Down Syndrome 15th Annual Buddy Walk Begins Sunday at the Sycamore in Bethel, Oct. 4
The Buddy Walk® has become the premier advocacy event for Down syndrome in the United States. It is also the world’s most widely recognized public […]
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Sen. Boucher: ‘Less Ostriches, More Leaders’ … ‘Our state is in big trouble on so many levels”
Boucher: “Hospitals here in western Connecticut and throughout the state are laying off workers. Crucial services for the elderly, the disadvantaged, and the sick are […]
Senator Chris Murphy Statement on Oregon Shooting
Murphy: “My heart is with everyone in Oregon who has been victimized by this horrific tragedy…” Report by Paula Antolini October 2, 2015 7:43AM EDT […]
Are You Wondering What Those Hurricane Ratings Mean? Check the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes […]
Mass Shooting at Oregon’s Umpqua Community College, 13 Dead, 20 Wounded
A mass shooting took place today at the Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, OR. More than 20 people were shot and there are 13 fatalities. […]
Is Your Name on The List? Tropical Cyclone Names for 2015-2020
There is a set list of names, determined by the World Meteorological Organization, that will be used for any storm that reaches tropical storm status […]
Hollandia Nurseries & Yesteryear Farm Antiques 24th Annual Fall Festival, Oct. 3-4
Antique Tractors, Trucks & Cars, Antique Engines & Farm Tools, hay rides, tractor-pulling contests, and food and fun for all ages! for All Ages. Come […]
Hurricane Joaquin Is On Its Way, Will It Hit CT? Hurricane Preparedness – Be Ready
How Will Joaquin Compare to Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Isabel? It’s best to be prepared. Report by Paula Antolini October 1, 2015 1:24PM EDT Hurricane Joaquin […]
Byrd’s Books and Spark Arts Relaxing Coloring Event, Nov. 6
How fabulous is it when two of our Bethel businesses collaborate to have an event together? Plan on a relaxing evening of coloring – sponsored […]
Bethel Historical Society Annual Halloween Ghost Tour, Oct. 30
Starting at 6:30pm at the Second Meeting House at 40 Main Street in Bethel, you’ll go on a haunted walking tour around downtown. Report by […]
Rep. Lavielle / State Budget Cuts: Something is Wrong with this Picture
Two-thirds of the cuts, or $64 million, are reductions in Medicaid spending that directly affect hospitals. Their impact is much greater, however, because the reductions […]
‘Impressions: Fine Art Photography by Roy Weinstein & Kenneth Kast’ Presented by the Cultural Alliance of Western CT, Oct. 23 to Jan. 15
Reception: Friday, October 23rd, 5:30 pm to 7 pm. Gallery hours: Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm and by appointment. FREE. @287 Gallery & Meeting […]
100+ PHOTOS: Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS) 26th Annual Walk for Animals Was Well Attended
Perfect weather welcomed animal lovers and their pets to Meckauer Park in Bethel, Connecticut, on Sunday, September 27, 2015, to participate in the Danbury Animal […]
Disney Parks Salutes U.S. Military with Special Ticket, Room Rates for 2016
Today, we’re announcing new special pricing on theme park tickets and accommodations for active duty U.S. military personnel at Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland […]
Test Drive a Car from Ingersoll Auto, Earn Up to $10,000 for Bethel High School! Oct. 9
Buick “Drive for Students” Fundraiser presented by Ingersoll Auto will donate $20.00 for every test drive taken, potentially allowing BHS to earn up to $10,000 […]
Fall 2015 Pre-School Storytime at the Bethel Public Library
Storytime is for children 3, 4, and 5 years old. Children must be 3 years old by October 7th and able to sit without an adult. […]
Bethel Legal Notices, Sept. 1-28, 2015: Crematorium Denied, Gas Station Approved, Cell Tower Approved, and More
Legal Notices published in print newspapers for the Town of Bethel, CT. Report by Paula Antolini September 28, 2015 12:52PM EDT Bethel Legal […]
First Selectman Knickerbocker: Bethel ‘Public Hearing’ About Five Proposed New Ordinances Is Changed to ‘Public Information Session’ on Oct. 6
The reason for “downgrading” the hearing to an informal information session, as opposed to a legally noticed public hearing, is to allow more time for […]
‘A Great Voice to Still Turbulent Waters,’ Senator Boucher Writes About Seeing Pope Francis at Ground Zero
Wilton’s State Senator Toni Boucher was one of the millions of people who got to see Pope Francis up close on his tour of New York, […]
Democrat Party Nominations – Bethel Elected Offices – Bethel Connecticut 2015
Be Sure to Vote This November 3rd!! Report by Paula Antolini September 26, 2015 4:31PM EDT Democrat Party Nominations – Bethel Elected Offices – Bethel […]
Republican Party Nominations – Bethel Elected Offices – Bethel Connecticut 2015
Be Sure to Vote This November 3rd!! Report by Paula Antolini September 26, 2015 2:06PM EDT REPUBLICAN PARTY NOMINATIONS – BETHEL ELECTED OFFICES 2015 […]
Tomorrow is National Gold Star Mother’s Day, Sept. 27th
National Gold Star Mother’s Day, also known as National Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day, is observed annually on the last Sunday in September. This […]
State Lawmakers Congratulate Bethel-Based Corporation on Recent Expansion
State Rep. Dan Carter (R-2) and Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) were among the numerous lawmakers, professionals, and constituents to come together on September 16 to […]
On National Lobster Day, Sen. Murphy Calls for New York Action to Save Lobster Population
After hearing from concerned Connecticut lobstermen about a decades-long decline in the Sound’s lobster population that has impacted local businesses and damaged the state’s coastal […]
Breaking News: John Boehner Announced He Will Resign from Congress, Give Up House Seat, by End of Oct.
Boehner: “My first job as speaker is to protect the institution….It had become clear to me that this prolonged leadership turmoil would do irreparable harm […]
Bethel Official OK’d $39K Town Energy Study Without Approval
It was discovered that Bethel Public Works Director Douglas Arndt apparently never got approval to authorize the a town energy study, which was to see […]
Read to Provy! Meet Provolone, the Bethel Public Library’s Loveable Service Dog; Read Him a Story!
Each child will read to Provy for 15 minutes. Children should bring their own books or stories. ***** Report by Paula Antolini September 24, 2015 […]
Byrd’s Books Nan Rossiter ‘Nantucket’ Book Discussion Tonight, Sept. 24
Please join us with New York Times bestselling author Nan Rossiter for a book discussion of her new book Nantucket on Thursday September 24th at 7:00p.m. Report […]
Got Drugs? – DEA’s 10th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Sept. 26
On Saturday, September 26, 2015 from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm local time, communities will team up with law enforcement to host the tenth National […]
Bethel’s Thomas Carruthers and WCSU Foundation/Bethel Arts Are Among 8 REGI Grant Award Recipients
The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut has announced that $35,000 from the state’s new Regional Initiative Grant program, has been awarded to eight recipients throughout […]