Hands-on labs, mentorship and a student-led vision drew 40 girls to the inaugural program at Gould Academy in Bethel.
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‘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.
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Posted inBaseball, Community, News, Softball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Telstar softball and baseball get underway in Bethel
It’s been a strong start, with both teams picking up wins against Gould and Carrabec.
Posted inBusiness, Life & Culture, Maine, New England, News
Why a small mountain town became the cannabis capital of Maine
With about 1 grow or dispensary for every 200 residents, Bethel has a higher concentration of marijuana businesses than almost anywhere else in the state. The locals aren’t sure it will last.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
A federal retreat from Maine’s woods
As the U.S. Forest Service shrinks its local footprint, Maine leaders worry the federal government is handing off responsibilities without enough resources.
Posted inBusiness, Community, Maine, News, The Maine Forecast
Rural Maine airports look to upgrade services, infrastructure
Carrabassett Valley is seeking over $5 million in federal grants for renovations.
Posted inBusiness, Cops & Courts, Guides, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Maine-based podcasts bring the strange to airwaves
True crime dominates these podcasts, with a dose of the paranormal — and one delightfully quirky exception.
Posted inBusiness
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.
Posted inMaine, News, Outdoors, Schools and Education, Times Record
This teenage girl from Brunswick could save your life on the slopes
Ella Wilder, 17, spent 3 years training to assess injuries, provide first aid and help injured people off the mountain at Sunday River.