Preservationists visit Bethel treasures

Three Maine preservationists were in Bethel in November visiting two historical society homes on Broad Street, as well as  the Gehring Mansion at the end of Broad Street, a Grange Hall in West Bethel and Clare McDermott’s Albany homestead.

Photos: Waiting at a snowy bus stop in Bethel

Photo: Snowy bus ride

Bethel to hold special town meeting

BETHEL — At the Nov. 16 Selectboard meeting, town officials voted to hold a special town meeting on Wednesday, December 7, at 5 p.m. at the Town Offices. The content is mostly budgetary. “It’s so we don’t end up at the end of the fiscal year over budget,” said Town Clerk Darren Goyette. There are […]

Winter walk

Raffle at Brooks Brothers to benefit families’ Christmas fund

“When we are counting the money afterward, and find 100 dollar bills, we look at each other with tears in our eyes. It’s a nice feeling to know someone will benefit,” said Sales Clerk Lori McPherson.

Preservation group tours Albany home

ALBANY — “I have a soft spot for the Plain Jane homes that were built modestly and have a very simple kind of energy to them. That’s what we want to preserve.” said Clare McDermott of the 1840 cape cod style ‘utilitarian’ home she and husband, Bryan Spencer, bought in the fall of 2020. On […]

Stan Howe shares memories

    BETHEL — Sharing a front porch chat with Stan Howe, is like taking a step back into Bethel’s history.  Howe was the Bethel Historical Society director for much of his life. He mentions people born in the last century and earlier – Margaret Joy Tibbetts (“learn about her!”), William Bingham, Dr. John Gehring, […]

Surprise opening for Gemini Cafe patrons

For coffee and coffee shop lovers in and around Bethel, a long and collective sigh was breathed on Saturday when Gemini opened at last.

Holiday cheer