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To the Editor: I would just like to share my experience with your readers about State Representative Christopher Lyddy. Chris has been my guardian angel since May of 2009. When illness struck a member of my family (with no medical insurance) I did no...

Newtown Support Groups Friday, July 30        AA, Newtown United Methodist Church, 92 Church Hill Road, 8 pm, beginners meeting, open discussion. Saturday, July 31       Daily Reflections meeting, St Rose School (Monsignor Co...

Travel Softball Highlights Newtown 10U Blue Travel Softball team results from mid July are as follows: Hawks 18, New Milford 11: The Hawks were led by strong pitching performances by Abby Clark and Grace Erney. The Hawks also benefited from key d...

Time To Act On Borough Traffic To the Editor: The Borough of Newtown is now under siege by a steadily increasing river of cars and trucks that pass through the central section of Newtown seeking fast and convenient routes to work or to home. Their pr...

Letters Of Endorsement To the Editor: On August 10 the voters in Newtown, Redding, Ridgefield, and Bethel will go the polls for a primary vote and select candidates for judge of probate for the new Northern Fairfield County Probate Court. As a clerk...

Hawks Softball Team  Second In Fastpitch Tourney The Newtown Hawks 12U Softball team finished second in a field of 13 teams playing for the Fairfield County Fastpitch Softball League Championship in Southbury during the weekend of July 24-25. After...

The Summer Job, An American Tradition, Proves Elusive In 2010 By Nancy K. Crevier Summer jobs for youth are more than just a way to fill in the hours normally occupied by schoolwork, said several notable Newtowners. A summer job can provide experienc...

Now On View *Main Floor Exhibit: Faith Gulick and John Renjilian from Newtown Historical Society have created two displays near the circulation desk with memorabilia that document Newtown’s growth during the 20th Century.  The items incl...