• 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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  • BETHEL FIRE DEPT. CALENDARS

    The Bethel Fire Department Calendar, our 42nd issue, is available to order for the coming year. Call 824-2665 or 824-2627 and leave your name and telephone number. A Fire Department member will respond for information. Jim Young Bethel Fire Department xx
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  • DOG PARK WOULD BRING JOY TO MANY

    Jane Ryerson’s letter in the March 28 edition of The Citizen reminded me that even though the Dog Park Committee has been working for many months on the plan to build a dog park on town land behind Dunkin Donuts and that during that time there have been meetings and hearings before the sele... xx
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  • CHAMBER AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

    The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 Annual Awards – all who will be recognized at this year’s celebration dinner on Friday, May 3, at the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River Resort. We invite and encourage anyone who would like to atten... xx
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  • ST. NEVER'S DAY SALE

    Once more the Bethel Historical Society will be holding its annual St. Never’s Day Sale this year on Saturday, May 25, on my side lawn, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. under two tents. This is an important and popular fundraiser for the society. As the disappearance of winter brings on for many peopl... xx
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  • CHARTER PROCESS IS BEST

    To my fellow Newry citizens: I stand behind our dedicated staff at the Town Office 100 percent.   This is not about them or the work they do. They are all dedicated, honest and truthful people doing a great service to the town and the people they serve. It's not easy being on the... xx
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  • CONSERVATIVE ROUNDTABLE

    In today’s political climate, we often feel that our voices are not heard in the din of philosophical correctness. Our elected officials are too frequently unresponsive ideologues more interested in constructing a legacy than in considering the effects of their actions on working people, th... xx
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