• Bethel Inappropriate Location

    Re: 1/12/11 Planning Board Meeting regarding possible asphalt plant We are unable to attend this meeting, but we are writing to express our thoughts on this possible development. f possible go ahead and read this letter of concern at the meeting. If not possible, then please keep it for yo... xx
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  • Could Happen in Maine

    “Could it happen in Maine?” was the query heard at the coffee counter.  I took my regular black java to my car with that question echoing in my mind.  Having pondered it a bit and done some poking around on the Internet, I’m afraid I have to report my answer now is &ld... xx
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  • Winterfest Schedule

    The preparation for the 2011 Bethel WinterFest, presented by Norway Savings Bank, is well underway and we are excited about the schedule of events that provides for winter fun for everyone! The event runs from Saturday, Jan. 22, to Sunday, Jan. 30. A full list of events ... xx
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  • Winter Into Spring Walking Program

    River Valley Healthy Communities (RVHCC) would like to invite you to join our "Winter-into Spring" Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days program. Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days is aimed at motivating people to become and stay active, as well as promoting physical and mental health through walking. It is ... xx
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  • Bonita Sessions Joins Four Seasons Realty

    It's the end of an era - after twelve years, Apple Tree Realty has closed. I would like to thank all the clients we have served during that time. Although I am saddened at the end of an era, I am excited about the future. I have joined the talented and successful staff of Four Seasons Real... xx
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  • Who is Liable?

    I read in the last week Bethel Citizen about the excitement of raising the pipes with a crane to build the "Bethel Ice Tower." They portrayed it as dangerous at times. I wonder about these winter projects up in the air to promote tourism. In the years past, when volunteers built the snowman and w... xx
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  • Open Space Plan Meeting

    On behalf of the Woodstock Conservation Commission I would like to invite all Woodstock residents to attend the first of a series of public meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 7-9 p.m. at the Woodstock Town Office. The Woodstock Conservation Commission has been working on developing an Open Spac... xx
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  • Expressing Our Gratitude

    We'd like to express our gratitude for the response to our 911 call on Thursday, Dec. 30. Four Maine State Game Wardens, including a K-9 Team, Tony, Dave, Mark, Jeremy, and Bob, a climber with Mahoosuc Rescue, came to aid our son, Ian and dog "Chico" who were stuck on a ledge on the ridge abo... xx
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  • Let's Stop the Chipping Away

    I have personal experiences with living near an asphalt plant, before moving to western Maine. We bought our Bethel land and house over 24 years ago, heading towards a life in the beautiful mountains. Friends wondered why we would leave our hometown for such a remote place; my favorite ans... xx
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  • Let's Look at the Facts

    Asphalt plants mix gravel and sand with crude oil derivatives to make the asphalt used to pave roads, highways, and parking lots across the country. These plants release millions of pounds of chemicals to the air during production each year, including many cancer-causing toxic air pollutants such... xx
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