Newry woman finds gentler pace with donkeys
Longtime horsewoman Suzanne Pierce said her rescue donkeys are a different kind of commitment: ‘When you get a donkey, it’s for life.’
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Bethel student launches Girls in Science Day for Maine middle schoolers
Hands-on labs, mentorship and a student-led vision drew 40 girls to the inaugural program at Gould Academy in Bethel.
Telstar names valedictorian, salutatorian, principal’s award recipients
Vivienne Charette, Jonathan Marshall and Michaela Mowery were all recognized for their achievements at the Bethel high school.
‘Real experience’: 7 Gould Academy students win NASA rover challenge
‘You’re not going to get this by sitting in a classroom’: The student-led engineering group earned the top prize and multiple honors in global competition.
Telstar softball and baseball get underway in Bethel
It’s been a strong start, with both teams picking up wins against Gould and Carrabec.
Here are 3 graphs showing the difference in pay for Western Maine town managers
The salaries of town managers throughout Western Maine can vary vastly, from $50,000 to $156,000.
Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure
Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.
Career program connects Oxford County students to local employers
The grant-funded program gives students hands-on experience and builds the workforce pipeline.
12 miles in Bethel and Albany to be restored for $18M
Maine Department of Transportation will solicit bids April 22; construction is expected to begin May 11 and be completed in the fall of 2027.
Need a refresh? Here’s where to get a facial this spring in the Bethel area.
After winter’s wear, three area spas — Jordan Spa, Mountain Glow and Aesthetics Retreat — offer facials to cleanse, hydrate and reset skin for spring.
For some Bethel-area kids, class is wherever they are learning
In SAD 44 towns, 49 students out of 630 are registered for homeschooling. Here’s how five of the homeschoolers define learning.
In Gilead, a show of hands elects a seat at the table
At an open town meeting, common in rural Maine, Sharon Leighton was elected to the select board while tending the wood stove.
West Paris Post Office to finally reopen after 5 years
The post office, at a new location at 141 Bethel Road, opens for business Saturday, U.S. Rep. Jared Golden said.
300 bunnies later, Norway’s Rocky Coast Rabbit Rescue is hopping these days
It started when Kaili Stalling saw 7 rabbits in the roadway. Now she runs a nonprofit and has a fluffle of advice.
Before you get a bunny for Easter, consider their needs
Without proper care, a pet rabbit may not survive more than a year.
Bethel seeks applicants for Comprehensive Plan Committee
Residents can apply at the Town Office by April 10 for the 18-month term.
Small historical societies find strength and solutions in Bethel
Meeting draws dozens from Maine and New Hampshire to tackle funding, space and outreach — and find new ways to collaborate.
Maine-based podcasts bring the strange to airwaves
True crime dominates these podcasts, with a dose of the paranormal — and one delightfully quirky exception.
Need a seat? Bethel’s got a few.
A dumpster full of chairs on Broad Street was a little less full on the second day.
Bethel gets in the spirit of Easter
The Town Office is showing it’s colors this week, and they are shades of pastel.
Bethel area municipal briefs
Town Meeting dates, open positions, Telstar graduation and more.
2 Republican challengers face Wainwright in Oxford County sheriff’s primary
Voters will decide among 3 Republican candidates at the June 9 primary election. The winner will face the lone Democratic candidate on Nov. 3.
Old Home Days returns to West Paris after a decade
Longtime tradition set for June 27, with new attractions led by local volunteer Jeff Holley.
Scams growing more sophisticated, Bethel bankers warn
Tellers in Bethel say customers are coached by scammers, while a Rumford woman’s loss highlights how quickly fraud can unfold.
A couple of ghoulish neighbors appear in West Paris
A pair of skeletons hang around in a barn window in time for April Fool’s Day.
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