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Lee Hawes Lee Hawes 88, veteran, educator, writer, and civic activist, died October 7. A resident of Redding for 48 years, he was born in Providence, R.I., February 26, 1924. His wife of 60 years, Marie Supple Hawes; a son, Lyle B. Hawes; and three ...

Historical Society’s Next Open House, With Portrait Painting Demo, This Weekend Newtown Historical Society will host an open house at its headquarters, The Matthew Curtiss House, on Sunday, October 21. During the open house, award-winni...

Critical Information At A Critical Time We are said to be living in the Age of Information, which suggests at the very least that we ought to be well informed. As well connected as we are with widgets, wired and wireless, we dive into the ocean of in...

If you had 30 seconds with President Barack Obama, what question would you ask? Rae Suba: I would ask what his plan is to address the epidemic of the incidence of autism in children. Kristen Mattera: How does he plan to move education fo...

LUNCH MENU WEEK OF October 22 – 26     NEWTOWN HIGH school MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 Chicken stir fry with vegetables, white rice, crunchy Asian topping, carrots, broccoli, milk   TUESDAY, OC...

To the Editor: Please join me in voting for Mitch Bolinsky on Election Day to represent the 106th District as our state representative in Hartford. I’ve known Mitch for five years and have always been impressed with his commitment to serv...

Operation Christmas Child Under Way SHERMAN — The Sherman Church will once again participate in Operation Christmas Child, an effort sponsored by Samaritan’s Purse that helps children in more than 130 countries. Anyone wishi...

Concert Review– Latest Project From Rush Is Even Better Played Live At Harbor Yard By John Voket BRIDGEPORT — It never fails. When hit machine bands announce they are trotting out their latest work, concertgoers head for the s...

Marion Grodin To Headline Comedy Night An evening of comedy featuring Marion Grodin and a silent auction to offer, among other items, a week’s stay in a Vermont Ski house, and dining for two couples with Dr Ruth in Manhattan, is being pla...

BAHA’I FAITH OF NEWTOWN Contact Margo Deselin 203-241-5525; Mdeselin@gmail.com Devotional meetings; spiritual discussion meetings; discussions of social issues from a spiritual perspective. The meetings are held at various locations in Ne...