To the Editor: Hello SAD 44 Community: We hope everyone is as well as can be through these challenging times. It has been amazing to see this community pull together in a variety of ways. This letter is to ask for your continued support on behalf of the Telstar Senior Class of 2020. With their […]
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Bethel Green Up 2020
To The Editor: In years past, the Bethel Conservation Commission has sponsored a Green Up Day on the first Saturday in May. On Green Up Day, local residents gather to pick up trash along our roadsides; last year we had a remarkable 48 participants out there working side by side to help beautify our town. […]
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Trump’s reelection more important
To the Editor: Chinese farmers brought virus contaminated animals to a marketplace in Wuhan China. Humans contracted the virus at the market, medical personnel reported it to the authorities, but Chinese leaders decided to cover it up. This allowed the virus to spread around the world. The Trump administration down played the potential severity of […]
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The climate change dilemma
To the Editor: Left wing democrats seem obsessed with the idea that warming climates around the earth constitute an “existential threat” to human life as we now know it. Both leading democrat candidates for President of the US have pledged to stop oil, gas and coal development dead in their tracks. This agenda, if it […]
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Rural resiliency ensures children are fed
REGION — Rural communities are showcasing resiliency by ensuring kids are fed during widespread school closures caused by the coronavirus. With so many uncertainties surrounding us, where the next meal is coming from should not be one of them. This should especially not be a concern for growing young bodies who happen to be our […]
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Baked bean supper
To the Editor: Bethel Masonic Lodge #30 Peter T, Haines Baked Bean Public Supper scheduled for March 21st has been postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. All proceeds from the supper go directly to help support area youth programs, charities and events. The lodge would like to thank all those who have […]
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Community Forest Committee
To the Editor: To Woodstock voters – I am asking your support to form a Community Forest Committee at the Woodstock town meeting on March 30. A Community Forest Committee will only explore the possibility of purchasing the 640-acre property which includes Buck’s Ledge, Lapham Ledge and Moody Mountain for the people of Woodstock. Julie […]
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Constitutional Republic
To the Editor: In a true Democracy the majority would rule over the rights of the few. In the U.S we do use democratic principles such as town meetings and of course when we vote except for President. Majority will rule as long as the vote doesn’t violate the constitution or general law. In a […]
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Vote ‘No’ on 1
To the Editor: As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for 40 years, my goal was to protect the health and safety of the families that came to me for care. Vaccinations played an important part in that care. In the past, many children died or became seriously ill from communicable diseases that can now be prevented […]
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Thank you from Bethel Village Trails
To the Editor: On Sunday, February 23, approximately 200 women participated in the 19th Annual NENSA Women’s XC Ski Day at Bethel Village Trails, located at The Bethel Inn Resort. 20 female instructors led the day with beginner, intermediate and hill clinics; guided ski tours; lunch at The Bethel Inn; raffle with fabulous prizes; inspirational […]