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New Town on ice
Last Saturday dawned clear and not too cold, making it a perfect day for skating.
Business Booms in New Town
Perhaps the biggest story in New Town this year has been all the small stories. Ribbon cuttings for new businesses are bread and butter for any small town paper, and this year has provided an entire bakery’s worth of headlines through the year.
Mission Accomplished: City project completed
More than seven years and tens of millions of dollars later, the final leg of the New Town Bypass was completed in 2019.
Lakeside Community Living Center closes
The Lakeside Community Living Center has closed. The basic care and assisted living facility has been operated by the New Town Health Support Corporation since acquiring it from the Good Samaritan Society nearly a decade ago.
City seeks more active Park Board
The New Town City Council held a discussion with Park Board Chairman Joe Iverson at its most recent regular meeting.
State error messes with school budget
The New Town School District will have to refigure its budget because of an overpayment in the money the district receives as oil production royalties.
Young scientists headed to state
Can you make s’mores with a lightbulb? Does the color of your roof make a difference in how long its covered with ice and snow?
Christmas memories on the North Shore
Church Bells, gingerbread cookies, gently falling snow and thoughts about Santa Claus all herald the Christmas season.
New Town turns out for holiday fun
For the second year in a row winter’s worst avoided New Town leading to the biggest crowds in memory for the annual craft show, Santa, Main Street Walkabout and Parade of Lights
Eagles bring home state runner up trophy
A group of sophomores were the first New Town Eagles to make it to the state Drama Tournament back in 2017. This year, as seniors, they returned and came home with the second place trophy.
