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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"Police Encounter Suspect Vehicle In Latest Mail Theft Incidents," by John Voket, published December 22. The Newtown Police Dept likely encountered a vehicle carrying individuals suspected in the most recent pair of incidents in town involving the theft of mail from residents. Read more at newtownbee.com/12222022/police-encounter-suspect-vehicle-in-latest-mail-theft-incidents.

"Town, State, Eversource Bracing For Pre-Christmas Storm," by John Voket, published December 21. Ahead of torrential rain and wind preceding a severe drop in temperatures into the Christmas weekend, town and state officials as well as Eversource were bracing while issuing advisories. Read more at newtownbee.com/12212022/town-state-eversource-bracing-for-pre-christmas-storm.

"With Dozens Of Roads Compromised, Thousands Without Power, State Posts Safety Advisory," by John Voket, published December 23. At 9:30 am Friday, December 23, Newtown Police, emergency dispatchers, volunteer firefighters, and Highway Department crews were still scrambling, addressing calls for trees and wires down and posting dozens of full or partial road closures. Read more at newtownbee.com/12232022/with-dozens-of-roads-compromised-thousands-without-power-state-posts-safety-advisory.

"Texas Roadhouse ‘Legendary Food And Service’ Continues With New Owner," published December 20. Texas Roadhouse at 74 Newtown Road in Danbury opened its doors in June of 2017. Read more at newtownbee.com/12202022/texas-roadhouse-legendary-food-and-service-continues-with-new-owner.

"National Champions! D12 Cheer Squad Claims Title," by Andy Hutchison, published December 17. Newtown Youth Cheerleading sent two teams — the D12 squad along with the D14 group — to compete in the Nationals Cheer Competition in Kissimmee, Fla., December 10-11, and the D12s won it all. Read more at newtownbee.com/12172022/national-champions-d12-cheer-squad-claims-title.

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