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In today's newsletter:

  • See which Newtown and Sandy Hook students made the Dean’s List
  • Which Newtown wrestlers made Connecticut’s 2025-26 “watch list”?

Also on today's calendar: Estate Sale - Sandy Hook and 9 more events.

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., with a high of 48 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Saturday: Rain and drizzle in the p.m., temps: high: 42, low: 35.
  • Sunday: Clouds giving way to some sun, with a high of 43 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Numerous Newtown Students Named To Dean's List At Western Connecticut State University (patch.com) — Newtown families can celebrate a long list of local students who earned Dean’s List honors at Western Connecticut State University for the fall 2025 semester. The announcement highlights numerous Newtown and Sandy Hook residents across a wide range of majors, from psychology and criminal justice to finance, theatre arts, and elementary education.
   

• Here are 25 Connecticut CIAC high school wrestlers to watch in the 2025-26 season (stamfordadvocate.com) — Newtown wrestling fans will see two familiar names on this statewide “wrestlers to watch” list, with juniors Antonio Arguello and Jake Maddox both highlighted for their State Open success. The roundup surveys 25 standout CIAC wrestlers from across Connecticut, offering a preview of who could make noise on the mats in the 2025-26 season.
   

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    Is anyone missing a black cat? This nice stranger just came in my house. It's cold outside, so he/she is staying in my house tonight. But if it is… (Nextdoor Tunnel Rd)
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🗞 Nearby News

Bethel

  • New Milford man serving 12 years in prison in drugs-for-sex case involving minors (newstimes.com)

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  • Brookfield asks judge to toss out former HR director's wrongful termination lawsuit (nhregister.com)
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