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Motorcycle DUI Police said they received a report informing them that an apparently intoxicated man had fallen off the motorcycle that he was riding on Berkshire Road, near its intersection with Toddy Hill Road, at about 6:44 pm on March 15, so ...

In order to keep members of the public, as well as staff of The Newtown Bee, safe during the COVID-19 crisis, the office of The Newtown Bee, 5 Church Hill Road, will be adjusting hours for visitors. On Monday, March 23, 2020, the office will be open ...

BROOKFIELD — An exceedingly well played farce, Ken Ludwig’s Moon Over Buffalo opened — and unfortunately also closed — last weekend at The Brookfield Theater for the Arts. The quick closing had nothing to do with the actors or the director, but every...

The Newtown Bee continues to receive word of cancellations and postponements in light of COVD-19. Organizers are encouraged to contact Associate Editor Shannon Hicks at shannon@thebee.com to be added to this list. Organizations, businesses and g...

First Selectman Dan Rosenthal announced early Sunday, March 22, that Newtown's first positive COVID-19 case was among the 29 new cases reported across the state late Saturday by Governor Ned Lamont. The individual is a female between the ages of 25 a...

The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut (ACLU) is pressing to have the state Department of Correction (DOC) allow the release of certain inmates from state prisons, if they are at high risk of serious illness due to potential COVID-19 conta...

With many questions still swirling around on how to best keep people safe from contracting and spreading COVID-19, many pet parents are raising concerns over how to care for their beloved animals during this unprecedented time. The Centers for Diseas...

On Saturday, March 21, First Selectman Dan Rosenthal told The Newtown Bee he is strongly supporting directives to promote social distancing in Governor Ned Lamont's latest executive order. While Health District Director Donna Culbert is hoping reside...

All three of Newtown’s supermarkets are currently operating on reduced hours, and each is offering early shopping options for some customers. In light of COVID-19, Big Y World Class Market, Caraluzzi’s Newtown Market, and Stop & Shop have all adopted...

In sports, chemistry is key for success and Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team is no exception. This squad happens to be led by a chemistry teacher who sought to mix and match to create winning ways on the hardwood. “I had to balance the vet...