Note: Portions of this story include reporting by Associate Editor John Voket.
A new community and senior center rose from the ground on Simpson Lane in Fa...
Some of the civil suits concerning Newtown that moved through the courts during 2018 involved “wrongful deaths” and proposed land development.
Gunmaker Remingto...
To the Editor:
My best wishes to Senior Center Director Marilyn Place, who announced her retirement at the center’s bingo party on December 19, after 30 years o...
The Newtown Bee is looking for the first child born to Newtown parents this year. This will continue a tradition now in its 58th year.
The First Baby of New...
Led by Ayden Kasbarian’s 138-pound weight division championship, Newtown High School’s wrestling team placed fifth among 16 schools in the Ryan Sabbagh Holiday ...
Update: This article, originally posted on December 28, has been updated to include highlights from the December 29 game.
Newtown High School’s girls’ bask...
Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team carries a hot start to the campaign into the New Year.
The Nighthawks jumped out to a sizable early lead, withstood ...
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The Newtown Congregational Church, Newtown United Methodist Church, Suzuki Music School, and Connecticut Music Therapy jointly sponsored the Seco...
BRIDGEPORT — Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo celebrated the first birthday of three rare maned wolf pups (Chrysocyon brachyurus) with a special “Maned Event” for th...
Donald Sharpe, 85, died peacefully December 29, at home in Sandy Hook. At his side were Jane, his wife of 52 years; son, Marcus, of Brookfield; and daughter, Ki...
Penny,
Thank you for sharing Jack's and your life story. We were moved,Jack was an exceptional person.
Lots of love to you and your wonderful family.
Pat and Julie D'Onofrio
Thank you! BOE budget items lurk in the shadows. Many programs we fund are often dreamed up by the State and pushed down to the districts to implement.
Schools could be consolidated here as enrollment decreases. And some 'luxury' programs should be trimmed. Downsizing administrators and support staff should be considered as well. And a 'few hundred' dollars on top of inflation is a bridge too far.