant service. Less than a day later it was clear he was staying true to his word. Rick’s decision to […]
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Selectmen to revisit marijuana ordinance talk on 5th
GREENWOOD — At their last meeting, selectmen agreed to table discussion on a draft of the town’s medical marijuana ordinance until their next meeting on January 5. Before coming to the decision to table, selectmen had talked about possible routes the town could take regarding issuing a permit to someone interested in growing medical marijuana […]
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Board rejects temporary remote learning period after holiday break
BETHEL — Monday, board members voted 8-6 against shifting to remote learning for two weeks following Christmas Vacation in order to keep the student body safer. School Nurse Chris Cole made the suggestion of going remote for two weeks, with her main reason being the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s get-togethers, which she believes will […]
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Hearing on condo complex Jan. 6
BETHEL — There will be a public hearing on Wednesday, Jan 6., at 6 p.m. on a proposed $10 million complex of 38 condominiums called the Residences at Bethel Station. Bethel planning board members will meet immediately after the hearing. People can attend the hearing via Zoom and can find information on accessing the meeting at […]
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Honor tree created in downtown Bethel
BETHEL — The lit up tree displayed on the front lawn of the Bethel United Methodist Church is more than just a holiday decoration. It’s a memorial. Each light on the tree was either bought in memory or in honor of someone. Fifty-one people purchased lights this year, with many locals taking part as well […]
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COVID strikes again in SAD 44
BETHEL — SAD 44 schools closed for Christmas vacation two days early following a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Crescent Park School. The two missed days will be considered “traditional no school days,” according to an instant alert message sent out on Dec. 18. Over the weekend the school reached out to people who may […]
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Selectmen discuss marijuana ordinance, building code
WOODSTOCK — At their December 1 meeting, selectmen suggested having the town’s marijuana committee begin creating a recreational marijuana ordinance that would permit growing and wholesale selling. Resident Chandler Simpkins attended the meeting and asked the board to consider developing the ordinance. Simpkins has a small marijuana farm of his own and would like to […]
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Local store doing its part
BETHEL — Brooks Bros Inc. is having a raffle to benefit “Christmas For Families,” a local organization that helps families in the SAD 44 region. Brooks Bros is accepting donations and is raffling off several of their in-store items. The items are on display in the window at the front of the building. The store […]
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COVID case at Kowloon
BETHEL — On Saturday, Dec. 5 an employee at Kowloon Village tested positive for COVID-19, according to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page. “If you were in Kowloon from Friday November 27 – December 1, you may have come into contact with a person who is positive for COVID-19. We always wear masks and […]