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Published: Sep 09, 2020 at 09:30 AM
Each week we compile a list of the most read posts published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s top five stories, based on number of page reads.
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Published: Sep 08, 2020 at 12:30 PM
Congregation Adath Israel of Newtown will be hosting two community-wide food drives spearheaded by the Care and Share Committee. The food drives will be drive-throughs to ensure safety for everyone. They will take place in the parking lot across the ...
Published: Sep 08, 2020 at 12:10 PM
To the Editor:
With the enactment of An Act Concerning Police Accountability, Public Act 20-1 of the July Special Session, signed into law on July 31, Connecticut became the second state (after Colorado) to limit qualified immunity in civil rights la...
Published: Sep 08, 2020 at 12:05 PM
To the Editor:
Born and raised in Kenosha (Wisc.), I’m very disheartened by the recent shooting of Jacob Blake. This just magnifies the grief I feel for similar unjust actions. It also brings back the sadness from our own tragedy.
I know we all have ...
Published: Sep 08, 2020 at 09:25 AM
At The Newtown Bee, we are working on articles every week for our readers’ education and enjoyment, and subscribers get the first — and sometimes exclusive — look at stories in print.
What’s in the works for the edition of September 11? A look at the...
Updated: Sep 08, 2020 at 10:21 AM
Ballaro Dance is returning to Appleberry Farm, 8 Zoar Road, Sandy Hook, Saturday, September 12, for a COVID-friendly event at the farm. All events are free and open to the public; pre-registration ensures the ability to follow social distancing proto...
Updated: Sep 09, 2020 at 02:45 PM
The Newtown Bee’s “Get To Know” series features a look at local buildings. Is there a building you would like to “get to know?” E-mail eliza@thebee.com with suggestions.
C.H. Booth Library Director Douglas Lord and reference department head Amy S...
Published: Sep 08, 2020 at 07:00 AM
Like riding your bike — until you get to a steep hill? Want the luxury of cruising to and from destinations with no effort yet with the freedom to get some exercise and pedal simply with the press of a button? An electric bike (or e-bike) may be for ...
Published: Sep 08, 2020 at 07:00 AM
Newtown resident and Newtown High School sophomore Daniella Guerrieri created and donated over 200 masks to Newtown Senior Center. The donation was made on August 28.
Newtown Senior Center Assistant Director Judy Thomas received the donation on behal...
Published: Sep 07, 2020 at 11:00 AM
Determined to not let Labor Day pass without a parade, a “reverse parade” of tractors was organized, reportedly by Rob Emmerthal, to the amusement of spectators along Newtown’s Main Street, Monday morning, September 7.
Approximately a dozen tractors ...
