Community survey data on Harrison education options to be released next week.
Local News
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
More than 10 years for Bryant Pond 4-H’s Women’s Winter Skills workshop
WOODSTOCK — On Feb. 8 and 9, 40 women came to the University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond for the annual Women’s Winter Skills Weekend. Participants from across the Northeast drove in to spend Friday night through Sunday afternoon learning a variety of outdoor activities. The 4-H Center has hosted […]
advertisement
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
One Year Later: The closing of Agnes Gray School still weighs heavy
WEST PARIS – The boarded-up Agnes Gray School in the heart of West Paris stands as a painful reminder of what transpired a year ago. The abrupt closure of the town’s elementary school by the SAD-17 Superintendent sparked anger in this tight-knit community, leaving lasting emotional scars. Eli White, chair of the West Paris Select […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Oxford Helping Hands Food Pantry closing
The organization, which relied on donations to purchase food, has been unable to keep pace with demand for services.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Newry’s Vacation Rental Ordinance to be discussed at public meeting
The meeting will allow residents and non-residents to ask questions and add their input to the proposal
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
High winds blew the snow in – again and again
BETHEL — After several inches of snow fell in the Bethel area on February 17, high winds continued to blow, creating massive drifts and multiple clean ups for Bethel area snow crews that have continued for three days. Matthew Jones, of Cross Excavation, sent four dozen workers out to clear snow from driveways and parking […]
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
Ensslen launches newsletter to open lines of communication
GILEAD — When Robert Ensslen ran for select board last year he said if elected he would create a newsletter to keep townspeople informed. “Even in small town government there has to be transparency, people have to know where there money is going,” he said. He followed through on his promise and has written three […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
Harrison Elementary School earns rewards from WinterKids Games
Students weather unhelpful weather to raise $750 for their school during WinterKids’ 8th annual Winter Games.
Posted inThe Bethel Citizen
West Paris annual town meeting set for Saturday
The annual town meeting is set for Saturday when voters will elect a selectman, an Oxford Hills School District director and two Water District trustees. The meeting will be begin at 10 a.m. at Ring-McKeen American Legion Post 151 on Church Street.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat
West Paris PTO donates thousands to community groups
Three community organizations and the two elementary schools West Paris kids began attending a year ago have received $250 to $2,500 each.