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Nourishments— Summer Memories, Summer Drinks By Nancy K. Crevier A really hot summer day calls for lots of fluids, and while water is far and away the best way to re-hydrate, an icy drink with a burst of flavor can hit the spot. My Aunt H...

Newtown, Communities Across America Grappling With Forsaken Cemeteries By John Voket Almost 125 years ago, 15-month-old Emma Wheeler was laid to rest within sight of her family’s church near a stone wall in a New England cemetery. The ch...

To the Editor: There has been some talk about the quality of representation we in Monroe and Newtown receive from our current state House member, DebraLee Hovey. We have seen negative comments made by her opponent’s supporters in newspape...

Summer Theater Program Prepares ‘Broadway Bound’ Youth By Eliza Hallabeck Students pantomimed under the watchful eye of Broadway Bound instructor Jennifer Johnston in Middle Gate Elementary School’s gymnasium on Tu...

Horse Guard Celebrates Recruit Class Graduation The Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard (2GHG) held a Military Graduation Ceremony at its headquarters located at Fairfield Hills, on June 29. The seven-member recruit class received gradu...

Newtown Seeks Relief As Heat Climbs By Kendra Bobowick Bare feet slapped against pavement where footprints trailed children from Treadwell Park pool Wednesday. By 3 pm guests crowded the water and poolside as temperatures pushed into the 90s during...

Historical Society’s House & Garden Tour Residents and visitors are all invited to explore picturesque Newtown when Newtown Historical Society presents its 15th Annual House and Garden Tour on Saturday, July 17, from 11 am to 5 pm. More ...

Quitline Provides Support For Quitting Tobacco HARTFORD — As America celebrates its independence this July, the Connecticut Quitline is encouraging tobacco users to take a step toward a different kind of freedom — freedom from...

Stephen Mortifoglio Avid Sports Fan Stephen Mortifoglio, 93, died peacefully on July 3 at Danbury Hospital with his family by his side. He had been a resident of Newtown since 2002. Mr Mortifoglio was born in Queens, N.Y., on October 14, 1916, t...

State Appliance Rebate Program Closing HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut is planning to end its rebate program for purchases of energy efficient appliances next month. The state originally received $3.4 million in federal stimulus funds for th...