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After being named as Newtown High School’s valedictorian and salutatorian for 2019, Bryan Ingwersen and Hailey Pankow shared school memories and advice ahead of the school’s commencement ceremony, scheduled for June 11. Bryan and Hailey, the valedict...

As the 2019 State Legislative session drew toward a close at midnight June 5, a review of specific initiatives saw Newtown’s delegation — Senator Tony Hwang (R-28), and Reps Mitch Bolinsky (R-106), JP Sredzinski (R-112), and Raghib Allie-Brennan (D-2...

Pulling a cart of peonies in bloom, Adam Leone was one of many guests perusing gardening plants at the Super Cool Plant Sale on June 1. Hosted by the Newtown Parks and Recreation Department, “unique and unusual” plants, as selected by Fine Gardening ...

Members of the Newtown Police Department and staff at the state’s Garner Correctional Institution joined together on Friday, June 7, participating in the Newtown leg of the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. The event demonstrates the runner...

“I am a survivor, and although I am only 13 years old, I am determined now more than ever to do all I can to fight for change — our time is now... enough is enough... together we can make it happen.” Those powerful words, delivered by former Sandy Ho...

Occupation: I’m currently retired, but I’m a writer by profession. I spent 35 years in publishing and direct marketing. I started at The Newtown Bee as a proofreader and wrote the gardening column, “Ramblings;” was a copy chief at Grolier in Danb...

Newtown High School science teacher Kim Lowell was surprised on May 31 with the news that she has been named the 2019 Teacher of the Year for Newtown Public Schools. According to NHS Principal Dr Kimberly Longobucco, Ms Lowell was overseeing some of ...

Field days at three Newtown elementary schools were highlighted with colorful attire, laughing students, sunny days, and sportsmanship on May 31 and June 3. Head O’ Meadow Elementary School and Hawley Elementary School held field days on May 31, and ...

Hawley Elementary School students, faculty, and staff gathered outside on Friday, May 24, to walk around the school’s Taylor Field to support the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut. “We’re out here walking for Special Olympics...

Newtown High School sophomore Tyler DiMartino and others with the Newtown Ecumenical Workcamp Servants (NEWS) are hoping to bring shoes to West Virginia when they travel to Summers County later this month. As a NEWS volunteer, and in addition to work...