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Published: Jun 21, 2016 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
Regarding the mass murders which continue in the United States, it is important to recall the counsel given by the mother of Jesus the Christ at the village of Fatima, Portugal, in 1917. The Blessed Virgin Mary counseled: "Pray the ros...
Published: Jun 21, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Newtown Labor Day Parade Committee President Beth Caldwell visited C.H. Booth Library on June 13 to present to Library Director Brenda McKinley a framed poster of last year's Labor Day Parade program cover.
Presented on September 7, 2015, last year's...
Published: Jun 21, 2016 at 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON - For the second time since the slaughter at Sandy Hook Elementary School, the US Senate has rejected an effort to expand FBI background checks of gun purchasers.
Lawmakers on Monday, June 20, also killed an effort to bar those on the terr...
Published: Jun 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Joan Ann Pollock Mattern, 79, of Stratford, beloved wife of Robert Mattern, died at home on June 18, with her loving family by her side.www.adzimafuneralhome.com.
She was a member of the Newtown Country Club for 28 years.
Her beloved husband of 60 ye...
Published: Jun 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Three Odyssey of the Mind teams from Newtown traveled to Iowa State University, May 24 to 28, to compete and take part in World Finals challenges and activities.
Odyssey of the Mind is the largest intellectual educational competition in the world, wi...
Published: Jun 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
Like any year, children are excited that summer vacation is here. But for the children of Sandy Hook Elementary at Chalk Hill, it's also time to say good-bye and embark on the next part of our journey - the transition home.
On behalf o...
Published: Jun 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Thomas G. Nolan, 91, of Southbury died Monday, June 13, in his home. He was born in Bridgeport, was the son of the late William P. and Marie McCarrick Nolan, and resided in Trumbull before moving to Southbury 25 years ago.www.redgatehennessy.com.
His...
Published: Jun 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Newtown's Beautiful Baby voting booth is on the move again.babycontest2010@gmail.com for more information.
After debuting at Sandy Hook LobsterFest July 10-11, and then spending a week Holy Cow Ice Cream Shop (the first time the Church Hill Road eate...
Published: Jun 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Not to be confused with Sandy Hook Permanent Memorial Commission (SHPMC) planning, one resident has his own independent ideas for a permanent memorial to honor those who were killed on 12/14. Making his plans known to various town boards, most recent...
Published: Jun 20, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Dear Residents of the Town of Monroe:
How do we begin to thank you? How do we express our gratitude when words are not enough?
Just over three years ago, the community of Sandy Hook experienced a most unfathomable event. In a matter of moments, our l...
