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 top stories, based on the number of page reads.

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"Fire On Main Street: Residents Safe As Early Morning Fire Destroys Vehicle, Outbuildings," by Shannon Hicks, published May 24. A fire that started in a parked van destroyed the vehicle, an adjacent shed and barn, and part of a centuries-old home on Main Street, but did not injure the homeowners nor any first responders to the call. Read more at newtownbee.com/05242022/fire-on-main-street.

"Newtown Officials, Police, Schools Gird For Fallout After Latest Deadly School Shooting," by John Voket, published May 24. Only a few days after helping to hang the lazy wafting summer flag atop Newtown's historic Main Street flagpole, Hook & Ladder firefighters were again summoned to bring that symbol of national pride to half-mast Tuesday evening. The gesture of mourning, came in the wake of heartbreaking news out of Texas. Read more at newtownbee.com/05242022/newtown-officials-police-schools-gird-for-fallout-after-latest-deadly-school-shooting.

"Champs! Hawks Steal One From Masuk As Curtis Swipes Home Plate," by Andy Hutchison, published May 25. Newtown High School’s Charlie Curtis darted home with the South-West Conference Championship-clinching run in the bottom of the seventh inning. Newtown High School’s baseball team stole one from Masuk of Monroe, 3-2, at neutral site Bethel High on May 25. Read more at newtownbee.com/05252022/champs-hawks-steal-one-from-masuk-as-curtis-swipes-home-plate.

"Hollywood-Style Red Carpet Movie Premiere Coming To Edmond Town Hall," by John Voket, published May 27. Whether you are a film fanatic, a celebrity watcher, somebody who likes to attend or be seen at cool events, or you just want to support your local movie house, the Edmond Town Hall Theatre has got something very special planned for the evening of Wednesday, June 8. Read more at newtownbee.com/05272022/hollywood-style-red-carpet-movie-premier-coming-to-edmond-town-hall.

"Baseball Team Advances To Title Game And Lacrosse Squad Defeated," by Andy Hutchison, published May 23. The No. 3 seed Newtown High School baseball team defeated No. 7 Immaculate of Danbury 6-2 in the South-West Conference Tournament semifinals, at neutral site Bethel High, on May 23. Read more at newtownbee.com/05232022/baseball-team-advances-to-title-game-and-squad-defeated.

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