• North Road Citizens Concerned

    I am one of many concerned North Road citizens worried about the Bruce A. Manzer asphalt plant requesting a permit from our Bethel town planning board to purchase a large parcel of property to run their plant on the North Road. With a year of experience living near the plant, I know firsth... xx
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  • Chimes Returned

    To you, and through you to your gentle readers. Some of the neighbors of Mid-Town Main Street wish to thank "The Methodist Ladies" for returning the chimes to our Advent season. With the conditions in the world being very questionable as they seem, it is nice to be on Main Street and hear chimes,... xx
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  • Chamber Thank You

    Last Saturday was a wonderful day for community and visitors; there were fun and informative activities in many locations. Hundreds of people enjoyed the chamber of commerce events -- the 4th Annual Bethel Area Business & Home Expo, the Taste of Bethel, and the Theme Wreath Auction at Telstar... xx
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  • How Christmas Came to New England

    Cynthia Immonen will present a program called "How Christmas Came to New England" which explains the European origin of many of our traditional celebrations at the monthly meeting of the Finnish-American Heritage Society of ME on Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010. The meeting will be held at the Finnish-Amer... xx
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  • Living Nativity Casting Call

    NATIVITY CASTING CALL To the Editor: Well, it is that time of the year again in which we as a community celebrate the Christmas season in many ways — Country Christmas in Bethel, school programs, church services, caroling, business and family open houses, and the annual Livi... xx
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  • Holiday Online Auction

    The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is running our first-ever Holiday Online Auction. Bidding will open on Sunday, Dec. 5, and will run until midnight on Dec. 15. We expect to have more than 50 items –- all donated by chamber members or friends –- and we invite those of you who... xx
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  • EXPO Committee Events

    We have a wonderful weekend filled with events to anticipate! The 4th Annual Business and Home EXPO, presented by Norway Savings Bank, is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Telstar High School gymnasium –- and is a great way to meet and learn about nearly 40 local businesses, do ... xx
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  • Remembering

    Three individuals who were well-known locally have died within days of each other. Through many years, I came to know all of them well and wish to make a few comments on what they have meant to me during that time. Rupert Grover, Sr., who seemed to be in many folk's eyes the unofficial &ld... xx
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  • Gilead Garage Sale

    I want to thank the town of Gilead for their courage and unbiased support on the purchase of property issue. In regard to Mr. Brearley's questions and concerns I hope to clear up a few things for not only him but anyone else who read the article as well. It is not my intention to debate or... xx
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  • Extension of Bethel Pathway

    The ribbon cutting ceremony held on Nov. 28 celebrated the completion of two segments of the Bethel Pathway extension to Telstar. Such projects require much collaboration among town government, landowners and contractors. The Bethel Area Trails Committee appreciates the time and effort giv... xx
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