• 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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  • CHRISTMAS THANKS

    How do we begin saying THANK YOU to all that have donated from cash to presents, we are simply amazed at where the help comes from. We have families that have been helped in the past and now are in a position to help others. Goes to prove what goes around comes around again this year. As i... xx
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  • THANKS TO ROAD CREW

    I just did my weekly trip to fill my water jugs at the spring along Route 26. Though I love this source of water in the winter I approach this task with a bit of anxiety due to the possible icy conditions. I was very pleased to see how well maintained the area was along plowed out a... xx
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  • UPTON ISSUES

    I was surprised to read some of Selectman Robert Pepler’s comments in last week’s article entitled “Selectman Informally Queries Residents on De-organizing Upton.” Of particular note is Pepler’s statement that a lot of good people don’t want to run for o... xx
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