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Bethel HS presents “Little Women”
Once upon a time, high schools generally put on one play a year and it was in the spring. But at many schools, that has changed. Now, you can catch productions at several area high schools in the fall....
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Meet a world record holder in Newtown
Does the grin look familiar? You may have heard of Croix Sather already – he’s the author of “Dream Big, Act Big,” and he’s challenged himself with running across America in 100 days and making a...
View ArticleThree Ridgefield boards hold budget meeting
The Boards of Education, Finance and Selectmen will meet jointly on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Town Annex on Prospect Street. Town controller Kevin Redmond will give an overview of the town’s...
View ArticleUpdate on talk with Bethel author
So, about that author I was talking to this past Tuesday … I promised more info, and here it is: Barry Connolly will be at Byrd’s Books, 126 Greenwood Ave. in Bethel, this coming Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 7...
View ArticleBrush fire on South King Street
Danbury firefighters were responding Friday to a brush fire on South King Street. The fire was extinguished without incident.
View ArticleAbe at Gettysburg
Everyone knows that Abraham Lincoln was at Gettysburg. he gave the Gettysburg address there. But exactly where was he? One photo clearly shows him on stage. The evidence for his presence in other shots...
View ArticleHurry to register for Turkey Trot in Danbury
Online registration for the 4th annual Officer Donald J. Hassiak Memorial Turkey Trot will be closing at midnight tomorrow. The event will be at Tarrywile Park, 70 Southern Boulevard in Danbury, on...
View ArticleRidgefield zoners study mixed-use regulations
How many apartments can mix with office buildings in Ridgefield? The Planning and Zoning Commission, facing a request to expand its zoning regulations on the issue, decided Tuesday not to rush into...
View ArticleDanbury Democrats to honor JFK on Friday
Members of the Democratic Town Committee will host a ceremony at Kennedy Park in the city’s downtown on Friday at 6 p.m. to honor former President John F. Kennedy upon the 50th anniversary of his...
View Articlebeech bark disease
It’s been a slow progression from Nove Scotia down across New England into New York and Pennsylvania. But a combination on insects and fungi is killing the American beech, one of the most important...
View ArticleWays to help in Greater Danbury
Here’s the latest from The Volunteer Center of United Way of Western Connecticut: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Overnight shelter in New Milford is in need of volunteers to come in from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. to...
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Danbury High celebrates
Danbury High has cheerleaders, band and juniors and seniors to celebrate the win of $100,000 for Celebrate my drive safe driving campaign. It means Danbury High posted enough pledges to drive safely...
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Feel like taking a ‘champagne stroll’ in Kent?
In anticipation of the Kent Chamber of Commerce’s First Annual Champagne Stroll, the Kent Memorial Library plans to join in the fun and stay open late for all the strollers who frolic from one store...
View ArticleNewtown police union head says “wait” order was for EMTs
NEWTOWN - The head of the Newtown Police Union said Thursday that the order for first responders to wait before entering Sandy Hook Elementary School last Dec. 14 was directed toward ambulance...
View ArticleDanbury honors some involved parents
It’s National Parent Involvement Day in the schools. The Family Literacy Center in Danbury hosts a special celebration at Ellsworth Ave School tonight from 6-8 p.m. Board of Education member Richard...
View ArticleBell takes the stand in his own defense
New Fairfield resident Robert Bell held back tears on the witness stand Thursday as he described how he shot and killed his wife Svetlana Bell at their home in December, 2012. Bell, who his on trail...
View ArticleEsty defends Obamacare vote
U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-5th District, Friday defended both the Affordable Care Act and her support of a Republican bill that would undermine parts of the bill. Speaking after a press conference at...
View ArticleDanbury gets state affordable housing grant
Danbury is among 13 cities that received one of 13 grants for affordable housing projects that Gov Dannel P. Malloy has announced. . Danbury’s Glen Apartments, owned and managed by the Housing...
View ArticleBethel’s Harry Gibson honored for service
Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has recognized 23 Connecticut businesses and individuals for their efforts to protect the environment and natural resources during a...
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New Fairfield child inspires book for children
A new book called “Just Grace,” has been released by children’s book by writer Kathleen Bookbinder and illustrator Sharon Lane Holm. Both are from New Fairfield. The book is inspired by the story of...
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