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To the Editor: The bottom line is Officer Clarke broke the law twice in killing Bobbi the bear. Forget the fact that this was a case of bad judgement by a police officer who killed a non-threatening black bear in his back yard. The following are fact...

To the Editor: As we gear up for another voting season, it’s time to understand the views of the representatives we have in our CT legislature who are seeking re-election. I ask the two gentlemen representing Newtown in Hartford (Mitch Bolinsky and T...

To the Editor: Shame on the Scudder Road resident for discharging his AR-15 rifle and needlessly ending Bobbi’s life, leaving her two cubs orphaned while still dependent on her for survival. A law-enforcement officer should know better than to discha...

To the Editor: Regarding Mr Knapp’s “Letter Hive” suggestion last week to use ARP funds to address learning loss, please consider the C.H. Booth Library as a potential solution to this issue. The library already serves as a meeting place for students...

To the Editor: On behalf of the Girl Scouts of Newtown, I want to thank the community for celebrating our Gold Award Girl Scouts on Saturday, July 16th. Six young people were honored for their work, earning the Gold Award between 2020 and 2022. The G...

To the Editor: Bear encounters can definitely be frightening to think about here in the apex predator-free Northeast. After all, humans in Connecticut are unaccustomed to sharing space with powerful predators, and we all worry about the safety of our...

Need knows no season. So this week we are taking an opportunity to inform or remind Newtown residents about a few programs aimed at providing assistance to those who may need a hand, or a financial boost. Linda Bates, one of our local angels who help...

Richard J. Fricke, Esq, died peacefully surrounded by family on July 19, 2022, in Ithaca, N.Y. He was born the son of Richard I. Fricke and Jeanne Hines Fricke in Ithaca, N.Y., on April 17, 1945. He graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in go...

Sean Michael Stutman, age 7, of Newtown, ascended to heaven on July 15, 2022. Sean was a magnetic figure — building community, spreading love, and inspiring people wherever he went. The name Sean means “gift from God,” and that he was! While Sean was...

With six infractions given out during the month of June, as well as 72 other enforcements such as written and verbal warnings, the Lake Zoar Marine Patrol is looking to crack down on unsafe behavior on the lake. Marine Patrol Coordinator Dan Semosky ...