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E-Book Borrowing At C.H. Booth Library Is Catching On By Nancy K. Crevier As of February 28, patrons of C.H. Booth Library with a current library card have been able to borrow e-books. The new library subscription service, OverDrive, gives access to ...

Spring Renews Barberry Blitz Campaign By Kendra Bobowick As warm weather prompts early spring blooms, Conservation Commission member Marjorie Cramer’s “great fear” this year is that the invasive barberry shrub will...

‘Native American Communities In Western Connecticut,’ April 9 Those who greeted the first European settlers in Connecticut had a long history in the area, dating back to the days of hunting mastodons. Newtown Historical Socie...

School Board Hears About Expanding International Initiatives By Eliza Hallabeck Newtown High School Assistant Principal Jason Hiruo and several other people who have worked with or who have become part of the Newtown International Center of Education...

Rashad Brewer Brewer, a Newtown High sophomore, worked out with the basketball team as part of the practice squad. Favorite part about practicing with the team: “Practicing different drills and expanding my understanding of the game.â...

Spring Break Drawing Class At C.H. Booth Library Newtown artist Suzanne Lang will return to the C.H. Booth Library during spring break to lead a workshop on Basic Drawing Techniques for students in grades 5 through 12. Ms Lang has previously taught...

Maimo Angela Vazquez A Friend To All Maimo Angela Vazquez, 82, of Heritage Village, Southbury, died March 14. She was born March 28, 1929, in Manhattan to immigrant parents Winnifred “Winnie” Tiideberg from Estonia and Jo...

Girl Scouts Collecting Prom Dresses Members of Newtown Girl Scout Troop 50843 are hoping to be able to provide prom dresses to Newtown High School senior prom attendees who could use a helping hand. Troop members have been collecting gently used prom...

*** The 1986-87 girls’ basketball season was officially brought to a close when the Newtown High School varsity, junior varsity and freshmen teams were feted at a banquet at the Fireside Inn, Tuesday evening. First year varsity coach Owen...

Vintage Base Ball Tryouts The Newtown Sandy Hooks Vintage Base Ball Club is embarking on its eighth season. A tryout and scrimmage will be held at McLaughlin Vineyard on Saturday, April 7 at 10 am. For information, visit vbbnewtown.com.