To the Editor: It is with great interest that I read last week’s article on the possible moving of the town office to the Ethel Bisbee School lot. I am strongly opposed to this idea and am suggesting that the town officials study the options of making the Cole Block fit to be a voter […]

To the Editor: Eager to continue supporting the Age-Friendly Community Initiative in Gilead, the Select Board is putting the word out seeking interested residents to represent the town by serving on AFCI’s board and/or joining one of the volunteer teams including the organization’s transportation, social activity, communication, or health programs. Although it doesn’t have to […]

To the Editor: Every October, a mighty band of hard working people come together to produce the Bethel Outing Club Ski Sale. This year, the BOC is happy to report that the sale was a resounding success. The sale is a major fundraiser for the club, allowing us to meet our mission of helping people […]

To the Editor: The Bethel Rotary Club is pleased to announce that it will once again be sponsoring its annual Christmas For Children program. Since 1987, this important community project has helped to provide important assistance during the holiday season for many needy children and families who live in the MSAD #44 area. Anyone interested […]

To the Editor: From the presidency of George Washington to that of Barack Obama this nation has been revered by our traditional allies and regarded with at least some degree of reluctant respect by our traditional adversaries. Presently under the influence of, and as a consequence of Donald Trump’s self proclaimed genius and unmatched wisdom, […]

To The Editor: On behalf of the employees, volunteers, and Board of Directors at the Bryant Pond 4H Learning Center, we are excited to announce the Third Annual Wobble and Gobble 5K Road Race in Bethel Village. The race will be held on the morning of Thanksgiving Day and will begin and end at The Gem […]

To the Editor: We would like to begin with THANKING everyone that has already helped with donations for 2019 Christmas for Families. There are so many wonderful people in our community that have made this a great project every year wish we could name them all. We have had gifts from the United Bikers of […]

To the Editor: One of the things I’ve appreciated most during my 40 some years of living in the greater Bethel area community, is how people in our small towns really “come together” when supporting those who can use some help..it deeply touches the heart. This coming Saturday evening, November 9, we hope you’ll join […]

To the Editor: Thank you to the brave men and women who serve on our fire departments all over the world. These individuals who volunteer their time to help save other people’s lives and property are selfless. compassionate, caring human beings. Donny and I recently had a chimney fire, and I, no, they, saved our […]

To The Editor: On November 5, voters in the towns of Bethel, Greenwood, Woodstock and Newry are being asked to authorize an expenditure of Two Point Four Million Dollars for a new bus garage for MSAD 44. A bond will be taken out for twenty years, with interest the total amount will be Over Three […]