BETHEL — To escape the heat from 80-degree temperatures on July 19 at the MollyOckett Days festival, several children climbed into the Common’s fountain. They merrily splashed each other, danced and shouted in glee while getting thoroughly soaked as parents watched or socialized with other adults nearby. One child, Emily Reed, 8, of South Paris, […]
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Bethel’s MollyOckett Days festival attracts large crowd
BETHEL — A few thousand people spread throughout town on Saturday morning to catch the annual MollyOckett Days Parade and festival as temperatures climbed to about 80 degrees. The heat was a bit stifling for parade participants, including the performance artists with the Trash Into Art puppet troupe and Circus Olé, who had to pedal […]
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Vendors, donations for fireworks show sought for MollyOckett Days in Bethel
BETHEL — Vendors and donors for fireworks are being sought for MollyOckett Days Festival, Bethel’s largest and most traditional summer celebration and homecoming in mid-July. The event is named for a Pequawket Indian who befriended the early settlers of western Maine and lived among them. The festival is organized by the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce. Robin […]
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Bethel to celebrate MollyOckett Days on Saturday and Sunday
BETHEL — Bethel’s traditional summer festival — MollyOckett Days — will be held Saturday and Sunday on the Bethel Common and Main Street. Named for MollyOckett, a Pequawket Indian who lived among and befriended the early settlers of Western Maine, the festival includes Native American cultural crafts, exhibits, music and foot races. This year’s theme […]