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Updated: Jul 29, 2022 at 09:24 AM
In the aftermath of recent mass shootings in Buffalo, N.Y., and Uvalde, Texas, local organizations have been discussing how to bring residents closer, to think critically without bias, and to try something new instead of repeating the same patterns t...
Published: Jul 28, 2022 at 04:37 PM
Governor Ned Lamont is directing US and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, July 29, in honor of Muddy Brook Fire Department Firefighter George W. Brown, who died in the line of duty following a response...
Published: Jul 28, 2022 at 04:30 PM
To the Editor:
During the January 6th hearings, we’ve heard from former members of the Trump administration and Republican state officials about how Trump and his allies worked together to try and overthrow our democracy because the 2020 presidential...
Published: Jul 28, 2022 at 04:25 PM
To the Editor:
The summer is a time for carefree sunlit days but unfortunately it can also be a time for tragic accidents and loss. With all of August ahead and Labor Day fast approaching with parties being planned, it’s a good time to be mindful of ...
Published: Jul 28, 2022 at 04:20 PM
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Volunteers for the local unit of the Salvation Army braved the heat on Saturday, July 23, and rang the bells around town to raise funds to help Newtown.
The efforts raised $1,000. This special “Christmas in July” collection was done to...
Published: Jul 28, 2022 at 04:15 PM
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Both amid and after the height of the pandemic, the question as to how expedient national budget spending is has arguably been debated more so than in the past.
While scrutiny of how the national budget is allocated can be reasonable a...
Published: Jul 28, 2022 at 04:10 PM
To the Editor:
It is usually not hard for me to find words, but I must admit I am overwhelmed to the point of feeling somewhat speechless. It may be more accurate to say that the utter joy you have bestowed upon my parents and me this month has made ...
Published: Jul 28, 2022 at 04:05 PM
To the Editor,
Whether we know it or not, every day we are funding political campaigns and advocating for policies we may or may not support.
Large corporations spend millions of dollars backing policies (and politicians) that align with their compan...
Published: Jul 28, 2022 at 04:00 PM
To the Editor:
My wife and I own a second home in Bethel, N.Y. and last year the town of Bethel offered all of its residents a great opportunity to sign up for community solar generated electricity.
This power is produced by a solar field installed v...
Published: Jul 28, 2022 at 03:00 PM
Loyal readers of The Newtown Bee have already seen two prior weeks of coverage, mostly detailing the negative outcry over health care providers requesting 20% individual health plan rate hikes next year.
These providers, according to Newtown delegati...
