BETHEL — The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum had a rocking first weekend, to say the least. After 12 years of preparation, the MMGM officially opened to the public last Thursday. Hundreds of people poured in over the weekend, with an estimated five to six hundred showing up for a meteorite giveaway Saturday. The first […]
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Stony Brook Sluice inspired by love for Western Maine history
HANOVER — The grand opening of the new Stony Brook Mineral and Gem Sluice took place in September at Stony Brook Recreation and Campground on Route 2 in Hanover. Hosted by owners Shirley and Bruce Powell, this historic event offered a chance for mineral and gem enthusiasts as well as those seeking to learn more […]
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Bethel CROP Walk
The 14th annual Bethel Area CROP Walk (Communities Respond to Overcome Poverty) stepped off Sunday from the Common with over 100 attending the Ecumenical Church Service and 42 walkers around the village of Bethel. A total of 6 area churches contributed to this year’s successful walk. It is the 50th year of CROP Walks nationally. […]
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Gould takes another step toward energy efficiency
BETHEL — Gould Academy recently provided a tour of its new Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) System in Holden Hall. VRF is an HVAC heat pump technology, using refrigerant as the cooling and heating medium. By operating at varying speeds VRF units work only at the needed rate, allowing for significant energy savings. Individual indoor units […]
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Discussion on proposed propane site to continue
Although the site was approved in late June, residents of Forest Drive appealed the boards decision.
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Selectmen updated on Explorers Program
WEST PARIS — At an Aug. 8 meeting, Eileen Storck and Melanie Ellsworth provided an update on the West Paris Explorers Program. Storck said that in partnership with MSAD 17, the Explorers Program applied for and received a Twenty First Century Community Learning Center Grant. The grant is for $125,000 for the first year. It […]
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Algae blooms make water unsafe for dogs
REGION — Anyone in the area thinking of taking their pet for a swim, may want to double check to make sure the water is safe first. Recently, there has been a bloom in blue-green algae, which can often be fatal for canines who come in contact with the algae. In Maine, 122 lakes/ponds were […]
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Bethel man recalls time at Woodstock festival 50 years ago
Classic rock enthusiast Mark Harrington reflects on some of his favorite moments at Woodstock.
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Cole interested in full time position
GREENWOOD — At their Aug. 6 meeting, selectmen decided to set Thursday, Aug. 29 at 5 p.m. as the date for the fire chief interview. Current Interim Chief Ken Cole said he would be interested in the full time position. Cole was named Interim Chief on April 26. He has also served as Gilead’s fire […]