12+ hour, 57+ min ago  (275+ words) Supporting Embree Ku The Newtown Bee I am writing to support the candidacy of Michelle Embree Ku, one of two Democrats vying to represent Newtown in Connecticut's 106th House of Representatives district. Why am I supporting Michelle instead of the other…...

12+ hour, 22+ min ago  (461+ words) The Newtown Bee On What Budget Numbers To Send To Referendum Much talk went into how much to cut at the recent Board of Finance and Legislative Council meetings, with town officials spending nearly four hours between the new meetings…...

12+ hour, 23+ min ago  (232+ words) The Newtown Bee Who You Endorse Speaks Volumes About You My close friends say that I am clearly a feminist because I promote women. At 64 year of age, I have endured a great deal of "ism" s in the field…...

12+ hour, 24+ min ago  (212+ words) Schmidle held the seat until 1992, when she chose not to run and was succeeded in office by Republican Julia Wasserman. Wasserman served the 106th until 2008. Democrat Chris Lyddy, an elected legislative council member, won the vacant seat in 2008 and served two…...

12+ hour, 25+ min ago  (201+ words) Not since the Civil War has this country been so divided. When would you ever imagine such hostility between friends, neighbors, even entire communities? Where has our decency gone? Where are the good folks with heart and character? My answer:…...

12+ hour, 25+ min ago  (276+ words) I'm running to represent Newtown as your next State House Representative for the 106th District because this isn't just where I live, it's my home. Those relationships matter and helped bring resources back to Newtown. From brownfield cleanup to HVAC funding…...

13+ hour, 9+ min ago  (318+ words) On April 20, 2026 our Board of Selectman unanimously voted to ban rodenticides (SGARs) on all Municipal property! This is a life-saving WIN for the Wildlife of Newtown, including Birds of Prey, Foxes and other natural predators who rely on rodents for…...

21+ hour, 59+ min ago  (130+ words) Travel Talk: Alaska, June 4 The Newtown Bee Travel Talk: Alaska, June 4 Expedia Cruises in Brookfield will host Travel Talk: Alaska on Thursday, June 4. The special event will be presented from 7 to 8: 30 pm at Reverie Brewing Company, 57-B Church Hill Road....

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (341+ words) Family: My wife Robin, and our daughter Charly. How did you meet your wife? I met her on the subway in Brooklyn. I was helping someone with their stroller, and she saw me and handed me her business card. Pets:…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (567+ words) Leaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers, or LOF for short, is a local adaptive skiing group that works with all kinds of individuals of all abilities. From hosting open ski days to private groups for those with visual impairments or spinal…...