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

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“Newtown Police, FBI Arrest Sandy Hook Resident On Child Porn Charge,” published January 5. Newtown Police Department Detective Bureau, in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, arrested a Sandy Hook man for possession of child pornography. Read more at newtownbee.com/01052023/newtown-police-fbi-arrest-sandy-hook-resident-on-child-porn-charge.

“Prizes, Cash Awards Await First Baby Of 2023, Essay Project Finalists,” published December 31. The Newtown Bee announced it was looking for the first child born to Newtown parents in 2023, continuing a tradition now in its 65th year. The newspaper is also continuing to seek students hoping to capture some cash if they are chosen as finalists in the “Why I LOVE Newtown Essay Project.” Read more at newtownbee.com/12312022/prizes-cash-awards-await-first-baby-of-2023-essay-project-finalists.

“Injured Hiker Rescued Amid Challenging Lower Paugussett Forest Terrain,” by Shannon Hicks, published January 6. One of the final calls of 2022 for local firefighters was a complex forest rescue. The incident occurred in the Lower Paugussett State Forest, where rough terrain and rapidly diminishing late afternoon light challenged rescuers. Read more at newtownbee.com/01062023/injured-hiker-rescued-amid-challenging-lower-paugusset-forest-terrain.

“Year In Review: Reflecting On Local Lives Lost In 2022,” by Alissa Silber, published January 2. The Newtown Bee is shining a light on a handful of locals who died this year. Some were familiar faces from businesses, town committees, or community members looking to make a positive difference in the world in their own way. All were and are important to their family, friends, and the fabric of what makes Newtown special. Read more at newtownbee.com/01022023/year-in-review-reflecting-on-local-lives-lost-in-2022.

“We Have A First Baby!” published January 5. An announcement that the 2023 Newtown Bee First Baby of Newtown would be introduced to readers in the January 13 print edition. Read more at newtownbee.com/01052023/we-have-a-first-baby.

Education Editor Eliza Van can be reached at eliza@thebee.com.