• Wreaths Across America

    Citizens of Bethel and surrounding areas, it is coming close to that time of year to honor our fallen heroes of all the wars and again remind us of their ultimate sacrifice. Each year the Civil Air Patrol sponsors Wreaths Across America, and as a member I have volunteered to be the location leade... xx
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  • Thanks Isaacsons

    On Thursday, Nov. 4, Down Home Maine (Western Mountain Senior College), sponsored a very special program. The speakers were Judith Magyar Isaacson and her husband, "Ike" Irving Isaacson. The lives of both Isaacsons have been rich with unique experiences. Judith, a native of Hungary, is a s... xx
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  • Thanks for Distracted Driving Presentation

    I would like to thank everyone who helped make our Distracted Driving presentation at Telstar High School a success. This presentation was done to help educate the students about the dangers of distracted driving and the potential for tragic results if people do drive distracted or impaired. ... xx
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  • Local Wares Fair

    The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is getting ready for the holiday season and we hope all the readers of the Bethel Citizen will consider staying locally for as many of these events as possible -- as well as supporting our local merchants and businesses for your holiday purchases. The Fr... xx
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  • Christmas for Families

    First off we would like to take this time to thank some of the people that have already started bringing things to us for Christmas 2010. The Roxbury ATV Trail Mixers, the Oxford County United Bikers of Maine, Maine Street Realty and Rentals and donations from individuals. The holiday seas... xx
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  • Who We Celebrate on Veterans Day

    WHO WE CELEBRATE ON VETERANS DAY On Nov. 11, our country will honor its veterans as it does every year, with parades, ceremonies, speeches and patriotic music. Schools will welcome us into their classrooms and ask us to tell our stories, and everywhere we go young and old alike will clasp ... xx
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  • Thanks from Chad McGrew

    I would like to thank everyone who supported my campaign for state representative, contributing five dollar checks to allow me to receive Clean Elections Funds, driving me to doors, making calls, putting out signs, or just patting me on the back. I have said for some time that win or lose the ... xx
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  • Author to speak at Finnish-American Heritage Society

    Charlie Heino, author of the recently published book "Cobblestones to Hot Top" will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Finnish-American Heritage Society of Maine on Sunday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Finnish-American Heritage Center, 8 Maple Street, West Paris. A brief business mee... xx
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  • Thank You Jolly Drayman

    A big thank you to Fred Seibert and Cindy Coughenour of the Jolly Drayman and all the Trivia players who made generous and enthusiastic donations to the Bethel Skate Park. The skate park was the recipient of proceeds from Wednesday night Trivia contests which are not only fun, but contribute to g... xx
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  • Political Ad Fatigue

    As I write this letter, one day before the election, I have come to believe that Mainers are subject to a serious illness called PAF. What is PAF you ask? Political ad fatigue! We all have it and after tomorrow we may get a short reprieve before we are subjected to this malady, once again, as we... xx
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