To the Editor: In light of recent events surrounding race and the law enforcement community, I felt it appropriate to tell a personal story as peaceful protests accompanied by organized and violent riots have erupted in the streets across the United States. When I was 16 years old I was stopped by an officer on […]

To the Editor: I’d like to thank Bethel Foodliner for the amazing job they have done over these last few months. With your groceries, come helpful staff (despite their health concerns), a book swap bin, and quality face masks available on entry if you need one. I know I speak for many and I am […]

To the Editor: To the Bethel Community, At the June 1 Selectmen’s meeting, I was the dissenting vote in a 3-1 tally where other Selectmen approved renewal of a Victualers license for LeMu Eats, a small food establishment in its second year of operation at the top of Mechanic Street. Victualers licenses are locally issued, […]

To the Editor: Congratulations to the organizers of the Black Lives Matter rally on June 9.  It clearly filled a widely felt need in the community. It was good to see so many friends and neighbors there. Who were the men at the Veteran’s Memorial who seemed to feel so threatened? Do they recognize that […]