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Road Rage Incident On Interstate 84 State police said they charged two men in connection with a “road rage” incident that occurred about noon on July 19 on westbound Interstate 84, west of Exit 9. State police said motorist Ke...

Church Fair Vendors Wanted Vendor space is still available for the Newtown Congregational Church Fair being planned for Saturday, September 20. The fair will include vendors selling art, jewelry, photography, prints, gift items, and a variety of bout...

Adopt A Pet From Animal Control The following dogs and cats are available for adoption from the Newtown pound, which is located at the end of Ethan Allen Road (behind the transfer station): BANDIT is a two-year-old male Shepherd mix. He seems fin...

Garner Inmate Found Dead Was Murder Suspect HARTFORD (AP) — A Coventry man charged with murdering his pregnant girlfriend in front of their two children in April killed himself in his jail cell at Garner Correctional Institution in Newtow...

Clear Discrimination To the Editor: It is amazing to me that the residents on Boggs Hill are still complaining about the Buddhists having occasional visitors at their residence. One is left with the impression that this issue is clearly one of discri...

A High Flying Event To the Editor: St Rose Cub Scout Pack 570 had its annual rocket launch this past Sunday. Michael Salvatore oversaw the event, as he has for the past few years. Mr Salvatore makes sure the boys learn about basic safety rules when f...

Generosity Is Par For The Course To the Editor: I would like to thank everyone for making the Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company’s annual golf tournament a success. From the local business — Katherine’s K...

John Dainiak Longtime Member United Fire Company Of Botsford John Dainiak, 85, of East Hampton, beloved husband of Grete Ellen (Hansen) Dainiak, died July 18 at Middlesex Hospital. Born May 28, 1923, in Preston City, Conn., he was the son of Nik...

VFW Family Picnic, Saturday The Men’s Auxiliary of VFW Post 308 will host a Family Public — open to all residents —Saturday, July 26. The fun will begin at 11 am at the post, 18 Tinkerfield Road (off Wassermann Way...