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Newtown Police arrested a New York resident last week after the man reportedly waved a machete from his vehicle while driving along South Main Street. Newtown Police received a call from a concerned citizen around 9:20 am, Tuesday, June 8, about an i...

Five years ago this editorial column reflected on change at The Newtown Bee: a change in the editor and the voice of editorials; and a new content management and production system. We have experienced bumps along the way as we smoothed out issues. We...

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To the Editor: So happy we were able to once again sponsor a low cost rabies vaccination clinic this past Saturday, June 12, at the Newtown Municipal Center! Thank you to Dr Bakewell, DVM, and assistant vet tech Mary Simpson from Mt Pleasant Hospital...

To the Editor: I would like to offer my heartfelt thank you to the Newtown community for the support and warm welcome I have received over the course of my first couple of months as the owner of “Indigo Jane Boutique” here in Newtown. I also want to ...

To the Editor: I am writing this letter because I believe that only a massive effort in “reeducating our children” is called for to save our American Republic now facing dangerous challenges and multiple enemies who seek our demise and eventual downf...

To the Editor: As the 2020-2021 school year ends, I would like to take this opportunity to honor a Newtown School District employee who is retiring after 35 years: my mother, Mimi Riccio. “Mrs Riccio,” as she is known to countless former students and...

To the Editor: I am writing about the racial slur being directed at a Newtown student. (The Newtown Bee, June 4, 2021, “It Is Never Okay”) I suppose I should not have been surprised as intolerance is abundant in our country, and yes, even in our own ...

To the Editor: On Christmas 2020, I received an amazing gift certificate from my son for Avance Day Spa, Church Hill Road, Newtown. A spa day! Mani/Pedi! Massage! Imagine my dismay when I tried to book an appointment two weeks ago, only to find that ...

The 2021 State Legislative session may have been in the rear-view mirror, but lawmakers returned to the Capitol for a Special Session this week. The State Senate completed its Special Session one day earlier with Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) standing ag...