Bethel begins new town manager search

BETHEL — Following an Aug. 22 executive session, the Bethel select board voted to hire a human resources consultant that they hope will help them find both an interim and permanent town manager to replace Natalie Andrews who resigned in mid-August. Select Board Chair Meryl Kelly said she and Vice Chair Michele Cole will take […]

Swap Shop returns to the Greenwood/Woodstock Transfer Station

GREENWOOD — The swap shop at the Greenwood/Woodstock Transfer Station is now re-opened after four years. “If you grew up in a small town in Maine … dump picking was as important as getting rid of your trash,” said Greenwood Conservation Commission Chair Betsey Foster. She said her father, Borden Foster, was a great example […]

Mark Kenney takes the helm of SAD 44 school board

BETHEL — Instead of standing in the back as before Mark Kenney sat at the front of the room in his new role as MSAD-44 superintendent. Beside Kenney was Acting School Board Chair Erin Cooley. The board met on Aug. 21 at Telstar library with new school board members, Destiny Hughes of Greenwood; Bryan Kendall […]

Photo: First day jitters in Bethel

BikeMaine cyclists on area roads this weekend

BETHEL — Cyclists participating in BikeMaine will be on Bethel area roads this Fri., Aug. 25, Sat., Aug. 26 and Sun., Aug 27. Intervale Road, Route 232, Route 2, Andover Road, Route 5 and East Bethel Road are a few of the roads listed on the six different bike Routes. Participants will be camping on […]

Hens and chicks

Newry raises property tax rate 15 cents

Town Administrator Loretta Powers said assessors suggested raising the rate from $8.35 to $8.50 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.

Bethel Recreation’s track program finishes strong

BETHEL — Mary Scanlon said the ultimate goal for her young track athletes will be to start travelling to competitions at summer track meets. She hopes her Bethel Recreation program will grow Telstar’s track program, too. For now, competing against themselves or having fun with classmates is enough for her young athletes. On a recent […]

Bethel teacher helped by family

Praise for Andrews at Board of Selectmen meeting

Town Manager Natalie Andrews cited a lack of cohesive support from the select board in her resignation letter, which she submitted Aug. 8.