REGION — Many area businesses have gone above and beyond in helping out others during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now the River Fund, whose mission is all about creating educational opportunities for area youth, is getting in on the action. They recently announced a new program, “The River Fund Maine’s COVID-19 Relief Program,” which looks […]
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Bethel Fire and Ambulance still responding to all calls
REGION — Bethel Fire Chief Mike Jodrey said the department plans to all calls they receive. An official from the Bethel Ambulance garage said that they are still responding to all calls also. Regarding the fire department, Jodrey said they have gloves, N95 masks, Tyvek suits and the personal protective equipment required. “The Fire […]
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A resident any town would want
GILEAD — Gilead Resident Lin Chapman said her late mother, Mildred McLain, instilled community involvement in her at a young age. It’s safe to say that instillment has never left. Chapman was born in Berlin, N.H. in 1948 to Stephen and Mildred McLain, Sr., and an older brother, Stephen Jr. Her family lived in Gorham, […]
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Working for those on the frontlines
REGION — A group that started on Facebook less than a week ago, “A Mask for a Mask,” has quickly taken off, with hundreds of people joining to help provide additional protection to those working the front lines. The effort started at Valley View Hospital in Colorado, where Kate Bradley, a friend of Bethel resident […]
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COVID-19 closures, changes and food update
REGION — As of Tuesday there were 118 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Maine, according to Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Seventy-four of the cases are from Cumberland County. Seven counties total have reported cases of the coronavirus. Locally, the Bethel Area Neighborhood Response (BANR) to COVID-19 will be playing a huge role […]
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Gould Academy issues statement in response to Facebook post
BETHEL — Earlier this a week a post was made on the Team Bethel Facebook page about Gould Academy students being responsible for bringing COVID-19 back to Maine. The school released the following statement regarding the Facebook post: “In these challenging times, there has been growing interest in town in what’s happening at Gould. Although […]
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What are you up to?
AREA —The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has changed many peoples daily routines. From business and school closures, to being told to social distance, people all over have had to make adjustments to their everyday lives. Listed below are some ways area residents are passing time amid the outbreak of the coronavirus. “Since we are […]
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COVID-19 – What you need to know
REGION — As of Wednesday, 23 confirmed cases, and nine presumptive cases have been reported in Maine, with the majority of them occurring in Cumberland County. Seven counties total have reported cases of the coronavirus. Locally, the Bethel Area Neighborhood Response (BANR) to COVID-19 will be playing a huge role in the coming weeks to […]
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Board hears student presentations
REGION — Chyanna Millett-Cordwell, a specialist for Jobs for Maine Grads (JMG) and two Telstar seniors, Ainsley Brown and Katie Colby, spoke about the JMG program at a March 9 school board meeting. JMG joins together with public middle and high schools statewide, community colleges and the university system to ensure that students can maximize […]
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West Paris voters OK money for weekday firefighter
A fourth highway worker and rec programs were also funded.