A 13-mile recreation corridor linking ski resorts, forests and downtown Bethel could transform how residents and visitors experience western Maine — if funding and long-term planning align.
Rose Lincoln
Staff Writer
Bethel Citizen writer and photographer Rose Lincoln lives in Bethel with her husband and a rotating cast of visiting dogs, family, and friends. A photojournalist for several years, she worked alongside many great writers, never fully appreciating what they do — until now.
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Newry artist hunts for grandfather’s lost tractor
Luke Paliocha is trying to locate his grandfather’s 1958 International 300 Utility, a machine tied to some of his few childhood memories of a grandfather he barely knew.
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Rural Mainers face long drives for urgent care
In Oxford County, limited evening and weekend options leave many relying on emergency rooms for treatment.
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History podcasts showcase local Maine history
From the coast to the mountains, these podcasts focus on centuries of history about Maine’s people and places.
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Bethel turns out for culinary student on the rise
Henry Perks, 16, cooked a gourmet French meal for diners at Watershed Wood-Fired Kitchen, raising money for a summer course at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris.
Posted inCommunity, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast
Telstar teacher rescues amphibians, part of Maine Big Night
In western Maine, spring rains trigger mass migrations of frogs and salamanders, drawing residents like Mack Connor out to help them survive the crossing.
Posted inCommunity, News, Outdoors, The Maine Forecast
In Greenwood, an amphibian chorus makes for a Big Night
Lesley Herschlag learned firsthand the highs and lows of spring amphibian rescues — one night saving dozens, another night just one.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Community, Life & Culture, News
Bethel boy’s interest in music a reach back in time
Aiden Lindsay’s love of classic rock sets him apart from his peers in the streaming era.
Posted inMaine, News, The Maine Forecast
Maine’s fifth season is well underway, and it’s messy
Even on the gloomiest, rainy day, Mainers still find the light during mud season.
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Affordability of rural airports up in the air as communities mull economic return
Small-town airfields fuel tourism and access but most rely on taxpayers to stay open.