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Newtown High School's cross country teams competed in the Class LL state championships at Wickham Park in Manchester on October 26. The girls' squad placed 11th with a total of 242. Hall of West Hartford was first with 77. Individual results are base...

There may be four teams with as many or more wins than Newtown High School’s girls’ volleyball team, but heading into Wednesday’s match against visiting Joel Barlow of Redding on Wednesday, October 30 at 5:30 pm and a Friday, November 1, season-final...

To the Editor: I’m Paul Lundquist, and I’m seeking reelection to the Legislative Council in District 1. I hope you’ve seen and read some of the endorsement letters that have been submitted on my behalf, read my candidate profile, and gotten a sense o...

To the Editor: I am writing to endorse the candidacies of Judit DeStefano for Legislative Council and Rebekah Harriman-Stites for Board of Education. I have been fortunate enough to know both Judit and Rebekah for several years, and I have really app...

To The Editor: This Tuesday, November 5th, is Election Day, and most of our town government is up for election or reelection. While my seat, along with the entire Board of Selectmen, is uncontested, there are competitive seats on the Legislative Coun...

To the Editor: Do we now live in a world where the first thought that enters a young skateboarder’s mind upon noticing something small and dark in a stranger’s hand is that it might be a gun? I consider myself fortunate to have lived in Newtown for o...

To the Editor: Paul Lundquist has my full and unwavering support for Legislative Council, District 1. Paul was one of the first people that I met when I moved to Newtown in 2004. Since then, Paul has proven himself as reasonable and rational, the typ...

To the Editor: I urge Newtown voters to commit to an emphatic yes vote for Jordana Bloom. Our local government should reflect the community, and like many governing bodies, female representation is disproportionately low. The Legislative Council, and...

To the Editor: Andy Clure and I met over 13 years ago when our sons both entered kindergarten at Middle Gate School. Our friendship has grown, and I think I know him very well as a person and a community leader. Over the years, I have had the opportu...

To the Editor: I write to encourage everyone to VOTE! VOTE! It’s such a privilege! It’s our voice! I also would like to recommend votes for Steve Hinden, Carol Walsh, and Ned Simpson… all folks who think independently, consider the facts, and volunte...