Some residents are looking back fondly, 'this was a real Maine winter' they say. With snow in the forecast for the weekend, others say, 'When does it end?' In the Bethel area a winter of snow, bitter cold, continuous snow drifts, and two foot icicles has extended well past March 20, the first day of Spring.

The demonstration was one of more than 1,200 nationwide. People opposed President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk's actions, including issues related to the economy and human rights as well as government downsizing.

Bethel Area Food Pantry Executive Director Dave Bean said, 'Forty percent of our $200,000  yearly operating budget goes directly to purchasing food. We will do the best that we can to take care of our Neighbors.'

The Town pays $400,000 to send 18 Gilead children to school, said Town Clerk Patsy Cox, who added that they would not have a final budget until after the school district's budget meeting in May. In the meantime, all 36 articles at town meeting have passed.

There will be one-, two- and three-bedroom units, with six of the ground-floor condos having attached garages.

Bethel Library Director, Kelcy Arciga, invites the public to the library at 5 Broad Street, Bethel Village, for National Library Week, April 6 through 12.

Until recent years, the building on Route 26 had been in operation for 132 years

The Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce is organizing the contest that will be judged by area patrons.

The Telstar senior who plans to attend nursing school next year, acts as a "big sister" to several undergraduates at school.

Lewis, of Bethel, introduced at Town Meeting on March 31, returns to Woodstock Town Office, having worked with outgoing Town Manager Vern Maxfield for two years.

10-year-old Bethel girl rules the roost over her five flocks of chickens

A fence will prevent cars from driving over the Route 5 cemetery where his two children are buried.