Photo: Readying a monarch stopover

Mann Library Director, Brenda Lynn Gould: ‘They think I live here’

Gould has worked at the Mann Library in West Paris since 2010 when she began as a volunteer.

Dave Murphy updates school board on new day care center at his last meeting

BETHEL — “Tonight is a special meeting and not just because we have July off, but also because it’s Dave’s last meeting,” said board chair Danny Whitney. He invited others on the board to speak about Murphy who has been SAD 44 superintendent for the past 23 years. “I first met Dr. Murphy in 1986. […]

Photo: Randy Thurston restores Bisbee chalkboard

Photos: Stanley Steamers steam through Woodstock

Bethel Pride crowds the Gem Theatre

It was a lively crowd. Drag stars sang and danced to applause and laughter.

Unfinished Woodstock intersection takes a turn for the worse

WOODSTOCK — Back in April, Woodstock Town Manager Vern Maxfield said he was concerned with the sharp corner on North Main Street in front of the Bryant Pond post office where the state design called on the contractor to add more shoulder, creating a narrower street. Don Lawrence, who owns property on the sharp curve, […]

Photo: Lovely lupine

Photo Album: Pride sells out Gem Theatre in Bethel

Bethel’s first Pride Day was sold out. The theatre was so crowded for the drag show that several young people had to sit on the floor in front of the stage to open up seats for adults.

MSAD 44 Superintendent David Murphy retires after 39 years

    BETHEL — On a recent visit to Crescent Park Elementary School, Superintendent David Murphy seems right at home on the playground. He is surrounded by teachers who joke with him and kindergartners who run to him giggling and offering tiny leaf bouquets. He graciously accepts all them, even though his pocket is nearly […]