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Published: Dec 23, 2020 at 02:00 PM
To the Editor,
At the Housatonic Valley Waldorf School, we have so much to be thankful for as we enter the holiday season: a committed faculty and staff, an engaged and vibrant student body, a beautiful campus, invested parents and friends, a steadfa...
Updated: Dec 23, 2020 at 01:04 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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Updated: Dec 23, 2020 at 09:13 AM
Heavy rain and damaging wind gusts are being predicted for the East through Christmas Day, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). While some parts of the country are bracing for more snow, New England is looking at potentially heavy rain an...
Updated: Dec 23, 2020 at 08:01 AM
Suzanne Margaret Reilly passed to her eternal rest on Monday, December, 21, in her Sandy Hook home. During her nine year struggle with Alzheimer’s, her family and friends and the compassionate staff of Regional Hospice cared for her.
She and her husb...
Updated: Dec 22, 2020 at 03:46 PM
According to a notice issued Tuesday, December 22, the Newtown Health District is in the planning stages for COVID-19 vaccination clinics.
Health District Director Donna Culbert stated in the release that the ability to vaccinate local residents will...
Updated: Dec 22, 2020 at 02:13 PM
Connecticut's US Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal along with 5th District Congresswoman Jahana Hayes have each released detailed statements and analyses of how the latest COVID-19 federal relief legislation — the Coronavirus Relief & Omni...
Updated: Dec 22, 2020 at 08:05 AM
Need a date?
Maybe you do if you are looking for a delicious way to add a burst of energy, vitamins, and minerals to your diet.
I’m talking about the fruit of the date palm, of course. Hundreds of varieties of dates grow in tropical climates around t...
Updated: Dec 21, 2020 at 09:12 AM
HARTFORD — Governor Ned Lamont implemented new state Travel Advisory guidelines on Friday, December 18, ahead of a Monday morning announcement that the state is adding the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to Connecticut’s ongoing vaccination program.
Locally...
Published: Dec 21, 2020 at 08:00 AM
The school district’s food service provider, Whitsons Culinary Group, is providing lunches and breakfasts to all residents under the age of 18 who are in need of food.
“You don’t have to be a student. It’s open to anybody 18 years of age or younger. ...
Published: Dec 21, 2020 at 08:00 AM
The Newtown Santa is enjoying his 22nd season bringing joy to children of all ages.
Joe Hemingway began portraying Santa Claus 21 years ago, after the special role was bequeathed to him by Rich Rauner. Along with a fellow Shady Rest couple, Rauner la...
