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Updated: Nov 19, 2020 at 09:11 AM
Veterans Day celebratory cheer was on display at Sandy Hook Elementary School on November 11, when the school hosted a car parade.
The event was held in place of its usual Veterans Day ceremony and breakfast for veterans. Due to the pandemic, student...
Published: Nov 18, 2020 at 04:45 PM
To the Editor:
I disagree with the recent editorial (The Newtown Bee, November 13, 2020, “No Excuse Is A Good Excuse”) which claims “there is no good reason” not to support no-excuse absentee voting. I support safe absentee voting, but before it is e...
Published: Nov 18, 2020 at 03:50 PM
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue announced on November 18 the district will use its remote learning model November 23 to December 4, due to recent quarantine cases rising.
The superintendent’s letter is below.
Dear Parents and Staff,
In m...
Updated: Nov 19, 2020 at 02:53 PM
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Mary. Mary Elizabeth Socci passed away on November 14 after a two-year battle with brain cancer. Mary was born May 8, 2006, to parents Lewis and Sally Socci.
Mary was predeceased by her m...
Updated: Nov 18, 2020 at 02:29 PM
Each week we compile a list of the most read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s top five stories, based on the number of page reads.
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Published: Nov 18, 2020 at 07:00 AM
Occupation: I have worked as a day care assistant for 16 years. My friend/neighbor runs the daycare from her house, so I have an easy commute. It’s been really fun seeing kids grow. We’ve had many sets of siblings. They are usually with us from o...
Published: Nov 17, 2020 at 04:00 PM
To the Editor:
We often are unaware of the impact media technology has on our emotional and psychological well-being. There is increased television viewing, especially with the growing [coronavirus] restrictions. The problem emerges when we realize w...
Updated: Nov 17, 2020 at 11:49 AM
The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) Board of Control, on November 17, postponed all winter sports until January 19, 2021. The CIAC Board of Control will continue to collaborate with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, ...
Updated: Nov 18, 2020 at 03:44 PM
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue announced additional COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at Newtown Middle School and Middle Gate Elementary School, as of November 17.
The superintendent’s letter to parents and staff is below.
Dear Parent...
Published: Nov 17, 2020 at 10:00 AM
To the Editor:
In response to Mr. Paul Adinolfi’s letter (The Newtown Bee, November 13, 2020, “Why The Trump Votes?”) on why 70 million (plus) Americans voted for Mr Trump. They are well informed, and made a simple choice; they don’t want to live und...
