Log In

Local Proclamation, Statewide Walks Mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month As October typically marks the arrival of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many Connecticut residents have already begun making breast cancer awareness a priority. In Newtown, First...

Attempted Burglary Police said they responded to a burglar alarm at Misty Vale Deli at 51 Berkshire Road about 8:28 pm October 1. Someone had attempted to enter the building, police said. The crimes committed were second-degree criminal mischief...

Newtown High School Volleyball, Cross Country, Swimming And Field Hockey Recap By Andy Hutchison Newtown High School’s girls’ volleyball, cross country, girls’ swimming and diving, and field hockey teams all battle...

To the Editor: I am writing in support of Chris LaRocque, the Republican candidate for the Legislative Council in District 2. Chris is very committed and passionate about Newtown. Chris recognizes the importance of giving back and being involved in t...

Starting Off On A Hot Streak ...Newtown High Boys’ Booters Continue To Roll By Andy Hutchison Halfway through the season, the Newtown High School boys’ soccer team continues to be unbeatable. The Nighthawks, heading into Wedne...

To the Editor: I recently researched the longevity of members of the Board of Finance from 1960 to 2009. The longest serving member was W.W. Holcombe with 14 years service, 13 as chairman (1962–1976). There wasn’t a great dea...

Newtown Loses Bid For Marcus Dairy Facility To Oxford By John Voket Newtown’s loss will be Oxford’s gain. The neighboring town will apparently be the site of a Marcus Dairy operations and distribution facility that earlier thi...

The ‘Accidental President’ To the Editor: We are witnessing the biggest expansion of the federal government our country has ever seen. Before us is a “health care overhaul” that several otherwise unempl...

Winifred Beuret Beloved Mother And Grandmother Winfred “Winnie” Beuret, 81, previously a resident of New York City, died October 5, at Ashlar of Newtown. She was the wife of the late Henry “Hank” B...

To the Editor: It is with gratitude that I write this letter...gratitude for those who are willing to run for, and serve in, public office. I would like to specifically mention Paul Lundquist, who is running for Legislative Council in District 1. I h...