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MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters of Great Hollow Lake to raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut’s athletes. The nonprofit sponsors the fundraiser with the Monroe Police Department every year. Saturday’s donations easily topped last year’s tally, raising $68,500 compared to around $40,000 in 2024. Police Sgt. Todd Keeping, who organizes the event, said Eversource was among the new corporate sponsors, who played a role in the Plunge’s growing success. “I want to acknowledge all of the local businesses who supported the event, providing food and donations,” Keeping…
Read MoreBrendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s Ad Hoc District Facilities Committee reviews scenarios for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Drones buzzing in the sky, often recording video and photos, are a common sight as the popularity of these small, unmanned aircraft grows.…
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MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters of Great Hollow Lake to raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut’s athletes. The nonprofit sponsors the fundraiser with the Monroe Police Department…
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Brendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their bond continued at Masuk High School, where they combined to break all but three…
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MONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s Ad Hoc District Facilities Committee reviews scenarios for the town to meet the needs of its rapidly growing student population. Superintendent Joseph…
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MONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian LaBella. Girls basketball — First Team: Bailey Bajda; All Colonial: Grace Sheppard. Boys basketball…
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MONROE, CT — Drones buzzing in the sky, often recording video and photos, are a common sight as the popularity of these small, unmanned aircraft grows. The technology is already being used by the military and, in the not-too-distant future,…
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Tyler Boronski, who grew up in Monroe and now lives in West Palm Beach, Fla., is a freelance reporter and content creator with a background in sports, news and entertainment media. He recently interviewed Masuk alum, Nick LoRusso, a local…
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To the Editor: Monroe has long been a place where families invest in their children’s future, drawn by strong schools and a community that values education. That’s why it was alarming to hear our First Selectman dismiss this reality, stating…
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MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee’s timeline to come up with a plan to expand classroom space for Monroe public schools’ rapidly growing…
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MONROE, CT — Police detectives are investigating a fraud case, in which the email of a Stevenson business was hacked and a Stratford construction company it does business with was directed to make payments totaling $135,000, which did not go…
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Robert “Doug” Stevens, a long-time resident of Monroe, recently of Trumbull, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on March 25, 2025. Born in Concord, N.H., he was the son of Patricia Jewell and Robert Stevens. Doug graduated from…
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MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters of Great Hollow Lake to raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut’s athletes. The nonprofit sponsors the fundraiser with the Monroe Police Department every year. Saturday’s donations easily topped last year’s tally, raising…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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Brendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their bond continued at Masuk High School, where they combined to break all but three Panthers’ swimming records, with most coming in meets this year. All four earned All-State honors for Class M from the Connecticut High School Coaches Association. Juniors, Adragna and McHugh, and Eannotti, who is a sophomore, will be back next season, but this was Kirberger’s last one. “It was very meaningful to have this last season,” he said during an interview…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian…
Read MoreTyler Boronski, who grew up in Monroe and now lives in West Palm Beach, Fla., is a freelance reporter and content creator with a background in…
Read MoreNEW HAVEN, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team came in ninth among 52 teams in the State Open at Yale on Saturday. The Open consisted…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney declared Sunday, March 23, to be Joe Moravsky Day in honor of Monroe’s famed American Ninja Warrior on his…
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MONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s…
MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised…
MONROE, CT — Volunteers from the Masuk PTC are organizing the Post Prom, an annual bash held at…
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MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters…
MONROE, CT — Drones buzzing in the sky, often recording video and photos, are a common sight as…
MONROE, CT — Police detectives are investigating a fraud case, in which the email of a Stevenson business…
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You may not know the name, but you most likely have seen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is an…
Hummingbirds are a treat to see. They are so quick you often hear the hum before you see…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…