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Published: May 20, 2019 at 04:20 PM
Occupation: I’m a retired home economics teacher. When that subject was eliminated from the curriculum, I was asked to run a computer lab in Stamford for about 15 years. It was really interesting to learn about computer in the ‘90s, and I enjoyed...
Published: May 20, 2019 at 03:40 PM
Helen Bronk-Akerstrom, 95, of Southbury, previously of Newtown, died peacefully with her family by her side, at home, on Monday, May 6. She was born in Reading, Mass., on August 19, 1923, daughter of the late David and Elizabeth (Cotter) Walsh.
Helen...
Published: May 20, 2019 at 03:40 PM
Bernardo (Bernie) Rey, of Danbury, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Danbury Hospital, surrounded by his wonderful family and his very special friends of many years. Bernie was born on March 30, 1938, and was the son of Emiliano and Sylvia Rey. ...
Published: May 20, 2019 at 11:50 AM
To the Editor:
To his grandkids, he was “Big Bill.” To those of us who called him friend, he was just “Bill.”
But Bill Denlinger, who lived, worked, and served his community of Newtown for more than 50 years, held numerous titles during that generous...
Published: May 20, 2019 at 11:30 AM
Melissa Beth Graves, 53, passed away May 8, 2019. She was born in Bridgeport on December 21, 1965, to Milton and Betty Linderman. She was a nurses’ aid and caregiver for many years.
She is survived by her sister, Mindy James, of Connecticut; signific...
Published: May 20, 2019 at 11:10 AM
To the Editor:
Families United in Newtown (FUN) is sponsoring the Seventh Annual Benefit Concert at the Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, on Saturday, June 8, at 5 pm.
We would like to personally invite the community to join in on this F...
Published: May 20, 2019 at 11:00 AM
The stone foundation of a former one-room schoolhouse on Palestine Road now holds a pollinator garden full of native plants. Along with the sprigs of plants taking root sprouts a sign that reads: “This site is on the Pollinator Pathway. These pestici...
Published: May 20, 2019 at 07:45 AM
A new afternoon group is set to launch at C.H. Booth Library at the end of the month.
Though similar to a book club, the new group will be different in that participants will read plays aloud — with parts to be given out on the day of each gathering ...
Published: May 20, 2019 at 07:45 AM
The Stray Kats Theatre Company is planning to present the Third Annual Still Crazy After All These Years! festival of one-act plays celebrating the lives of today’s senior citizens: healthier, more active and engaged than ever before.
The Newtown fes...
Published: May 20, 2019 at 07:00 AM
A Newtown physician and top executive with Western Connecticut Health Network and a Westchester County-based leader of Health Quest are bringing their particular talents and expertise together following the merger of their respective organizations to...
