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NEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers struck for a dramatic 1-0 win at Newtown on Tuesday night. Bri VanDerheyden banged in a penalty kick with just four minutes remaining. The goal was made possible by a combination of the strong foot of Tatianna Fabryk and speed of Ella McGee. Fabryk cleared the ball from the back, McGee made a run and got behind the defense and was fouled within the 18-yard box setting up the penalty kick. Masuk improved to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town…
Read MoreTRUMBULL, CT — Masuk High School alums relived the glory days of their athletic careers, reminiscing about big games and lasting friendships, during the second annual Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the regular season winds down Masuk High’s boys soccer team is in contention for a South-West Conference Tournament berth and earned important…
Read MoreName: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew Up In: Stratford Education: University of Connecticut and…
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NEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers struck for a dramatic 1-0 win at Newtown on Tuesday night. Bri VanDerheyden banged…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting…
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TRUMBULL, CT — Masuk High School alums relived the glory days of their athletic careers, reminiscing about big games and lasting friendships, during the second annual Masuk Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet at Tashua Knolls on Oct. 10. “Today we are…
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MONROE, CT — As the regular season winds down Masuk High’s boys soccer team is in contention for a South-West Conference Tournament berth and earned important points in a pair of mid-October ties. The Panthers head into Thursday’s season finale,…
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Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew Up In: Stratford Education: University of Connecticut and Teachers College What do you like most about teaching? I love all the opportunities…
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Name: Nikole Newman Position: Certified math specialist at Jockey Hollow Previous District: Region 9 Grew Up In: Danbury and Brookfield Education: I earned a B.S. in Secondary Education Mathematics from Western Connecticut State University and an M.S. in Mathematics Curriculum…
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Name: Vicky Cardoso Position: Science teacher at Masuk Previous District: Fairfield Grew Up In: Newtown Education: SUNY Oneonta, Southern Connecticut State University What do you like most about teaching? I enjoy that every day and year feels different and new.…
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New Teacher Profile: Rebecca Witkoski-Hartnett likes watching students persevere, overcome obstacles
Name: Rebecca Witkoski-Hartnett Position: Special education teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: Derby Public Schools Grew Up In: Naugatuck Education: Bachelors at Eastern Connecticut State University and Masters at University of Saint Joseph What do you like most about teaching?…
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MONROE, CT — An 89-year-old Newtown man told officers he was drowsy and fell asleep, before being involved in a rollover crash in his 2023 Toyota RAV4 in the 25-block of Route 59 Friday morning. Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service…
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MONROE, CT — Since Dennis Bradshaw and his wife, Carol, lost their home to a flood in Sandy Hook on Aug. 18, the couple has received an outpouring of support from family, friends and even strangers, who donated to a…
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NEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers struck for a dramatic 1-0 win at Newtown on Tuesday night. Bri VanDerheyden banged in a penalty kick with just four minutes remaining. The…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen…
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NEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers struck for a dramatic 1-0 win at Newtown on Tuesday night. Bri VanDerheyden banged in a penalty kick with just four minutes remaining. The goal was made possible by a combination of the strong foot of Tatianna Fabryk and speed of Ella McGee. Fabryk cleared the ball from the back, McGee made a run and got behind the defense and was fouled within the 18-yard box setting up the penalty kick. Masuk improved to…
Read MoreTRUMBULL, CT — Masuk High School alums relived the glory days of their athletic careers, reminiscing about big games and lasting friendships, during the second annual Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the regular season winds down Masuk High’s boys soccer team is in contention for a South-West Conference Tournament berth and earned important…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team is on a roll. Winners of four straight matches, the Panthers carry a record of 8-3 overall (8-1…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It was a win-win-win week for the Masuk High girls swim and dive team, as the Panthers defeated visiting Bunnell of Stratford 95-75…
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Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
Name: Nikole Newman Position: Certified math specialist at Jockey Hollow Previous District: Region 9 Grew Up In: Danbury…
MONROE, CT — What will Masuk High School students study for in college? What career paths will they…
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MONROE, CT — An 89-year-old Newtown man told officers he was drowsy and fell asleep, before being involved…
MONROE, CT — Since Dennis Bradshaw and his wife, Carol, lost their home to a flood in Sandy…
MONROE, CT — There is still time to sign up for free training to become a member of…
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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…