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Congratulations to Hermina Walker, who was the fourth correct caller who told us that last week’s challenge (inset) is a small-scale windmill that can be found in a front yard along Jeremiah Road. Hermina picks up a Bee’s Buck...

Christmas Tree Committee Seeks Bright Idea By Nancy K. Crevier Diana Johnson and Janet Woycik of the Ram Pasture Christmas Tree Lighting Committee are looking for a bright idea. “We need a good suggestion on how to best light our luminar...

Modzelewski, Defense Lift UMass To Title BOSTON — The University of Massachusetts-Boston women’s soccer team downed Western Connecticut State University 1-0, in the Little East Conference championship game this past Sunday aft...

Superstorm Sandy Disaster Relief The Town of Newtown is encouraging individuals and business owners who sustained losses during and after Superstorm Sandy to begin applying for assistance online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA...

Doggone Etiquette — Are You Okay? By Bardi McLennan A Word to the Dog: How are you making out with all this crazy weather? Most of you probably just chalked it up to good old Mother Nature. For some of you without lights, the days g...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY No names were submitted for publication this week. Deadline for the November 16 issue is Tuesday, November 13, at 4 pm. To include your name in The Birthday Cake, send your name, address, phone number, age, and birthday to: M...

Christmas Tree Committee Seeks Bright Idea By Nancy K. Crevier Diana Johnson and Janet Woycik of the Ram Pasture Christmas Tree Lighting Committee are looking for a bright idea. “We need a good suggestion on how to best light our luminar...

State Tourney Seedings Announced The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference announced the seedings and brackets for soccer, field hockey, and girls’ volleyball on Wednesday. Newtown High School’s volleyball, and girl...

NMS Students Vote In Mock Presidential Election Newtown Middle School conducted a mock presidential election on Monday, November 5, which simulated the national presidential election. The mock election included a popular vote component and an elector...

Hawk Spikers Bumped By Weston In Semifinal Thriller By Andy Hutchison Newtown High School’s girls’ volleyball team scratched and clawed, but came up just short in a back-and-forth battle with visiting Weston in South-West Conf...