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UPDATE: The time for the funeral Mass has been updated to reflect a time change. It will take place at 10:30 am, not 11 am. The Newtown Bee received this information after the print edition had gone to press.  Robert Noel Chouinard, born June 11, 19...

To the Editor: We would like to take this opportunity to thank numerous people who were instrumental in helping us secure the former Stratford Hall at Fairfield Hills as the site for our new brewery. In no particular order, we would like to extend ma...

The Someday Cinema Series will screen the classic World War II film The Great Escape (1963), starring Steve McQueen, at Newtown’s historic Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street, on Sunday, March 10, at 1 and 7 pm. Tickets are $3, and the matinee will be c...

Newtown High School’s boys’ basketball team erased an 11-point deficit in the second half to edge visiting Capital Prep of Hartford 54-53 in overtime of the Division III state tournament’s first round, on March 5. Robert DiSibio broke the tie by maki...

To the Editor: Our kindergarten family absolutely loves this beautiful town that we live in. We wanted to share some of our thoughts with the community. The Most Fantastic Thing About Newtown Is... Joey (Age 5) Dickinson Park! Karoline (Age 5) My fri...

To the Editor: I’m writing to comment on John Voket’s recent article “Community Center Design Issues Compromising Budget, Could Delay Opening.” I applaud Dan Rosenthal for keeping a level head in this setback. The community center has been a lengthy ...

Update: The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced that the quarterfinal-round game will be played at Bennett Rink in West Haven on Thursday, March 7; puck drop is set for 7:15 pm. DANBURY — The Newtown and Wilton high school ...

Dr. Peter Wenzel Pratt “Doc,” died peacefully at his home in Bridgewater on February 2, 2019. Peter was 85 years young. He was preceded in death by his brother, Roger, and sister, Vera Pratt. Peter was born August 14, 1933, eldest son of Eliot Pratt ...

To the Editor: This St Patrick’s Day, you don’t have to be Irish to don green and hit the streets to celebrate. But don’t depend on luck to end the night safely — planning ahead should be part of your celebration, from the parade to the pub. On March...

EverWonder Children’s Museum, at 31 Pecks Lane, has announced its calendar for March 2019. This month, visitors to the museum will celebrate the approach of spring. Visitors will be invited to create their own sheep doily craft. For those who have ev...