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 pa...
Ahead of the 2021 lighting of the trees for the holidays at Ram Pasture, donations have started arriving at the office of Newtown Parks & Recreation.
Donations ...
On November 17, students in The Afterschool Program (TAP) at Newtown High School learned about the history of the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard and watc...
Occupation: I am a retired school music teacher of 42 years. The last 19 years were at Newtown High School as Director of Bands. Presently, I am rekindling ...
Kate Anderson grew up in Newtown from 1978 to 2000 and recently received the national clean energy award from the United States Clean Energy, Education, and Emp...
With a key casting change in place and another 50 actors, singers, and dancers poised to thrill Edmond Town Hall Theatre audiences this month, the 2021 NewArts ...
After nearly being sent home last week, Jim and Sasha Allen were first round selections on Tuesday evening’s episode of The Voice, when they and viewers all lea...
November 29, 1996
Children at Merryhill Child Care Center on Queen Street held an early Thanksgiving feast Tuesday noon. Zachary Dent, 4, was among the chi...
The local survey that was conducted ahead of settling on Newtown’s official branding tagline “Unique By Nature” heard loud and clear that one of the things resp...
To the Editor:
I would like to thank the generous residents of Newtown and local towns for coming out to support the volunteer firefighters of Newtown in their ...
Yes I do actually have a child that goes to Sandy Hook School, but instead of ranking or comparing the impact that horrific day had on us and the community, let's focus on condemning the actions of this vile person for making threats. Unfortunately in our polarized society now there is this quick reaction to vilify the media versus speaking out against the actual wrongdoing. The Bee was doing the best they could to report on what was unfolding which we are fortunate enough to have in our town.
The Bee is now categorized as social media. That explains why the disinformation. Reported by schools and superintendent?? Calling the Bee is not their priority, especially in this type of situation. Do you have children or grandchildren in Sandy Hook? Did you experience the horrific day of December 14, 2012 personally? I did and do. Debating an over zealous choice of words was once know as healthy debate. Today you are cancelled because it doesn’t fit your narrative. You can try, but won’t succeed. Bless your heart!
People need to cut back on coffee and stay off social media if they are that sensitive or triggered based on a debatable arrant word choice. The Bee was trying to keep the community aware of a breaking situation as it was unfolding and was reporting based on what was being communicated by the superintendent and schools. They have also since apologized for any panic caused.
