To the Editor: In the mid-1980s, David Murphy, SAD #44 school administrator and Bethel Rotarian, created one of the club’s most beloved projects, the Christmas for Children program. In its 35+- years, thousands of children, and their families, have enjoyed a more joy-filled Christmas thanks, in part, to this program. We have recently wrapped up […]
To the Editor: As we close out our 7th year of “Mornings at the Museum”, we would like to say thank you to all those who participated, worked, volunteered, and financially supported our summer children’s program. This year’s theme was “Music and Dancing” and every week, we were treated to the happy music of “Fleur […]
On Tuesday, July 6, the Bethel Rotary celebrated the end of our Rotary year and the beginning of the next one! 2021-22 President, Alison Aloisio “passed
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BETHEL The Bethel Board of Selectmen discussed changing the town office hours to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. during its August 2 meeting. Those who work at the town offices argued the five extra unpaid hours were time not well spent, and could be condensed with no lunch break.
Selectwoman Lori T. Swain said according to Maine law if an employee works six hours a day, they are required to take a 30-minute break. Town employees said it was busiest during the lunch hour rush. It was decided to have the employees talk with an HR representative.
Jean Benedict from the Rotary Club gave an update on the 5K run September 19. She said the race is still happening on Valentine Farm. It will start at 7 and end at 11:30 a.m, going through the Valentine Trial, extending through the airplane station and basketball courts. She confirmed there will be plenty of volunteers to watch the roads the runners will be crossing.