AUGUSTA — The Maine Office of Tourism has announced that more than $1 million has been awarded to eight Maine organizations in the final round of the Tourism Marketing & Development Recovery Program. The program, administered by the Maine Office of Tourism with $2 million in funds awarded by the U.S. Economic Development Administration, was […]
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What to do with Bethel’s bicentennial bricks?
Bethel selectmen are looking for ideas from the public on what to do with dozens of commemorative bricks that used to pave the walkway in front of the Town Office.
Cooking demonstration set for Oct. 3 in Bethel
RSPV by calling Lynne Zimmerman at 207-595-0780 no later than Wednesday, Oct. 2.
Augusta man indicted on 17 counts of gross sexual assault on children
Matthew A. Greenlaw, 42, of Augusta, was arrested after the Maine State Police Computer Crimes Unit received information from an undercover federal Homeland Security Investigations agent.
Ed Swain’s island farm in Bethel may be the last one in western Maine
Gone are the many farmed islands that once dotted the Androscoggin River.
Fourth of July events scheduled around central Maine
Augusta, Wiscasset, Belgrade Lakes, Solon, Jay, Clinton, Lewiston, Auburn, and Farmington are among Maine towns planning festivities.
Bethel artist Mattie Rose Templeton illustrates importance of dark skies
‘If You Can See The Dark,’ teaches children about the importance of dark skies for animals, plants, and for people.
Travelers at Portland jetport can visit the moon. Or at least a chunk of it
A moon chunk on display there weighs about 94 pounds and is the result of an asteroid striking the moon. It’s on loan from a Bethel museum.
Katrina Boelsma has found a niche with her mica art
Boelsma of West Bethel said finding mica in mineral-laden western Maine has been easy.
Paul Motts of Bethel will help you chase the April 8 eclipse
Paul Motts shares his experience with eclipses and what to expect on April 8.