Local News
UMF’s Sweatt-Winter programs settles into new building
‘This year will be a play year,’ Director Erica Thompson said when asked how she saw the program expanding in the new building, which is more than double in size.
Farmington man charged in connection to sexual assault on woman with a mental disability
The assault allegedly took place between June 1 and Sept. 19 this year.
Movie Review: ‘Napoleon’
Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” did rather well for itself over Thanksgiving weekend, opening in the #2 position at the domestic box office behind the second weekend of the new “Hunger Games.” A debut at #2 behind a not-particularly-beloved returning champion may not sound impressive, but my prediction was that it wouldn’t even finish in the top […]
FEZtival of Trees at Jackson-Silver Post
To the Editor:The Shriners of Oxford County are once again holding a FEZtival of Trees at Jackson-Silver Post #68 at 595 Gore Rd in Locke Mills. This year there will be over 20 decorated trees sponsored by local businesses, non profits and individuals for everyone to enjoy, Friday, Dec. 8 with doors opening at 4 […]
Maine’s public universities will provide free tuition to shooting victims, families
LEWISTON — Those who were physically injured and surviving family members of those killed in the Lewiston mass shooting last month will be able to attend the University of Maine System for free. Gov. Mills, Chancellor Dannel Malloy, and the Board of Trustees announced today a new Lewiston Strong Tuition Waiver for eligible victims who choose […]
Mahoosuc Community Band concert Dec. 10
BETHEL — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The Mahoosuc Community Band has been practicing Christmas music since September. The Christmas Concert is Sunday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m. at Gould Academy Bingham Auditorium. The snowdate is Monday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Mahoosuc Community Band is joined with Gould Academy music students […]
Community Band concert Dec. 10
BETHEL — It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The Mahoosuc Community Band has been practicing Christmas music since September. The Christmas Concert is Sunday, December 10, at 4 p.m. at Gould Academy Bingham Auditorium. The snowdate is Monday, December 11 at 7 p.m. Mahoosuc Community Band is joined with Gould Academy music students […]
Movie Review: ‘Napoleon’
Ridley Scott’s “Napoleon” did rather well for itself over Thanksgiving weekend, opening in the #2 position at the domestic box office behind the second weekend of the new “Hunger Games.” A debut at #2 behind a not-particularly-beloved returning champion may not sound impressive, but my prediction was that it wouldn’t even finish in the top […]
Big thanks for helping
To the Editor: The Bethel Area District Exchange and Food Pantry would like to thank the Pleasant Valley Bible Church for their part in the 192 Turkey Baskets given out over this past holiday week. When we give, we all gain. with gratitude, Dave Bean and the BADE&FP Team Bethel