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Published: Jun 03, 2021 at 02:00 PM
To the Editor,
I read The Newtown Bee article today about the Newtown Allies’ rally on Tuesday night (“Neighbors, Allies, And Calls For Change On Somber Anniversary,” The Newtown Bee, May 28, 2021). What I said was that the boy called me the “N” word...
Updated: Jun 04, 2021 at 10:07 AM
George Albert Kozak, age 87, of Sandy Hook, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on May 29. He was born February 4, 1934.
He was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Helen Kozak, and his son Kenneth Kozak, of Waterbury, Connectic...
Published: Jun 03, 2021 at 09:05 AM
John P. O’Byrne, Jr, known to most as Jack, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on Thursday, May 27. He will be dearly missed by his loving family who cherished his kindness, integrity, work ethic, and subtle wit.
Jack, the son of John and Helen ...
Updated: Jun 03, 2021 at 09:01 AM
Following a 14-month closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ministry/mission thrift shop at Newtown Congregational Church reopened its doors last month.
Cornerstone Thrift Shop volunteers were ready for customers by mid morning, Tuesday, May 11. T...
Updated: Jun 02, 2021 at 12:10 PM
With hands over hearts, members of the public gathered on the Glen Road Silver Bridge on May 31 and listened as 94-year-old WWII Navy veteran Charles Fadus played “Taps” on a trombone, accompanied by his son, Paul Fadus, on a trumpet.
American Legion...
Published: Jun 02, 2021 at 08:40 AM
By Alissa Silber
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 308 paid tribute on Memorial Day, May 31, to members of the military who paid the ultimate sacrifice — laying down their lives to defend the freedom of the United States of America.
A large cro...
Published: Jun 02, 2021 at 08:30 AM
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 recent top stories, based on the number of page reads.
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Published: Jun 02, 2021 at 08:00 AM
Occupation: I retired last year after 48 years in the maritime industry. I served 12 years in the British merchant marine, four years on the sixth largest private luxury yacht, and then came ashore and moved to the USA in 1988 to work in marine i...
Published: Jun 01, 2021 at 02:00 PM
The school district’s 2020-21 Profiles in Professionalism honorees were celebrated at the Board of Education’s May 18 meeting, which was held both virtually and in the Newtown High School auditorium.
Each year district staff and community members are...
Published: Jun 01, 2021 at 09:10 AM
1936-2021
David Egee of London, England, and Southbury, Conn., passed away peacefully on May 30 at the Danbury Regional Hospice after a short illness.
David was born in Bridgeport, Conn., on December 26, 1936, son of Dr Benton and Gladys Egee. David ...
