Bethel’s water, wastewater bills changed this year, so what should you expect?
Water and sewer charges are now being billed separately, which has caused some confusion among ratepayers.
News from Bethel, Greenwood, Woodstock, Andover, Hanover, Newry, Upton, Milton, Albany Township and surrounding areas
Residents in Bethel, Newry to see increase on tax bills
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.
Volunteers uncover local treasures while renovating Maine Room at Woodstock library
Four local women led the charge to organize the space that now houses books by Maine authors and books about Maine.
Newry storm mitigation project to total more than $1.8 million
A December 2023 storm has created continued problems with roads that need to be fixed, the town code officer said.
Job Fair at Telstar coming in November
Connecting talent with opportunity: Bethel Area Chamber partners with FBLA students from Telstar High School for upcoming job fair.
Fall games are underway at Telstar, ‘Come pack the hill’
Girls and boys soccer; football and field hockey have all begun their fall seasons.
Youth cheering program builds momentum in Bethel
An official cheering program at Telstar High School isn’t in the works yet, but these kids hope their enthusiasm for the sport will spread.
Ticket Auction
Come support our local Responsible Pet Care on September 20 at OHCHS with a ticket auction fundraiser!
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.
Retirement Investment Trust Seminar on Sept 11
NORWAY — The Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce is holding MERIT (Maine Retirement Investment Trust) info session. This is a state-sponsored retirement savings program designed to ensure that every Maine…
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
Telstar games and matches start this week
Sports schedules for the season are listed here
Parched fields, fast starts: Telstar gears up for fall sports
The ball is moving quickly across dry fields, said Athletic Coordinator and Field Hockey Coach Gail Wight. “It’s like playing on turf.”
Steve Marston had ‘a little help from his friends’ installing Andover Cemetery sign
Matt Elliot, Fred McPherson, Steve Sessions, and Peter Poor showed up for their friend who has two children buried in the cemetery.
Greenwood man sentenced to 45 years in wife’s 2024 murder
When first police and rescue crews arrived at the scene of a crash in Peru on May 28, 2024, they discovered a blue Hyundai on the side of the road…
Extension offers late season garden workshop
University of Maine Cooperative Extension will present its second fall gardening webinar, “The Late Season Garden: Reflections and Tasks,” from 6 – 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 23. Horticulture professional…
Gilead officials reduce budget by $107,000, ease tax burden
The mill rate has gone down 1.9% from the previous year thanks in part to budget cuts.
Family turns loss into lifeline with Woodstock sober house, Chris’ Haven
The scope of the work ahead at the sober house at 47 Old County Road is daunting. Marc Montplaisir is amazed by the number of volunteers who have come through…
EV chargers proposed for Bethel
The five dual-port pay-to-use chargers would be installed in a Bethel Village parking lot owned by Gould Academy at the corner of Elm and High Street.
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?’
Mini motor cross racers motor into fall season
Kohen Bouchart, 2, of Mexico, takes a break from practice late last month on his mini motor cross bike at Grimaldi Field in Andover while visiting with his grandmother, Tricia…
Do you have room in your heart for Twix and Skittle?
Twix Skittle Twix and her sister Skittle were surrendered to us after their owner could no longer provide for their care. After being confined to one room in their previous…
Bethel’s Mahoosuc Art & Ag Tour returns Sept. 7
Painting by Deidre Blair Submitted Get ready to hit the road for one of Western Maine’s most scenic and creative fall outings! The 5th Annual Mahoosuc Art & Agriculture Tour,…
Thorman graduates summa cum laude from UMaine Orono
The Bethel native received a bachelor’s degree in social work.
A resting place
A bird rests in the weeds in South Pond in Greenwood. (Rose Lincoln/Staff Writer)
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