Sen. Craig Hickman, an organic farmer, says the state ‘must act quickly’ to cover the anticipated loss of federal food assistance for 170,000 Mainers.
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How Hallowell’s clerk got Warren Zevon into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Lisa Gilliam has been a fan for decades, and her social media efforts helped propel the late singer and songwriter into musical immortality.
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Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
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.
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Extreme drought expands in southern Maine, despite recent rain
The National Weather Service says the state needs at least another foot of rain before the ground freezes to overcome drought conditions.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
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.’
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Lisbon names acting town manager as first step in long-term leadership plan
Sarah Bennett, the assistant town manager, will take the reins as part of a plan to eventually hire an experienced town manager.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Maine, News
A new stamp honors Maine writer Sarah Orne Jewett
The South Berwick native is best known for her 1896 novel ‘The Country of the Pointed Firs.’
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Investigators say Sanford mill fire was arson
The fire at the vacant mill at Heritage Crossing happened Monday morning.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Schools & Education, The Bethel Citizen
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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Lewiston man arrested after Walmart workers protect ex-girlfriend, police say
Auburn police arrested Harrison Coleman, 50, on charges of kidnapping, domestic violence assault and domestic violence criminal threatening.