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To the Editor: Many thanks to all the voters who came out [July 24] to attend the Republican Caucus. What a great turnout! I missed securing the endorsement last night by only six votes, which only proves that every single vote does count. My support...

This report was updated verifying the number of qualified and registered GOP attendees to the caucus incorrectly supplied to The Bee in the original on-line version. Nearly 350 local Republicans and nonvoting family members jammed the gym at Edm...

Jeannette Subik Jurman, 81, of Monroe, devoted wife to the late Rudolf Jurman, Jr, died peacefully in her home on July 23. She will be remembered by her children and their spouses, David Jurman of Sandy Hook, Kenneth and Laura Jurman of Rockville, Va...

Pamela J. "Pam" (Huebner) Mitchell, 72, of Brookfield, died peacefully in her home on July 23, surrounded by family. She was born to the late Ruth and Frank Huebner on July 13, 1945. Her daughter, Audrey Mockovak of Newtown; her son, Daryl Stevens of...

To the Editor: I wanted to share what my husband, Robert Hawley, wrote on Facebook early this morning: "Last night, my wife, daughter, and I attended the Newtown Republican Caucus. We wanted to support Will Rodgers for first selectman. We thought it ...

Police reported this week they are investigating an incident early this month in which a man passed two counterfeit $100 bills at Walgreens Pharmacy at 49 South Main Street ( Route 25), on the corner of South Main Street and Mile Hill Road. Walgreens...

Joseph A. "Joe" Novella, Sr, 86, of Newtown and formerly of New Fairfield, died unexpectedly on July 19. He was born in September of 1930, in Danbury, son of Jenny (Petrizzo) and Michael  Novella. His wife, Patricia L. (Anderson) Novella; his...

Two Coyotes Wilderness School has a number of summer camp offerings this summer that bring students outside to connect with and learn from nature.twocoyotes.org More information about Two Coyotes Wilderness School, its summer camps, and registerin...

At the C.H. Booth Library a group of young adults are spending the summer vacation, a time of reprieve from classes and schoolwork for most, to improve their writing skills in Creative Writing Summer Camp.More information about the library's summer p...

Campers worked under the direction of Suzanne Hurley on July 14 to "launch rockets into space" in the Newtown Continuing Education Kerbal Space Program camp, held at Reed Intermediate School.More information about Newtown Continuing Education and its...