• Bring a Casino to Oxford

    To the Editor: I am part of a group of Maine businessmen that propose to bring a resort casino to Oxford.I am writing you to ask for your support to encourage your Bethel Chamber Board members to publicly support this project.When passed on Nov. 2, a Yes vote on Question 1 w... xx
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  • RESTORE AMERICA RALLY REPORT

    I went to the Glenn Beck "Restore America Rally" in Washington, D.C. Aug. 28, on one of the many buses from Maine. It was the most moving experience I have ever been witness to. I was a little concerned before I left because of comments made by the "New Black Panther Party" to be in attend... xx
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  • Tax Inequity in Upton

    To the Editor: As stated in the Upton column, inconsistency in determining the valuation of shore properties and those of inland properties have been an issue in Upton for many years. But, now, there are even more inconsistencies. Many camps that have no facilities, are not finished eithe... xx
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  • Thanks for Restraining Yourself"

       Sonia and I appreciate the Sept. 2 article by Alison Aloisio.  As we walk the streets here in Bethel and any other public place or country path, we are ever vigilant to stray, loose dogs. We so appreciate people respecting the fact... xx
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  • Use 'Stimulus' to Lower Taxes

    To the Editor: Dear School board members and administrator: Recent newspaper articles have indicated that SAD 44 will receive well over $200,000 in stimulus money from the federal government and you folks will have to decide how the money is spent. Please remember that the go... xx
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  • Four Seasons of Bounty

    To the Editor: As autumn approaches, and along with it the Bethel Harvestfest and Chowdah Cookoff, we encourage and invite businesses and homeowners to get into the harvest spirit. The 2010 Scarecrow Theme is “Four seasons of Bounty – recreation, local foods and the arts!&rdquo... xx
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  • Four Seasons of Bounty

    To the Editor, As autumn approaches, and along with it the Bethel Harvestfest & Chowdah Cookoff, we encourage and invite businesses and homeowners to get into the harvest spirit! The 2010 Scarecrow Theme is “Four seasons of Bounty – recreation, local foods & the art... xx
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  • Sentiment over safety

    To the Editor: Regarding your front page story on Aug 26, 2010, "Rock 'roiling' Hanover," it is hard to see what the controversy is. Why does sentiment take precedence over safety? Where safety is concerned how can there be any question that the "offending boulder" should be removed? xx
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  • Saddened by village's loss

    We are pleased to see Breau’s Too doing a brisk business in their newly renovated space. It’s great to see activity after the building had been vacant for so long. Not having to drive to Bethel for food and gas is very convenient (we hope they also bring back movie rentals!). A... xx
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  • Back-to-school checklist includes updated vaccinations

    As parents of a child lost to a vaccine-preventable disease, we are true believers in the protection that vaccination provides. For our family, the importance of immunization is always uppermost in our minds. Meningitis knows no boundaries.It is highly contagious and strikes with terrifying speed... xx
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