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Interactions between black bears and people are continuing their year-to-year rise, resulting in unprecedented numbers of complaints and requests for assistance, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced this week.

Aquarion customers in Newtown and area towns are urged to continue water conservation.

Newtown United Methodist Church will host a Drive-Thru Food Drive for FAITH Food Pantry this weekend.

The Newtown Bee is working for you, to bring you the news you want.

The Board of Police Commissioners held its latest meeting on Tuesday, July 7, with members again tuning in online or over the phone.

Police reports covering Newtown, Conn., for the period of June 26-July 7, 2020.