Director Lyndsey Smith and the NorthStar 4-H staff hosted a middle school fall party at Telstar High School on Oct. 29, featuring pumpkin carving, cider pressing with Amanda Morin and her press, and pizza baked by Kate Goldberg.
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Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Business, Maine, News, The Bethel Citizen
The Nelsons step into the Grays shoes as funeral directors
Cliff and Mimi Gray are retiring; Eric and Erin Nelson will serve Gray’s families.
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Posted inMaine, News, The Bethel Citizen
Fifth graders at Bethel’s Crescent Park keep Halloween surprise alive
Each year, Krystle Gould’s students create a secret team costume.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Maine, News, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen
Oxford County budget starts out with a tax decrease, but unknown costs remain
The draft spending plan represents a $14.5 million tax assessment, which is 4.7% less than the current year. But ‘significant changes’ are likely.
Posted inBoys Soccer, News, Schools & Education, Sports, The Bethel Citizen, Varsity Maine
Telstar Boys take down Wiscasset, 8-0 at home
‘Our Super-Senior-off-the bench Seth (Dupuis) scored two goals in two minutes … it’s his first year on the team … his energy picks everyone up.’
Posted inLocal News, Rumford Falls Times
Rumford schools, business team up for food drive as SNAP disappears
The outreach effort with Aubuchon Hardware of Rumford aims to fill school nutrition vans with food to help those affected by the loss of federal food assistance.
Posted inMaine, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Avon voters approve new loader purchase
The town will purchase a new 2025 Case backhoe loader.
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Elections, Livermore Falls Advertiser, Maine, Rumford Falls Times, The Bethel Citizen, The Franklin Journal, The Rangeley Highlander
Here’s where to vote and what issues are on the local ballots in western Maine
In addition to state referendums, there will be additional ballot questions in communities from Rangeley to Rumford to Paris.
Posted inLocal News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Old School Food Pantry in Mexico preparing for influx after SNAP suspension
A large increase in food pantry usage is anticipated after the program once known as food stamps goes unfunded Nov. 1.
Posted inCommunity, Life & Culture, Local News, Maine, Rumford Falls Times
Dixfield Historical Society works to restore historical Grange curtain
Organizers are hoping to raise $7,000 for the restoration of the former Mystic Grange curtain, which will be given to Dirigo High School.