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MONROE, Conn. — A cloudy sky and possible rain in the forecast did not keep families away from the Monroe Police Kids’ Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake last Saturday morning, an annual event that’s held rain or shine. Ilana Klein brought Sebastian Roumer, 9, of Trumbull, to participate in the tournament, which offers prizes for the biggest fish in different age groups. “He lives to fish,” she said. “This is his happiness.” Pat and Angela Burdo, of Monroe, brought their two children, Max, 13, and Desilu, 8. Pat said they had caught a small mouth bass, a pumpkinseed fish…
Read MoreORANGE, Conn. — Unbeaten thus far, the Masuk girls golf team tested itself against some tough competition from around the state in the CIAC Spring Golf…
Read MoreMasuk baseball continued its winning ways Monday, defeating visiting Weston 6-1 behind Graham Gabriel’s complete game two hitter. Gabriel struck out 13 and allowed one unearned run.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — After a call for more discussions throughout the year and an amendment for an increased benefit was voted down, the Town Council unanimously…
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MONROE, Conn. — A cloudy sky and possible rain in the forecast did not keep families away from the Monroe Police Kids’ Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake last Saturday morning, an annual event that’s held rain or shine. Ilana…
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ORANGE, Conn. — Unbeaten thus far, the Masuk girls golf team tested itself against some tough competition from around the state in the CIAC Spring Golf Classic at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange on Monday. The Panthers passed with…
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Masuk baseball continued its winning ways Monday, defeating visiting Weston 6-1 behind Graham Gabriel’s complete game two hitter. Gabriel struck out 13 and allowed one unearned run. Nico Convertito had a home run, a double and three runs batted in. Matt…
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MONROE, Conn. — After a call for more discussions throughout the year and an amendment for an increased benefit was voted down, the Town Council unanimously approved a proposal to increase a tax relief benefit for senior citizens and the…
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MONROE, Conn. — Residential neighbors continue to submit letters in opposition to plans for a Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at 508 Monroe Turnpike out of concerns over noise, the smell of rubber,…
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MONROE, Conn. — Police received several reports of unlocked vehicles that were entered in the Barn Hill and Wheeler road area in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 10. All of the vehicles were rummaged through, but nothing was…
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HARTFORD, Conn. — Governor Ned Lamont recently released a town-by-town breakdown of an increase in state funding that every school district and municipality in Connecticut will receive from budget adjustment legislation for fiscal year 2027, a proposal that received bipartisan…
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MONROE, Conn. — Whether it is at the familiar Whitney Farms Golf Course or any of the other fairways or greens the Panthers visit, Masuk High girls golf, led by Coach Bob Pagel, continues to be unbeatable. Masuk improved to…
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MONROE, Conn. — A cloudy sky and possible rain in the forecast did not keep families away from the Monroe Police Kids’ Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake last Saturday morning, an annual event that’s held rain or shine. Ilana Klein brought Sebastian Roumer, 9, of Trumbull, to participate in…
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Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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ORANGE, Conn. — Unbeaten thus far, the Masuk girls golf team tested itself against some tough competition from around the state in the CIAC Spring Golf Classic at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange on Monday. The Panthers passed with flying colors, winning with a team score of 177. Berlin was second with a score of 181. There were 11 teams in the event. Masuk had the top golfer in Adriana Lupo, who carded a 38, and third-place finisher, Abigail Yeager with a 43. Alex Cecchino had a 46, Emma McIntyre 50 and Megan Putnam 52. All respectful comments with…
Read MoreMasuk baseball continued its winning ways Monday, defeating visiting Weston 6-1 behind Graham Gabriel’s complete game two hitter. Gabriel struck out 13 and allowed one unearned run.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Whether it is at the familiar Whitney Farms Golf Course or any of the other fairways or greens the Panthers visit, Masuk High…
Read MoreThere haven’t been any Rachele Fico sightings in this once rural Connecticut town in a long time. Since the softball pitching phenom moved on from a…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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MONROE, Conn. — A cloudy sky and possible rain in the forecast did not keep families away from…
MONROE, Conn. — Police received several reports of unlocked vehicles that were entered in the Barn Hill and…
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Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21,…