The Interlocal Solid Waste Transfer Station Committee met again in a long-running saga, spanning multiple years, with a rotating cast of town managers and select board members from Bethel, Hanover and Newry taking turns at the table. Bethel Town Manager Sharon Jackson, who has hammered out an updated agreement, is determined to finally finalize the […]
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Aroma Joe’s proposed near busy Bethel intersection
Residents in the area expressed safety concerns at a DOT hearing for a driveway entrance permit on Mayville Road.
Raising the roof? No, just lowering the basement
BETHEL — It’s a curious sight after dark: lights glowing from a raised house on Paradise Road. On a recent morning, Mike Kelly, a contractor from Rumford, is working in the hole of the newly dug foundation, now four feet deeper than before. From his workspace a glance upward reveals another hole, this one offering […]
WFLT readies to host 15th annual Snowshoe Festival
NORWAY — Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 15, as Western Foothills Land Trust hosts the 15th Annual Norway Snowshoe Festival! Featuring a variety of races, engaging activities for all ages, and the second Annual Norway Chili Contest, the festivities take place at Roberts Farm Preserve, 58 Roberts Road in Norway. Recognized in […]
Have a seat on one of the Benches of Bethel
BETHEL — On a casual walk around Bethel, a person might encounter a brightly colored bench, painted with a fun design. These little spots of color can be found all over Bethel if one knows where to look. But why are they there, who put them there, and how many can you actually find? The […]
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Party JAY —Frank L Mitchell VFW Post 3335 in Jay will host a Super Bowl party Sunday, February 9 at the Post at 64 Jewel St. Join us for a fun filled evening as we watch the Philadelphia Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs. we will be having a 50-50, raffle , giveaways, bring […]
Winterfest coming to Bethel
BETHEL — The celebration kicks off on Feb. 15 at Valentine Farm: there may not be much snow on the ground this year, but in just over a week, the Mahoosuc Land Trust will host its annual Winterfest celebration at Valentine Farm in Bethel. The morning llama walk with “Kate” and “Niki” is one […]
President’s List
UMA AUGUSTA — University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Provost Joseph Szakas announces the Fall 2024 Full-Time President’s List. The Full-Time President’s List is issued once a semester and the Part-Time President’s and Dean’s lists are issued once a year. For questions about the President’s List, contact Tricia Dyer in the UMA Registrar’s Office at […]
President’s List
UMA AUGUSTA — University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) Provost Joseph Szakas announces the Fall 2024 Full-Time President’s List. The Full-Time President’s List is issued once a semester and the Part-Time President’s and Dean’s lists are issued once a year. For questions about the President’s List, contact Tricia Dyer in the UMA Registrar’s Office at […]
Do you have room in your heart?
This is our lovely Greta girl. Greta is a 3 to 4-year-old Lab/Hound mix weighing around 50 lbs. Greta never showed any shyness around us when she first came in. She has done well when meeting new people and is very friendly. She walks well on a leash and is house-trained. She will destroy stuffed […]