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TORRINGTON, CT — The No. 6 seed Masuk High football team traveled to No. 3 Torrington and toppled the host team 41-0 in the snow for a Class MM State Playoff quarterfinal victory Tuesday night. With the win, the Panthers earn a rematch with No. 7 Bunnell of Stratford — a 21-12 winner over No. 2 Bristol Central — in the Sunday, Dec. 8 semifinals. Masuk will host their South-West Conference rivals at 12:30 p.m. Bunnell won the regular-season meeting. Against Torrington, quarterback Aaron Champagne returned to the lineup after exiting the Nov. 15 game against Brookfield and missing the…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
Read MoreChristine Sadler Ehlers, 87, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Newtown Square, Penn. Born on April 1, 1937, Chris was known by friends and family…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 53-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI Saturday night, after a police officer saw her allegedly fail to obey a stop sign…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Giving Tree Program, which brightens the holidays for town families in need when people generously donate gifts every year, is currently…
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Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs Thursday morning, as children wearing a wide variety of creative costumes collected candy along…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire prevention and what to do in an emergency situation. “We are grateful for the Stepney Fire Department’s volunteers, who came to our…
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MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes outside for lessons in reading and writing, while enjoying the fresh air on warm, sunny days. The circular structure, 18-feet-by-18-feet in diameter,…
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MONROE, CT — Early voting for this year’s Presidential Election and state races is still going on with extended hours today (Tuesday) and will continue through Sunday, Nov. 3. Early voting is available in person at Monroe Town Hall, 7…
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To the Editor: Monroe needs a voice in Hartford that represents women and families. Beth Cliff has a proven track record of speaking up and speaking out when it comes to the issues that affect women, children, and our communities.…
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MONROE, CT — A 26-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI after crashing her gray Tesla into a utility police in the 250-block of Purdy Hill Road early Saturday morning. Officers responding to the call around 3:23 a.m. found the…
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To the Editor, This letter is in support of Tony Scott. Since his initial election as state representative from the 112th district, Tony has worked to thwart the Democrat’s intrusion into our lives from Hartford. Tonys battle has only been…
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To the Editor: As neighbor to Beth Cliff in Easton I am writing to endorse her and your vote on Nov 5th for state representative for the 112th district. On a personal level I can speak to her belief in…
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To the Editor, I am an active, longtime Democrat who is now part of the new District 112. In 2022, our little sliver of Trumbull was put together with the much larger Monroe and half of Easton. It would be…
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To the Editor: Beth Cliff may be a new name to the voters of House District 112. But, as a candidate since May, Beth has traveled throughout Easton, Monroe and Trumbull, getting to know the people who live here and…
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TORRINGTON, CT — The No. 6 seed Masuk High football team traveled to No. 3 Torrington and toppled the host team 41-0 in the snow for a Class MM State Playoff quarterfinal victory Tuesday night. With the win, the Panthers earn a rematch with No. 7 Bunnell of Stratford —…
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Shakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught the sport to keep kids out of trouble amid the temptation of drug dealing and street gangs. “He was the greatest man alive in my book, because he did a lot for the community,” Moore said of Harris. “He would scope out kids getting into trouble and approach them outside the courthouse to offer them an opportunity to improve their lives.” One day Moore was playing with his childhood friend, Terrance Mapp, who told…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new 7,500-square-foot general store will be built at 685 Main St., on the site of the former hot dog stand near Northbrook…
Read MoreDecades ago, families descended upon Family Shoes at Chuck’s Corner, 150 Main St. in Monroe, before the new school year as shoppers bought shoes and sneakers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Capital Spirits, which began with two stores in Hartford, added a third location at 575 Monroe Turnpike this year. It is owned and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Takumi Ramen & Grill, 435 Main St., offers a variety of noodle dishes with chicken, beef and seafood, as well as meals prepared…
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TORRINGTON, CT — The No. 6 seed Masuk High football team traveled to No. 3 Torrington and toppled the host team 41-0 in the snow for a Class MM State Playoff quarterfinal victory Tuesday night. With the win, the Panthers earn a rematch with No. 7 Bunnell of Stratford — a 21-12 winner over No. 2 Bristol Central — in the Sunday, Dec. 8 semifinals. Masuk will host their South-West Conference rivals at 12:30 p.m. Bunnell won the regular-season meeting. Against Torrington, quarterback Aaron Champagne returned to the lineup after exiting the Nov. 15 game against Brookfield and missing the…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
Read MoreBIDDEFORD, Maine — Colin Meropoulos, of Monroe, a standout defensive lineman at Endicott College, registered a 20-yard sack in the second quarter during a 39-7 romp…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High football team, coming off a 7-3 season, has earned the No. 6 seed and will visit No 3 Torrington in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Lions D12 Cheerleading team showcased an incredible performance at the Regional Competition held at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass., on…
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BOSTON, Mass. — Masuk High School Social Studies teachers Emily Woznick and Megan Bartosik, and Instructional Leader Jamie…
Masuk High School senior Claudia Mensah has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious $22,000 Barton L.…
Seventh graders enrolled in Jockey Hollow’s STEM Academy took a trip to Meigs Point Nature Center in Hammonasset…
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MONROE, CT — A 53-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI Saturday night, after a police officer saw…
MONROE, CT — Monroe’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) assists first responders during natural disasters, staffs emergency shelters,…
MONROE, CT — Police say a 39-year-old Danbury man involved in a two-vehicle-crash on June 19 had bloodshot…
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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…