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Newtown Yoga Festival Returning In August

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: July 31, 2015 12:00 am

The Newtown Yoga Festival returns Saturday, August 22, for a third year of sharing well-being and health through yoga and related positive energy practices. The festival takes place at NYA Sports & Fi...

The Top of the Mountain

Published: July 31, 2015 12:00 am

The sound of wind chimes will be heard at a bit more of a distance now than for the past year. Ben’s Bells’ last workshop at the 17 Church Hill Road studio was scheduled for this past Wednesday, July ...

Newtown's Version Of 'Liberty Smith' May Be Heading To New York

By John Voket

Published: July 29, 2015 12:00 am

Are you one of those lucky theater lovers who saw A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder during its premier at Hartford Stage before it went on to capture four 2014 Tony Awards on Broadway? Well, you ...

Families Welcome Fresh Air Guests For Summer Fun

By Kendra Bobowick

Published: July 29, 2015 12:00 am

Heads turned Monday, July 27, as a coach bus from New York City carrying young passengers arrived at Christ the King Lutheran Church on Mt Pleasant Road. Soon spilling from the opening door were young...

NewArts Presents A Kindness In Motion Dance Concert

By Eliza Hallabeck

Published: July 29, 2015 12:00 am

A Newtown Dance Concert was held at Newtown High School on Friday, July 24, to benefit NewArts, a division of The 12.14 Foundation. Kindness in Motion was presented by NewArts Newtown Musicals, which ...

Ben's Bells Project Spreading Kindness Throughout Connecticut

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: July 28, 2015 12:00 am

Jeannette Maré’s visit to Newtown the week of July 20 was three-fold. Not only was the founder of Ben’s Bells Project in town to finalize plans for the move of the Newtown studio to a larger, Bethel s...

Native American Musician Added To Parade Line-Up

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: July 28, 2015 12:00 am

The Newtown Labor Day Parade always kicks off with the rat-a-tat-tat of the drums and the flash of brass instruments as the Newtown High School Marching Band comes down the street. Salsa dancers, pipe...

Fresh And Fun Summer Cooking Lives Up To Its Name

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: July 27, 2015 12:00 am

The Home Economics room at Newtown Middle School was a flurry of activity the week of July 20, as 13 preteens baked, blended, and chopped their ways through the cuisines of five countries, under the d...

'The Truth Is In The Beer' At Veracious Tasting Room

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: July 27, 2015 12:00 am

MONROE — Area beer lovers can add one more microbrewery to the list of Connecticut breweries to visit, just in time for hot summer days. Veracious Brewing Company, 246 Main Street in Monroe, opened it...

A Glimpse of the Garden: Local Organizations Join To Renew Hilltop Gardens

By Nancy K. Crevier

Published: July 25, 2015 12:00 am

“A Glimpse Of The Garden” is a seasonal miniseries focusing on the heart of a gardener’s work — a special spot, an extraordinary plant, a place of respite, or a place that evokes a heartfelt memor...

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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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Newtown Yoga Festival Returning In August

The Top of the Mountain

Newtown's Version Of 'Liberty Smith' May Be Heading To New York

Families Welcome Fresh Air Guests For Summer Fun

NewArts Presents A Kindness In Motion Dance Concert

Ben's Bells Project Spreading Kindness Throughout Connecticut

Native American Musician Added To Parade Line-Up

Fresh And Fun Summer Cooking Lives Up To Its Name

'The Truth Is In The Beer' At Veracious Tasting Room

A Glimpse of the Garden: Local Organizations Join To Renew Hilltop Gardens