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Published: Aug 07, 2023 at 07:00 AM
Lost Control On Turn
Newtown Police report Jake Bernard, 22, of Easton, operating a 2007 BMW 328xi, was traveling northbound on South Main Street at 12:37 pm July 18. John Curtis, 37, of Watertown, operating a 2019 Nissan Altima, was traveling w...
Published: Aug 07, 2023 at 06:00 AM
Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue (SHVFR) Company held a ceremonial “wetdown” celebration July 22 to officially recognize putting Newtown’s most advanced piece of fire apparatus in service. “Quint 440” was purchased through a joint collaboration bet...
Published: Aug 05, 2023 at 07:00 AM
The Exit 11 reconfiguration adjacent to Newtown High School and a short distance down Wasserman Way from Reed Intermediate is not going to be finished before the beginning of the 2023-24 school year, it was learned recently.
There is good news, howev...
Updated: Aug 07, 2023 at 11:55 AM
It is quite impressive to swim 2.4 miles, run a marathon, or bike 112 miles. Pick your endurance, stamina, workout poison.
Or, if you’re Meghan Bridges, do all three in succession. Talk about ultra impressive.
Bridges, on July 23, completed Ironman L...
Updated: Aug 07, 2023 at 04:44 PM
August 7, 1988
They are the men of Pinkerton Security. Their job — to guard the ghost town that is Fairfield Hills. There is not much activity these days at the former state mental institution, but these mostly-retired men patrol the grounds 24 ...
Updated: Aug 04, 2023 at 09:56 AM
This week’s Hometown Person is very dear to the hearts of those here at Bee Publishing Company. We like to think we’re the second family of Frank LaPak, a former longtime member of our Production Department. Our friend and retiree also used to spend ...
Published: Aug 04, 2023 at 07:00 AM
The Newtown 9U Blue Hawks, coming off state and regional championships, have advanced to the Cal Ripken World Series in Ocala, Fla.
Newtown won the State title in early July, sending them to the Cal Ripken New England Regionals where eight teams from...
Published: Aug 04, 2023 at 07:00 AM
Slowdowns in traffic due to crashes are a frequent occurrence in the eight-plus mile stretch of Interstate 84 that runs through Newtown, and last weekend was no exception.
At least three vehicular collisions marred the weekend of July 28-30, one each...
Published: Aug 04, 2023 at 07:00 AM
In Bram Stoker’s classic tale of horror, Dracula, Professor Van Helsing and his brave comrades must hunt down and destroy the profoundly evil Count Dracula. But the Count is exceedingly resourceful, employing superhuman strength, psychic powers, and ...
Published: Aug 04, 2023 at 06:00 AM
EAST HADDAM — It seems that in the past few years, every movie property from Ghost to Amelie and Mrs Doubtfire has been adapted to the stage in musical form. Most are unsuccessful, ultimately fading into obscurity, while others become cult favorites....
