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Published: Jul 17, 2016 at 12:00 AM
In the coming weeks, The Bee will continue profiling a number of local families coming to grips with addiction and its repercussions in their own homes with support from Newtown Parent Connection.
There are countless reasons why a young person m...
Published: Jul 16, 2016 at 12:00 AM
When Newtown couple Ryan Knapp and Brittany Batterton decided to visit Rwanda in Africa, they never expected a one-on-one encounter with a family of gorillas. Nor did they have any idea how close that encounter would be.Preparing To Trek
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Published: Jul 16, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Runners, after completing their first road race, often get the bug to run another, and another. But there is a group in Connecticut called the Run 169 Towns Society which has taken this a step - many steps, actually - farther than the average runner....
Published: Jul 16, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Melanie Allen can't wait to meet all her new business neighbors.Avance Day Spa - the first business to open at The Village At Lexington Gardens -  told The Newtown Bee this week that she "can't wait to be part of a thriving an...
Published: Jul 16, 2016 at 12:00 AM
When tragedy struck Newtown on 12/14, people across the country sent love to town in many different forms. Among the many gifts were 2,500 Hearts of Hope (HOH) painted by Scout troops, churches, families, neighbors, and schools. Messages of kindness,...
Published: Jul 16, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Wine tastings are no longer available to residents at McLaughlin Vineyards, according to an e-mail the vineyard sent to The Newtown Bee on Monday, July 4. After thanking residents for their patronage, the e-mail from the vineyard stated: "We have dec...
Published: Jul 15, 2016 at 12:00 AM
The Newtown Blue Aces 9A baseball team captured the Connecticut Cal Ripken District 5 title on July 8, defeating Southbury 6-4 in the championship game, at Hawley Field.
The Blue Aces received strong pitching performances by starter Elliot Rosen and ...
Published: Jul 15, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Occupation: I just graduated from Pratt Institute. I have a summer job at SMART Camp, where I teach kids, kindergarten through sixth grade, fashion design. This year we are also adding creative writing. It's a lot of fun. I graduated with a degre...
Published: Jul 15, 2016 at 12:00 AM
BRIDGEPORT - With a lack of significant rainfall, and as a result of the Connecticut Department of Public Health's advisory for water conservation, Aquarion Water Company is asking its customers to conserve water and reduce non-essential outdoor wate...
Published: Jul 15, 2016 at 12:00 AM
To honor the memory of the five Dallas, Texas, police officers who died after a sniper shot them during a July 7 public protest event, uniformed Newtown police officers have been wearing a horizontal black ribbon across their badges. Seven other Dall...
