Officials in Bethel say the tax rate decreased but property assessments have risen over the past year; Newry officials say county taxes and road repairs are the reason.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Food, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Unexpected treasures can be found on the side of Maine’s roads
A guide to the Bethel area’s small-scale and specialty stands that sell everything from whoopie pies to dog leashes.
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Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel’s former Gracenote Inn and Spa sold for $1.8M
The transaction was not the most expensive residential sale in Bethel. 287 Tara Way sold for $2.1M on August 14, 2025
Posted inSports, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar games and matches start this week
Sports schedules for the season are listed here
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
First day of kindergarten in Bethel: No naps, just syrup and smiles
In Robin Kennett’s class, many of her nine kindergartners know each other from pre-K — but James Erde has one question about what’s changed: ‘We don’t take naps, right?’
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Bethel laundromat owner seeks discount from town on sewer fees
Michael Bean says 5% to 17% of water at coin laundries is left in clothes when they come out of the washing machine and evaporates in the dryer. He believes he should receive a discount for the wastewater that never goes down the drain.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
Telstar school board voices opposition to limiting political groups’ access to school facilities
Board members spoke in favor of an open and fair policy, with Telstar Principal John Eliot saying, ‘All are welcome here, that’s our motto and we’re going to go with it.’
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
What to know as the start of school approaches Aug. 27
What to Know Before the First Day: Key dates, new staff introductions, and upcoming board meetings in MSAD 44.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Food for Friends Farm finds it’s roots in Newry
Lane Callahan and Devin Aspy are in their second year of farming in “Syskoland”
Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Rescue crews save man after fall at Screw Auger Falls in Grafton Township
Brexton Getchell, 21, of Unity, sustained serious injuries in the fall, the Maine Warden Service says.