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Published: Dec 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
The Knights of Columbus will run its annual Free Throw Competition, sponsored by Newtown Council No. 185. There are ten categories of competition for boys and girls, ages 10-14 as of Jan 1.
The event will be held Sunday, January 5 at 2 pm in the St. ...
Published: Dec 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Thelma Robb, 86, died peacefully December 29 at the Maplewood Senior Living facility in Newtown. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on March 19, 1927, she was the daughter of Clara and Tideman "Tom" Olsen.
She worked as a legal secretary until her wedding in 19...
Published: Dec 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
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Dr Adrienne Bentman of the state’s Sandy Hook Advisory Commission complains that State’s Attorney Sedensky’s final report released November 25 “is like someone threw up the pieces of a puzzle and then said here’s a few pieces of the sk...
Published: Dec 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
A concert at Edmond Town Hall on Friday, January 10, will double as a fundraiser for Newtown Kindness.
Performers will include Jen Durkin & Friends, The Native Heads, Union Rail, Three Legged Dog, Traveling Fools, Jen Ackerly, Julia D’Amato and Dave ...
Published: Dec 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
A growing number of officials believe that helping residents better understand the relationship between declining student enrollment and the amount school leaders will ask taxpayers to underwrite next year could help pass the annual budget referendum...
Published: Dec 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
NOTE (January 6, 2014): This story has been updated to reflect a change in location for the program, to Newtown Meeting House.
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Newtown has produced many notable characters in its 300-plus years. On Monday, January 13, at 7:30 pm, at Newto...
Published: Dec 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Newtown High School’s hockey team ended the calendar year with a 6-3 win over Lyman Hall-Haddam Killingworth at Danbury Ice Arena on December 31.
The Nighthawks, including a 4-0 loss to Westhill of Stamford on December 28 — a game in which goaltender...
Published: Dec 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
From great individual efforts — including record-setting performances — to thrilling team achievements — such as championship triumphs — 2013 had it all in the Newtown sports world. As we bid farewell to ’13 and turn the calendars — and our attention...
Published: Dec 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Andrew Charney died peacefully at his home in Southbury, Monday, December 30, surrounded by his loving family, after a short illness. He was the beloved husband of Doris Wildman Charney for 69 years. He was born in Monroe, August 1, 1921, son of Mich...
Published: Dec 31, 2013 at 12:00 AM
NORWALK — Nearly two dozen lighthouses built using everything from gingerbread and cake icing to PVC pipe and Plexiglas are lighting the way for visitors of The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk during the 12th Annual Festival of Lighthouses Contest. One ...
