A pilgrimage is a long journey of discovery, often to lands unknown. It can lead to transformation or enlightenment, and bring new energy to daily living. So it seems that the novel coronavirus has ma...

“Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love.” ~Chief Sitting Bull, Lakota Sioux It is spring. T...

It is a lonely drive to work. No school buses backing up traffic as they pause to pick up passengers. One or two other cars — far ahead — traverse the road. The rare bicyclist pedals at the side, no l...

Feeling weary, dragged down, and glum? Welcome to news fatigue. It’s a hard nugget to swallow. News fatigue comes from the bombardment of what has become a 24/7 cycle, complicated by the challenge of ...

Just last month we lived in a much simpler time. We knew our daily routines, our regular schedules; minor upsets were handled with grace. But as Rabbi Sholom Deitsch of Chabad Jewish Center in Ridgefi...

For journalists and news organizations, including The Newtown Bee, March 15-21 marks “Sunshine Week” — the annual celebration of access to public information and what it means for you and your communi...

The year 2020 is off to a busy start for women’s rights. Not only do we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, but the Equal Rights Amendment has gotten new legs. In case anyone was...

It takes a village to raise a child . . . but it takes a lot of moolah to make a village. It is time for the villagers to determine just how much moolah is just right. Members of the various governing...

This is Newtown. This is the place where residents flock to town meetings to express their opinions, hoping their voices will influence the decision makers of the community. Think 19 Main Street; Hawl...