To the Editor: In reference to the May 9 Bethel Citizen article regarding Mahoosuc Land Trust’s conservation work in Gilead: Since its founding in 1989, Mahoosuc Land Trust (MLT) has aimed to improve the quality of life in our region by partnering with landowners, communities, organizations, and businesses to conserve natural lands for current and […]
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Rotarians dig new beds at Bridgton Community Garden
BRIDGTON — Seven Rotarians were at the Bridgton Community Gardens on Saturday, replacing several new raised garden beds. Ann and Dan Lasman were among them. The Bridgton residents are new Rotarians, having joined the Bridgton-Lake Region Rotary Club two months ago. Ann and Dan are involved with the Community Garden and asked if Rotary […]
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Movie Review: ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’
In this era of constant reboots, re-imaginings, and the like, “Planet of the Apes” has had a pretty successful run. 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” was such a big hit both commercially and critically that pundits were talking about an unprecedented motion-capture-based Oscar nomination for Andy Serkis as lead ape Caesar (it […]
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UMaine summer series for educators to inspire
STATE — The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and Summer University are partnering to offer a series of institutes for K-12 school personnel looking for personal and professional growth and innovative solutions for unique challenges in today’s schools. The third annual UMaine Educators Institute will be held June 17-18, featuring a […]
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Health programs celebrate success
BETHEL — The ‘To Your Health’ Program Committee marks 18 years of providing free health programs in service to the citizens of Bethel and the surrounding communities. Its nine members gathered for a celebratory breakfast at the home of Karen Reilly. The group noted a total of 91 free programs over the last 18 […]
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Scribners Mill opens May 27
HARRISON — Scribners Mills Preservation today announced its 2024 Open House Schedule. Guided tours of the original water-powered sawmill and restored Jesse Scribner homestead will be ongoing all afternoon. Live demonstrations will be conducted by blacksmith Ryan Adams of Bell Hill Forge as well. “Our volunteers have been hard at work getting the mill ‘all […]
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Bethel Memorial Day observance
To the Editor: Dear Community Members, Mundt-Allen Post 81 of the American Legion will hold a Memorial Day observance at the Bethel Area Veterans Memorial on Main Street on Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m. The Mahoosuc Community band will be there and people are invited to bring chairs, arrive early, and enjoy the band’s […]
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In support of Keim for Commissioner
To the Editor: It is with great enthusiasm and trust that I wholeheartedly endorse and support Senator Lisa Keim in her endeavor to be elected as the next Oxford County Commissioner. Lisa has been unwavering in her representation and commitment to her constituents during her terms as Maine State Senator. Her sound knowledge, judgment, and […]
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Paris Rec and OFCU offer free ‘scam’ class
PARIS — The Paris Recreation Department is delighted to announce its new partnership with community-minded Oxford Federal Credit Union. “They will be offering two complimentary classes for local residents as well as sponsoring two fun-filled free special events for our community this year,” said KC Christensen, Paris Parks & Recreation Director. “Because of their tremendous […]
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Keim: Capable, smart, hardworking
To the Editor: I’m writing to endorse our current State Senate Minority Leader Lisa Keim for the Oxford County Commissioner seat, District 2. The knowledge and experience Lisa has gained in state government have well-prepared her for the role of County Commissioner. Dedicated in her service to our communities, Senator Keim is known to be smart, hard-working, […]