Bethel Citizen
What was that big boom?
REGION — A little past noon on Tuesday, Nov. 26, people across much of Oxford County were surprised by a large boom, which shook many people’s homes. Bethel, Greenwood, Woodstock, Rumford, Sumner, Norway and Andover were among the many towns that heard the “big boom.” Bryant Pond resident Candi Walker recalls hearing the loud noise. […]
River Fund looks to recognize good students
BETHEL — Newry resident Jim Largess told the Bethel Board of Selectmen on Monday he hopes to display flags on utility poles this winter to recognize six students for academic excellence. Largess was at Monday night’s meeting on behalf of the River Fund, a nonprofit organization whose primary goal is creating educational and recreational opportunities […]
Workshop helps students get ahead of the curve
NEWRY — The first Design Thinking Workshop took place at the Summit Hotel Friday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 24. The goal of the workshop was to teach students five different skills that will hopefully give them a jump start in the “adult world.” The workshop was the River Funds Educational Committees “flagship” event. The […]
Bethel’s single-use container ban effective Dec. 11
Businesses can’t sell or provide plastic bags and foam boxes, cups.
Kids see their ideas come to life
BETHEL — On Saturday, Nov. 16, Bethel was one of only two places in the United States to participate in the fifth edition of the Global Children’s Designathon. The Designathon took place in the Ideas Center, which is located in the basement of Hanscom Hall at Gould Academy. “The Designathon is an initiative of Designathon […]
Gould Academy’s on-snow programs
Where can students eat breakfast and attend their first class on campus, get “on snow” for three and a half hours at Sunday River or the on-campus Nordic trails, and be back in time for lunch and afternoon classes? At Gould Academy, you can. Gould has a longstanding culture of celebrating winter thanks to its […]
Old Woodstock garage transfer approved
WOODSTOCK—At a special town meeting Tuesday, a half dozen Woodstock residents approved the transfer of .3 acre of land around the old town garage to Tucker Carlson, and to grant easements for access. The transfer will allow for access, parking and building maintenance, while the easements will allow for water and sewer line access and […]
A great ending
REGION — The Telstar Rebel football team (grades 2-4) capped off an incredible season with a thrilling 28-22 victory over the Area Youth Football Oilers from Rumford in the Championship game. The team finished the regular season 7-1, losing only to the AYF Steelers. After getting a first-round bye in the playoffs, the Rebels avenged […]