• REMEMBERING KAY McMILLIN

    The recent death of Kay McMillin brings back numerous memories of a very dedicated community volunteer who left a notable legacy of service to the greater Bethel area. She quietly helped countless individuals through her church and as a deeply committed animal lover devoted much time to their car... xx
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  • CONGRATULATIONS TO SEN. KING

    Our Senator Angus King showed his independence from Big Oil money this past week as he stood up for us against the Keystone XL pipeline plan. The KXL would send some of the dirtiest oil on the planet from Alberta, Canada, to the Gulf Coast so it can be shipped overseas. Burning all ... xx
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  • "TAR SANDS" CONCERNS

    Bethel, held a Public Forum on 3/21/13 to discus the pros and cons of the Tar Sands Oil (TSO) issue relative to the Portland-Montreal pipeline (PMPL) that passes through our region. Fifteen people representing oil interests and a Canadian government official attended. The event revealed that TSO ... xx
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  • LOCAL FOOD SURVEY

    The Local Food Connection (LFC) is an organization building a sustainable movement in the greater Bethel region that encourages people to grow, prepare, serve, purchase and consume local foods. In the Fall of 2012, LFC conducted a survey of area residents asking about their food habits and priori... xx
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  • NOT ALL DOG PARK ISSUES COVERED

    In reading the online news item in the Lewiston Sun, it would appear according to the selectmen that everything is covered on the proposed dog park. I don't quite see it that way. I didn't see anything addressing the following issues in the article regarding the following: LIABILITY... xx
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  • CLEANUP THANKS

    The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all those who helped clean up the WinterFest Snowcano site. The Town of Bethel aided in removing the jumps used for the RailWars rail jam event. After dedicated volunteers Jim Sysko, Bob Westfall, and Bud Kulick scaled the snow pile to remove th... xx
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  • SPAGHETTI FUNDRAISER

    Hello, my name is Cassidy Webster, and I am doing a fundraiser for Shriner’s Hospital for Children which helped me by giving me knee surgery. I want to give something to them, so I’m hosting a spaghetti sauce challenge. I have invited local restaurants to donate their sauces and then ... xx
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  • SUPPORTS THE DOG PARK

    In the past forty years I have lived in fifteen different towns and cities. Most of them had dog parks; some even had beaches where dogs could run in the off-season or at night. Bethel, too, needs a dog park. I know that we are a rural area with numerous trails and outdoor parks. However, ... xx
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  • TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION PRESENTATION

    Arla Patch will describe her work with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Saturday, March 23, 6 p.m. supper followed by her presentation at 6:45 at West Parish Congregational Church in Bethel. The Maine Wabanaki Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is the result of ... xx
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  • LODGING LICENSING

    I am writing in regard to the article “State licensing proposed for rental homes” by Alison Aloisio, which appeared in the March 7 Bethel Citizen concerning a bill titled LD330. The main focus of the article appeared to be the financial implications of the bill for the parties involve... xx
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