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Published: Jan 15, 2026 at 04:51 PM
To The Editor:
I grew up believing America was the good conscience of the world — the angel on the shoulder of those who would say to dictators, racists, imperialists, “There is a better way — watch us.”
Where is that angel now? Swatted away by the...
Published: Jan 15, 2026 at 04:50 PM
To The Editor:
Two hundred fifty years ago, we declared our independence from a crazed monarch. Five years ago, a poor loser with monarchical desires tried to overthrow the government. One year ago, millions of us showed up to declare “no more kings...
Updated: Jan 15, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Around 300 people gathered near 3 Main Street for Rock This Democracy’s “Rally 4 Renee” on Saturday, January 10.
The protest was held in response to the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a 37-year-old woman and mother who was killed by a US Immigration a...
Updated: Jan 18, 2026 at 11:53 AM
UPDATE (Sunday, January 18, 2026): Due to a snowstorm expected to continue well into the afternoon and/or evening, a pre-legislative session with State Representatives Mitch Bolinsky (R-106) and Martin Foncello (R-107) scheduled at Newtown Community ...
Published: Jan 14, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Family: I have a younger brother who’s four years younger than me, and he’s studying meteorology so he is storm chasing tornadoes and all the wild weather out west; and my mom, who I currently live with.
Work: I have two roles at Trinity Epis...
Published: Jan 14, 2026 at 06:00 AM
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear.”
In loving memory of Erica Leigh Alterio, February 7, 1991-January 14, 2025.
Updated: Apr 03, 2026 at 12:32 PM
Abigail Seblewongel Greene, aged 18, passed away in her home unexpectedly on January 8, 2026.
Abigail, or Abby to virtually everyone, was the beloved daughter of Mark and Nanette Greene. She was adopted from Ethiopia when she was 21 months old and br...
Published: Jan 13, 2026 at 07:30 AM
Town & Country Garden Club of Newtown invites readers to consider joining it this year.
Experience the camaraderie of a small, close-knit but active garden club, with free membership through May 2026 (membership dues $40 annually thereafter).
For tho...
Published: Jan 13, 2026 at 06:01 AM
Nicholas P. Fatse fell asleep in the Lord peacefully at the age of 94 on January 3, 2026, concluding a lifetime well lived — filled beyond measure with the gifts he cited as life’s greatest treasures: love, health, and happiness.
Nick was born in Nor...
Published: Jan 13, 2026 at 06:00 AM
Diana Wellman, 83, of Newtown, passed away peacefully on January 2 after a long and courageous struggle with heart failure.
Born in Bethel, Diana lived a life defined by resilience, generosity, and deep devotion to the people she loved. Over the yea...
