BETHEL Parts of Bethel were flooded twice in 2023 from rain and also from the Androscoggin River. An April 2, 1953 a Bethel Citizen article tells a familiar story. The Androscoggin River, “went on its wildest rampage since 1936. Friday, following three days of rainfall. Rapidly rising waters forced families at Skillingston and above Mayville […]
BETHEL On Saturday, February 10, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society will host a Valentine celebration in the Robinson House, at 10 Broad Street. A sweet Haven’s Candies fundraiser is already underway. Purchase a special one-pound ‘I Love You’ box of delicious chocolates from Maine’s iconic candy-maker […]
BETHEL On Tuesday, August 29, at 6 p.m., the Museums of the Bethel Historical Society will host a book talk and signing with Annie Gibavic, author of Joseph Seavey Hall: Pioneer of Mountain Tourism. In this fascinating new book, Gibavic chronicles the life of Bartlett, New Hampshire, native Joseph Seavey Hall, an early promoter […]
To the Editor: As “Mornings at the Museum” gears up for another fun July, we would like to thank the local businesses that have supported us this year through both financial and in-kind donations. With your help and backing, we have been able to start the summer on a positive note with many activities and […]