Bethel elementary students honor veterans with ‘Field of Flags’
Third graders at Crescent Park Elementary School raise $750 for Disabled American Veterans and plant flags to show respect and gratitude.
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Three Bethel business projects underway
A coffee shop, expanded mineral museum, and wedding venue are all progressing.
A win then a loss to end a great season for Telstar boys soccer
Telstar beat Pine Tree Academy 1-0 in double overtime on Thursday, Nov. 6, to win the division; on Saturday they lost to Piscataquis 2-1 in the state championship.
Telstar boys soccer knocks off Pine Tree in double OT to claim regional title
Cyrus Mills’ goal sends the Rebels to the eight-player state championship game.
Voters’ opinions split on referendum questions in Greenwood
One voter said it’s all about being respectful of other people’s views. ‘Some people lose sight of that.’
Rebel pride: Telstar soccer and football march into finals
‘We are super proud of our fall athletes. It has been an incredible season for all our teams. They each continue to add to all the positive things happening at Telstar,’ said Principal John Eliot
Families and friends hit the streets for Bethel’s Halloween Walk
Costumed students at Crescent Park Elementary School paraded past family and friends during their annual walk on Halloween.
First Oxford County firewood bank aims to fill growing need for heating assistance
Kevin Dunn of Greenwood said his wood bank is one of the few not on the coast.
Twelve new lots for sale on Sunday River’s Merrill Hill
As residential development continues, the ski resort’s president says ‘We try to do things responsibly.’
Pumpkins carved and apples pressed at NorthStar 4H Fall Party
Director Lyndsey Smith and the NorthStar 4-H staff hosted a middle school fall party at Telstar High School on Oct. 29, featuring pumpkin carving, cider pressing with Amanda Morin and her press, and pizza baked by Kate Goldberg.
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news from surrounding communities
Spotty internet, lack of options frustrate residents of rural Maine township
In Albany, neighbors say internet service is unreliable and other choices have been promised but not delivered.
Mexico area ambulance service praised for strong leadership, culture in new independent review
SafeTech also gave Med-Care, the quasi-municipal company, some recommendations on finances, capital improvement, leadership and more.
Bears in Lewiston, whodunits in Monmouth | Get out!
Here are highlights of things to do in the area in the next week.
Piscataquis boys soccer defeats Telstar to claim Gold Ball
The Pirates win the 8-player state championship after coming close in 2024.
With loss of SNAP, Bethel-area food pantry needs donations | Letter
As we have all heard, many of our local neighbors are temporarily losing their SNAP benefits. Our food pantries are already struggling to keep up with the increased demand. For those living in the Bethel area who want to help, one way of doing so is to donate either time, money or nonperishable items to…
Decorated soldier’s final salute held in quiet Mason Township cemetery
Vietnam veteran Raymond York Sr. was awarded the Purple Heart and four bronze stars for his service. He found solace in the woods and was buried near where he played as a child.
Varsity Maine football honor roll for Week 9
Top individual performers in last week’s contests.
As federal aid shrinks, Bethel builds on its own safety net
Three Bethel area initiatives are underway to aid families worried about losing federal food assistance benefits and others who are no longer eligible.
Kingfield grocery store reopens with lower prices, greater variety
After a 10-day closure for remodeling, Mainely Provisions reopened Thursday morning as an independent Hannaford affiliate.
A new Lewiston musical, a cemetery tour, ‘Misery,’ a cappella battles and much more | Get out!
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