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Edward W. Bogdan, 79, of Bradenton, Florida, and summers in Groton Long Point, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family on Monday, March 14. Always willing to help others, Ed was loved and respected for his integrity and ...

Each week we compile a list of some of the most-read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s top stories, based on the number of page reads. Keep up with all the Newtown news by subscribing to the paper each week — click ...

FAITH Food Pantry hosted its monthly food drive in the parking lot of its facility, 46 Church Hill Road (behind St Rose Church), on March 5. FAITH stands for Food Assistance Immediate, Temporary, Help and supports Newtown residents in need. Members o...

Occupation: I am the owner of TJ Hair Studio in Sandy Hook. Family: My girlfriend Marie works with me and was a huge part of opening the salon. I have a sister, Dawn, who now lives in Smyrna, Georgia. My parents, Karen and Steve, have retired...

“The ABCs of Newtown” is a series tying each letter of the alphabet to something in Newtown. This week we continue to look at the woman whose foresight for her hometown a century ago changed it in a very positive way, especially within The Boroug...

Readers who picked up the May 30, 1930 issue of The Newtown Bee learned exactly what Mary Hawley wanted done with her vast estate. Taking up nearly half of the front page of that week's paper, the will outlined dozens of gifts and bequests left by th...

C.H. Booth Library hosted its “Acts of Valor Panel Discussion: A Marine & His Translator, and Housing Afghani Refugees in Connecticut” on Saturday, March 5. It was offered in person in the library’s Meeting Room as well as live through Zoom. Jennifer...

HARTFORD — Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing US and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, March 18, to honor the memory of Rocky Hill Fire Captain James Lamarre, who died in th...

Business name: Busy Minds Box Address: Online business based in Newtown Owners: Kristina Lubofsky What is your business background? I have had three grandparents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. It inspired me to become a gerontolo...

Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) announced its annual Environmental Scorecard on February 17, which included standings applied to members of the Newtown legislative delegation. Senator Tony Hwang, along with Representatives Mitch Bol...