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Bethel town center at night during the winter. Text reads, "5th Annual Holiday Gift Guide 2024"
Introducing the Bobolink
Nature's Nooks

Introducing the Bobolink

By
Don Warfield
July 16, 2025
The Couch Preserve is a vital summer haven for bobolinks—migrating grassland birds whose survival depends on uncut fields and quiet space.

Features

How'd You Get To Bethel? - John Schmuecker
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How'd You Get To Bethel? - John Schmuecker

By
Erik Ofgang
June 18, 2025
Fresh off the Vine! 🍇 Bethel Grapevine’s new column shares how locals landed in town—starting with longtime resident John Schmuecker.
Bethel’s Greenwood Features Hosts Special Screening of 'A Little White Lie' with Local Author Chris Belden
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Bethel’s Greenwood Features Hosts Special Screening of 'A Little White Lie' with Local Author Chris Belden

By
Spencer Dewbury
June 4, 2025
Meet the Bobcat (Lynx rufus)
Nature's Nooks

Meet the Bobcat (Lynx rufus)

By
Don Warfield
April 18, 2025
Foster Care: A Lifeline for Youngsters, A Life-Changing Experience for Foster Parents
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Foster Care: A Lifeline for Youngsters, A Life-Changing Experience for Foster Parents

By
Rob Sample
April 16, 2025
Bethel Joins Hands to Support Historic Sports Competition
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Bethel Joins Hands to Support Historic Sports Competition

By
Rob Sample
April 11, 2025
Muslim and Jewish Friends Come Together To Fight Hate In Bethel And Beyond
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Muslim and Jewish Friends Come Together To Fight Hate In Bethel And Beyond

By
Erik Ofgang
April 9, 2025

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Winter sunset, PT Barnum Square, December 2024.

Joe Welfeld

Sunset, 2024

Green and pink aurora borealis over Bethel, CT

Genée West

Aurora Borealis over Bethel, 2024

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