Each week we compile a list of some of the recent 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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"Ram Pasture Tree Lighting Donations Begin Arriving," published November 30. Ahead of the 2022 lighting of the trees for the holidays at Ram Pasture, donations started arriving at the office of Newtown Parks & Recreation. Donations help cover the costs associated with the annual tree event, which is being cosponsored by the Borough of Newtown and Newtown Parks & Rec. Read more at newtownbee.com/11302022/ram-pasture-tree-lighting-donations-begin-arriving-2.

"Kimball Midwest Opens Distribution Center In Newtown," published November 28. Kimball Midwest, a national industrial supplier based in Columbus, Ohio, has begun operations at its new distribution center at 14 Prospect Drive, Newtown. Read more at newtownbee.com/11282022/kimball-midwest-opens-distribution-center-in-newtown.

"Great Season Ends With 21-20 Setback To Shelton In Class L State Playoffs," by Andy Hutchison, published November 30. A back-and-forth Class L State Playoff opener loaded with big plays went down to the wire, and visiting and seventh-seeded Shelton came away with a hard-fought 21-20 victory over second-seeded Newtown, under the Blue & Gold Stadium lights on November 29. Read more at newtownbee.com/11302022/great-season-ends-with-21-20-setback-to-shelton-in-class-l-state-playoffs.

"Professional Hockey Player Melissa Samoskevich Doing It All — On And Off Ice," by Andy Hutchison, published December 2. With a passion for lacing up the skates and playing as well as aspirations to coach in the future, Sandy Hook’s own Melissa Samoskevich could not be more thrilled about where she is in her hockey career. Read more at newtownbee.com/12022022/professional-hockey-player-melissa-samoskevich-doing-it-all-on-and-off-ice.

"How Are Newtown’s School Libraries Inspiring Students To Read?" by Eliza Van, published November 30. All school-year Newtown Public School students will find many reasons to read in the schools’ libraries. Read more at newtownbee.com/11302022/how-are-newtowns-school-libraries-inspiring-students-to-read.

Education Editor Eliza Van can be reached at eliza@thebee.com.