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 […]
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.
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 […]
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”.
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
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 […]
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 […]
Gould Academy student hopes to return to Ukraine ‘once we win’
Gould student Polina Panasenko uses ‘her voice’ to bring awareness about her country
University of Vermont names local dean’s list students
BURLINGTON, Vt. — The University of Vermont has named six local students to its 2022 fall semester dean’s list. Margaret Skelton from Auburn is majoring in biological science. Ella Raymond from Bethel is majoring in food systems. Chelsea Seabold from Wilton is majoring in psychological science. Emily Freid from Bridgton is majoring in biological science. […]