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Published: Dec 05, 2019 at 04:30 PM
It begins on Friday night, when glimmering luminaria line the roadways in the town’s center, leading down to Ram Pasture, where Hawley Pond is surrounded by these flickering beacons of light. Hundreds of residents will gather there for the annual cou...
Updated: Dec 05, 2019 at 04:31 PM
It's time to select the winner of the Newtown Bee's Award For Sportsman of the Year — named in honor of former Newtown Bee Sports Editor Kim Harmon.
The award will go to someone who has had a significant impact on Newtown sports within the last year....
Updated: Dec 09, 2019 at 01:16 PM
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Published: Dec 05, 2019 at 03:25 PM
The Connecticut State Police Missing Persons Clearing House has issued an Amber Alert, seeking information on the whereabouts of 1-year-old Vanessa Morales of Ansonia. The Amber Alert was issued earlier this week and assistance is still needed in fin...
Published: Dec 05, 2019 at 02:00 PM
The town will sponsor its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremonies at the Ram Pasture on the night of Friday, December 6. The festivities are scheduled to begin at 6:30 pm.
The area typically attracts many pedestrians for the event. In view of pedes...
Published: Dec 05, 2019 at 11:27 AM
Golden Opportunities works in partnership with several Newtown groups as well as elder care facilities in Newtown and the region. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life for residents in these facilities by providing outreach services of comfor...
Published: Dec 05, 2019 at 09:15 AM
Christopher Mark Knight, a former Newtown resident and graduate of Newtown High School, passed away on November 23, 2019, in Naugatuck, Conn. He was 44 years old, born in Bridgeport, on March 8, 1975.
He enjoyed working on cars, turning his interest ...
Updated: Dec 05, 2019 at 12:23 PM
Julia S. DeSousa, 92, of Sandy Hook, passed away on December 3, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
Julia was born in Ossining, N.Y., on March 9, 1927, the daughter of Antonio and Rosalina Soares.
She was predeceased by her beloved husban...
Updated: Dec 05, 2019 at 10:48 AM
For the 34th year, families and friends are invited to head to Main Street from 11 am to 4 pm Sunday, December 8, for the Holiday Festival, an event that has become a much-loved holiday tradition in Newtown.
As one of the area’s longest running holid...
Updated: Dec 05, 2019 at 10:59 AM
Newtown High School's football team, the top seed in the Class LL state bracket, rode its defense to a 35-0 win over No. 8 Norwich Free Academy at Blue & Gold Stadium in the quarterfinals on December 4.
The Nighthawks earned a semifinal-round home ga...
