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Amy Schumann, Reference Department Head of the C.H. Booth Library, led a young adult Succulent Mini Garden workshop outside on the library’s patio area to launch its summer programming on Saturday, June 15. Students entering grades six through twelve...

The Newtown Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr Lorrie Rodrigue recently announced Reed Intermediate School paraeducator Pamela Jackson was surprised with the news that she has been chosen as the Newtown Public Schools Paraeducator of...

Priscilla Makowicki found a few old photographs at home on Beechwood Drive that brought her back to the summer of 1979. Her husband decided to build a trolley that summer. “He got the idea, and we all worked on it. He designed it, and someone donated...

HARTFORD— Governor Ned Lamont announced Friday, June 28, that all seven of the state-operated highway rest area buildings, including indoor restroom facilities, would be opened to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, as of July 1, 2019. Funding ...

There are some unusual, in many instances quite valuable, items that have come to the C.H. Booth Library for its annual book sale, set for July 13-17. More than 120,000 books, CDs, DVDs, and LPs will be offered for sale, including numerous rare books...

Among the many talented and hard-working athletes who completed ultra successful high school careers this spring are Carly Swierbut and David Brestovansky who, for their performances on the track, ice surface, and golf course, have been selected as T...

Competitive matches unfolded in the once-annual, back-again Newtown Tennis Open at Dickinson Park and Newtown High School during a pair of perfect weather days, June 22 and 23. There were close to 100 participants, and eight division champions were c...

St Rose Parish Carnival went three-for-five this year, with rain causing the cancellation of two nights of the annual five-night event. Nevertheless, those who attended the carnival were treated to three nights of traditional family fun. The carnival...

Dozens of people poured into Reverie Brewing Company last Sunday afternoon to help raise funds for a Hawleyville family whose home was lost to fire in early May. Within 30 minutes of the start of Neighbors Helping Newtown Neighbors: a fundraiser for ...

Botsford Fire Rescue (BFR) members were surprised early last week when a bouquet of red and white roses was left at their South Main Street station by an unknown visitor. The flowers appeared on June 18, according to BFR Firefighter Wayne Geitz. They...