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Published: Mar 05, 2020 at 10:12 PM
After jumping out to a 9-0 lead, Newtown High School's basketball team fended off a visiting no-quit East Hartford lineup to hang on for a 31-28 victory in the second round of the Class LL state tournament, on March 5.
Published: Mar 05, 2020 at 04:30 PM
The year 2020 is off to a busy start for women’s rights. Not only do we celebrate the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote, but the Equal Rights Amendment has gotten new legs.
In case anyone was asleep the last half of the 20th Century (as it a...
Updated: Mar 06, 2020 at 08:20 AM
There is plenty to read at newtownbee.com, but so much more information to be found in print. If you read the print edition of The Newtown Bee, or subscribe, you belong to an exclusive club — the one that gets the best of Newtown’s news, first.
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Published: Mar 05, 2020 at 12:05 PM
Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue sent a message to district parents and staff on February 27 regarding CoVid-19 (Coronavirus.)
The letter reads:
Dear Parents and Staff,
In response to the latest CDC (Center for Disease Control) media brie...
Updated: Mar 05, 2020 at 04:07 PM
UPDATE (March 5, 2020 - 4:05pm): This story has been updated adding a statement from Newtown's Winterset Ski Club, which is currently on a vacation tour in northern Italy.
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While new global, national, or regional developments regarding...
Published: Mar 05, 2020 at 08:05 AM
The co-op of Pomperaug/Newtown boys ski race team won the State Open Championship race on March 2 by beating out rivals Fairfield Prep by seven seconds.
On the boys' side, 15 teams in the state qualified to compete in race. Each team could race ten b...
Published: Mar 05, 2020 at 08:00 AM
The Newtown Youth Wrestling Association (NYWA) had 37 wrestlers who competed in the Connecticut Youth Wrestling State Championships at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven in early March. This represents the most wrestlers the NYWA has quali...
Published: Mar 05, 2020 at 06:15 AM
To the Editor:
So, does Newtown really need another 6-7 store retail shopping center? With yet another pizza restaurant, liquor store, coffee shop, and nail salon? We certainly don’t need it on the corner of Route 34 and Toddy Hill Road. If you think...
Published: Mar 05, 2020 at 06:00 AM
To The Editor:
Like many, I was excited when Representative Bolinsky told me he would be seeking reelection for a 5th term. Through bipartisan relationship building, his committee work, and leadership positions, Mitch has proven to be a devoted and s...
Published: Mar 04, 2020 at 04:00 PM
To the Editor:
It belongs to all of us, that Newtown landmark in the middle of town. The Newtown flagpole is a symbol for many Newtowners. How many times have you given directions using the flagpole as a landmark? How many residents have taken a gues...
