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Published: Jun 14, 2024 at 03:10 PM
To the Editor:
When this country was founded, all agreed the administration of justice needed to be fair to all, effectively blind to an individual’s circumstances, including political persuasion. This agreement held for 200+ years, was fraying aroun...
Published: Jun 14, 2024 at 12:30 PM
SHERMAN — In 2010 New York City Public Schools shut down what they called “reassignment centers.” Teachers nicknamed them “rubber rooms.”
These were rooms where hundreds of teachers were sent away to await academic discipline from the school board. S...
Published: Jun 14, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Newtown Neighbors and Newcomers is planning its second summer get-together: a gathering scheduled for Thursday, June 27, at Aquila’s Nest Vineyard.
All are invited to the Pole Bridge Road vineyard for an evening of socializing, food, and live music. ...
Updated: Jun 20, 2024 at 02:59 PM
Longtime Newtown resident Bill Shpunt is a few weeks into retirement. Bill celebrated the conclusion of his career with Waterbury Fire at the end of May, with 30 years of service to that city.
Roger Ball is a little past his latest milestone birt...
Updated: Jun 16, 2024 at 11:08 AM
Two people were the focus of a rescue mission mid-Tuesday afternoon after they called for help while hiking in Upper Paugussett State Forest.
Hawleyville Fire, Newtown Hook & Ladder Fire, Newtown Underwater Search And Rescue and Newtown Police Depart...
Published: Jun 14, 2024 at 07:30 AM
Celebrating the 62nd edition of New England’s largest Labor Day parade, Sue and Jim Shortt of Shortt’s Farm have been appointed this year’s Labor Day Parade Grand Marshalls. After almost 30 years of organic farming, the Shortts have become a pillar i...
Published: Jun 14, 2024 at 07:00 AM
In sports, particularly at the youth and high school level, it is as much about sportsmanship as it is winning.
A little of both never hurt. A lot of both — that garners some nice recognition.
Just ask Newtown High School Athletic Director Matt Memol...
Published: Jun 14, 2024 at 06:55 AM
From leading the squad to championships to the behind-the-scenes effort she puts forth — including serving as a team mom of sorts — Newtown High School Cheerleading Head Coach Susan Bridges does it all.
Bridges, for her efforts, was recognized with t...
Published: Jun 13, 2024 at 03:00 PM
Each year, The Newtown Bee offers a few thoughts to consider to the transitioning Senior Class of Newtown High School, along with seniors attending other schools in the area, or who are reaching the end of their homeschool education.
First and foremo...
Published: Jun 13, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Newtown High School’s Class of 2024 was honored in their commencement ceremony on Wednesday, June 12, at the school’s Blue and Gold Stadium.
Family and friends filtered into the stadium before the ceremony and packed the bleachers and chairs on the f...
