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Road Closure Planned The Public Works Department would like to alert residents that Sawmill Road will be temporarily closed beginning the week of July 7, 2008, for a duration of approximately two to three months for the replacement of two bridges. De...

Talking Vs. Barking By Bardi McLennan A Word to the Dog: You may have noticed by now that people walk on their hind legs, and some are pretty awkward doing it. Be careful not to get in the way of their feet. You are also expected to watch your p...

Connected To Newtown To the Editor: This past week was the campaign kick-off for Chris Lyddy, a Newtown Legislative Councilman who is running for state representative in the 106th district. Those of you who attended the event might agree with me when...

New Report Identifies Dangerous Web Domains SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — When surfing the Internet for safe Web sites, not all domains are equal. Companies that assign addresses for websites appear to be cutting corners on security more when t...

Robert J. Richter, Jr Teamsters Local 191 Member Robert J. Richter, Jr, 73, of Bridgeport, beloved husband of Maria Santiago Richter, died June 23 at Bridgeport Hospital.  Survivors include two sons, Brett Richter of Newtown and Mario Richter ...

Homes Needed For Pets At 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): SAM is a four-year-old neutered male Beagle who...

Antiques Shows______ Saturdays (weekly to Oct 26): Bethlehem Flea Market, Bethlehem Fairgrounds, 384 Main St North/Rte 61, 6 am-1 pm, free adm & parking, 200 spaces will offer antiques & collectibles, plants & flowers, organic foods & farmerâ&#x...

Water Skiers Leave Disabilities In Their Wake By Kendra Bobowick They all had a story. Allie Lawson, 17, is visually impaired. Joe Eckler of Newtown, also 17, has a tumor in his brain and lost vision in his left eye. Katie Mawby from Michigan lost he...

Chris Lyddy Kicks Off Campaign, Qualifies For Public Financing More than 100 family members, friends, and supporters gathered at the Newtown Meeting House Saturday, June 21, to join Christopher Lyddy in kicking off his campaign for the 106th Legislat...

Newtown Middle School Graduates And Awards The following is the list of Newtown Middle School graduates and award winners for the 2007-2008 school year. Karisma Aarons, Francis Afriyie*, Karina Aguilar, Sarah Ainley, Margina Alam, Michael Allwein, Ro...