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July 28, 2021

Run and Ride race this weekend

BETHEL — The Bethel Outing Club is having its 1st Annual Run and Ride on Saturday July 31. For children, the race will be a 0.4 mile loop, for adults it will be 3.10 miles. Children and adults are asked to run the loop first, and the second time, bike it. The events will […]
Published
July 22, 2021

Rick Davis retiring from 20-year career at Waste Water Treatment Plant

BETHEL — Rick Davis is retiring from the Waste Water Treatment Plant after 20 years. He began his career there in 2001 as an operator, and has been the superintendent for three in a half years. Davis likes that things are better now than when he first arrived, and says he had a great staff. […]
Published
July 22, 2021

Dogs of Bethel: Champ, the dog who gives hugs

BETHEL — Gabe Perkins holds a treat in his hand, telling his pal to sit before tapping his shoulders and asking for a hug. Champ, a waist-high, smiling dog, jumps up and gives Perkins a hug. Jessie Perkins laughs from the other room, and Champ comes back in to greet her with a wagging tail. […]
Published
July 22, 2021

La Ferme: A fairy tale farm-to-table story

When the pandemic hit, Walker and her husband decided to take action. Rolling up their sleeves, the magic began in the kitchen. The two working relentlessly, waking up at 11 p.m. and working through morning, then walking through the garden at five a.m. before they began picking herbs, pulling out the weeds, and labeling all the food.
Published
July 22, 2021

Planning Board asks Philbrook Street applicant to file more complete site plan

Board member Merlyn Kelly made a motion that the site plan ordinance did not apply to the application before the board. That motion did not pass.
Published
July 22, 2021

Fly fishing offers quiet, calm of the Maine outdoors

“Warmer waters, decreased levels of dissolved oxygen and higher salinity will modify habitats and affect the distribution of saltwater species and their ability to reproduce,” according to Fly Fishers International.
Published
July 22, 2021

Call for artists to design, craft a dozen showpiece items for the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum

To mark the 50th anniversary of “The Big Find,” the museum is showcasing a dozen original pieces crafted to exemplify the picturesque tourmaline stones. The pieces will be previewed down the road, and will be offered for purchase on Oct. 13, 2022.
Published
July 21, 2021

History makes a comeback: Free activities for youth

BETHEL— For the past six years, Volunteer Rosemary Laban has been running the Mornings at the Museum, a group of free outdoor activities sponsored by the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society, funded entirely through donations. The program runs from July 1-29, every Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. It is for children, ages 5-10 years […]
Published
July 14, 2021

Dogs of Bethel: Sam, The Food Felon

BETHEL — Meet Sam. Sam is tiny black-haired pup who greets everyone with enthusiastic barks while wagging his tail. No need to fear! Sam is only protecting his Dad and owner, Leland Richard Brown. Once Sam learns you’re safe, he walks about, scrounging for food, before coming over and plopping his head in your lap. […]
Published
July 14, 2021

Firetruck parked at chief’s home drives discussion

WEST PARIS — Thursday evening, selectmen discussed if the Fire Chief Troy Billings could park a firetruck at his home instead of at the station. Billings explained he could get to an emergency faster with the truck at his home, and the gear inside it. He could leave immediately. If he arrived sooner, he could prevent […]

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