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Outing Club to hold virtual sale
REGION — Through November, the Bethel Outing Club will be holding an ongoing virtual ski sale through Facebook and Instagram. President Jim Lepich said the sale could extend into December depending on response rates. People who have gear to sell can post them on the BOC Facebook page. Lepich said since the sale is a […]
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Boards of Selectmen recaps: Greenwood, Newry
REGION — Greenwood Town Manager Kim Sparks provided selectmen a draft of an ordinance for restricting vehicle weight on posted roadways. A similar ordinance already exists, but only for posting roads during mud season, according to the minutes. Sparks said the towns attorney revised the ordinance language so it can permit year round posting, if […]
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Land Trust gets $200,0000 grant
REGION — Last week, the Mahoosuc Land Trust received a $200,000 land conservation grant for their Shelburne Riverlands Project from the Randolph Area Conservation Opportunity Fund of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation. The grant is the first major one the MLT has received for the Shelburne Riverlands Project, which was announced earlier this year. The […]
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Possible COVID case forces SAD 44 to go remote
REGION — Tuesday, Superintendent Dave Murphy announced that all SAD 44 schools will be transitioning to remote learning for the remainder of the week after he was notified by the Maine Center for Disease Control of a potential COVID-19 case in one of the schools. This is all the available information at press time. […]
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2020 Voting Results
REGION — Absentee ballots were up in almost all area towns, but those wishing to vote in-person did so Tuesday afternoon. Below are results that came in by press time: Albany: President: Donald Trump (159), Joe Biden (152), Jo Jorgensen (12), Other (10). U.S. Senate: Susan Collins (184), Sara Gideon (116), Lisa Savage (21). U.S. Congress: Jared […]
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Webb named new BAAM coordinator
BETHEL — Two weeks ago, Kate Webb was named the newest coordinator for Bethel Area Arts and Music (BAAM), “a 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit that nurtures creativity and culture for the Mahoosuc region, its youth, artists, musicians, writers and performers.” She is taking over for former BAAM coordinator Janet Bartlett, who stepped down earlier this year. In […]
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New chair announced for SAD 44 board
REGION — Board Chair Bonnie Largess (Newry) announced that Monday’s meeting would be her last with members. Largess said she will be moving to Vermont in a couple weeks. “I’ve enjoyed working with all of you,” she said. “I think this is a wonderful cause and a great way to give back to your community.” […]
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What to know for election day
Information from each town for voters opting to hit the booths in-person this November.
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Sports season short, but better than nothing
BETHEL — Oxford County’s return to a green designation earlier this month was great news for Telstar athletes looking to hit the field this fall. Though the season is already significantly shorter than any other year, Telstar Athletic Director Gail Wight said most athletes are happy just to be playing at all. “Students understand what […]