August 21, 1992 After a brief standoff, Newtown Police Union Local 3153 members have decided to work the Labor Day Parade, raising parade organizers' spirits. "We're thrilled with the fact that t...

More than a dozen girls and boys, with help from mom and dad, baited their hooks and cast their lines during a free catch and release fishing derby at Masonicare at Newtown's Keating Pond on the morni...

On July 28, a crew of 15 volunteers from local nonprofit Ben's Lighthouse returned from a weeklong service trip to the area of Baton Rouge, La.To learn more about Ben's Lighthouse, including upcoming ...

On a recent trip to the Barnum Museum in Bridgeport I was hoping to find lots of exhibits about the circus, horses in particular, to feed my equine appetite. Unfortunately, since the 2010 tornado that...

For ten days every four summers, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) hosts a national Jamboree, or "Jambo," that Scouts from across the nation and around the world can attend. This theme of this year's Jambo,...

Newtown's garden clubs have deep roots in the town's soil. The seeds they plant grow more than just flowers, shrubs, and vegetables; they produce a feeling of community for so many residents. In this ...

RIDGEFIELD - Make no mistake, The The Newtown Bee,The good news is, Heart devotees now have something to look forward to when Wilson hits the stage at The Ridgefield Playhouse on August 22 wit...

Occupation: I own Your Healthy Pet, a pet food and supply store here in town. My husband, my son, and I started the store in 2009 and recently our daughter joined us. We want Your Healthy Pet to b...

I hope you've had a chance to stop by the Brian J. Silverlieb Animal Care & Control Center (aka the dog pound) to examine the new collection of scrapbooks about Canine Advocates. (See story in the...

Business name: Barre BoutiqueAddress: 87 South Main Street, NewtownOwner: Jeanine Parsons Business background: "I grew up dancing, and have been doing it all my...