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To the Editor: It’s election time, and once again, I proudly ask that you join me in reelecting State Senator Tony Hwang to the 28th State Senate District. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Sen Hwang during my ten years as an elected official in ...

To the Editor: Once again, Newtown is gearing up for the Great Pumpkin Challenge to be held on Main Street, October 28 through October 31, 2018. This year marks the ninth annual GPC, begun by Mackenzie Page in 2010, to raise money for the Hole in the...

Newtown High School’s girls’ swimming and diving team continued its winning ways and improved to 7-1-1 this campaign with a trio of victories this past week. The Nighthawks defeated Joel Barlow of Redding 97-82 on October 10. The Nighthawks sealed th...

Newtown High School’s boys’ soccer team defeated visiting Bunnell of Stratford 3-0 on Senior Night at Blue & Gold Stadium, on October 12. Rilind Limani scored twice and had an assist, Owen Baillargeon had a goal and an assist, and Bryce Benson also h...

What are the “comma moments” in your life? The Reverend Robert Chase, author and acclaimed interfaith activist, will facilitate a conversation on Wednesday, October 17, at Newtown Meeting House. “Courageous Conversations In A Complex World,” schedule...

Newtown United Methodist Church (NUMC) and Newtown Parent Connection (NPC) recently announced a new collaborative effort. The two entities host its next public program next week, when they continue to focus on the ongoing epidemic of drug addictions ...

To the Editor: I am honored to write this letter of endorsement for Mitch Bolinsky, our incumbent State Representative for the 106th District. Throughout his tenure, Mitch has been a dedicated Newtown community advocate. His legislative initiatives f...

To the Editor: Republican Mitch Bolinsky has my family’s vote on November 6 to remain as the Representative from Newtown’s 106th District. Mitch has an excellent record of representing each Newtown resident and the town for six years, in spite of an ...

Drivers were detoured as construction continued on Sugar Street (Route 302), west of its intersection with Main Street/South Main Street, on October 16. The road work is part of a two-year Department of Transportation (DOT) project, which includes ex...

For runners accustomed to a level and smooth surface, along with dry conditions, the Second Annual Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard Iron Horse 5K on October 13 provided an extreme contrast to the norm. In addition to a hilly, off-road course tha...