• FLYING MOOSE THANKS

    We would like to thank the many volunteers who helped host Saturday’s highly successful Flying Moose Classic XC ski race sponsored by the Bethel Outing Club at the Gould Academy ski trails. We had a terrific turnout for the 7.5 km and 22 km races, as well as the youth events, a 2.25 km race... xx
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  • SUPPORTS THE DOG PARK

    I have been frequenting dog parks around the country for 9 years, the lifetime of my dog Daisy. We continue to visit dog parks to socialize and exercise, but we must travel to Lewiston, Portland or Conway. For Daisy and me, a dog park in Bethel would be a blessing. If you have not been to a dog p... xx
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  • THANKS FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT

    Thank you Bethel community for the varied opportunities to be entertained, informed and inspired through the arts. Just in the past 30 days, “In the Blood,” a multimedia performance portrayed the sweat and grit of Maine lumbermen; the show hanging this month at Artistic Endeavors Art ... xx
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  • WINTERfEST THANKS

    WinterFest 2013 wrapped up over the weekend and we at the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce have many to thank. We hope you got a chance to attend the kick-off party at 22 Broad Street, see the Snowcano “erupt” on Feb. 16, check out the RailWars rail jam on Feb. 23, go sledding on the s... xx
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  • PLEASE ABIDE BY DOG ORDINANCE

    I am encouraging all citizens but dog owners in particular to read the Town Ordinance 17-6B and 17-8B. One can go online to find our ordinance. This speaks to dog waste, the proper removal and the failure to do so is in violation of applicable Maine statutes. In short, pick up your ... xx
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  • THANKS FOR RPC SHELTER SUPPORT

    We, at Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, want to Thank all the people who contributed to the new Shelter. We held a fundraiser at the Mallard Mart in Bethel, on Feb. 16th. We raised $500 in contributions from all the kind people! We are moving from our Norway location to a much ... xx
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  • PARK WOULD BENEFIT NON-DOG PEOPLE

    There are those among us who don't particularly care for dogs, and there are those among us who have no use at all for the irresponsible sort of dog owner. Could those folks possibly benefit from Bethel's having a dog park? I believe so, and here's why. Twenty-odd years ago, skiers regarde... xx
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  • SCHOLARSHIP OFFERED

    We are pleased to announce that, with the help of the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce, we have set up an annual scholarship fund. Every year, we will be awarding a minimum of two, $1,000 scholarships to area residents who fit into one of the following categories 1) high school senior that has bee... xx
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  • MORE ON WIND ORDINANCE

    We’d like to share more information with Woodstock residents about the noise of wind turbines, which is the issue of most concern to those living near the Spruce Mountain facility. We described how our proposed Wind Ordinance will address this issue in a Letter to last week’s Citizen.... xx
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  • BETHEL VOTERS COMMENDED ON TAR SANDS

    I would like to commend the people of Bethel, not only for their recent passage of a resolution opposing the carrying of tar sands oil through Bethel, but for the decisiveness with which they acted. Reading the Citizen Thursday morning I was surprised to see some otherwise rational people suggest... xx
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