In August, The Newtown Bee began soliciting participation for an October 18 political forum sponsored by the paper, which for many years has been an annual event. Introducing local politicians to the ...

The conversation begun more than a decade ago - when it was proposed to move the middle school start time to the earlier one endured by high school students - on how to bring natural sleep needs of yo...

Next Wednesday night, October 5, residents have the opportunity to learn from those who have been there about the scourge of the opioid epidemic. Whether or not a person is directly affected by a pare...

"Excess generally causes reaction, and produces a change in the opposite direction, whether it be in the seasons, or in individuals, or in governments." -Plato Thursday of this week marked the au...

Admitting to a blunder takes some courage, and it is to his credit that Botsford Fire & Rescue Chief Wayne Ciaccia owned up to a "bad snap decision" in allowing political signage be posted on Botsford...

"Disappointing," was the initial reaction from members of the Community Center Advisory Committee when they heard from consulting firm Sports Facilities Advisory (SFA) on August 22 that rather than a ...

"Home" is the place we love, the place we leave, and the place to which we return, whether in memories or by plane, train, or automobile. With that word, "home," we are winging our way back suddenly t...

Newtown's students and teachers begin the school year next week, with the usual anxieties that accompany a new year. Incoming freshmen to the Newtown High School worry about fitting in to a new cultur...

"Well," said the tree, straightening herself up as much as she could, "well, an old stump is good for sitting and resting. Come, Boy, sit down. Sit down and rest." And the boy did. And...

We think of courage as a characteristic defined by bold action beyond the parameters of what we consider normal. We assign it to those who mentally or physically take on that which would make others s...