• Tree Cutting

    You're requested during February not to enter the Paradise Hill portion of our tree farm (though selective cutting may be observed from the large field on your right as you drive up that road). Many know that our land, and trails I built there (maintained by the Bethel Inn Nordic Center) w... xx
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  • Chocolate Festival

    Valentine's Day is just around the corner and there is no better time to enjoy chocolate with loved ones! The Class of 2012 will be hosting a chocolate festival at the Bethel Inn Conference Center on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 2 to 4 p.m. All proceeds from the event will go to supporting Project Gradu... xx
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  • Remembering Frank Gibson

    The passing of Frank Gibson removes from the scene one of Bethel’s most noteworthy "characters." I have been listening to Frank’s stories since the 1970s. He inevitably seemed to want to scandalize me with some of his tales and I have to admit several of them did cause me to pause a b... xx
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  • BWD Thanks

    As most already know, Bethel Water District is doing a project in West Bethel. It includes discontinuing use of the old water source, connecting West Bethel to the Bethel water source, fire hydrants installed to drastically improve firefighting and maintenance capabilities, and replacement of som... xx
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  • Republican Caucus

    The following Republicans announce they will hold Biennial Municipal Caucuses as follows: Saturday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. at Crescent Park School in Bethel: Albany (Joe Lyons) and Bethel (Dennis Doyon). Sunday, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Andover: Andover (Paula S... xx
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  • Tri-state Snowmobiling

    It is again that time of year when the brightness of the snow seems to have clouded the minds of some normal-minded individuals. As we all know, the snowmobile season is late in arrival this year. While there is snow on the ground, there is not enough snow for safe riding. The trails have innumer... xx
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  • Beware Republicans Reptile

    To more graphically comprehend the turmoil that is taking place, politically and economically in this country today it might help to consider this analogy. Picture the Republican Party as being the caregiver and custodian of a gigantic gluttonous serpent. In this particular case, the serpe... xx
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  • Shoot-A-Thon

    My name is Sean Caddigan. I am the current Telstar High School JV basketball coach and former Telstar player. In an effort to give back to the community where we live, a Shoot-A-Thon fundraiser has been created, with half the money raised going to the Bethel Food Pantry, and the other half to Tel... xx
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  • Store Closing

    I would like to thank all those who have shopped at my storefront over the past three years, as it is greatly appreciated. Many of you have realized the uniqueness of the shop. Unfortunately, your patronage was not enough to make it an economical choice to keep the shop open. Fortunately, the maj... xx
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  • Bad Week for Big Oil

    Last week was a great week for us and our democracy, and a very bad week for Big Oil. Thanks to our unrelenting public pressure, the President was forced to turn down a scheme to send dirty Canadian oil through our country then overseas. Dozens of you helped to make this happen w... xx
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