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“The Gritty Little Shepaug” - Part 4 of Building the Bethel Branch

May 23, 2023

Fresh off the vine! Presenting Part 4 of Bygone Bethel's Building the Bethel Branch by Bethel's Town Historian, Patrick Tierney Wild.

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Around Town Photography

Kellie O'Brien

Elyse Shapiro

Erik Andersen

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Features

Featured Articles

Bethelite, Cantor Penny Kessler, retires after 28 years of Service

Donna Christopher

May 15, 2023

Long time Bethel resident, Cantor Penny Kessler, retires after 28 years of leadership at the United Jewish Center in Danbury.

Featured Articles

Bethel Nail Artist Wins 2nd Place in Global Nail Design Competition

Donna Christopher

May 10, 2023

Bethelite Britt Higgins follows her dreams and wins 2nd place in global nail art competition.

Featured Articles

National Record Store Day: Go Check Out Bethel’s Disc & Dat

Michaela Lawlor

April 21, 2023

Bethel's treasure specialty store, Disc & Dat, Celebrates National Record Store Day on 4/22/2023.

Bites of Bethel

Vesta Rooftop Kitchen

Karen Hemsey

September 30, 2022

Vesta Rooftop Kitchen located at 8 PT Barnum Square in Bethel, CT is the perfect casual rooftop escape.

Bites of Bethel

House of Yoshida

Karen Hemsey

October 14, 2022

House of Yoshida, celebrates 20 years of offering fresh sushi and authentic Japanese dishes including Shabu Shabu which is Japanese fondue.

Featured Articles

Support Fundraiser set for Bethel resident Juleen Flanigan

Donna Christopher

April 18, 2023

Juleen's Team fundraising walk set to help with Alzheimer's care for much loved Bethel resident.

Featured Articles

Blue Jay Orchards is Open for the 2022 Season!

Michaela Lawlor

September 30, 2022

There’s nothing quite like going apple picking on a crisp, cool, New England autumn day at Blue Jay Orchards in Bethel, CT.

Poetry Corner

Poetry Corner - Song for Autumn by Mary Oliver

Hannah Lipman

September 30, 2022

Mary Oliver wrote the poem Song for Autumn which beautifully captures the magic of the season.

Bygone Bethel

Building the Bethel Branch - Part Three - Look out for the Locomotive!

Patrick Tierney Wild

April 12, 2023

Bethel's Town Historian, Patrick Tierney Wild, brings us Part Three of Building the Bethel Branch series in this month's Bygone Bethel!

Bygone Bethel

The Governor’s Visit to Bethel - 1903

Patrick Tierney Wild

May 11, 2021

A Day to Remember

Featured Articles

Happy Trails: Fairfield County NEMBA’s involvement in our beloved local trail systems

Michaela Lawlor

July 25, 2022

This month we feature an article about our local mountain bike trails and how they are maintained.

Nature's Nooks

Nature after Dark

Don Goodrich

September 30, 2022

Hiking at night can be an adventure for all the senses.

Featured Articles

Meet the Bethel Teen Whose Igloo went Viral.

Erik Ofgang

February 13, 2021

For as long as he can remember, 17-year-old Kyle Stejskal has enjoyed creating things.

Bygone Bethel

The Mysterious Early Life of Maria Parloa

Patrick Tierney Wild

April 12, 2021

America’s first celebrity cook once called Bethel her home but also kept her life’s beginnings a closely guarded secret.

Featured Articles

Lights, Camera, Action! Greenwood Features is the new and improved face of Bethel Cinema

Michaela Lawlor

June 22, 2022

Greenwood Features, home to the former Bethel Cinema, has been reimagined offering a wide range of features and a new concession menu.

Featured Articles

Celebrating Bethel’s LGBTQIA+ Community

Emily Denaro

July 19, 2022

Last month Bethel had a good turnout in spite of the weather to celebrate Pride Month with its 5th annual Pride Parade.

Featured Articles

Bethel Athletics’ Newest Addition

Michaela Lawlor

March 9, 2023

The grass is now greener on our side of the fence, thanks to anonymous donor who provided the funds to build a beautiful turf field at BHS.

Nature's Nooks

Spring

Don Goodrich

April 12, 2021

Nature's sights and sounds welcome us into springtime in this month's Nature's Nooks column.

Nature's Nooks

Baffled by Buffleheads

Don Goodrich

July 19, 2022

In this month's Nature's Nooks, the Bufflehead Duck is explored. Have you ever seen one?

Bites of Bethel

Bethel Outdoor Dining - Spring 2022

Karen Hemsey

May 22, 2022

Some might say that Bethel's vibe is that of a beach-town without a beach, boasting a unique variety of outdoor dining and music options.

Bygone Bethel

BUILDING THE BETHEL BRANCH LINE - PART TWO - WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY

Patrick Tierney Wild

March 7, 2023

Pulling up to the station is Bygone Bethel's Part Two of Building the Bethel Branch Line, Where there's a will there's a way.

Bygone Bethel

Bethel Counterfeiters Nabbed by the U.S. Secret Service

Patrick Tierney Wild

March 15, 2021

Newspapers from NYC to San Francisco trumpeted the story of how a den of highly-skilled counterfeiters had been discovered in Bethel, CT.

Ask the vet

Ask The Vet - Why Do Some Dogs Snore?

Dr. Emily Andersen

March 15, 2021

Dr Emily, why do some dogs snore? And how do I know when/if it is an indicator of another problem that my pet may have?

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Ask the Vet - Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

Dr. Emily Andersen

March 30, 2022

In this month's Ask the Vet column, Dr. Emily shares some tips for safely cohabitating and enjoying our wild animal neighbors.

Ask the vet

Ask the Vet - Adopting a "refined" critter

Dr. Emily Andersen

November 30, 2022

Adopting and celebrating senior pets is celebrated in this month's Ask the Vet column with Dr. Emily.

Bites of Bethel

Bites of Bethel: Restaurant Week

Karen Hemsey

February 26, 2023

Calling all past, present and future foodies! Bethel's Chamber of Commerce presents Restaurant Week 2023, 2/27-3/3/2023. Don't miss this!

Bygone Bethel

Haunted by Stony Hill’s Past

Patrick Tierney Wild

October 25, 2021

A Look at Historic Houses of Stony Hill.

Bygone Bethel

Building the Bethel Branch Line - Part One - Bridge to the Past

Patrick Tierney Wild

February 8, 2023

Bygone Bethel is back on track with a never before published series about the history of the Bethel line to the Shepaug Valley Railroad.

Bygone Bethel

Terre Haute Golf Course

Mike Taylor

October 15, 2021

There once was a beautiful golf course in Bethel, CT called Terre Haute. Bethelite, Mike Taylor, shares fond memories of the property.

Featured Articles

Remembering Dr. Ed Volpintesta

Michaela Lawlor

January 17, 2023

It's been two years since Bethel's beloved Dr. Ed Volpintesta passed away. Memories of him are shared in this month's feature article.

Bites of Bethel

Bites of Bethel: Dragonfly

Karen Hemsey

February 7, 2023

In this month's Bites of Bethel, here's some buzz about Bethel's newest restaurant Dragonfly, located at 55 Stony Hill Road.

Poetry Corner

Poetry Corner - Welcome February by Donna Ashworth

Hannah Lipman

February 1, 2023

On this first day of February we are featuring a thoughtful poem by the Scottish poet and Author Donna Ashworth

Extreme Bethel

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Extreme Bethel Episode 8 - Josie's 3rd Birthday Celebration!

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Shout out to Bethel’s native son Nate Appleson and his wife Anna Vande Velde on their marriage! Wishing them endless happiness!

The Anisbecks

Happy Mother's Day to my Mom who is an inspiration with her positive attitude and sense of humor. Love you MOM! Love, Hannah

Hannah Lipman

Happy Birthday, Alice Hutchinson, owner of Byrd's Books. She keeps us well read! Love Alice and her son Steve!

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“The Gritty Little Shepaug” - Part 4 of Building the Bethel Branch

Around Town Photography

Kellie O'Brien

Elyse Shapiro

Erik Andersen

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Features

Bethelite, Cantor Penny Kessler, retires after 28 years of Service

Bethel Nail Artist Wins 2nd Place in Global Nail Design Competition

National Record Store Day: Go Check Out Bethel’s Disc & Dat

Vesta Rooftop Kitchen

House of Yoshida

Support Fundraiser set for Bethel resident Juleen Flanigan

Blue Jay Orchards is Open for the 2022 Season!

Poetry Corner - Song for Autumn by Mary Oliver

Building the Bethel Branch - Part Three - Look out for the Locomotive!

The Governor’s Visit to Bethel - 1903

Happy Trails: Fairfield County NEMBA’s involvement in our beloved local trail systems

Nature after Dark

Meet the Bethel Teen Whose Igloo went Viral.

The Mysterious Early Life of Maria Parloa

Lights, Camera, Action! Greenwood Features is the new and improved face of Bethel Cinema

Celebrating Bethel’s LGBTQIA+ Community

Bethel Athletics’ Newest Addition

Spring

Baffled by Buffleheads

Bethel Outdoor Dining - Spring 2022

BUILDING THE BETHEL BRANCH LINE - PART TWO - WHERE THERE’S A WILL, THERE’S A WAY

Bethel Counterfeiters Nabbed by the U.S. Secret Service

Ask The Vet - Why Do Some Dogs Snore?

Ask the Vet - Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!

Ask the Vet - Adopting a "refined" critter

Bites of Bethel: Restaurant Week

Haunted by Stony Hill’s Past

Building the Bethel Branch Line - Part One - Bridge to the Past

Terre Haute Golf Course

Remembering Dr. Ed Volpintesta

Bites of Bethel: Dragonfly

Poetry Corner - Welcome February by Donna Ashworth

Extreme Bethel

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For Goodness’ Sake

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Bites of Bethel: Portofino

An Overlooked Historic Landmark Stands the Test of Time

When Eleanor Roosevelt Visited Bethel

So…What Did You Do During Quarantine?