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Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:20 PM
To the Editor:
Just last week Senator Chris Murphy was in Kenya talking about flooding/drought that has affected that area.
Chris has no intention of coming to the Newtown/Southbury area after a historic storm hits the state he is supposed to represe...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:15 PM
To the Editor:
Harris/Walz yard signs that read “we’re not going back.”
Going back to what?
Lower grocery prices?
Lower gas prices?
Lower inflation?
Record low unemployment in all races going back five decades?
Peace deals in the Middle East?
Secure ...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:10 PM
To the Editor:
There is little doubt among experts that climate change is fueling more intense weather events. Last year, Connecticut recorded its tenth warmest year on record. This past weekend, we witnessed the effects of heavy rainfall here and in...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:05 PM
To the Editor:
I saw an interview on TV with the co-chair of Republicans for Harris. He said he disagrees with most of Harris’ positions but the continuation of our Democracy overrides all other issues. Trump’s VP pick JV Vance already said he will n...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:00 PM
The storm that passed through the state on August 18 and caused so much flooding has been declared a disaster by both the Town of Newtown and the State of Connecticut. The flooding damaged roads, tossed around vehicles, and even destroyed some homes....
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:00 PM
To the Editor:
Nearly half (46%) of all Americans think the National media is very biased. Source: Gallup/Knight poll.
Everyone is biased — and that’s okay. There’s no such thing as unbiased news. But hidden media bias misleads, manipulates, and divi...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 02:02 PM
Christopher Haggerty, 62, passed away August 19 at the Regional Hospice Facility in Danbury, surrounded by family. Christopher was the son of Robert and Grace Haggerty. Christopher attended Newtown schools and had a long career with Deloitte LLC Serv...
Updated: Aug 26, 2024 at 10:54 AM
Margaret Maryanne (Marge) Piazza, 89 of Sandy Hook, passed away on July 14, 2024, due to injuries received from a fire in her home.
Marge was born in Jersey City, N.J., on November 1, 1934, to Michael “Max” and Grace (Lombardo) Stone. She grew up in ...
Updated: Aug 22, 2024 at 09:59 AM
The World Heritage Cultural Center (WHCC) this week announced the winners of the 2024 inaugural EmpowHer Newtown Awards.
The following individuals are being celebrated for their valuable contributions to the community: Chetranie Daka, Game Changer Aw...
Updated: Aug 22, 2024 at 09:45 AM
Newtown Bee Photographer Bill Glass is frequently out and about holding a mirror up to the community with his camera, his talented eye always seeking out unique perspectives to showcase the beauty that is our home town.
This week was no different, d...
