Katie Stevenson describes altered books as “a discarded, unwanted, used book that nobody thought had any value until someone came along who had vision and faith that it could be changed into something vibrant and alive.” We describe them as beautiful.

A collection of Hampden, Maine-based artist Larry Clifford’s art — vibrant original pieces created from old, neglected books — is on view this month and next at C.H. Booth Library.

Newtown news and notes, told from the point of view of a cat named Mountain.

A look at the five most-read stories on our website for the week of September 25-October 1, 2022.

A red oak tree and a plaque are now situated near The Little Red Schoolhouse on Middle Gate Elementary School’s grounds to honor late Town Historian Dan Cruson.

The gymnasium at Edmond Town Hall frequently hosts a wide range of events, and on Saturday, September 24, it seemed to hold all of them at once.

Kerilyn Ruggerio is The Newtown Bee's most recent Snapshot profile.

The Blair Atholl Patrol Jamborette in Scotland took place July 19 to 29 to the delight of Scouts BSA members in Newtown and worldwide.

Fourteen members of Newtown Senior Center competed in the seventh offering of Trivia with Larry & Zach on September 23.