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Teens ‘Learning A Lot’ About Risks Of Drug Use From Parents This is the first of a two-part feature focusing on outcomes of the 2008 Parent Attitude Tracking Study (PATS) from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. HAR...

Nicholas Bennett Mentesana of Sandy Hook was one of 409 candidates who received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology, in Rolla, Mo., on Saturday, December 20 of last year. Nicholas graduated with a bachelor of science degree...

NMS Students Participate In Local Chemistry Challenge Newtown Middle School students participated in the “You Be The Chemist Challenge,” an educational and fun academic competition for fifth through eighth grade students who a...

Study To Target Ways To Foster Affordable Housing By Andrew Gorosko A planned state-funded study focused on increasing the local stock of “affordable housing” will address “a definite need” for such dw...

Preschool Slates Silent Auction Newtown Congregational Preschool will hold a silent auction March 20 at 7 pm at the Stony Hill Inn to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Each class in the preschool has a handmade quilt to be auctioned off, among many oth...

PCSW: Extend Unemployment Benefits To Part-Timers HARTFORD — Teresa C. Younger, executive director of the Connecticut General Assembly’s Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW), recently called upon the Legislatureâ...

Independent Living Day Looking to volunteer? Newtown Youth & Family Services is looking for volunteers for Saturday, April 25, from 8 am until 3:30 pm, when Independent Living Day returns. There are numerous shifts available if you cannot devote the ...

LUNCH MENU WEEK Of mARCH 16 – 20     Newtown Elementary SCHOOLS   MONDAY, MARCH 16 CHOICE ONE: Cheeseburger on a bun Oven baked potato wedges Mixed veggies Fruit selection Milk   TUES...

Commentary— World Recession Is Forcing Economic Reality By Mark Weisbrot A serious financial crisis can force some rethinking of economic and political dogma. The current one is serious for most of the world; the International Monetary Fu...

‘Hidden’ Halfway River Sees Restoration Money By Kendra Bobowick A favorite spot for Land Use Deputy Director Rob Sibley, the Halfway River off Route 34, may be too easily overlooked. “Most people driving by wonâ&#...