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John Celli and his wife of NewtownApparel.com are raising funds to support victims of Hurricane Harvey, which has devastated the mid-Gulf coast of Texas.newtownapparel.com/collections/houston-relief-2017-fundraiser. "We are selling t-shirts through o...

Emanuella "Mona" Manna Lauricella, a longtime resident of Newtown, died August 28, after a long illness. She was born in Franklin,N.J, and moved to Mount Vernon,N.Y., where she met her husband Carmine (Larry) Lauricella. They moved to Newtown in 1967...

To the Editor: Not only have I had the great pleasure of knowing Debbie Aurelia Halstead on a personal level, I've also known her on a professional level, as she has held a vital position within the community for the past 12 years. It takes a particu...

To the Editor: As we approach a new school year and the campaign for the election of a new first selectman and other town officials, many residents may fail to take an interest in making their voices heard so we can have a meaningful discussion with ...

Those traveling through the center of Sandy Hook during their morning commute on Wednesday, August 30, may have witnessed filming taking place in front of the Sandy Hook Diner around 9 am.Easy Rider movie era of motorcycles. The local landmark is bei...

To the Editor: I am writing in deep concern for a recent change that has occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I know that many parents, as well as staff, share the same concern that our family currently does. Prior to the school year our communi...

In celebration of what would have been Mary Hawley's 160th birthday, the Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers hosted an open house in the Mary Hawley Memorial Room of Edmond Town Hall on Tuesday, August 22. Guests were encouraged to learn more about Ne...

To the Editor: It is our pleasure to endorse Mary Ann Jacob as a candidate for Newtown's first selectman. Mary Ann's broad business experience as a regional vice president of sales for a large global logistics firm means she knows how to manage large...

To the Editor: As the State of Connecticut continues to battle with a daunting budget deficit, all towns will be negatively impacted as local aid cuts loom. Newtown is among the many Connecticut towns that are being forced to find ways to save money ...