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Published: Aug 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM
“One more time?” asked Leaps of Faith Disabled Waterski Club President Joel Zeisler.
Calling back from the water where he clung to a ski rope, Avi Golden said, “Two more times. Three more times.” Moments earlier he had managed to lift himself out of ...
Published: Aug 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Occupation: I’m a woodworker and owner of Johnny A. Williams Wood Shop in Hawleyville. I create sculptural furniture, and try to use domestic hardwood in my work. I specialize in tables of all shapes and sizes, seating, and wooden art. I sell in ...
Published: Aug 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Four high school bandmates returned to their first spotlight at the Newtown Teen Center August 16. The Screw Ups — all 2008 Newtown High School graduates — have been enjoying a growing success since then.
The band — a ska/jazz/funk/reggae sound — has...
Published: Aug 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Donald Margulies is a highly successful playwright who has lived in New Haven for the last 30 years, where he teaches in the Yale Drama School; his plays, which are generally entertaining and accessible, are frequently performed in the area at both p...
Published: Aug 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM
The first day of school is one of my favorite days each year. It is so full of promise, and my wish is that promise is fulfilled this year. While I would love to be able to make it around to each bus stop to take photos of the town’s smiling (or shak...
Published: Aug 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Newtown Interfaith Clergy Association will present the next interfaith gathering for prayer on Sunday, September 1, beginning at 4 pm.
An ongoing monthly series launched in the weeks following 12/14, this month’s gathering will follow the theme “Pray...
Published: Aug 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM
August 26, 1988
John Reed, superintendent of schools, has decided to delay opening of the Middle School until September 7. The school year will be extended for middle school students so they meet minimum requirements of the state. Dr Reed said t...
Published: Aug 22, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Margaret “Peggy” Hull, 84, of Brooklyn, died August 20, at St Francis Hospital in Hartford. She was born in Bridgeport, July 13, 1929, daughter of Bertha (Creevey) and Michael Dugas. She was the wife of Lester L. Hull.
Besides her husband, her childr...
Published: Aug 22, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Kathleen D. (McPadden) Fedeli, 74, died August 15, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport, June 20, 1939, she was the daughter of Catherine and Edward McPadden.
She leaves behind her devoted three daughters, Susan Nicholson, and her husb...
Published: Aug 22, 2013 at 12:00 AM
Reflecting on their summer vacation with The Bee recently, Newtown High School rising senior Jordan Trager and rising junior Kristina Tollkuci both smiled when describing what made this summer special for them.
After participating in a study tour to ...
