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To the Editor, Regarding last week’s editorial, while I appreciate the optimism, nothing will change without taking an honest look at our state’s economic tailspin. It is not just taxes. Taxes are a symptom of the unfunded obligations that are expone...

To the Editor: We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our families, friends, and community for their love, compassion, and support during this difficult time. The tragic passing of Elliot and Philip has brought us to our darkest hours, but y...

Morton Marvin Siegel was born February 19, 1927, in Far Rockaway, N.Y. He passed June 28, 2019, in Redwood City, Calif. Mort had many fond memories of growing up in New York City, where he met and married the love of his life, Millie. A proud United ...

Edward L. Haase, Sr, age 89, passed away on June 28, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at his residence on July 27, 2019, from 3 to 7 pm.

Police said they received a call for help about 10:15 pm on Friday, July 5, from a woman who was driving a vehicle on Interstate 84 reporting that her male passenger had overdosed on heroin and that she had also overdosed on the drug. Police responde...

A large group of local teens volunteered on July 2 to help the Friends of the C.H. Booth Library set up the big book sale, scheduled for July 13-17 at Reed Intermediate School. Members of the Newtown Cheer Squad, Girls Field Hockey, and a number of b...

To the Editor: It was truly uplifting to read about the Better Day Café in the July 5th edition of the Bee. What a meaningful and impactful program! Congratulations to Matt Ariniello, Newtown’s Community Center director, on accomplishing the implemen...

“Drowning” by Chris Young “Still got your number in my phone, And even though you don’t know I listen I still call and wait ‘til the tone Just to hear you saying, ‘Leave a message,’ Since you’ve been gone I’ve had to find Different ways to gri...

Jennifer Garofalo, 49, of Orlando, Fla., passed away on June 24, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on November 28, 1969, in Danbury. She was a Brookfield High School graduate in 1989. Later, she continued her studies and recei...

Julie Ann (Harpe) Pierce, of Newtown, age 56, was called home to God on July 2, 2019. She passed peacefully following a long illness. Julie was a warm, friendly person with a sunny personality, a big heart, and a smile that lit up any room she entere...