It’s weird when a super-low-budget cult movie like 1981’s “The Evil Dead” gets a well-funded sequel. So many elements are bound to be better with a properly paid crew of professionals, as opposed to amateurs with a scraped-together budget. The 1981 film cost $350,000, though I’d believe you if you told me it never got […]

To the Editor: I would just like to thank everyone who has helped me out after my car accident. Your kindness through rides, making me food, donating money, and reaching out has been greatly appreciated. Thank you so much. Dale Crockett Bethel

To the Editor: The Upton Historical Society has been dormant for several years. There have been no formal activities since the summer of 2020. Some of the officers believe it may be time to try for a resurrection. The officers have decided to have an informal meeting Saturday, April 22 at 2 p.m. at the […]

Let me begin by saying that I did not go into “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” familiar with the source material. I certainly knew “of” the famous tabletop game and that it takes place in a world of wizards and magic, but I only knew the broadest of strokes. If more education on the […]

Now that we can walk outdoors, you might want to pick up a copy of the (free) AFCI “Walking Bethel” map at many sites throughout the community. AFCI’s very popular Walk the Gym program is now drawing to a close – see you next year. Thank you for your continuing collaboration, Gould Academy, and the […]

Lithium used to be known primarily as a drug with a calming effect. Today, it seems to be among the issues that provoke distress: “There won’t be enough! Mining will be so destructive!” It might be useful to try to analyze these fears in the context of the looming environmental challenges humanity faces. Such analysis […]