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Published: Mar 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Police have arrested a man who had been working at a local theater group, charging him with eight sex-related felonies for allegedly pursuing, and in some cases having, sexual contact with underage females who were receiving theater training.Sabrina ...
Published: Mar 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Matt Maxwell and Bill Stevens both call Newtown their home, but they have a couple of other things in common. Both Republicans have announced intentions to challenge incumbent US Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty in November, and are seeking the Republica...
Published: Mar 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM
During a Legislative Council meeting March 23, Finance Director Robert Tait announced a recent budgetary windfall that, if applied, could reduce next year's currently proposed tax increase to 1.89 percent.
He explained that a $519,366 premium resulti...
Published: Mar 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM
More than two dozen local residents, including several Sandy Hook Elementary School parents and a few educators who were witness to the tragedy of 12/14, took turns at the microphone during a public budget hearing March 23, strongly but respectfully ...
Published: Mar 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Three Vehicle Chain Reaction
Three vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction accident on eastbound Interstate 84, about one-quarter mile west of Exit 11, at about 5:20 pm on March 17, state police report.
In the accident, motorist Jessica Brown...
Published: Mar 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Stamford resident, Kellie Cooke, discovered vandalism at the Jesse Lewis memorial playground at West Beach this past week. A toy soldier placed at the playground, representing the 6-year-old 12/14 victim's bravery that day, has been destroyed. Kellie...
Published: Mar 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Newtowners voters will have an especially busy April with qualified individuals being called to the polls to cast ballots on spending for a new community center, as well as on the proposed town and school budget for 2016-17, and to endorse their Repu...
Published: Mar 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM
The radio dispatchers at the Newtown Emergency Communications Center at Town Hall South, 3 Main Street, report the following fire calls and the responders:Thursday, March 17: 4;39 pm, medical assist, Mt Pleasant Road, Hawleyville responded.Friday, Ma...
Published: Mar 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Members of Newtown High School's Best Buddies Club and its Unified Sports program recently teamed up for this year's campaign to "Spread the Word to End the Word" at the school.r-word.org, which is supported by Special Olympics and Best Buddies, the ...
Published: Mar 25, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Occupation: I'm a writer, humorist, and activist. I have my blog, kathrynmayer.com - I write essays, and social commentary; and I write marketing copy for websites and brochures. That feeds my family. The blog feeds my soul.
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