Episode 11: Sacred Soil

One major source of therapy for Newtown residents after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting closes its doors.

In our final episode: how Newtown made its staggering number of gifts part of the permanent memorial to the tragedy.

Many Newtowners turned to their faith after the tragedy. One faith leader became a prison chaplain to work on rehabilitation. Another postponed retirement to see the community through another few years.

A mother is honoring her daughter — who loved “all the animals,” from dogs to butterflies — with an animal sanctuary in Newtown.

How do you report a story like Sandy Hook or Robb Elementary? What role should journalists play? Including a sobering perspective from someone who covered both tragedies for local public radio stations.

Newtowners celebrate their history, traditions and the spirit of kindness that makes this town special.

A Sandy Hook father and daughter embark on a shared musical journey — and make an important promise.

A Sandy Hook mother honored her son with a school program — used around the world — that teaches children to choose love

Teachers, therapists and mental health experts have found many ways to help children address their trauma over the last ten years.

A puppet show about a six-year-old lighthouse keeper allows a mother to honor her son’s memory — and help children deal with complex emotions.