“I think bullying is the #1 enemy in our schools … we need to nip this in the bud immediately and look into this,” Dave Bartlett of the school board said.
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Bethel selectboard discusses Bisbee School again
The proposed demolition of the Ethel Bisbee School was brought up again during the Nov. 2 Board of Selectmen meeting.
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Dec 1 deadline for Property Tax Stabilization for Seniors
STATE — The Maine Revenue Services office has announced a Property Tax Stabilization for Senior Citizens, also known as the Property Tax Stabilization Program. This state program allows certain senior-citizen residents to stabilize, or freeze, the property taxes on their homestead. According to the website, “As long as you qualify and file a timely application […]
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Kelcy Boles, aka Professor Trelawney, new library director
“I have always loved books, it’s been a great love of my life,” said 31-year-old Kelcy Boles, who started as Bethel’s new library director in September.
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Citizen welcomes Lincoln to staff
BETHEL — The Bethel Citizen is thrilled to welcome Rose Lincoln as its staff writer. Readers may recognize Lincoln’s name as she has been freelancing for the paper for the past few months until she was able to come aboard full time. Lincoln and her husband, Michael, and three children have been part time residents […]
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COVID strikes town office
“People are super understanding…We’re just trying to keep the ship afloat right now and bail water as quickly as possible. The public response has been great. We appreciate their patience and their understanding, and we thank them ahead of time,” Town Manager Natalie Andrews said.
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CMMC offering Stryker’s ‘Mako’ robotic arm
LEWISTON — Central Maine Medical Center is the first hospital in central Maine to offer Stryker’s Mako robotic arm assisted total and partial knee replacement and hip replacement procedures. This latest advancement in joint replacement surgery is transforming the way joint replacement procedures are performed. Daniel Carlson, MD and Michael DeFrance, DO, launched this innovation […]
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Hanover explores deorganization with community
HANOVER — The Hanover Board of Selectmen held an informational meeting Tuesday, Sep. 13, under the Town Pavilion for residents “to ask questions about Hanover possibly going unorganized.” Scott Cole, served as moderator. Residents, and a few seasonal property owners filled the tent adjacent to the town pavilion. Anticipating a strong turnout, people walked across […]
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Natalie Andrews begins Bethel town manager duties Monday
BETHEL — Natalie Andrews will start in her new job as town manager Monday. “I am super excited,” the West Paris resident said. “I think Bethel is wonderful. I’ve always thought it was very quaint and beautiful. When the opportunity for town manager came up, it was one of those things that I didn’t stop […]