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All of the animals except for man know that the principle business of life is to enjoy it. —Samuel Butler Before I knew the best part of my life had come, it had gone.                                    ...

Invest In Better Roads, Not Obstructions To: The Editor, I would like to start by thanking James F Walsh of 3 N. Branch Road for his willingness to volunteer his time to our community. That said I would also like to raise my voice in opposition to h...

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...

NMS Students Learn About ‘Nametags’ By Eliza Hallabeck Newtown Middle School students were asked on Monday, September 26 to repeat two phrases: “It’s not what happens to you” and â€&#x...

Letters Of Endorsement To the Editor: I am writing in support of Phil Carroll for the Legislative Council. Phil Carroll has been a resident for many years and has been very active in town meetings. I believe that as a member of the Legislative Counci...

GOP Touts Top Of Ticket Incumbents By John Voket Did you know that First Selectman Pat Llodra, an aspiring pilot, successfully completed takeoff and landing procedures in a Lear Jet simulator? Or that Selectman Will Rodgers, a veteran of the Iraqi Fr...

‘Light The Night Walk’ Rolls Back The Clouds And Illuminates The Fight Against Cancer By Shannon Hicks Following an overcast, extremely muggy day, a sunset that streaked the sky with oranges and reds greeted the estimated 400...

Pie Contest Was A Sweet Success For Bakers, Consumers The Alexandria Room at Edmond Town Hall was filled with the scent of home baked pies on September 17 as judges Donald Bates, Ann Fowler-Cruz, and Bob Lambert tasted and rated the First Annual Seni...

To the Editor: I am writing to endorse Kathy Fetchick for Legislative Council.  I know Kathy as a friend and neighbor, and I have seen firsthand her dedication and commitment to the town of Newtown. I appreciate her criteria for success, which is si...

Fed’s Twist May Squeeze More Savings For Newtown By John Voket The same federal financial program that should lower bonding expenses for rebuilding New York’s World Trade Center site is expected to contribute to around $900,00...