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Published: Jul 23, 2014 at 12:00 AM
The Annual Friends of the C.H. Booth Library Book Sale ended Wednesday, July 16, and while the final tally is not yet in, Friends spokesperson Denise Kaiser said that she is optimistic that the numbers generated this year will be comparable to last y...
Published: Jul 23, 2014 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
Now that the 39th annual book sale to benefit the C.H. Booth Library has drawn to a close, the Friends wish to extend our gratitude to the many volunteers, local officials, businesses and civic groups whose support made the event so su...
Published: Jul 23, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Joseph Charles Velky, Sr, 72, of Monroe died July 20 at St Vincent Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bridgeport, November 9, 1941.
Mr Velky graduated from Bullard Haven Technical School in 1959. One month later, he enlis...
Published: Jul 22, 2014 at 12:00 AM
The Newtown Cultural Arts Commission will be awarding two grants of up to $1,000 each within the next few months.
One grant will be awarded to an individual artist living in Newtown and one grant to an arts organization based in Newtown.
The individu...
Published: Jul 22, 2014 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
I walk the sidewalks along Church Hill and Queen most days as does The Newtown Bee editor. The walk is beautiful and my lab loves it. However crossing commercial driveways is a life threatening experience. None of these commercial hig...
Published: Jul 22, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Making it all possible may have taken effort, but reflecting on her recent trip to the Republic of the Gambia, Newtown resident and St Mary’s College of Maryland rising junior Katelyn Kean said, “The experience was well worth it.”
Katelyn, who has li...
Published: Jul 22, 2014 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
Having decided to join the rally in Greenwich, CT, to protest Gov Christie’s veto of gun safety legislation, I thought it wise to get something to eat before making my appearance. Upon entering the Glory Days Diner on Greenwich’s main ...
Published: Jul 22, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Between students working to create their own games, Introduction to Computer Programming Using Scratch 2.0 instructor Tim McGuire offered tips and examples of other ways to improve their projects on Thursday, July 10.
The course, which was offered th...
Published: Jul 22, 2014 at 12:00 AM
SHERMAN — They are family, working it out together in the plain states of America. In The Sherman Playhouse production of N. Richard Nash’s The Rainmaker, a tale of good old fashion Americana is told with a light-hearted touch of humor and a deep se...
Published: Jul 21, 2014 at 12:00 AM
To the Editor:
June 11, 2014 was an extremely proud day for Newtown in that we held our 25th Annual Summer Breakfast at the Waterview on behalf of the Newtown Chapter of Regional Hospice and Home Care.
We are proud of so many of our achievements ove...
