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At the beginning of September, the Newtown-based business Mexicali Rose announced on Facebook it would be closing its doors for good on Sunday, September 21. The business belongs to the Hidalgos, a family that lives and breathes Newtown. The owners, ...

Newtown High School (NHS) Principal Kimberly Longobucco announced the eight NHS seniors recognized as Commended Students in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program on Friday, September 19. Lauren Allen, Jack Carta, Sonya Feder, Katherine Lye, Ria...

Newtown High School’s girls swimming and diving team dominated in its home meet with Bunnell of Stratford on September 19. The Nighthawks locked up the team victory by establishing an 80-26 lead through results of the 500 yard freestyle race and exhi...

Newtown High School’s football team went to New Milford and defeated the Green Wave 63-7 in the Boot Trophy game on September 19. The Nighthawks scored early and often, building a commanding 57-0 halftime lead and cruising in the second half. Quarter...

Newtown High School’s girls volleyball team forced a fifth and decisive set before falling to Brookfield in a road match on September 17, then defeated visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport 3-0 on September 19 and topped Woodstock Academy 3-0 in ano...

The Newtown High School field hockey team extended its winning streak to three with a 1-0 win at Weston on September 17, then played another close game, falling 4-3 to host Lauralton Hall of Milford on September 22. In the win over Weston Lucia Roman...

To The Editor: I am casting a no confidence vote for our current First Selectman Jeff Capeci. The fact that our community was not fully apprised of the damage from the August 2024 storm to the Aquarian Water Company’s wellfield, our primary source of...

To The Editor: My name is Keith Torreso and I am eagerly running for Newtown’s Police Commission and am asking you for your support this November, here is why. I have been a dedicated law enforcement professional with ten years of service in Connecti...

To The Editor: Freedom of speech, the press and the right to peacefully assemble are all protected rights under the First Amendment. Trump and his MAGA friends now believe that this is only true if you are supporting them and Project 2025, that sayin...

To The Editor: Sixteen years ago, when I moved to Newtown with my family, what began as a short break from my career in science and research quickly became a deeper commitment to our community. I started volunteering, and after the tragedy of Decembe...