Newtown High School students are readying for a streamed video performance of “It’s A Wonderful Life, A Live Radio Play” for Saturday, December 19, starting a 7...
Maureen Armstrong, age 85, passed away at home on December 5.
Born in Winsted, Conn., her parents were Frank and Ninita (Fournier) Newman, who raised her togeth...
Leora “Ann” (Carpenter) Moore, age 83, formerly of Newtown, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 6, at the Lutheran Home of Southbury. Ann was born on Decemb...
WASHINGTON, CONN. — The Institute for American Indian Studies (IAIS) is hosting its first online auction this year.
Through December 16, the auction offers fans...
The pandemic has exacerbated feelings of anxiety and isolation and reduced opportunities for meaningful connection for those with disabilities, who are underser...
To the Editor:
Most Trump supporter do not give the true reason they voted for him because they are ashamed to say, or do not realize themselves, it is about ra...
To the Editor:
Better in Newtown. I think not! I am dismayed to hear that the town has dismissed Tom Mahoney from his position of managing the Edmond Town Hall....
To the Editor:
I am the co-chair of the Junior Newtown Action Alliance based out of Newtown High School. I attended the Legislative Council meeting on December ...
To the Editor:
Christmas Eve will be nine months since I was on put on a ventilator due to COVID-19. I went from being healthy and not in any risk category to w...
To the Editor:
While this year may not bring the usual crowded office parties or ugly sweater contests, Americans will continue to find new ways to celebrate lo...
Penny,
Thank you for sharing Jack's and your life story. We were moved,Jack was an exceptional person.
Lots of love to you and your wonderful family.
Pat and Julie D'Onofrio
Thank you! BOE budget items lurk in the shadows. Many programs we fund are often dreamed up by the State and pushed down to the districts to implement.
Schools could be consolidated here as enrollment decreases. And some 'luxury' programs should be trimmed. Downsizing administrators and support staff should be considered as well. And a 'few hundred' dollars on top of inflation is a bridge too far.