Bill Lowe and other loon advocates had hoped for one chick, which would have been only the second in the last 40 years. They were pleasantly surprised when two arrived.
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Albany’s Songo Pond may get second loon chick in 40 years
With shallow water and many predators, it’s a tough place to raise a loon.
A Decade of Welcome: Tim LeConey and the Mission of Bethel’s West Parish Church
This story is the first in a series exploring Bethel area churches: their mission, demographics and challenges for the future
Work Underway on Inclusive ‘Trail for All’ at Woodstock’s Buck’s Ledge
The accessible trail will be hard-packed with gravel and edged with boulders when completed this summer.
Bethel Rescue honored at statewide EMS Week celebrations
David Hanscom, Department Chief, was honored with the EMS Excellence Award and Mary Buckman received the EMS Lifetime Achievement Award for her more than four decades of service.
Outdoor study sessions a hit at Telstar pavilion
An end-of-year quiz is a little easier to take outside in 70-degree temps.
Telstar graduates at Bethel Common for annual send-off
Fire trucks and ambulances; and carful’s of family and friends parade past the Telstar Class of 2025 graduates.
Stormy skies, warm hearts mark Telstar graduation
Class co-president Tehya Buck said to her fellow graduates, “When you lead with empathy, you make space for compassion … in a world fueled by hatred it’s easy to get lost. So as we all go onto our next journey, I hope we leave room for empathy in our lives.”
Telstar graduates 41 from Bethel area
Students from several area towns will walk across the stage Friday night, June 6 to receive their diploma. Nearly half the class has received academic honors.
Bethel area SAD-44 budget passes first vote; final decision set for June 10
The budget will rise 13.6% to $17.61M for Fiscal Year 2026. The increase from FY25 is $2.1M