BETHEL — In early December, Bethel earned the title as the country’s “Best Ski Town” which was decided by USA Today readers. Bethel edged out North Conway, N.H., only an hour away, for the top spot. Rounding out New England spots was Stowe, VT, which finished seventh. With the announcement coming a month and half […]
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Bethel approves sewer panel, further EBS exploration
BETHEL —Selectmen Monday unanimously approved forming a five-person committee to study the sewer treatment plant and a definition for dwelling units. One of the members will be from the Board of Selectmen, but no one has volunteered yet. Selectmen approved withholding $10,000 for unfinished work on the Waste Water Treatment Plant. The work was […]
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Marcel Polak … at one with the land
WOODSTOCK — “It was one of the greatest accomplishments of my life,” Woodstock resident Marcel Polak said of section hiking a a part of the Appalachian Trail. The avid hiker started from South Kinsman Mountain in New Hampshire and hiked to the trail’s end at Mount Katahdin. With his wife Emily, he’s climbed all 62 […]
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Auburn couple details plans for Greenwood eco-glamping project
GREENWOOD — At Monday’s planning board meeting, members heard from Karen and John Bolduc on their Coal Burned Spoon Sanctuary project, which was first announced last fall when the couple closed on 470 acres of property next to Mt. Abram. The sanctuary will have 12 tree houses and 12 cabins, with high-end culinary flair. At […]
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Planners get update on eco-glamping project
Karen and John Bolduc of Auburn were knew that Greenwood was the perfect spot for their project.
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New businesses open BETHEL — In December, after much anticipation, the Maine Mineral and Gem Museum officially opened to the public. Home to more than 3,000 minerals and exhibits, the MMGM drew a crowd north of 500 people in its debut weekend. Making up more than a third of the people were school-aged children, with […]
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Mountain Explorer rolls out three new buses
People driving in or near Bethel these days are likely to notice three new Mountain Explorer buses on the road. Operated by Western Maine Transportation Services, Mountain Explorer provides free, local transportation for residents and winter visitors. The bus service is supported by the towns of Bethel and Newry, the Federal Transit Administration, the Maine […]
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Selectmen plan to respond to letter
WEST PARIS — At last Thursday’s meeting, Selectman Dale Piirainen read a letter from the Paris Board of Selectmen which addressed their concerns about the SAD 17 school budget. The letter, which was signed by all Paris selectmen, compared the budget to a “runaway train” that is “crippling” the SAD 17 towns. “We (Paris Selectmen) […]
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Gilead snowmobile club re-opening old trail
The Wild River Riders will refurbish a section abandoned eight years ago.
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Region 9 offers confidence, skills
MEXICO — An alternative option for those who learn differently, the Region 9 School of Applied Technology has been an ideal fit for many students over the past few decades. Pete Barlow, an employee of the school, teaches a metal trades program that is one of those choices. He’s been teaching at Region 9 for […]