Each week we compile a list of some of the most-read stories published at newtownbee.com. Here is a roundup of the week’s recent top stories, based on the number of page reads.

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“Lightning Strike Starts Fire, Damages Sandy Hook Home,” by Shannon Hicks, published April 22. A lightning strike caused a fire that damaged a private home, but did not injure anyone. Read more at newtownbee.com/04222021/lightning-strike-starts-fire-damages-sandy-hook-home.

“Two New Officers Sworn In At Newtown Police Department,” by Shannon Hicks, published April 19. Newtown Police Department recently welcomed two officers to its ranks within a week. Read more at newtownbee.com/04192021/two-new-officers-sworn-in-at-newtown-police-department.

“Ben Mason Optimistic About Chances In National Football League Draft,” by Andy Hutchison, published April 20. Ben Mason has come a long way in his football career. And now the former Newtown High School standout and Michigan player has his sights set on advancing to the next level on the gridiron — the National Football League. Read more at newtownbee.com/04202021/ben-mason-optimistic-about-chances-in-national-football-league-draft.

“Hawk Rescued With ‘Arrow Skewering His Body,’ Believed Intentional,” by Alissa Silber, published April 18. A red-tailed hawk, presumed to have been intentionally wounded with an arrow, was fighting for its life after being rescued. Read more at newtownbee.com/04182021/hawk-rescued-with-arrow-skewering-his-body-believed-intentional.

“From Pencil To Print: Crash And Fire On Rochambeau Bridge, Hours Of Subsequent Gridlock,” by Shannon Hicks, published April 20. Our occasional series “From Pencil To Print” shares how a recent story went from conception to bylined feature for our print edition and website. This week it featured a look at the story about a rollover of a truck and subsequent fire as covered in the April 2, 2021, print edition and online. Read more at newtownbee.com/04202021/from-pencil-to-print-crash-and-fire-on-rochambeau-bridge-hours-of-subsequent-gridlock.