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Kids’ Book Review: ‘I am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in all of Us’
I am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us Author: Andie Powers Illustrator: Betsy Peterson I am Quiet: A Story for the Introvert in All of Us, is a picture book with colorful illustrations. It tells the story of Emile, a boy who prefers to be quiet, to think a lot, to […]
Movie Review: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’
Since Po (Jack Black), the main character of the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ movies, is known for his corpulent eating habits, it makes sense to compare the animated franchise to a sort of comfort food. These movies aren’t exactly ‘healthy’ choices that send the imagination soaring, but they aren’t ‘junk’ that people outside the target audience […]
Backyard Reflections
Where have all the Pussy Willows gone? Gathering pewter pussy willows (Salix discolor) has been a spring ritual for me for most of my life, much like listening to the first woodcock’s flight or anticipating the first quacking wood frogs. Up until two years ago when I couldn’t find any. I had healthy clumps […]
Bethel day care hoping to open in the fall
The 3,300-square-foot head start daycare building will serve about 44 children between the ages of 2 and 5.
Bethel’s Olympian Frankie Del Duca to compete in Lake Placid World Cup this week
At the final World Cup competition takes place in Lake Placid, New York, the Telstar graduate will pilot four-man and two-man bobsleds.
Sap is running at Swain’s Family Farm in Bethel
The Bethel farmer says he started boiling sap Feb. 29.
Norway nonprofits seeking temporary housing for summer interns, AmeriCorps workers
Western Foothills Land Trust, Alan Day Community Garden and Lights Out Gallery are in need of suitable accommodations for their volunteers.
Thompson Woolen Mill redevelopment project clears Oxford Planning Board
The former Robinson woolen mill at 283 King St. in Oxford is slated to be redeveloped into 70-plus apartments for seniors.
Two Bethel Chamber employees resign
Executive Director Jessie Perkins and Membership Director John Walker have both stepped down from their positions at the Bethel Area Chamber of Commerce.