On Our Cover

By CURT CLARK

Published: Dec 24, 2004 12:00 am

On Our Cover

It is The Newtown Beeâs custom to feature a full-page seasonal illustration on its cover for the edition before Christmas.

This yearâs cover was created by former Newtown resident and beloved childrenâs book illustrator and author Steven Kellogg.

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