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To the Editor: Election day is near! When looking at the choices of who will best represent the interests and values of Newtown and Monroe residents as state representative in the 112th District, there is only one clear and proven choice. DebraLee H...

NHS Field Hockey, Cross Country, Volleyball, Swimming Update By Andy Hutchison A roundup of recent sports activity at Newtown High School. Field Hockey Newtown cruised to a 7-0-1 start heading into this week. NHS blanked Brookfield 2-0 on Septem...

School Board Makes Its Pitch Before Referendum By Eliza Hallabeck Less than a week before the high school expansion project went to referendum, the Board of Education held an informal meeting to allow Newtown residents to ask questions about both the...

Boy Scout Troop 270 Celebrates 50th Anniversary   Members of Boy Scout Troop 270, their families, friends, and associates gathered Saturday, September 20, at the Dickinson Park pavilion to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversa...

Four Soap Stars On One Stage: ‘General Hospital’ Cast Members Are Coming To Newtown By Shannon Hicks How far in advance do you tape shows? Is it hard to kiss another woman for the camera? Is it hard for your wife to watch you...

Richard P. Manzo Served Local Union 488 In Many Capacities Richard P. Manzo 68, of Newtown, died October 1, in his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Bridgeport May 13, 1940, he was an area resident all of his life. Mr Manzo was a...

Hospital Expands Farmers’ Market DERBY — Griffin Hospital’s Farmers’ Market, now in its second year of operation, announces the addition of several new vendors. The weekly event will continue on Fridays...

Historical Society Program:  Second Bananas Who Moved Up Far from the days when a Presidential candidate would choose an opponent for a running mate in order to silence him in the closet of the Vice Presidency, we are watching a campaign in which t...

*I have a few upcoming local shows on my radar this week, both of which will be at 100 Church Hill in Sandy Hook. TONY SUMMO and LOU BELLOFATTO will return to the bar on Saturday, October 25, performing a mix of classic rock and oldies. The show will...

Music For Late Bloomers: Workshops With Julie Cook SANDY HOOK and WOODBURY — Julie Cook, director of Julie’s Piano Workshop, has announced a series of free or low-cost workshops as part of the studio’s 25th annive...