• RESPONSE TO LEN GREANEY

    Drawing parallels between how households managed in the '40s and '50s and today is not so simple. My parents also managed on a tight budget – but my father had a number of skills that protected him from loss of income during economic downturns, and was able to go to college on the G.I. bill... xx
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  • REMEMBERING JOHN GREENLEAF

    For many years, I depended upon John Greenleaf to take care of any electrical challenges and upgrades that needed to be done in connection to the Dr. Moses Mason House and later at my own house on Broad Street. When the Bethel Historical Society acquired the Robinson House, John was select... xx
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  • ODEON HALL CONCERNS

    It was interesting to read the story in last week's Citizen about the proposed development of Odeon Hall. The only problem is that this would be in violation of the Town's Site Plan Review, which, because of the development of the meeting room of the town hall several years ago, the town i... xx
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  • NOT US vs. THEM

    First, I want to say, that I have many friends and acquaintances throughout the SAD 44 area as do all Andover Folks. So the fact that Andover wishes to leave SAD 44 is not an us vs. them effort. The people of Andover feel that we must keep our school open for the town to be a viable functi... xx
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  • RETIREMENT THANKS

    Thank you, Alison, for your insightful article on my retirement from the staff of the Bethel Historical Society. I thought you did a “yeowomanly” job of covering much “territory” and lots of time in limited space. For a person who attended the American Historical As... xx
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  • STAN HOWE'S RETIREMENT

    The occasion of Stan Howe's retirement has rightfully prompted many tributes for his remarkable contributions to Bethel and beyond. It is no surprise that Stan's talent, skills, enthusiasm and knowledge as a historian have earned him special recognition locally and nationally. His love and active... xx
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  • 2013 WINTERFEST

    February will be here before we know it and, the 2013 Bethel WinterFest will be too! Presented by Norway Savings Bank and Sunday River Resort – and organized by the Town of Bethel and the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce WinterFest Task Force – everyone can look forward to enjoying who... xx
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  • BUDGETING IN AMERICA

    In 1943 I was 10 years old when the great-depression period of recovery was underway. The U.S. Constitution was a mature and revered document with 21 amendments. World War II was on the mind of all Americans and rationing for gasoline and food goods was a national reality. My Dad earned a fair wa... xx
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  • ANOTHER DOG PARK IDEA

    The creation of the dog park in the proposed site will put an undue burden on the current uses. Many people use the multi-use trail for exercise, children riding on tricycles,mothers pushing young children in strollers, etc. Not all people are dog people. An alternative area currently owne... xx
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  • REMEMBERING BRAD BARKER

    The recent passing of Brad Barker brings back a plethora of humorous memories. At first meeting, Brad usually appeared to be a rather conservative, almost stolid individual, but just below the surface, so to speak, was a mischievous personality that was often thoroughly unpredictable. Serving on ... xx
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