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Story Archives of 'Bethlehem'Bethlehem's Colonial Theatre Reopens for the SeasonBy Chris Jensen on Thursday, May 8, 2008.In the North Country, spring means the mountains turn green, the rivers flow wildly and on Friday - against all odds - one of the nation's oldest movie theaters opens for the summer. NHPR correspondent Chris Jensen has this story about the Colonial Theatre in Bethlehem. listen:
  The Continuing Battle Over the LandfillBy Todd Wellington on Friday, March 30, 2007.The town of Bethlehem and the owner of the Bethlehem landfill are headed back to court. The town is attempting to stop Casella Waste Systems from expanding the landfill beyond 51 acres. The two sides have been battling over the landfill for nearly ten years. It's a dispute that has cost millions and sharply divided the community of 2200 residents. NHPR correspondent Todd Wellington has the story. listen:
Porn Charges Boost Calendar SalesBy Rebecca Brown on Friday, October 25, 2002.A nonprofit women's group in Bethlehem is causing a stir by publishing a fundraising calendar that some think includes child pornography. All the attention is helping sales. Rebecca Brown reports from Littleton. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Concerns about capacity at the Bethlehem landfillBy Rebecca Brown on Tuesday, November 20, 2001.A controversial landfill in the North Country town of Bethlehem is under fire again. The commercial North Country Environmental Services Landfill takes trash from about a hundred New Hampshire communities?..and from several other states. A local citizens? group, together with the Conservation Law Foundation, says that?s more trash than the state allows. NHPR correspondent Rebecca Brown reports. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Earthquake shakes Bethlehem, New HampshireBy Lisa Peakes on Wednesday, October 3, 2001.It happens all the time in California- not in New Hampshire. But yesterday evening, an earthquake shook Bethlehem. People out west would probably laugh - it was only about 2.5 on the Richter scale. But it shook up folks; some thought a plane had crashed or a bomb had gone off. NHPR's Lisa Peakes spoke with Bill Green, the owner of Lloyd Hill's Restaurant. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Bethlehem loses Supreme Court Appeal on LandfillBy Mark Bevis on Tuesday, May 1, 2001.The town of Bethlehem has received what it considers disappointing news. The State Supreme Court ruled against the town in its ongoing battle with North Country Environmental Services, the owners of a local landfill. The town had been trying for years to restrict the landfill's growth. But the court ruled on most counts against the town...essentially upholding the earlier trial courts ruling. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
North Country Town Meeting Follow-upBy Rebecca Brown on Wednesday, March 14, 2001.NOrth Country Correspondent follows up on Town Meetings throughout the region. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Taxes get Bethlehem residents organizedBy Rebecca Brown on Monday, February 26, 2001.It used to be only 5 people would show up for Bethlehem's budget meetings. Now dozens attend. Why? Taxes. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Landfill Fight Raises Basic Issue of Local ControlBy Kevin Gardner on Thursday, January 11, 2001.The town of Bethlehem and Casella Waste Systems have a case before the NH Supreme Court. Casella, a private landfill company which owns 87 acres of land in Bethlehem, argues that only state government can rule on how much property can be used for landfill. The town argues that zoning regulations changed in 1987 and the landfill cannot grow beyond 20 acres. The case is expected to take several months. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
Rededication of a TempleBy Kevin Gardner on Friday, December 22, 2000.The Bethlehem Hebrew Congregation marks the beginning of Hanukah in its own synagogue for the first time in nearly 75 years. listen: No audio currently available. Order on CD (pdf).
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