• SUPPORT MARIJUANA BILL

    While I grew up in Greenwood, I am one of the many people in our region who have had to find economic opportunity outside of my home state. I keep in close contact with my friends and classmates, and pay attention to the political news in the hope that lawmakers will do the right thing and begin ... xx
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  • VERNON STREET PLANS

    We are residents of Vernon Street and unfortunately, many of us were unable to attend meetings that took place regarding the upcoming changes. It seems there was very little notice or opportunity for input. We are very concerned about the changes this will bring to our street. It seems as though ... xx
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  • NOT A PLEASANT THING

    We enjoy watching the dogs being walked by our house on Paradise Hill and we see the owners graciously putting their hand inside a plastic bag to pick up their dog's you-know-what, which they then turn the bag right-side-out and take home to discard. The “st... xx
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  • SNOWMOBILE THANKS

    On behalf of the members of the Greenstock Snowsports Snowmobile Club, I would like to thank all those landowners who had opened their properties so that we can enjoy the winter season. We had some wonderful riding in areas that are off limits during other times of the year. If you ride and you p... xx
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  • LOCAL FOOD CONNECTION

    On April 26 from 5-8 p.m. The Local Food Connection, the organization dedicated to building a sustainable movement in the greater Bethel region that encourages people to grow, prepare, serve, purchase and consume local foods will be hosting an annual meeting and potluck at the Bryant Pond 4-H Cen... xx
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  • GREENWOOD SHOULD NOT PAY

    On the article to ask Greenwood taxpayers to raise money for Bethel's Mollyockett Day, ask yourself who benefits from this day? It is the businesses in Bethel. The people from Greenwood that attend spend their money at the stores, restaurants, and festivities. Therefore, the stores and the town t... xx
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  • MORE AUTHENTIC MOLLYOCKETT DAYS

    The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce was sorry to learn that Sara Wright experienced so much difficulty and frustration in her efforts to be involved with MollyOckett Day in the past. The year she contacted us, 2006, the Chamber was not actually hosting MollyOckett Days. Our first year hosting the... xx
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  • 4-H MEMORIES SOUGHT

    The Bethel Historical Society and Alder River Grange are seeking memories, photos, and other items relating to the 4-H Club, which this year is observing its centenary in Maine. Since 1913, the 4-H movement has touched the lives of thousands of young people throughout the State. 4-H members learn... xx
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  • SUPPORT THE PETITION

    Bud Kulik is right. It was unfair, at the special town meeting of Jan. 30, to allow supporters but not opponents to speak before voting. That vote sent a resolution to dozens of high officials in the US and Canada declaring Bethel's opposition to sending tar sands oil through the pipeline that co... xx
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  • BEE WEEK THANKS

    The first-ever Bethel Bee Week was truly amazing. It brought together all ages and all parts of the community to join in becoming aware of the importance of honeybees through arts and community activities that built new relationships among people and local organiz... xx
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