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Updated: Aug 06, 2026 at 11:59 AM
In response to recent heat waves, members of Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NVAC) spoke with The Newtown Bee recently about heat related illness prevention and awareness.
Michelle Greenspan, the chair of training and former chief of NVAC, and Gav...
Published: Aug 05, 2026 at 07:30 AM
Family: My husband Simon; and three sons, Max, 21, who’s moving to D.C. in a few weeks after having just finished a two-month tour around the world and graduating from college; Teddy, 19, at Boston College; and Henry, who will be a junior at The ...
Published: Aug 05, 2026 at 07:00 AM
REACH, or Resilience, Empathy, Acceptance, Cooperation, and Hope, is a local nonprofit organization with a mission to connect kids and build relationships that change their lives. Co-Founder Lindsey Carley said that REACH provides “consistent, safe, ...
Published: Aug 04, 2026 at 07:00 AM
The day begins at 9 am. Staff rifle through sheds and a trailer to pull out life jackets, sit skis, water skis, and, of course, the very well-loved tube. Boats are already in the water, the staff is getting participants to sign waivers, and shortly a...
Published: Aug 03, 2026 at 07:30 AM
Three exhibitions this Semiquincentennial season are highlighting local connections to the country’s founding 250 years ago.
As covered last week, “Newtown: An American Town” is on view within the Mary Hawley Gallery and adjacent annex room on th...
Published: Aug 01, 2026 at 07:15 AM
On Sunday, July 26, Catherine Violet Hubbard Animal Sanctuary presented its annual Bug Bonanza.
Guests enjoyed an afternoon of hands-on exploration and up-close encounters with some of nature’s smallest (and most fascinating) creatures. Kids and adu...
Published: Aug 01, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Dozens of children had fun at The Isle of Skoo's summer camp, which ran this year from July 6-24. It was held at Christ the King Lutheran Church.
The summer camp was divided into four one-week sessions. It paired kids ages 4-8 with a high school-aged...
Published: Jul 31, 2026 at 08:32 AM
August 3, 2001
HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER of Keith Cullinan
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The State Bond Commission has approved funding in the amount of $4 million to pay for the replacement of Conrail Bridge 460 over Route 6 in Newtown, and $500,000 to replace the brid...
Updated: Jul 31, 2026 at 08:25 AM
Newtown Stage Co (NSC) recently wrapped up its summer production of Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition. Concurrently, another cast and crew have been preparing for the second of two full productions the local company will present this season.
Marking the c...
Updated: Jul 31, 2026 at 10:10 AM
It took a small village of people to help a horse find its way back to its home last week. I meant to mention this, but all the silliness of Scott Baggett’s milestone birthday distracted me too much. I did hear about a lot of good Samaritans who help...
