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Published: Jun 23, 2022 at 04:15 PM
To the Editor:
As fireworks light the night sky this Fourth of July, friends, families, and communities will gather together to celebrate our independence and toast to our nation’s birthday.
Wherever you’re raising a glass this weekend, if your plans...
Published: Jun 23, 2022 at 04:10 PM
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To the Editor:
Dear Newtown — The Newtown Allies for Change has given over 130 books — from picture books to adult historical research — through the Little Free Library at Treadwell Park! W...
Published: Jun 23, 2022 at 04:05 PM
To the Editor:
Ten years ago, after Sandy Hook, my grandchildren attended funerals for two six-year-old boys.
Here we are in 2022 and nothing has changed. Citizens of the United States are still being massacred in schools, grocery stores and churches...
Updated: Jun 23, 2022 at 05:01 PM
To the Editor:
On behalf of this year’s LobsterFest Committee — myself, Ryan Clark, Matt Dobson, George Lockwood, Jr, and Jeff Thomas — and the officers and members of Sandy Hook Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co, we would like to thank our family, friends,...
Published: Jun 23, 2022 at 03:00 PM
As one of the last family-owned, hyperlocal hometown newspapers across Connecticut’s “land of steady habits,” The Newtown Bee certainly has subscribed to that credo in terms of our physical presence.
And so it has been, for nearly 145 years.
While ot...
Published: Jun 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, Newtown Arts Festival will be joining with Edmond Town Hall to present Amy Helm in concert at the town hall, 45 Main Street, at 7 pm, Friday, September 16.
A cocktail reception from 5 to 6:30 pm in the building’s Al...
Updated: Jun 23, 2022 at 10:29 AM
While the Newtown Health District is not planning to host any COVID-19 vaccination clinics for the youngest candidates who just became qualified to receive a protective jab, Director Donna Culbert is promoting clinics including one June 30 at Newtown...
Published: Jun 23, 2022 at 08:30 AM
Megan Parsons, a long-time resident of Newtown, Conn., passed peacefully recently after a short battle with old age and just a week short of her 95th birthday.
Born in North Wales, United Kingdom, and being the adventurous sort, Megan emigrated alone...
Published: Jun 22, 2022 at 06:10 PM
Dorothy Veronica Kroha (Loya), 89, of Danbury, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at Filosa Nursing Home in Danbury. She was the wife of the late David G. Kroha.
Dot, as she was known to her family and frie...
Updated: Jun 22, 2022 at 02:38 PM
Each week we compile a list of some of the most-read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s top stories, based on the number of page reads.
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