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NHS Visitors Share First-Hand Accounts From WWII By Eliza Hallabeck “Welcome to World War II,” Newtown High School parent Lois Barber said before introducing students to veterans Anthony Yakacki, Alexander J. Sawchyn, Deacon J...

Author Kathleen Kudlinski has spent a lifetime telling stories and science to kids of all ages. She has written 38 children’s books, ranging from picture books to young adult novels, and including natural history, biographies, and histori...

SCAN Members’ Critique Planned The Society of Creative Arts of Newtown (SCAN) will have a critique of members’ art by the well-known educator John Massimino Wednesday, June 24, at 1:30 pm. The program will be open to the publi...

A Colleague Remembered To the Editor: I would like to pay tribute to one of the unsung heroes who kept the town running, the late John Verbanic, who recently passed away after a long and brave battle against an unrelenting illness. All who knew him w...

LUNCH MENU WEEK Of JUNE 22     Newtown Elementary SCHOOLS   MONDAY, JUNE 22 CHOICE ONE: French toast sticks Syrup Sausage Hash brown patty Fruit selection Milk   TUESDAY, JUNE 23 CHOICE ONE: Bread...

Shelton Presentation On Vein Surgery SHELTON — The Hospital of Saint Raphael is sponsoring a free lecture on the latest advances in vascular and endovascular surgery in the treatment of artery disease, varicose veins, and aneurysms. Anto...

Around The Horn — Baseball Highlights 9-year-olds Grimes Times 17, MSR Rockers 2: Henry Primavera led an offensive explosion with a home run and 6 RBI’s, Pete Debona and Marc Lasorsa pitched well and Jacob Steinbrey c...

We Want Our Books Back To the Editor: [Re: “An Expensive Way to Stamp Out a Debt” Letter Hive 6/12/09] Mr Caracciolo, first, sometimes letters that seem absurd do need to be mailed home. As for your granddaughter —...

On The Pitch — Soccer Scores Girls U8 Shooting Stars 2, Thundering Jaguars 0: For the Stars, Simone Paradis scored both goals. Jackie Seras and Katie Sailer secured the defense, while Molly Ma and Julia Sullivan played well ...

Volunteer Open Forums Planned Starbucks Newtown will hold its next two volunteer open forums next week, with residents of all ages invited to meet representatives from a number of nonprofit groups who have volunteer opportunities available. On Monday...