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Jackknifed Truck Creates I-84 Traffic Backups A jackknifed tractor-trailer truck stuck on westbound Interstate 84 early Thursday morning created traffic backups and travel delays for commuters traveling to work. State police said the trucker was dri...

About The Cover Ross MacDonald created this year’s Christmas cover for us. Mr MacDonald, a professional illustrator, has lived in the Hattertown section of Newtown since October 1996. He collects and uses antique type in his illustration...

Holiday Needs & Wish List From The Volunteer Center DANBURY — The Volunteer Center is a leader in strengthening the community by connecting people to volunteer service. The center would like to continue helping others by sharing with read...

The First American President To the Editor: Who was the first US President to be born in the United States of America? Before you answer too quickly, think about it. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776. But that really just mea...

Local Needy Benefit From Newtown Fund’s Holiday Program By Andrew Gorosko About 50 volunteers demonstrated the spirit of Christmas last weekend at the Newtown Fund’s annual Depot Day event, which is part of the groupâ€&#...

On the Courts — Basketball Highlights Intermediate Boys 5th Grade Celtics 24, Wolfpack 16: Jack Procaccini led the Wolfpack with 10 points and Nick Samuelson led the team in assists. Lucas LaDestro anchored the defense with some ...

Seniors Celebrate Holiday Season By Nancy K. Crevier “Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we ’ve no place to go, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! ” It was...

The Morons Who Stole Christmas To the Editor: Today we are heartbroken and disgusted. The only people who will read this letter and care about what happened don’t do the kinds of things that happened on our street last night, December 7. ...

Hockey Team Hopes Paying For Extra Ice Time Pays Dividends, Shoots For Playoffs By Andy Hutchison Hockey may be the only high school sport, at numerous high schools, in which players legitimately practice their game just a couple days each week. At N...

Sherman Christmas Carol Sing, Sunday SHERMAN — The Sherman Church will sponsor its annual Christmas Carol Sing on Sunday, December 21, at 7 pm,  at Veterans Field by the Gazebo off Route 37 Center. Jay and Beth Trott of Sherman will lead...