Just over one year ago, a bright May 15 morning ended with tens of thousands of Newtown and fellow state residents in the dark and simmering under seasonable heat as the sound of chainsaws and sirens permeated the evening air.

John Wright Hickenlooper, Jr, United States presidential candidate for 2020, visited the C.H. Booth Library to discuss his campaign stance on gun-related topics.

Newtown Woman’s Club, GFWC, continued a Memorial Day weekend tradition on Friday, May 24, when members surrounded the base of the Liberty and Peace Moment with dozens of American flags.

Drivers traveling on Church Hill Road/Route 6 next week can expect more delays on top of those already being created by projects in one of the town’s busiest commercial areas.

Governor Ned Lamont announced May 24 that he is directing U.S. and Connecticut flags to fly at half-staff on Monday, May 27, 2019 from sunrise until noon in observation of Memorial Day.

According to organizer Roseann Reggiano, this year’s Tenth Annual Strutt Your Mutt pet fair and dog meander was the “best ever.” The Parks & Rec’s Assistant Director of Recreation said after expenses, $2,300 was raised to help sustain and improve the local Park and Bark dog park at Fairfield Hills.

The leadership of the Borough of Newtown has changed the previously reported date and location for a second try at passing a 2019–20 budget.

In cooperation with ADM Milling Co., ALDI has recalled Bakers Corner All Purpose Flour sold at retail locations in the Northeastern United States due to a potential presence of E. coli.

The Newtown Action Alliance and Connecticut's US Senators have issued statements following the State Senate's passage of several gun safety bills.