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Kate Petersen Petersen participated in the Murphy Basketball Camp at Newtown Youth Academy this summer. Favorite part about playing basketball: “Learning how to play.” Toughest aspect: Defense. Favorite subject: Ar...

Bluegrass, Ice Cream, Pickles & Preserves WASHINGTON — The Third Annual Food Festival, on Saturday, August 4, at St John’s Church in Washington, will be the place to stock up on fresh fruit and produce, honey and preserves, al...

Baldwin Road Christal and Todd Prezler purchased a home at 29 Baldwin Road from Robert and Alice Cornell. Bob and Richelle Ward of Prudential Connecticut Realty were both the listing agents and the selling agents. Attorney William Rogers represe...

Piloting The Future of Education: Online Courses at NHS By Anna Hodge With the world in an Internet frenzy, Newtown High School will join the trend by implementing online/virtual courses in the upcoming school year. The courses come from a policy, d...

As Hawley Project Looms— Finance Board Backs One-Year Bonding Moratorium By John Voket With the prospect of a comprehensive overhaul of Hawley School’s heating, air conditioning, fire safety, and handicapped accessibility near...

Millie McIlrath Millie (Yurik) McIlrath, 85, of Newtown, died peacefully, at her home, July 27, with her family by her side. She is now reunited with her husband of 62 years, Bill, who died last November. She was born in Danbury, daughter of Elizabet...

61st Bridgewater Country Fair Opens August 17 BRIDGEWATER — The 61st Bridgewater Country Fair will return to the Route 133 fairgrounds Friday through Sunday, August 17–19. Gates will be open from 4 to 11 pm on Friday, 8 am unt...

Council OKs Middle School Solar Lease Project By John Voket The Legislative Council this week approved sending a 15-year solar generation lease agreement to a town meeting August 9. That meeting, which will approve or reject the project, will be prec...

Thursday, July 26: 8:15 am, medical assist, Riverside Road, Sandy Hook responded; 6:46 pm, public service, 18 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook responded; 7:25 pm, wires down, near intersection of Hanover Road and The Boulevard, Hook & Ladder responded;...

The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard Show By Abbie Branchflower The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard conducted its annual fundraising horse show on Sunday, July 22, at the guard’s facilities at Fairfield ...