Each week we compile a list of some of the most-read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s recent top stories, based on the number of page reads.

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“A Native Son Celebrates Childhood’s ‘Newtown Scenes,’” by Shannon Hicks, published March 13. Rick Kuhn has released his second book featuring his original paintings. The book is very dear to the heart of the Newtown native. It celebrates Newtown, with views familiar and not-so-familiar, during all seasons and multiple eras. Read more at newtownbee.com/03132021/a-native-son-celebrates-childhoods-newtown-scenes.

“Future Holds Life-Changing Adventure For Sandy Hook School Educator,” by Eliza Hallabeck, published March 16. Sandy Hook Elementary School Library Media Specialist Katie Mauro is one of two Connecticut science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers among a group of 50 teachers selected from the United States and Canada to be honored by the National Geographic Society and Lindblad Expeditions with the Grosvenor Teacher Fellowship. Read more at newtownbee.com/03162021/future-holds-life-changing-adventure-for-sandy-hook-school-educator.

“Quick Acting Neighbors, Passerby Held House Fire At Bay,” by John Voket, published March 19. If not for the quick actions of a neighbor who grabbed a garden hose and a passerby who ran to help, a March 15 house fire on Botsford Hill Road may have destroyed the structure. Read more at newtownbee.com/03192021/quick-acting-neighbors-passerby-held-house-fire-at-bay.

“Lamont Joined In Sandy Hook By Local, State, And Federal Leaders To Recognize Small Businesses, Reopening Steps,” by Shannon Hicks, published March 19. State, federal, and local officials all convened in Sandy Hook, where they celebrated the successful launch of a small business during a pandemic, another step for the state toward full reopening, and a national milestone that was reached ahead of schedule. Read more at newtownbee.com/03192021/lamont-joined-in-sandy-hook-by-local-state-and-federal-leaders-to-recogni.

“End Of School Year Celebrations Planned,” by Eliza Hallabeck, published March 19. There is celebration-worthy news specifically for Newtown High School’s Class of 2021 and Newtown Middle School’s graduating eighth grade students: Graduations are being planned. For NHS seniors, prom is also set to happen. Read more at newtownbee.com/03192021/end-of-school-year-celebrations-planned.