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A portable bathroom outside the eastern wall of the barn that burned on July 11 partially melted during the fire as well. The family that leased the barn for their business, and lived in an attached apartment, have begun rebuilding their lives, with help from family, friends and strangers. —Bee Photo, Hicks
Barn Fire Fundraiser And Collection Launched (updated)
The immediate support of neighbors, friends, clients, and even strangers has both overwhelmed and helped the family who lived at and operated their business out of the barn at Long Meadow Horse Farm for more than a decade. The barn and their home were destroyed by an early morning fire on July 11.
Ambulance Reports | July 3-18, 2019
Calls for Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the period of July 3-18, 2019.
Ambulance Reports | July 3-18, 2019
Calls for Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps for the period of July 3-18, 2019.
Rosenthal Unopposed As Local Parties Endorse Slates For November
Newtown’s Republican and Democratic Town Committees held endorsement caucuses Thursday, July 18, and selected their slates of endorsed incumbents seeking reelection and newcomers hoping to make their mark through community service on various boards and commissions.
Rosenthal Unopposed As Local Parties Endorse Slates For November
Newtown’s Republican and Democratic Town Committees held endorsement caucuses Thursday, July 18, and selected their slates of endorsed incumbents seeking reelection and newcomers hoping to make their mark through community service on various boards and commissions.
Think It's Hot Today? The Weekend Is Expected To Be Even Worse
With the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing a Heat Advisory across Connecticut for the remainder of today, and an Excessive Heat Warning for the entire state going into effect for July 20-21, the American Red Cross has also issued information on staying safe during high temperatures.
Think It's Hot Today? The Weekend Is Expected To Be Even Worse
With the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing a Heat Advisory across Connecticut for the remainder of today, and an Excessive Heat Warning for the entire state going into effect for July 20-21, the American Red Cross has also issued information on staying safe during high temperatures.
Housing Among Recommended FFH Master Plan Revisions
The Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee will finalize its recommendations to selectmen regarding the plan that guides campus reuse.
Housing Among Recommended FFH Master Plan Revisions
The Fairfield Hills Master Plan Review Committee will finalize its recommendations to selectmen regarding the plan that guides campus reuse.
Features
Who’s That Bee: Jill Baimel
Name: Jill Baimel
Position: Graphic Designer
Duties: As part of the Production team, I create ads for The Newtown Bee and Bee...
Snapshot: Betty Presnell
Occupation: I am happily retired. I’ve done a number of things. My husband and I had an upholstery business for a little...
Snapshot: Betty Presnell
Occupation: I am happily retired. I’ve done a number of things. My husband and I had an upholstery business for a little...
Daniel Hasselberger Continues To Beat The Odds With PMG
Julie Hasselberger’s fireplace mantel proudly displays big and small victories that her three children have accomplished in the form of trophies and...
Daniel Hasselberger Continues To Beat The Odds With PMG
Julie Hasselberger’s fireplace mantel proudly displays big and small victories that her three children have accomplished in the form of trophies and...
Theater Review: CT Premiere Of Smith Metzler Work A Brilliant Take On New Motherhood
The summer season of Thrown Stone Theatre Company is underway with "Cry It Out," Molly Smith Mezler's take on new motherhood which places the magnitude of its inherently emotional upheaval in the microcosm of a suburban backyard.
Theater Review: CT Premiere Of Smith Metzler Work A Brilliant Take On New Motherhood
The summer season of Thrown Stone Theatre Company is underway with "Cry It Out," Molly Smith Mezler's take on new motherhood which places the magnitude of its inherently emotional upheaval in the microcosm of a suburban backyard.
Theater Review: Silly, Sophisticated Humor Fills TheaterWorks Stage
Theatreworks New Milford is offering the silly, sophisticated humor of Christopher Durang’s "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" for its summer fare.
Theater Review: Silly, Sophisticated Humor Fills TheaterWorks Stage
Theatreworks New Milford is offering the silly, sophisticated humor of Christopher Durang’s "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" for its summer fare.
Sports
Matthews, Coming Off Championship Season With Central, Competes In Collegiate Summer League
Former Newtown High School standout baseball player Dave Matthews, coming off an ultra-successful junior campaign at Central Connecticut State University — a history-making season for the program, in fact — is competing for the New England Collegiate Baseball League Keene Swamp Bats of Keene, N.H., this summer.
Admirals Blank Shelton Valley On Way To Earning Home Game In Playoff Opener
BETHEL — The fourth time was the charm. Zone 5 South Division-leading Bethel, after losing a trio of close games to Shelton...
Admirals Blank Shelton Valley On Way To Earning Home Game In Playoff Opener
BETHEL — The fourth time was the charm. Zone 5 South Division-leading Bethel, after losing a trio of close games to Shelton...
Newtown High School Unified Sports Program Had Successful Spring Season, And Coach Davey Steps Down
This past spring season was another success for Newtown High School’s Unified Sports program. It included the opportunity to send five students to Toronto, Canada for the Invitational Youth Games Tournament, several local events, and awards, and recognition for participants and their coach, Kathy Davey, who announced this summer that she is stepping down.
Newtown High School Unified Sports Program Had Successful Spring Season, And Coach Davey Steps Down
This past spring season was another success for Newtown High School’s Unified Sports program. It included the opportunity to send five students to Toronto, Canada for the Invitational Youth Games Tournament, several local events, and awards, and recognition for participants and their coach, Kathy Davey, who announced this summer that she is stepping down.
Softball Program Fixture Lin Hertberg Appreciated By Players, Coaches, And Parents Alike
A fixture with the Newtown High School softball program, as ever-present as the fences, dugouts, and scoreboard is Lin Hertberg.
Softball Program Fixture Lin Hertberg Appreciated By Players, Coaches, And Parents Alike
A fixture with the Newtown High School softball program, as ever-present as the fences, dugouts, and scoreboard is Lin Hertberg.
Mud, Sweat, And Cheers: Mad Dash Obstacles Push Athletes
Competitors plodded through the mud, climbed up and over, or crawled through obstacles, and had a blast – of water from the firefighters on hand to knock them off of the wood log balance beams. This was all part of the challenge in the annual Newtown Parks and Recreation sponsored Mad Dash, at Fairfield Hills on June 29.
Mud, Sweat, And Cheers: Mad Dash Obstacles Push Athletes
Competitors plodded through the mud, climbed up and over, or crawled through obstacles, and had a blast – of water from the firefighters on hand to knock them off of the wood log balance beams. This was all part of the challenge in the annual Newtown Parks and Recreation sponsored Mad Dash, at Fairfield Hills on June 29.
Today's Events
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1-4:15 pm Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street Tickets $3 Screenings of Marvel Studios action/adventure/sci-fi sequel starring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris…
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1-4 pm Wireless Zone, 228 South Main Street (Sand Hill Plaza)**, local families invited to pick up backpack filled with school supplies including pencils, paper, folders, pencil box,…
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4:30-7:45 pm Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street Tickets $3 Screenings of Marvel Studios action/adventure/sci-fi sequel starring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris…
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8-11:15 pm Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street Tickets $3 Screenings of Marvel Studios action/adventure/sci-fi sequel starring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris…
