Legendary CBS Newsman Morley Safer of ’60 Minutes’ and Vietnam War Reporting Fame, Dies at 84
CBS news announced that longtime broadcast journalist Morley Safer died today in Manhattan at age 84. He was in declining health and had announced his […]
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Unanimous Endorsement: GOP Chooses Will Duff for 2nd District Nominee
Former Bethel Republican Town Committee (BRTC) Chairman Will Duff received the unanimous endorsement of the 2nd General Assembly District held in Bethel Municipal Center on […]
Will Duff Received Much Support at His Campaign Kickoff Event, Aiming for 2nd District State Representative
Many people gathered in Bethel last Sunday to support Will Duff in his bid for the Connecticut State Representative seat. Read speech made by Will […]
Wounded War Veteran Michael Kacer Competes in Invictus Games 2016, Wins Medals
Michael Kacer is presently competing in the Invictus Games and has already won numerous medals. The Invictus Games are an international Paralympic-style multi-sport event, created […]
PHOTOS/VIDEO: Bethel Arts Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Reception Took Place on May 7
Despite the drizzling rainy weather, the outdoor sculpture exhibit, located on the CJH Municipal lawn and Bethel Public Library, was officially opened on Saturday, May […]
Breaking: Rep. Dan Carter Wins Republican Nomination for U.S. Senate
The Connecticut Republican Party convention was May 9th, and they emerged as a unified party behind Dan Carter for the US Senate. Report […]
Past Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Company Chief Emile Racenet Passes Away, 40 Years of Service
It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Past Chief Emile Racenet. Emile joined Stony Hill FD in 1963 and served as Chief […]
VIDEO Message from Thomas Burke, Candidate for CT State Representative, 2nd District
Hear what the candidate has to say in video below. Report by Paula Antolini May 6, 2016 12:28PM EDT VIDEO Message […]
Republican Will Duff Campaign Kickoff is May 15th, CT State Rep. Candidate for 2nd District
Will Duff’s campaign kickoff will be on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at The Spot, 1 Front Street, Bethel, CT, at 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. […]
Message from Departing Bethel Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bobbi Jo Beers
Today we are informing you that Bethel Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Bobbi Jo Beers has decided to resign her Bethel position. Report by […]
HOT TOPIC: First Six Bethel Arts Sculptures for Outdoor Art Exhibit Are Installed in Town Center
How do you transform a town in a few hours? Install beautiful sculpture from established talented professional artists from various backgrounds, is how! For Bethel […]
Bethel Republican Town Committee Has Endorsed Seven Candidates
Republican Town Committee (BRTC) Chairman Bill Hillman has announced that at last night’s meeting the BRTC endorsed seven candidates. Report by Paula Antolini April 29, […]
HOT TOPIC: Bethel Arts Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit, Names of Artists Revealed – Exciting!
Have you noticed the small cement platforms suddenly appearing in Bethel town center? Bethel Advocate has some exclusive information! An exciting Bethel Arts outdoor art […]
Unofficial 2016 Presidential Primary Results: Trump and Sanders Win Bethel Votes
Voter turnout was high at 50% turnout for both parties. Report by Paula Antolini April 26, 2016 11:17PM EDT Unofficial 2016 Presidential Primary […]
“Sign Painters” CT Premiere FilmFest52/Bethel Event Helped to Raise More Funds for Bethel Arts Project
This past Wednesday, April 13, was the screening of the film “Sign Painters” in the Bethel Cinema, 269 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT. This was a […]
Bethel Middle School Principal Derek Muharem Leaving Position
Bethel Public Schools recently announced that Mr. Derek Muharem, Principal of Bethel Middle School, has accepted a position as Middle School Principal of Long River […]
TRENDING: Will This Be the New Harry Potter Craze? Film ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ Teaser Trailer
Rowling will make her screen writing debut with this film. David Heyman, who produced the Harry Potter films, will be returning as producer for Fantastic […]
OPINION: ‘Proposed Budget is Hardly a Gift to Bethel Taxpayers. It is a Trojan horse.’ by Billy Michael
‘While Bethel officials are celebrating the first proposed tax freeze since 2007, at the same time it is wise to look beyond the euphoria … While the […]
OPINION: ‘Is the Proposed Bethel Budget TRULY Conservative?’ by Cynthia McCorkindale
“I was fascinated by Bethel First Selectman Matthew Knickerbocker’s recent characterization in the NewsTimes of this season’s proposed budget as “conservative.” As a conservative, I […]
Sen. Boucher: Finance Committee’s Budget Changes Still Leave Deficit of Over $318 Million
“By accepting the financial “new normal,” which has become a catch phrase of those resigned to the status quo, we have accepted failure. I cannot […]
Financial Management for a Small Business, What You Need to Know, Lecture by Paula Woodhouse, April 26
Paula Woodhouse from Newtown Savings Bank will provide a business financial management overview for current and future small business owners. Report by Paula Antolini […]
CT Magistrate and Local Attorney Jennifer Collins, Announces Her Campaign for Probate Judge for Northern Fairfield County
Connecticut Magistrate and Local Attorney, Jennifer Collins, announced her campaign for the Judge of Probate for the Northern Fairfield County Probate District to succeed Judge […]
“Candlewood Kiss: An Alternative View of a Beloved Lake,” Photography Exhibit By Elisabeth J. Levy, April 11 – June 14
If you missed the unveiling of Fairfield County based Artist Elisabeth J Levy’s majestic photographs of Candlewood Lake in Bethel last year you are in […]
Solo Pianist Ben Laude, Alone, Performs Music Written for Piano Duo, Plays Two Pianos Simultaneously, April 23
At 29, Dr. Laude’s playing has been praised by the New York Times as “beautiful” and “superb in pace, tone, and eloquence.” Dr. Laude holds […]
OPINION: “A Gun Owner’s Response to a Legally Owned Gun in the Hands of a Teacher”
“For someone to think they can so arrogantly hijack the mass psyche of Newtown, and paint this picture that Newtown is somehow totally incapable of […]
‘My Daughter Reinforces My Belief in Why the Media Industry Matters – ‘Cos Truth Matters.’ By Bethel Resident Suneetha Malkani
“Even as we are inundated with millions of images and infinite content in today’s day and age, struggling and evolving as it is, the media […]
Bethel Middle School Student Amisha Malkani Wins CT State Award in Essay Contest, Amel Hilmi Runner Up
Sen. Michael McLachlan and Union Savings Bank presented National Women’s History Month “7th Annual Women’s History Essay Contest” awards to area students in a March […]
Gov. Malloy Statement on Receiving the 2016 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award
The prestigious award for political courage will be presented by Jack Schlossberg, President Kennedy’s grandson, at a ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library […]
Breaking News: It’s Official! Rep. Dan Carter Declares His Candidacy for the U.S. Senate
CT State Representative Dan Carter officially announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate today in Veteran’s Park in Hartford, CT. Read his announcement and speech below. […]
Three CT State Representative Candidates for 2nd District Answer Same Question
Bethel Advocate asked the three District 2, CT State Representative candidates one question. Report by Paula Antolini April 3, 2016 4:19PM EDT Three […]