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Published: Jan 08, 2026 at 03:22 PM
To The Editor:
As a Connecticut taxpayer, I am writing to express my strong disapproval of the recent decision to approve emergency funding that includes $10,400,000 for Planned Parenthood under the banner of “keeping Connecticut affordable.”
Framing...
Published: Jan 08, 2026 at 03:21 PM
To The Editor:
As I step down as the Chair of the Newtown Commission on Aging (my terms have ended) I would like to thank Natalie Griffith, Director of Human Services, Wendy Devereaux and Nicole Nicholson, Senior Center Assistants and all of the comm...
Updated: Jan 12, 2026 at 04:43 PM
According to Scientific American, 40% of people set New Year’s resolutions each year. However, as many as 88% among that number do not keep their resolutions for more than two weeks.
As a matter of fact, Quitter’s Day is the second Friday of January,...
Published: Jan 08, 2026 at 03:19 PM
To The Editor:
The Democratic Women’s Caucus is proud to endorse Brandon Moore for the Connecticut State Assembly.
Brandon’s life of service and achievement reflects the values our community deserves in a representative. A graduate of West Point, Bra...
Updated: Jan 08, 2026 at 08:14 AM
It’s time to select the winner of the Newtown Bee’s Sportsman of the Year Award — which since 2008 has honored late Newtown Bee Sports Editor Kim Harmon — for 2025. The Bee is considering candidates and welcomes your input through Tuesday, January 13...
Updated: Jan 07, 2026 at 05:23 PM
Frederick Brian Amey, known to all as Brian, passed away peacefully at 12:30 am on January 2, 2026, after many years living courageously with Parkinson’s disease. He was 88 years old.
Brian was born on February 11, 1937, in Southampton, England, to F...
Published: Jan 07, 2026 at 07:30 AM
DANBURY — Photographer Brad Stanton will have his work featured in the upcoming solo exhibition “Light and Lines, Figuratively,” opening January 10 at The Gallery at Still River Editions.
The exhibition will remain on view through April 3. An opening...
Published: Jan 07, 2026 at 07:00 AM
Family: My immediate family is myself and my son Connor William Ring, who has just joined the Navy.
Do you have any nicknames? No. People have tried, but Madelia doesn’t work well for too much.
Work: I have been at The Newtown Bee since N...
Published: Jan 07, 2026 at 06:00 AM
FARMINGTON, MAINE — David “Dave” G. Sorensen, 84, beloved husband of predeceased wife, Elizabeth, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 1, 2026.
He is lovingly remembered for his unwavering love and devotion to his family. He also enjoy...
Published: Jan 07, 2026 at 06:00 AM
Christian Richard Chemero, 59, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2025 in La Junta, Colorado. Born on April 17, 1966, Christian grew up in Newtown, and relocated to Colorado in 2005. He lived a life defined by creativity, adventure, and deep co...
