On May 3, citizens cleaned trash from streets in area towns. Afterward they shared lunch on Bethel Common.
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Telstar loses close game against Richmond on May 5 in Bethel
Telstar lost by two runs in a close match against Richmond on May 5 at home.
Bethel business owners surprised Town pays their tipping fees
In July people renting dumpsters may be required to pay the tipping fees that taxpayers have recompensed for several years.
Bethel area school budget to increase; impact of federal cuts
The 15 Directors of the SADD-44 school board voted unanimously to raise the school budget $2.1M to a total of $17.6M for fiscal year 2026.
Newry’s FY26 budget is expected to be $8.2 million
The increase from last year’s budget of $6.9M is 16%.
Suzanne Wight is a candidate for Newry’s select board
Wight is one of two candidates vying for one open seat. Elections take place at Newry Town Meeting on May 13.
Bethel area fourth graders challenged to read – then they’ll play ‘Sardines’
A sleepover at Crescent Park School is the prize after meeting the challenge, said School Librarian Mackenzie Richard
Ready. Set. Spring.
Last week, Telstar athletes were on the move — running, jumping, hurdling, lunging, high-stepping, dancing, and fielding. Some bravely took on a new sport for the first time, while others put their energy to good use just trying to stay warm in the 40-degree weather.
Bethel National Technical Honor students announced
Eight students from the Bethel area were honored
Bethel area second graders learn about maple sugaring
Crescent Park and Woodstock School students learned how maple sugar is made at A&B Maple Syrup Sugarhouse at the Goose Eye Farm on April 9.