Two guests during a recent “Toys We Used To Play With” program at Newtown Senior Center were so excited with one of the afternoon’s examples, they both attempted to use them.

Newtown, from a cat's point of view.

The Board of Selectmen has approved a local artist’s dog-inspired mural.

The Summer Concert Series continued on July 15 with a performance by the Kathy Thompson Band at the Dickinson Memorial Park band shell.

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As the landscape in Newtown and surrounding towns continues to change, wild animals are being impacted and trying to adapt to their new environment as best they can. This can mean a variety of wildlife are venturing into areas they never have before — backyards, hiking trails, and busy roads — when searching for refuge or nourishment.

Danbury singer Liv Paris celebrated the official release of her EP, Letter to the Broken, with a concert at Grace Family Church.

Kitten Associates cares for cat Benny that overcomes his health issues.

Friends of Newtown Seniors recently relaunched a popular monthly series that had been on hold since early last year.