For the second time in as many years, one of Bethel’s most celebrated days did not come without controversy regarding one of the floats.
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Property line discussed at meeting
BETHEL — Bethel resident Craig Ryerson provided selectmen with an update on the Veterans Honor Roll Park at Monday’s meeting. Ryerson began the meeting by thanking the numerous businesses who have helped with the park which included: Cross Excavation, Savage Excavation, Currier Electric, Region 9, Henry’s Concrete, Wilson Excavation, The Bethel Water District and the […]
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Selectmen hear update on road closure
GREENWOOD — Town Manager Kim Sparks gave an update on the Howe Hill Road culvert replacement at a July 23 select board meeting. Sparks heard from Highway Foreman Alan Seames who said there had been issues with the engineering. The current issue is that the new design has guard rails and the placement of the […]
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BAAM: Bartlett looks to keep arts on the rise in Bethel area
The Bethel Chamber of Commerce has recently named Janet Bartlett coordinator of Bethel Area Arts and Music. Bartlett, an active member of BAAM for almost two years, said she is ready to take the up-and-coming program to the next level. “In a nutshell, we really just looking to support local artists in all facets and […]
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Bethel museum to unveil collection of lunar meteorites
The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum is looking to kick off Molly Ockett Day weekend the best way possible.
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West Paris recognizes Mowatt
WEST PARIS — Hartley “Skip” Mowatt was presented a plaque in recognition of serving as the town’s Emergency Assistance Director (EMA) for 12 years at last Thursday’s select board meeting. “We are grateful for the work that you put in every year,” Selectman Dale Piirainen said. “For making sure we got a plan and that […]
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Who was Molly Ockett?
Molly Ockett Day is Saturday. Here’s a look at some of the facts about one of Western Maine’s most notable figures.
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Special bench to be ready by late September
Although Hailey Steward has been gone for nearly two years, her legacy continues and in September her name will have a permanent place in town.
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For Cubby Swan jumping from planes or hanging in air is par for the course
GREENWOOD — Most people can recall going by a nickname at some point in their life. Some can even say they’ve been called several. But lifelong Greenwood resident Hugh Swan has gone by “Cubby” since his early childhood. The name simply came from a page in the newspaper. When Swan was a child, there was […]
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Newry OKs mil rate
NEWRY — At their July 2 meeting Newry selectmen unanimously approved a mill rate of 10.70, which gives the town an overlay of $35,000. Town Administrator Amy Bernard had recommended a mill rate of 10.70. The rate is 10 cents less than in 2018, which saw a 1.11 increase from 9.69 to 10.80. That increase […]