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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“Body Of Missing Bristol Man Recovered From Candlewood Lake,” by Shannon Hicks, published June 24. A body recovered from Candlewood Lake by the Connecticut State Police (CSP) Dive Team last week was identified as the man who went missing in the lake over Memorial Day Weekend. Read more at newtownbee.com/06242022/body-of-missing-bristol-man-recovered-from-candlewood-lake.

“‘Never Give Up’ — The Underdog Story Of NHS Athletic Trainer John Juniet,” by Andy Hutchison, published June 22. In sports, there are underdogs, surprises, and feel-good stories at all levels, including at the high school ranks. At Newtown High School, fans needed to look no farther than the sideline where the man who helped keep athletes in the game, Athletic Trainer (AT) John Juniet, stood. Read more at newtownbee.com/06222022/never-give-up-the-underdog-story-of-nhs-athletic-trainer-john-juniet.

“Critical Of Current Leadership, Harriman Resigns BOE,” by Eliza Hallabeck, published June 24. As the June 21 Board of Education meeting was coming to a close, member Rebekah Harriman (D) spoke as a public participant announcing her resignation. Read more at newtownbee.com/06242022/critical-of-current-leadership-harriman-resigns-boe.

“Controversial Hawleyville Warehouse Zoning Request Denied By P&Z,” by Jim Taylor, published June 17. The Newtown Middle School auditorium erupted in applause June 16 as the Planning & Zoning Commission denied a special exception request for a controversial warehouse proposal in Hawleyville. Read more at newtownbee.com/06172022/controversial-hawleyville-warehouse-zoning-request-denied-by-pz.

“Sandy Hook Fire & Rescue Shells Out Over 2,000 Lobsters To Happy, Hungry Guests,” published June 21. Thousands of happy, hungry people responded to the return — after two canceled years due to the pandemic — of the Sandy Hook LobsterFest. Read more at newtownbee.com/06212022/sandy-hook-fire-rescue-shells-out-over-2000-lobsters-to-happy-hungry-gu.

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