BETHEL — At a March 2 board meeting, Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jessie Perkins spoke about a request for $30,000 that she asked to be include in the FY 2021 budget. Perkins explained in her letter to the town that the money would be used for marketing and informational purposes, “economic development, […]
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School Board talks bus garage, touches on COVID-19
REGION — After nearly two hours of discussion, SAD 44 School Board members Monday unanimously voted to table discussion on submitting a proposed bus garage and facility project to a June referendum. Directors decided to table discussion shortly after a motion to send the proposal to a June referendum failed 7-4. Director Sheryl Morgan abstained […]
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Gym management in new hands
BETHEL — Gym goers can breathe a sigh of relief for the time being. Workout 24-7, located at 32 Parkway, will remain open. Molly Washo took over “behind the scenes” in early February, and assumed full management at the end of February. Washo has experience in office management, and was recently certified as a Health […]
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Bethel selectmen get options for Ethel Bisbee School
Renovating the building would cost between $800,000 and $900,000.
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Lindsay Luetje goes above and beyond as Telstar dean
Whether it’s cheering on Telstar teams from the sidelines, helping students through a difficult problem or simply saying hello to them as they walk through the doors, Lindsay Luetje has made it clear that her students are one of her top priorities.
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Telstar ski standout competes again
BETHEL — Telstar senior Abbey Landry will once again be competing in the Eastern High School Championships March 6-8 at Cannon Mountain in New Hampshire this coming weekend. After achieving her goal of making the Maine State Ski Team last year, Landry this year looked to build on her success. And that she did. After […]
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Telstar students make impression on panelists, teachers
REGION — On Wednesday and Thursday of last week the Telstar Freshman Academy (TFA) presented their final projects to teachers and other members of the community in a think tank panel forum. The final projects wrapped up the TFA’s unit on innovation, collaboration and communication. The project started with students identifying a global issue, and […]
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Voters show up for Super Tuesday
REGION — Voters across the nation hit the polls on Super Tuesday, voting on state matters and in either the Democratic or Republican Primary. President Donald Trump ran unopposed in the Republican Primary. In the Democratic Primary a plethora of candidates appeared on the ballot. Candidates still active in the race at the time […]
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That’s some ‘Gneiss’ spice
REGION — Cluttered kitchen cabinets are a hassle for many people who cook and Bethel resident Beth Weisberger was no exception when she was living in Brooklyn, N.Y. in her late 20s. She had recently gotten into cooking and enjoyed having an array of spices to use. What she did not enjoy was having an […]
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West Paris Town Meeting March 7
WEST PARIS — On Saturday, March 7 at 10 a.m. West Paris will hold its annual town meeting at the Agnes Gray Elementary School. Town Manager Wade Rainey said that if all articles are approved as presented the town’s budget will be a little higher than last year’s. Selectman Dale Piirainen will be seeking re-election […]