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Volunteers Needed For Wine Tasting Event

Published: August 31, 2015 12:00 am

Residents who would like to volunteer for the upcoming Newtown Forest Association (NFA) wine tasting event on September 12 are invited to a meeting Tuesday, September 1 at 7 pm at the Holcombe Hill of...

Racing4Chase: Finding Personal Challenges And Inspiration In The Life Of A Boy

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: August 30, 2015 12:00 am

Chase Michael-Anthony Kowalski, the son of Rebecca and Stephen Kowalski, was just 7 years old when he died at Sandy Hook Elementary School, December 14, 2012, along with 19 classmates and six educator...

Lisa Unleashed: Clean-Up To Ring 5 Please! - Ring Steward Confidential

By Lisa Peterson

Published: August 29, 2015 12:00 am

My senses were overtaken recently by all things dog show! As a ring steward for the Newtown Kennel Club, the Elm City Kennel Club, and the Northwestern Connecticut Dog Club dog shows at the Eastern St...

The Top of the Mountain

Published: August 28, 2015 12:00 am

There is a big hungry cat right around here that is not afraid of an afternoon raid on small animals in bright daylight, I’m told by Ann Ziluck. Ann lives in the Aunt Park Lane area of town, near the ...

Snapshot: Kevin Stoyak

Published: August 28, 2015 12:00 am

Occupation: I’m a veterinarian technician and office manager at Easton Veterinary. Family: My wife is Linnea, and we have a daughter, Stephanie, who is 14 years old. Pets: I have two cats,...

The Way We Were

Published: August 28, 2015 12:00 am

The Way We Were August 31, 1990 The Newtown High School Chorus has received word that the Russian Minsk Pioneer House Chorus will arrive in Newtown in mid-September. The group of 52 y...

Celebrating 100 Years Of Golf At Newtown Country Club

By Andy Hutchison

Published: August 26, 2015 12:00 am

Generations of golfers have teed off, 30-plus presidents have served, there have been countless memories — including holes in one and tournament championships — and significant enhancements have been ...

'Kindness' Visitor Arrives For Ben's Bells Opening In Bethel

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: August 26, 2015 12:00 am

Ben’s Bells Connecticut, formerly Ben’s Bells Newtown, Assistant Studio Manager Sam Siess and volunteer Camryn Walsh sat inside the nonprofit’s new location on Saturday, August 22. It was the first da...

30th Holiday Festival Will Continue Important Fundraising Efforts For NYFS

By Shannon Hicks

Published: August 23, 2015 12:00 am

This holiday season will mark the 30th time that a Holiday Festival will benefit Newtown Youth & Family Services. The 2015 Newtown Holiday Festival will be presented Sunday, December 6, from 11 am unt...

Lisa Unleashed: Read On! - Connecticut Horse Magazine Is Launched

By Lisa Peterson

Published: August 22, 2015 12:00 am

There’s a new horse magazine in the barn! Connecticut Horse launched this summer with its first bimonthly issue. A sister publication to the 15-year-old Massachusetts Horse, the brainchild of Publishe...

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Wanted: Ten Newtown Business People For Free Creativity Workshop

Newtown Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

I strongly urge the Board of Selectmen to reject this proposal.

BOS To Consider Rodenticide Ban

Excellent forum hosted by these young college students. They posed difficult but very important questions, especially about the increasing costs of living in Newtown; what qualifications and qualities Brandon Moore, the candidate for CT State Representative that appeared for the forum, brings; the candidate's ability to lead; and the ability to make difficult choices. Brandon Moore was impressive. He was on point and focused on improving the quality of life of Newtown residents. My husband and I were huge opponents to his candidacy, believing some of the things that have turned out to be untrue, but thankfully we asked a lot of questions and observed a lot behind the scenes, and Brandon Moore is a solid, knowledgeable, honest and strong candidate.

CDCT Invites Newtown Residents To Democratic State House Debate

What a time to be alive! Thanks for the alert, David. I'll have to make a point to follow this issue here in Newtown, it's been something I've been following for some time on the national level. FYI- I think Canada had to put on hold their plans to reduce their mental care liabilities via state-assisted murder until 2027 because they had a hard time drumming up support. It's deeply ironic and sick that the advocates struggle to keep their momentum pushing this thru at state levels because once they find their loophole they promptly end their lives (and their advocacy). Praying this doesn't become a reality here in CT but other forces seem to be hard at work here.

Assisted Suicide (For All Ages)

The group of college students reached out to both candidates. One appeared and one did not. The DTC had plans for one not to appear and that was coordinated. I knew before anything was released to the public, of one non appearance being coordinated. Why is a forum such a concern? Why so much promotion of rumors and so many moving over toward the candidacy of Brandin Moore. Including me. The lack of transparency has to end. The manipulation of residents as well. I saw it firsthand and pulled away from the campaign. Nothing sus here just lack of information.

Debate Of One? Change Of Plans Confirmed For April 2 Pre-Caucus Event

Death is not anathema. We all must come to it. It is as sacred as life. Western medicine has given us many benefits. We can cure disease and injury that used to cut life short. We can support healthy aging, giving us more years to enjoy life. But western medicine has its dark side. It tends to make death the enemy, something to be postponed, avoided, fought against regardless of the cost. Quality of life is sacrificed for quantity. Our doctors fight heroically for life, and their commitment is admirable. But they do not always know when and how to step back from the fight. Often, the medical system itself will not allow them to step back from the fight. Medical aid in dying is in part a response to that problem. Many people who seek it are alive because of previous medical intervention that was seen as good at the time. My mother lived many years past the point she wished to be dead. At 96, she stopped eating and drinking. That is not a good way to die. Not good for the one dying, not good for the family present for the dying. Medical aid in dying was not available for her. A dear friend lived with metastasized bone cancer for many years. Despite the pain, he managed with dignity. He lived independently which was essential to his sense of self-worth. At 90, he could no longer care for himself and was ready to die. Unlike my mother, he had access to medical aid in dying. Those of us who loved him were grateful. Proposals for medical aid in dying should be considered seriously. Such a proposal is not a "twisted thing." This kind of legislation arises from compassion and is intended to address a significant societal problem. I applaud our local Commission on Aging for engaging with the issue.

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Volunteers Needed For Wine Tasting Event

Racing4Chase: Finding Personal Challenges And Inspiration In The Life Of A Boy

Lisa Unleashed: Clean-Up To Ring 5 Please! - Ring Steward Confidential

The Top of the Mountain

Snapshot: Kevin Stoyak

The Way We Were

Celebrating 100 Years Of Golf At Newtown Country Club

'Kindness' Visitor Arrives For Ben's Bells Opening In Bethel

30th Holiday Festival Will Continue Important Fundraising Efforts For NYFS

Lisa Unleashed: Read On! - Connecticut Horse Magazine Is Launched