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Telstar softball and baseball get underway in Bethel
It’s been a strong start, with both teams picking up wins against Gould and Carrabec.
Why a small mountain town became the cannabis capital of Maine
With about 1 grow or dispensary for every 200 residents, Bethel has a higher concentration of marijuana businesses than almost anywhere else in the state. The locals aren’t sure it will last.
Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure
Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.
Need a refresh? Here’s where to get a facial this spring in the Bethel area.
After winter’s wear, three area spas — Jordan Spa, Mountain Glow and Aesthetics Retreat — offer facials to cleanse, hydrate and reset skin for spring.
Where to take your dog in western Maine, from patios to trails
Find dog-friendly walking paths, welcoming restaurants and parks where you can bring your pooch in towns including Bethel, Farmington, Rumford and Rangeley and more.
‘Cash is king’ (and Venmo is queen) at some Bethel-area businesses
Business owners say credit card processing charges cost thousands each year, prompting discounts for cash or Venmo payments.
Bethel’s Frank Del Duca named Team USA flag bearer for Olympic opening ceremony
The bobsledder, along with speedskater Erin Jackson, will lead Team USA’s 232 athletes during the Parade of Nations on Friday.
3 Gould Academy alumni join U.S. Olympic snowboard team
Gould graduates Nathan Pare, Hanna Percy and Brianna Schnorrbusch will compete at the February games in Milan, Italy.
Go inside Bethel’s mineral museum, where Maine gemstone history shines
Experts say Maine tourmaline continues to shape regional culture and identity, from museum exhibits and scientific research to jewelry, education and local commerce.