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Joyce B. "Gammy" Forlastro, 85, of Newtown, died peacefully September 4, surrounded by her family. She was born in Westport, daughter of the late Ida (Moore) and Ernest Baker. Happiness was the theme for Ms Forlastro's life. She wanted a home filled ...

Local firefighters and police officers spent nearly 2½ hours rescuing three hikers who got lost while hiking in the Lower Paugussett State Forest on Labor Day. Two men and one female were rescued from the forest. One of the men was taken to the hospi...

Jason W. Hurley, 45, of Ashford, formerly of Sandy Hook, died unexpectedly August 30, at Hartford Hospital. He was born June 1, 1972, in Bridgeport, son of Linda (Hite) Hurley and William (June) Hurley, both of Sandy Hook. He worked as a caregiver/co...

To The Editor: Please join us in voting for Will Rodgers and Jeff Capeci during the Republican Primary next Tuesday. They are highly capable professionals, with the broadest experience of any Newtown political candidates. They are organized for the c...

HARTFORD - Governor Dannel P. Malloy  announced Tuesday, September 5, that US and state flags should return to full-staff at sunset that evening.John S. McCain when it collided with a merchant vessel off the coast of Singapore, August 21. Fla...

John M. Sharpe, Sr, 75, beloved husband of 55 years to Judith (Scianna) Sharpe of Milford, died August 30. He was born July 6, 1942, in Bridgeport, and was the son of the late Margaret (Whalen) and Asher Sharpe. In addition to his devoted wife, his b...

Helen Margaret Vancza, 73, of Easton and formerly of Fairfield, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully August 30 at St Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport. She was born in Bridgeport, the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Bette) and Frank Scilagyi...

To the Editor: I have had the privilege and honor to have utilized property on Bridge End Farm Road for 20-plus years on Lake Zoar. It has allowed my family and me to form many close friendships and life-changing experiences. I would hope that these ...

To the Editor: Our state government has spent too much, for far too long. Now Connecticut can't meet its fiscal obligations and our governor wants Newtown and other towns to pick up the slack, adding approximately $7 million to our town costs - and c...

The Pootatuck Watershed Association (PWA) is looking for volunteer support with marking storm drains throughout the Newtown and Sandy Hook area on Saturday, September 9. neil.baldino@gmail.com and/or Gunnar Cedergren at cedergrengb@gmail.com if you a...