• Remembering Dot Canwell

    The recent passing of Dorothy "Dot" Canwell should not go by without some note on what a remarkable and courageous individual she was. I have known her for over twenty-five years as a dedicated musician, playing the piano at countless Grange meetings not only in this region, but around the state ... xx
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  • More to the Newry tax story

    We have just read your article from the June 24th edition entitled "Newry taken to court over $2.8 million home assessment". As the owners bringing the suit, we felt that a few details were overlooked. We did not provide building cost and insurance data to the assessor because Maine law r... xx
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  • Retail Beverage Service Training

     River Valley Healthy Communities invites local area businesses to attend Retail Beverage Service Training The “Seller Server Training for On-premise Licensees” is designed to better equip management, waitstaff and licensees on identifying and preventing violations of cert... xx
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  • Snowsports yardsale thanks

    Thank You For the Wonderful Yardsale On behalf of the members of the Greenstock Snowsports Snowmobile Club, I would like to thank all of those that donated the hundreds of items and those who came out to support our yard sale this past Saturday. The proceeds from the sale go toward trail ... xx
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  • Mollyockett Day volunteers sought

    To the Editor: Mollyockett Days, July 17 and 18, will provide an entire weekend of wonderful events for all. The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be the new organizer of this 50-year old community festival. Putting on an event of this magnitude requires dozens of volunt... xx
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  • Lake monitor training

    To the Editor: Reminder that the Lake Monitor Training sponsored by the Community Lakes Association will be on June 26 (Saturday) from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Bryant Pond 4-H Center. Learn about invasive aquatic plants and what you can do help control them. Meet new friends, have a... xx
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  • Rumford Center Assembly relocates

    To the Editor: Praise Assembly of God is moving from the Andover Road in Rumford Center to the Linnell Motel and Conference Center located at 986 Prospect Avenue in Rumford, just off Route 2 near Mardens. We will begin our services at our new facility on June 25 and 26 at 7 p.m. and... xx
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  • State sanctioned extortion

    To the Editor: Once again a state agency is attempting to shake down or stall a business opportunity that will bring in much needed tax revenue for a western Maine town. This time Alan Stearns, deputy director of the Maine BPL is using Woodstock’s WCC in squeezing Patriot Energy for ... xx
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  • Short staffed but up to the challenge

    To the Editor: Please join me in thanking, and congratulating, the employees who worked on Election Day last week. Although it was a total team effort, from the Public Works crew helping set up to the ballot clerks helping break down, I would particularly like to single out Deputy C... xx
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  • Class of 80's 30th Reunion

    To the Editor: Telstar High School’s Class of 1980 is seeking classmates to attend our 30th Class Reunion. Events will be held on July 17, Mollyockett Day, in Bethel. We are planning a family get-together in the afternoon and casual dinner served at the Bethel Inn later that e... xx
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