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Doris B. Schoonmaker Doris B. Schoonmaker, 92, of Sandy Hook, died October 17, in Danbury Hospital. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., June 9, 1920, the daughter of Rose McClanahan. Her five children, Judith Schoonmaker, Richard Schoonmaker, Susan Wing...

Officials Offer A Reminder And Info On Ballot Charter Question By John Voket Candidates will not be the only subjects of votes cast in Newtown this Election Day; a budget-oriented Charter Revision question is also on the ballot. And local officials a...

Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multipurpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. The Senior Center is under the auspices of the Commission on Aging. The center is run by Senior Services Director Marilyn Place. For infor...

Vote On Charter Question To the Editor: Next Tuesday voters in Newtown will have the opportunity to change the charter to authorize separate votes on the Board of Selectman’s budget and the Board of Education budget. Almost everyone I hav...

To the Editor: It is my pleasure to write this letter of endorsement for Lisa Romano who is running for the state representative seat. I have known Lisa for the last six years and have always admired her willingness to take on new and challenging si...

To the Editor: Newtown needs Lisa Romano to work for us in Hartford. She has earned the endorsement of the News-Times as she has demonstrated the skills we need in Hartford. As a realtor, she knows Newtown well and understands the impact this economy...

Weather Once Again Plays Tricks With The Treat Of Halloween By Kendra Bobowick Tricked again. Stormy weather for the second year in a row blew away hopes for the traditional parade of ghosts, goblins, and sugar-hungry monsters that flood Main Streetâ...

To the Editor: Please join me in supporting Lisa Romano for state representative for the 106th District. I am supporting Lisa because we want someone in Hartford who understands the issues we face and will work for a better future for our seniors, ou...

In Memory Elizabeth Leigh Arnold May 29, 1985 to November 9, 2010 “..You left in Autumn — the leaves were turning, I walked down streets of orange and gold. I saw your sweet smile, I heard your laughter, y...

Workers’ Comp Insurance Rates May Rise In 2013 HARTFORD — Many employers may pay higher workers’ compensation insurance premiums in 2013, according to a report from the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (...