Senator Boucher Responds to UConn Trustees Plan to Hike Tuition 31%
“I am deeply disappointed that the tuition for attending our flagship university will be raised 31% especially during these tough economic times for our residents […]
CT State Senator Boucher: Special Session Wrap-up
Boucher: “I will continue to highlight these fiscal issues in the coming weeks and months until structural budget changes are made which put Connecticut back […]
Residents Voted YES To Approve Funding a New $13.5M Bethel Police Station
Congratulations to the Bethel Police Department for a winning referendum vote to approve funding for a new Bethel Police Station. Report and Photography by […]
Help the Bethel PD Capture a Man Suspected of Placing Skimmer Devices at ATMs
Bethel Police are looking to identify this man. He is a suspect in the placement of a device in Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini […]
Christmas Will Have a Full Moon For First Time Since 1977
This year, December’s moon reaches peak size on Christmas Day, at 6:11 a.m. EST, according to Fred Espenak, an eclipse and moon expert with NASA’s […]
Creativity Mirrored Artists’ Life Experiences at the ‘Reflections’ Exhibit, Opening Night at Bethel ArtSpace
Among many exciting events happening in Bethel this past weekend, one of the hot spots was on Saturday night at Bethel ArtSpace, 91 Greenwood Avenue […]
VIDEO: Rep. Harding on the Legislature’s Special Session: Hidden Motives and Veiled Truths
Harding: “We are already projecting to find ourselves sunk into a $350 million deficit a mere six months from now.” Report by Paula Antolini December […]
The Most Difficult Moment: How Do You Give a Mom Photos of Her Deceased Child from the Sandy Hook Tragedy?
The veterinarian office was full of festive decorations and holiday treats and people were in a celebratory mood. Santa was about to arrive so attendees […]
OPINION: ‘Bethel Police Station − YES’ Political Action Committee Urges a YES Vote On Dec. 17th for New Bethel Police Station
“BETHEL POLICE STATION − YES”, a political action committee, urges a YES vote for the construction of a new Police Safety building in Bethel. If […]
Remembering the 3-Year Anniversary of the Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, December 14, 2012
Please take a moment of silence today to remember the individuals who perished on December 14th three years ago. We can never forget. Do an […]
The Proposed New Bethel Police Station is About More Than Location, Size or Cost
We will soon be voting on approval of a new police station in Bethel Connecticut. The referendum date is December 17, 2015. I urge residents […]
PHOTOS: Fifteen Reasons Why Bethel Needs a New Police Station
If you have not taken the tour of the Bethel Police Station yet I suggest you do so, it is an eye-opener. Once you see […]
VIDEO from Local Officials: Vote YES on Dec. 17 for the New Bethel Police Station
View video message posted by political activist leader Bill Hillman of the group “Bethel Police Station – YES.” Report by Paula Antolini December 12, 2015 […]
The Budget Special Session: Using a Bucket when You Need to Fix the Leaky Roof
When you have a leaky roof, you can’t fix it with a bucket. You have to stop the leak at its source, which is where […]
Justice Scalia Said Black Students Belong in Slower-Track Schools
During a hearing of major case about affirmative action, Fisher v. University of Texas, on Wednesday, *Justice Antonin Scalia made a controversial statement regarding black […]
So Many Things to Do in Bethel This Weekend!
View the list of events in Bethel this weekend. You are sure to find something to your taste! And be sure to support the Bethel […]
Gov. Malloy Announced Today CT State Will Ban Firearm Sales to Those on Govt. Watch Lists
Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced his intention to sign a first-in-the-nation executive order that will allow firearm permits to be denied to those on […]
No Child Left Behind Nears End – Congress Passes New Education Law ‘Every Student Succeeds Act’ (ESSA) with Stand-Alone Listing for Music!
On December 9, the United States Senate passed the “Every Student Succeeds Act” (ESSA) [S. 1177] by a final vote count of 85 to 12, […]
VIDEO: Referendum for Proposed Bethel Police Station Set for Dec. 17th
“To consider and take action upon a recommendation of the Bethel Board of Selectmen and approved by the Bethel Board of Finance to appropriate a […]
Blumenthal, Murphy to Call on Congress to Close the Dangerous ‘Terror Gap’
Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will urge Congressional Republicans to stand up to the misguided efforts of the […]
The Bethel High School String Orchestra and Chamber Singers Performed “Impressions of Brazil & Argentina” in Concert on Dec. 7
Libertango, Tango Noir, Tico Tico, Aria Cantilena from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5, Tudo Bem, Oblivion, Desafinado, and Ave Verum Corpus are concert selections the Bethel High […]
Town of Bethel Newly Elected Officials Take Oath of Office, Dec. 7
The Town of Bethel’s Oath of Office Ceremony for Newly Elected Officials took place Monday, December 7, 2015, in the Bethel Middle School Auditorium, David […]
OPINION: The Futility of “No Child Left Behind” by Frances Pulle
To believe that early intervention (Headstart), Race to the Top, Common Core, conditional tenure, mentoring, more money, parental activism, intensive tutoring, technology, punitive measures, business […]
Rep. Carter, Giegler, Harding and Sen. McLachlan: Help Us Help the Salvation Army this Season
We will be ringing a bell at Walmart in Danbury this Wednesday, December 9th, from noon until 1:00 p.m. Report by Paula Antolini December 7, […]
President Barack Obama Addressed the Nation About Terrorism, Dec. 6
Obama: “To begin with, Congress should act to make sure no one on a no-fly list is able to buy a gun … We also need […]
Today is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, Dec. 7
National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, which is annually on December 7, commemorates the attack on Pearl Harbor, in Hawaii, during World War II. Many American […]
Hanukkah or Chanukah the “Festival of Lights” Begins Tonight
The Hanukkah celebration revolves around the kindling of a nine-branched menorah, known in Hebrew as the hanukiah. On each of the holiday’s eight nights, another […]
Shop for One-of-a-Kind Artist-Made Ornaments at the Jim Felice “Sleigh Stop” Trailer Box Project, Dec. 13
The best part: 100% of ornament proceeds go to Ann’s Place, a compassionate non-profit that provides cancer patients and their families with a wealth of […]
Bethel Arts Presents ‘Reflections’ a Mixed Media Exhibit Featuring Local Artists, Dec. 12 to Jan. 15
Opening reception: December 12, 6-9:00 p.m. at Bethel ArtSpace, 91 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini December 4, 2015 8:20AM EDT Bethel Arts […]
Sen. McLachlan, State Reps. Carter, Giegler, Harding & Smith: Donate to Connecticut’s Veterans in Need
Connecticut State Senator Michael McLachlan, State Representatives Dan Carter, Jan Giegler, Stephen Harding and Richard Smith in cooperation with the Errera Community Care Center of […]