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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“World Of Colors Brings Global Acts To Newtown,” by Jim Taylor, published October 18. The World Heritage Cultural Center (WHCC) celebrated diversity at the World of Colors Concert, a black tie/red carpet event on October 1 at Edmond Town Hall Theater. Read more at newtownbee.com/10182022/world-of-colors-brings-global-acts-to-newtown.

“Bank Steps Back On Newtown Hall Acquisition After EverWonder Outcry,” by Jim Taylor, published October 14. Following nearly 20 years of the vacant Newtown Hall building on the Fairfield Hills campus languishing unoccupied, the town is suddenly facing competing offers for the former state hospital administration building. Read more at newtownbee.com/10142022/bank-steps-back-on-newtown-hall-acquisition-after-everwonder-outcry.

“Memorial Garden At Castle Hill Farm Honors Young Sophia Grace Ramsey,” by Alissa Silber, published October 18. On the morning of October 8, the family of Sophia Grace Ramsey — her parents Katie and Tim Ramsey, her grandfather Don Ramsey, and her 5-month-old brother Brayden — gathered around her memorial garden at Castle Hill Farm in Newtown. Read more at newtownbee.com/10182022/memorial-garden-at-castle-hill-farm-honors-young-sophia-grace-ramsey.

“‘Found My Honeybee’ Corn Maze Debuts At Newtown’s Castle Hill Farm,” by Alissa Silber, published October 17. Each year, the community and many guests from around the region eagerly wait to discover what the Castle Hill Farm corn maze design will be. Read more at newtownbee.com/10142022/found-my-honeybee-corn-maze-debuts-at-newtowns-castle-hill-farm.

“Middle Gate Elementary School Mixes It Up At Lunch,” by Eliza Van, published October 18. Middle Gate Elementary School recently hosted a special “Mix-It-Up Day” to help students make more friends. Read more at newtownbee.com/10182022/middle-gate-elementary-school-mixes-it-up-at-lunch.

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