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Published: Aug 23, 2024 at 07:00 AM
For the second year in a row the Bethel-based Famous Pizza squad edged Newtown’s Castle Hill Chocolate in the Newtown-Bethel Women’s Softball League Championship game, this year posting a hard-fought 11-9 win in the pinnacle contest at Treadwell Park...
Updated: Aug 26, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Newtown received 10 inches of rain and Sandy Hook received 12.17 inches, as rivers overflowed, roads washed out, some homes were flooded and a few destroyed, and motorists became trapped in flooded vehicles over the course of Sunday, August 18, into ...
Updated: Aug 27, 2024 at 04:58 PM
On Sunday, August 25, at 11 am, the 48th annual Ukrainian Festival will begin at Paproski’s Castle Hill Farm Pumpkin Patch, 25 Sugar Lane (off Sugar Street/Route 302). The outdoor event will start with the Celebration of the Ukrainian Catholic Divine...
Published: Aug 23, 2024 at 06:55 AM
The 15th Annual Newtown Turkey Trot to benefit the C. H. Booth Library will take place on Thanksgiving Day, November 28. The event offers the opportunity to kick off your Thanksgiving Day celebrations by participating in a 5K run / walk or 2.5K (1.6 ...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:35 PM
To the Editor:
Soon it will be 3 months since I lost my husband, Micah. I just wanted to say thank you for being here through my grief and whirlwind yet simultaneously numbing summer. The meals, donations and hesitant check ins. Most of all thank you...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:30 PM
To the Editor:
A review of the website for the candidacy to re-elect Mitch Bolinsky has a statement on the front page: “This site, my first 6 terms, and my 2024 campaign are all about you. Your family, your business. Having a safe, thriving Community...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:25 PM
To the Editor,
I’m responding to Andrew Buzzi’s August 1st letter (“Saving Democracy from an Existential Threat”) and subsequent letters regarding our national politics. It’s positive to have this open discussion in our town paper. We’ve had public d...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:20 PM
To the Editor:
Just last week Senator Chris Murphy was in Kenya talking about flooding/drought that has affected that area.
Chris has no intention of coming to the Newtown/Southbury area after a historic storm hits the state he is supposed to represe...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:15 PM
To the Editor:
Harris/Walz yard signs that read “we’re not going back.”
Going back to what?
Lower grocery prices?
Lower gas prices?
Lower inflation?
Record low unemployment in all races going back five decades?
Peace deals in the Middle East?
Secure ...
Published: Aug 22, 2024 at 03:10 PM
To the Editor:
There is little doubt among experts that climate change is fueling more intense weather events. Last year, Connecticut recorded its tenth warmest year on record. This past weekend, we witnessed the effects of heavy rainfall here and in...
