Ensign Stanley Willis Allen of Bethel was killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. His remains were identified 80 years later.
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Steve Moore to play at The Bethel Summerfest
Veteran singer/guitarist Steve Moore will perform at The Bethel Summerfest from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, at The Gazebo on Bethel Town Common. Moore regularly performs across Maine and in other venues around New England and features a varied selection of Americana, rock and roll, folk, country, blues, R&B, and classic songs by a […]
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After three years of debate, Gardiner Planning Board to decide whether to allow controversial apartment, condo complex
Nearby residents have opposed the Gardiner Green housing development on Dresden Avenue, saying it would change the character of their neighborhood.
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Mahoosuc Community Band plans spring concert
The Mahoosuc Community Band will play a Spring Concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, May 21, at the Bingham Auditorium at Gould Academy in Bethel. Refreshments will be served following the concert. Under the direction of Gould music director Jim McLaughlin, the band practices with the Gould students weekly. Concert selections include “Somewhere by Leonard […]
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After spectacular fireball, the hunt is on for meteorites in Washington County
The Maine Mineral and Gem Museum is offering a $25,000 reward for the first meteorite recovered after Doppler radar captured them falling to Earth on Saturday morning.
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Local author to read from latest book at Bethel Libary
Local author Robert W. Spencer will read from his latest book, “Francena Hallett’s Heart: A Novel of Romance and Revenge,” from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 13, at the Bethel Library. This book is the third volume of Spencer’s historical fiction “Lizzie Millett Series.” “Francena Hallett’s Heart” concludes a tumultuous and vengeful relationship between imprisoned […]
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World’s tallest snow person record still holds up 15 years later in Bethel
Olympia wasn’t the first tall snow person. Angus, King of the Mountain was built nearby in 1999, but is about nine feet shorter than “Olympia”.
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Bethel skiers trekking the length of Norway for the next three months
Ann Speth and Carlie Casey began their 1,000-mile adventure Feb. 15
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Coalition opens registrations for August BikeMaine Weekend ride
The Bicycle Coalition of Maine has opened registration for the 2023 BikeMaine Weekend ride, scheduled for Aug. 24-27 in Bethel. “Bethel is such an incredible town to highlight the beauty of cycling in Maine, and we can’t wait to share this experience with our riders,” said Bicycle Coalition of Maine Event Director Colleen Donohoe, according […]
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Local students make University of Rhode Island dean’s list
KINGSTON, R.I. — Ten local students have been named to the 2022 fall dean’s list at the University of Rhode Island. They include Kora Martel of Auburn, Bella DeVivo of Bethel, Kaila Godbey of Jay, Jazmine Fournier of Lewiston, Morgan Fenderson of Lisbon Falls, Paige Rice of Mount Vernon, and Ashley Childs of Norway. Also, Anna Erb and Ella Schmidt, both of […]