Landlords face long-term rental challenges in Bethel

BETHEL — Two local property owners, Don Lawrence of Woodstock and Jarrod Crockett of Bethel weighed in on the long-term rental (or LTR) market in this area. On June 14 voters in Bethel will decide whether to pass a short-term rental ordinance at town meeting. The wording of the ordinance is still being discussed. Lawrence […]

The West Bethel post office is affordable, and not much else is out there

First time home buyers in the Bethel area face a housing market with few affordable listings and much competition.

End of an era; Bisbee School torn down

Bethel’s Blanco receives a National Humanities Medal

Bethel’s Richard Blanco traveled to Washington DC last week to receive a National Humanities Medal on March 21.

Walking (and Talking) at Gould

BETHEL — “For those of us that are a little dog-eared now, this is great, this flat walk with other people.” said Monica Mann, “we’re a little old and worn like the pages of a book.” From 1 – 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays the Gould Fieldhouse is filled with seniors, instead of teens. […]

Woodstock’s Grange Hall saved for another year

The two-and-a-half-story hall, which was built in 1892, has been empty since about 2017.

Photos: Reflections on maple syrup

SAD 44 starts daycare restart process

BETHEL — Community Concepts has embraced MSAD 44’s idea to restart the early learning center that closed on Feb. 24 in the Gem Theatre building. The objective, said Superintendent David Murphy at a school board meeting held March 13, is for SAD 44 to act as a facilitator. Murphy said the Bingham Betterment Foundation has […]

Kelly proposes Bisbee ad-hoc committee

The former elementary school on Philbrook Road will be demolished this spring. No plans have been made for the future of the property.

Not dodging fun

BETHEL — Telstar Middle School dean of students Lindsay Luetje, along with a handful of teachers, officiated sixth, seventh and eighth grade dodgeball tournament in the Telstar gymnasium last Friday. A volunteer group,  Telstar Middle School Student Leadership, hosted the tourney. On Fridays at lunch they huddle with teacher advisors, Deb Doyle, Hali Andrews, and […]