Discover the past and present of some of Newtown’s lesser-known historical sites in The Newtown Bee’s new series dedicated to retracing the role these places once played in town and what they stand as today.

Newtown, from a cat's point of view.

News as published in The Newtown Bee 25, 50, 75, and 100 years ago.

Those who head out to see John Tesh when he appears at Norwalk's Wall Street Theater September 13, will witness the full range of his talents as a musician and raconteur. The six time Emmy and two-time Grammy nominee recently called in to The Newtown Bee to chat up his upcoming "Songs and Stories from the Grand Piano" tour - check out what he has to say.

Newtown, from a cat's point of view.

The Newtown Parent Connection and The Newtown Prevention Council are co-hosting a Family Fun Night at the Reed Intermediate School Friday, September 20, from 6 to 8 pm.

White doves have long been a symbol for holiness, peace, and purity for centuries; yet these birds are suffering a dark fate at the hands of humans, including one bird found locally. Ceremonies celebrating the lives of loved ones — weddings, funerals, commemorative services — have the tradition of releasing doves.