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Field Notes – Flights Of Adventure By Curtiss Clark Before I realized I could not fly, I would spend whole afternoons perched on the front porch rail, ready for adventure, with a towel tucked in the back of my collar, launching myself int...

Help Choose A Direction For Newtown To the Editor: I am a member of the Legislative Council but writing on my own behalf. My purpose is to request the voters for two things: 1) Most importantly, please take advantage of the opportunity to participat...

Male Student Nurse Finds Career Choice Ideal By Nancy K. Crevier Nurses work in hospitals, schools, clinics, shelters, and offices. They serve as educators, researchers, and practitioners, providing care and compassion to people in need of assistance...

Every Mon... Meriden, CT..................... Nest Egg Auctions..... 126 Every Tues.. Coventry, CT.................... Weston’s................... 130 Every Tues.. Seymour, CT.................... Keystone Associates... 140 Every Wed... De...

Student Artwork Highlighted At Hawley Art Show  By Eliza Hallabeck Every year, Hawley Elementary School Principal Jo-Ann Peters said on Wednesday, May 2, at the start of her school’s annual art show, art teacher Vicki Sheskin and Hawley ...

Newtown Bridle Lands Open Meeting Well-known equine veterinarian, Dr. Mark Baus of Grand Prix Equine will speak at Newtown Bridle Lanes Association’s Open Meeting on Tuesday, May 15. Dr. Baus will speak on the subject of Lameness: Preven...

Selectmen Approve New Transfer Station Rates, Polices By John Voket The Board of Selectman heard about and approved sweeping rate and policy changes for the transfer station during a brief meeting May 7. Public Works Director Fred Hurley was on hand ...

Stop The Increase To Our Property Taxes To the Editor: I have heard from many town leaders that if we, the citizens, feel so strongly that now is the time to hold the line on our budget and property taxes we have to stay the course with another No v...

Children’s Programs *Theater Games: Acting teacher and director Twyla Hafermann-Kessler will lead children in a variety of short games and creative activities. Learn techniques to build confidence and improve your observation and listenin...

NHS Athletes Sign To Compete In College Newtown High School track and field standout Lauren O’Connell and fellow senior Jessica Lajoie, a rower, both signed their National Letters of Intent to compete in college next year. O’C...