We've all been there. You wake up Saturday morning feeling terrible and think you should see a doctor. But what can you do if the office is closed until Monday?F
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Would you be willing to trust your precious hearing to an over-the counter purchase of a hearing aid at your local big box pharmacy?
That is a question being asked as Congress considers legislation wh...
(This story has been updated to reflect author Thomas Armstrong's book The Power of Neurodiversity: Unleashing the Advantages of Your Differently Wired as one of the popular books available at the...
Since January 2015, the Newtown Emergency Communications Center in charge of handling local 911 calls reported that there have been 1,093 calls for service regarding falls that required an emergency r...
With a hand on the railing, you pause to look down a steep flight of stairs. Your breath grows shallow, your heartbeat bangs in your ears, and peripheral vision darkens...
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A stye in the eye is no fun. The result of a blocked oil duct on or in the eyelid that gets inflamed - and sometimes infected - the painful bump needs some TLC in order to do a disappearing act.Mayocl...
Newtown Youth & Family Services (NYFS) invited the community to tour its newly renovated facility at 15 Berkshire Road during an open house on May 15, from 8:30 to 10:30 am.For more information about ...
HARTFORD - Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is forecasting our air quality will be "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (USG) for the New Haven coastal area through N...
The Avielle Foundation's Spark Program and The Resiliency Center of Newtown are organizing a special free event for the evening of Thursday, May 18, at Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street.
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This report was updated at 5 pm on May 15 with new information on where to register for the Relay Survivors and Caregivers Brunch.
Over the nearly decade and a half that Newtown has hosted its R...
The language “any purpose other than open space or recreation, the parcel shall revert to the state of Connecticut” is a bit concerning and warrants clarification. Would the existing infrastructure be violative of this language?
It’s disappointing to see Newtown move forward with the so-called “Save-As-You-Throw” program—let’s be honest, it’s really Pay-As-You-Throw. Most families will end up paying more just to throw out their trash, despite the high taxes we already pay.
While the swap shop and free bulky waste disposal are nice ideas, they don’t offset the added cost and inconvenience of having to buy special blue bags—up to $4.40 each. It’s especially frustrating to see threats of $500 fines and policeenforcement tied to something that used to be a basic service.
This isn’t about sustainability—it’s about shifting more costs onto residents. I hope the town will reconsider and find a more reasonable and affordable approach. I have already heard discussions about purchasing backyard incinerators as a work around. What's next, is the town going to discontinue curb side recycling?
Absent is the observation that the dangerous e-bike riders are young teen boys right at that age where they are physically capable of daring stunts but mentally incapable of understanding how dangerous they can be to themselves and others. I witnessed this Wednesday afternoon driving back home from Norwalk- a kid around 14 was cruising at about 20mph and barely glanced at other traffic while barnstorming thru a 4 way stop. Many others have observed the same behavior from the same cohort. I'm not sure 'big govt' is the solution but without parental supervision I think it's the best we've got. Will there be penalties for breaking whatever e-bike rules are put in place, or will their young age excuse them from legal consequences? Good luck with the regulations!
The recent letter unfairly suggests the Trump administration is deliberately trying to surrender America’s global leadership in science and technology. That’s an oversimplification.
Federal funding has long supported innovation, but it’s only part of the equation. Private investment, world-class universities, and a strong business environment have also driven U.S. leadership. Changes to funding priorities don't equal abandonment — they reflect broader debates about the role of government and where taxpayer dollars are most effective.
Claiming that scientists will flee and that our future rests on tax cuts and golf trips reduces a complex issue to political theater. Let’s have a serious discussion about how best to support innovation — without the hyperbole.
