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Friday, May 10, 2013  Nicholas Dickinson,31, of Newtown, faces two felony counts of possession of child pornography

Friday, May 03, 2013  Wesley Tuley remains in custody under $25,000 cash only bond.

Sunday, April 07, 2013  Man is accused after video was found on a computer.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Thursday, March 21, 2013  Tragedies show character. Character of those directly affected as well as indirectly

Sunday, March 17, 2013  We've heard of the pie lady numerous times before. Today Beth Howard was welcomed home from her second trip to Connecticut.

Thursday, March 14, 2013  In the new school building in the neighboring town of Monroe, police remain a presence. Signs ask people to close doors softly and not to drag objects across the floor.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Developments Wednesday connected to the debate over gun violence and weapons control in the U.S.

Monday, January 28, 2013  President Barack Obama will meet with police chiefs from three communities that have experienced mass shootings, part of his administration's push to address gun violence.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  PBS announced Monday it will air in February a series of programs under the umbrella title "After Newtown."

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Superintendent Janet Robinson urges an indefinite police presence at the district's schools to allay fears.

Tuesday, January 08, 2013  20 students took it upon themselves to raise money for the victims of school shooting.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school in the neighboring town of Monroe.

Monday, December 31, 2012  Connecticut Medical Examiner Wayne H. Carver II tells the Hartford Courant that the remains of Adam Lanza were claimed several days ago by someone who wanted to remain anonymous.