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Dr Robert P. "Bob" Ragusa, 88, former longtime resident of Stratford, died peacefully in his home on September 3. He was born on October 27, 1928, in Brooklyn, N.Y. His children and their spouses, Kathi and Bill Hegenauer of Newtown; Anne Ragusa and ...

To the Editor: We encourage all registered Republicans to go to the polls on Tuesday, September 12, and vote for Mary Ann Jacob. Mary Ann's strong, professional, business career, in addition to her long and varied contribution to the town, educationa...

To the Editor: As we approach the September 12 Republican Primary, I'd like to thank those who have supported me. Your hugs, handshakes and encouraging words mean more to me than you know. Seeking reelection every four years gives me an opportunity t...

To the Editor: Thank you, Newtown! When we put out the call for nonperishable donations to be brought to the parade in honor of Lee Paulsen and FAITH Food Pantry, we never in our wildest dreams imagined this: your food donations filled a large landsc...

To the Editor: The public is invited to join the Newtown Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) on Tuesday, September 12, at the Newtown Ambulance Corps, at 9:30 am, for a breakfast meeting which includes installation of new officers and committee reports....

To the Editor: I encourage Newtown Republicans to vote in the September 12 primary for Debbie Aurelia Halstead, your incumbent town clerk and party-endorsed candidate for the municipal election. I met Debbie at a town clerks' conference over 12 years...

Jack H. McGarvey, 80, of Rio Rico, Ariz., and formerly of Newtown, died July 15 in his beloved home, due to heart disease. He was born in Clearfield, Penn., as the youngest of six children of Violet Richards and Paul McGarvey. As a young adult, Mr Mc...

One of the happier stories to come from the Korean War is that of the adopted warhorse Reckless. Starting as a draftee, conscripted by a Marine lieutenant well outside of regulations, Reckless became a beloved member of the combat Marines, achieving ...

To the Editor: As the primary season is in full swing it occurs to me that there are some issues that are not being addressed by the candidates: Why is enrollment down 30 percent and the school budget has increased over the last four years? How will ...

Blanche (Kwasniewski) Weldon, 97, of Newtown, formerly of New Fairfield, died September 2. She was the wife of the late George I. Weldon, and mother  and mother-in-law of Walter and Diane Weldon and Robert and Pam Weldon. The family will rece...