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Bethel Opens Two New Schools in 1895
Bygone Bethel

Bethel Opens Two New Schools in 1895

By
Patrick Tierney Wild
September 20, 2021
On September 2, 1895, the town of Bethel gave birth to twins.
Dr. Emily
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Elyse Shapiro

Elyse Shapiro

Daisy Gesualdi

Daisy Gesualdi

Erik Andersen

Erik Andersen

Beyond Cabinets & Marble
Portofino Restaurant and Wine Bar

Portofino Restaurant and Wine Bar‍

213 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT 06801

Hollandia

Hollandia Nurseries

Farm and Nursery - 103 Old Hawleyville Road, Bethel, CT 06801

Hollandia Gift, Garden, & Home - 95 Stony Hill Road, Bethel, CT 06801

Whitlocks

Whitlock's Restaurant

273 Greenwood Avenue, Bethel, CT 06801

Brennan Purdy

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Features

Letter from the Editor - One year later
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Letter from the Editor - One year later

By
Hannah Lipman
September 11, 2021
On September 23rd, Bethel Grapevine will celebrate it's first anniversary! Here's a letter from the editor reflecting on this past year.
In Memory: Carlos Rivera
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In Memory: Carlos Rivera

By
Kristen Heyel
September 4, 2021
On August 30th, Bethel Middle School lost its head custodian, Carlos Rivera. Carlos was loved by the Bethel community and will be missed.
Local Art Students Volunteer Their Time and Talent to Enhance Mitchell Park; Scholarship Awarded
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Local Art Students Volunteer Their Time and Talent to Enhance Mitchell Park; Scholarship Awarded

By
Tim Martin
September 2, 2021
Bethel Baseball Association collaborates with the Bethel High School Art Department to enhance Mitchell Park.
Poetry Corner - Windows Open On A Summer Day
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Poetry Corner - Windows Open On A Summer Day

By
Cortney Davis
May 12, 2021
Bethel Poet Laureate Cortney Davis, shares her beautifully written poem, Windows Open On A Summer Day.
Ask The Vet - When do I start my large puppy on adult dog food?
Ask the vet

Ask The Vet - When do I start my large puppy on adult dog food?

By
Dr. Emily Andersen
May 13, 2021
In this month's Ask The Vet column, Dr. Emily answers a reader who asks about when to switch to adult dog food.
Flying Blind
Bygone Bethel

Flying Blind

By
Patrick Tierney Wild
August 12, 2021
Memorial Day, 1934 began with a bang when a United Air Lines passenger plane crashed in Bethel.
2021 Relay for Life: Reimagined
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2021 Relay for Life: Reimagined

By
Michaela Lawlor
May 10, 2021
This year's Relay for Life of Greater Danbury on Saturday, May 15th will be packed with new ways to support The American Cancer Society.
Hidden Yellow Wonder, the Trout Lily
Nature's Nooks

Hidden Yellow Wonder, the Trout Lily

By
Don Goodrich
May 11, 2021
The first sign of yellow in the woods in early spring is a tiny, singled flowered plant, the trout lily.
Poetry Corner - Old Souls
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Poetry Corner - Old Souls

By
Cortney Davis
August 7, 2021
Bethel Poet Laureate, Cortney Davis, shares a beautiful poem by Jeanne LeVasseur.
The Governor’s Visit to Bethel - 1903
Bygone Bethel

The Governor’s Visit to Bethel - 1903

By
Patrick Tierney Wild
May 11, 2021
A Day to Remember
Ask The Vet - How Can I Tell If My Pet Is At A Healthy Weight?
Ask the vet

Ask The Vet - How Can I Tell If My Pet Is At A Healthy Weight?

By
Dr. Emily Andersen
August 7, 2021
In this month's Ask The Vet column, Dr. Emily answers a reader's question about how to tell if their pet is at a healthy weight.
Meet the Bethel Teen Whose Igloo went Viral.
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Meet the Bethel Teen Whose Igloo went Viral.

By
Erik Ofgang
February 13, 2021
For as long as he can remember, 17-year-old Kyle Stejskal has enjoyed creating things.
The Mysterious Early Life of Maria Parloa
Bygone Bethel

The Mysterious Early Life of Maria Parloa

By
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.
Bigfoot Sighting in Bethel, CT
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Bigfoot Sighting in Bethel, CT

By
Hannah Lipman
August 7, 2021
Bigfoot is Bethel's newest resident in front of 147 South Street.
Spring
Nature's Nooks

Spring

By
Don Goodrich
April 12, 2021
Nature's sights and sounds welcome us into springtime in this month's Nature's Nooks column.
Matt Barnes: From Mitchell Park to Fenway Park. An interview with his parents, Eric and Jean Barnes
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Matt Barnes: From Mitchell Park to Fenway Park. An interview with his parents, Eric and Jean Barnes

By
Hannah Lipman
July 28, 2021
The road from Bethel's Mitchell Park to Fenway Park started at home for Boston Red Sox Relief Pitcher Matt Barnes.
Bethel Counterfeiters Nabbed by the U.S. Secret Service
Bygone Bethel

Bethel Counterfeiters Nabbed by the U.S. Secret Service

By
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 - Why Do Some Dogs Snore?
Ask the vet

Ask The Vet - Why Do Some Dogs Snore?

By
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?
J. Lawrence Downtown
Bites of Bethel

J. Lawrence Downtown

By
Genée West
May 15, 2021
Check out the well deserved article by Litchfield Distillery featuring Bethel's J. Lawrence Downtown and their masterful bartenders.
Bethel Celebrates “Old Home Day” Atop Hoyt’s Hill
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Bethel Celebrates “Old Home Day” Atop Hoyt’s Hill

By
Patrick Tierney Wild
July 13, 2021
July 4, 1910, described as one of the greatest and most successful public gatherings and celebrations ever held in the history of the town.

Extreme Bethel

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Extreme Bethel Episode 8 - Josie's 3rd Birthday Celebration!
J. Lawrence Downtown
186 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, CT 06801

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

By
Genée West
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An Overlooked Historic Landmark Stands the Test of Time

By
Patrick Tierney Wild
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When Eleanor Roosevelt Visited Bethel

By
Michaela Lawlor
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