To the Editor: The Rotary Club of Bethel held its annual week-long yard sale the first week of August. The sale was wildly successful, earning over $10k more than in previous years – allowing the club to increase its scholarship budget and potentially add new vocational scholarships.  In addition, this year, the Bethel club partnered […]

To the Editor: As we close out our 7th year of “Mornings at the Museum”, we would like to say thank you to all those who participated, worked, volunteered, and financially supported our summer children’s program. This year’s theme was “Music and Dancing” and every week, we were treated to the happy music of “Fleur […]

To the Editor: To the person who put my name in the drawing at We Got The Look with Holly, A big Thank You! I won the travel bag and have used everything in it at least once. I promise to pay it forward. Thanks again. Deb Luxton Bethel

To the Editor: After two seasons of “pandemic pause,” Artistic Director Tamara Poddubnaya was able to bring ‘Music without Borders’ International Piano Festival back to Bethel for a 14th season on the Gould Academy campus. Participants are most grateful for the welcome they received from Bethel residents and the many “summer people.” They presented twelve […]

To the Editor: To participate in an herb walk with Wendy Green in Albany Twp. is one of those rare, treasured experiences. Around each bend or dip in the winding, woodsy path, Wendy stops to point out another plant that can be used for improving our health. The paths, which eventually lead to a singing […]

To the Editor: The Age-Friendly Community Initiative has completed its “Our Towns” year-long project, a gift to our six member towns (Bethel, Gilead, Greenwood, Hanover, Newry, Woodstock). Through an AARP Community Challenge grant, wooden benches and picnic tables have been given to the towns to be placed in public places for the relaxation and socialization […]

To the Editor: Defeated Congressman Bruce Poliquin voted to raise taxes on the middle class by voting for Trump’s pretend tax “cut” bill.  Poliquin, Trump, and their radical Supreme Court want big government regulation of our bedrooms and pregnancies. Poliquin’s vote for Trump’s tax increase took away the middle-class personal exemption of 4050 for middle-class […]

To the Editor: I would like to thank the voters who took the time to cast ballots in the June 14 primary. I am truly honored that you selected me to be your standard-bearer in the November election.  I would also like to thank my opponent, Jody Brown, for running an honest campaign focused on […]

To the Editor: I want to thank everyone who came out Memorial Day in Bethel to join in the joint service we had for our Veterans and also to attend the dedication of the Veterans Honor Roll.  It was a great event, and it was nice to see so many people in attendance. I would […]

To the Editor: The members of the Rotary Club of Bethel have been keeping busy on many “fronts” in our communities. We are excited to announce the dates for the highly anticipated Annual Rotary Yard Sale, which will be from August 2-7 on the grass lot next to the Gem Theater. Again this year, the […]