Newtown and federal health and food safety authorities have cooked up a number of tips to help keep your stomach full of turkey and free from foodborne illness this Thanksgiving holiday.

When people hear the word “hypnosis,” their mind may conjure up scenarios of people entranced by a swinging pocket watch only to be instructed to perform outrageous acts when randomly prompted.

After 13 years, numerous attempts and injuries, this athlete got to go to Hawaii for the big competition.

The Newtown Health District will host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic this week.

Newtown Health District is working collaboratively with Housatonic Valley Health District (HVHD) and Newtown VNA to bring flu shots to the community.

Newtown Lions Club will be participating in the 27th Newtown Health Fair planned for Saturday, September 24, at Newtown Community Center.

Hope On Main Street will return next month after being forced to cancel the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It will take place at C.H. Booth Library, 25 Main Street, on Saturday, September 10, rain or shine from 5:30 to 7 pm.

Are you — or do you know a widow or widower who could benefit from some guidance and friendship as they begin navigating their new normal?

Introduced at the library earlier this year, Memory Café is designed for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.