Sen. Boucher is an Honorary Chairperson at the AKC’s Annual ‘Meet the Breeds’ Event, Feb. 13
“I am honored to join other elected officials for this cause and thank the AKC for the work it does in promoting responsible dog ownership […]
Paula Antolini
Happy Presidents’ Weekend! How Much Do You Know About United States Presidents?
How much do you know about our past presidents? Learn More About Each President here. Report by Paula Antolini February 12, 2016 11:00AM EDT […]
What’s Open and What’s Closed on Presidents’ Weekend
While retail stores, restaurants, and even a few banks will be open on February 16, the U.S. Post Office will be closed on the federal […]
Danbury Legislative Update 2016 with Sen. McLachlan, Reps. Carter, Harding, Giegler, and Smith, Feb. 29
WHEN: Monday, February 29, 2016 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.; WHERE: Danbury City Hall Council Chambers, 155 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury, CT. Report […]
Cold Weather Pet Safety for Dogs, Cats and Horses
Cold weather poses serious threats to your pets’ health. Here are some tips to keep your pets safe during cold weather. Report by Paula Antolini […]
Local Musician Griffin Anthony is Donating All Proceeds of Album to Support Rare Cancers Cure
Cycle for Survival is the high-energy indoor team cycling event that benefits rare cancer research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Cycle for Survival is […]
Important Cold Weather Information and Warnings from Bethel Emergency Management Director Galliford
Bitterly cold temperatures will move into the area this weekend. Wind chill values during this time could reach life threatening levels as cold as 20 […]
Newtown Action Alliance Promotes Viewing of New Documentary ‘Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA’
“Making a Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA” by Brave New Films, director Robert Greenwald, is a new film comin gin March 2016, viewing is […]
Gov. Malloy Introduces ‘An Act Decreasing Wait Times at the DMV’
Malloy: “We know that the way government does business in this new economic reality must change, that the customer – our neighbors and residents – […]
Exciting News! Bethel Arts Outdoor Sculpture Installation Fundraiser
The exhibit will last one year and will run from the spring of 2016 to the spring of 2017. Bethel’s downtown will be transformed into […]
Frigid Major Arctic Temperatures Predicted for Presidents’ Weekend, Know the Signs of Frostbite and Hypothermia, Know First Aid
“Morning lows will be below zero Sunday and Monday mornings. With gusty winds it will feel like 30 below zero Sunday morning.” (NBC forecast) […]
Bethel Public Schools are on a 2-Hour Delay This Morning, Feb. 10; View the Weather Forecast for the Upcoming Week
The Bethel Public Schools are on a 2-Hour Delay Schedule today, Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Report by Paula Antolini February 10, 2016 5:30AM EDT […]
Notice of Special Meeting, Bethel Board of Finance 2016-2017 Budget Presentation, Feb. 10
When: Wednesday, February 10, 2016, 7:00 PM; Where: CJH Municipal Center – Meeting Room “A” Report by Paula Antolini February 9, 2016 12:27PM EDT Notice […]
‘Ashes to Go’ Takes Worship to the Streets in Bethel on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10
In the Christian tradition, Ash Wednesday marks the start of the holy season of Lent, a time for reflection and repentance in preparation for the […]
Gov. Malloy and Lt. Gov. Wyman to Hold First in New Series of Town Hall Forums, Feb. 11
The Stamford event will be the first stop in a series of town hall forums that the Governor and Lt. Governor will be holding throughout […]
Bethel Public Schools are on a 2-Hour Delay This Morning, Feb. 9
Report by Paula Antolini February 9, 2016 4:34AM EDT Bethel Public Schools are on a 2-Hour Delay This Morning, Feb. 9 Message from Bethel Public […]
Bethel Education Foundation Awards $30,000 In Grants to Four Bethel Schools
The Bethel Education Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded $30,000 to Bethel educators during its 2015-16 grants cycle. This brings the total […]
Winter Weather Advisory and Four Days of Snow Predicted for Bethel
Heavy snow across Central and Eastern section of Long Island and Southern Connecticut today. Report by Paula Antolini February 8, 2016 5:00PM EDT Winter Weather […]
Bethel Public Schools Are On Early Dismissal Schedule, Feb. 8
Weather prediction is for more snow on Monday in Bethel, CT, schools will close early. Report by Paula Antolini February 8, 2016 4:45AM EDT Bethel […]
Got Your Super Bowl “BIG GAME BINGO” Card? Get It Here
Looking for more fun to do while watching the Big Game? Play “Big Game Bingo!” Report by Paula Antolini February 7, 2016 5:15PM EDT […]
Bethel Business: ‘The Toy Room’ Is Given Rave Reviews on Their Tenth Anniversary
The Toy Room, located at 153 Greenwood Ave #3, in the center of one of the main business areas in Bethel Ct., has gotten high […]
‘The Hero Project Pizza Challenge’ Changing Lives 1 Slice at a Time, Kickoff March 9
The event is hosted by HERO a Heroin and Opiate Awareness Project, a new group recently created in Bethel to bring awareness to the heroin […]
President Obama Proposes $1.1 Billion to Fight Opioid and Heroin Abuse
President’s Budget includes new mandatory funding to help ensure that all Americans who want treatment can get the help they need. Report by Paula […]
Gov. Malloy Proposes Legislation Increasing Access to Overdose Reversal Drugs
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced on Feb. 4th that in order to continue the state’s efforts to combat opioid overdoses, he has filed legislation aimed […]
Sunday Afternoon Writing Workshops at Byrd’s Books with Judith Marks-White, Feb. 7-Apr. 17
Byrd’s Books continues to host their very popular workshops on Sunday afternoons. Each workshop is conducted by Judith Marks-White and lasts about two hours. Report […]
Help Jessica Wong Farm Start-Up As Holbrook Farm Owners Enjoy Retirement
Jessica Wong: “Holbrook Farm is a small, family-operated farm located in Bethel, CT. John and Lynn Holbrook are truly remarkable people. Through my few brief years […]
The Bethel Education Foundation Invites You to Nominate a Candidate for the 2016 Excellence in Education Award
The Bethel Education Foundation invites you to nominate a candidate for the Excellence in Education Award. Complete your nomination quickly and easily online. Nominations are […]
Bethel Resident Has Issue with News Times Writers’ Interpretations of First Amendment
How Do We Interpret the First Amendment? Does Florida Ex-Professor James Tracy Have a First Amendment Right to Call the Sandy Hook Tragedy ‘Fiction’? Report […]
Lesson Learned? On Opening Day of Legislative Session, Rep. Carter Reflects on GE’s Departure
“Missing from the Governor’s budget address on this year’s Opening Day of the legislative session was any mention of GE’s departure from the State. Of […]
Newtown Action Alliance Says ‘Thank You’ to 8 Companies Banning Guns
See which companies said no to guns. Today the Newtown Action Alliance (NAA) posted a “Thank You,” on their Facebook page, to 8 companies who […]