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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming suspicious, ending the call and contacting police, according to a complaint made on June 18. The incident began when he received a “routine security compliance” text message from an international number claiming there was an Apple Pay transaction of close to $285 on his account. If he did not make the transaction, he was given a 1-800 number for the “Apple Security Team” to dispute it. Police said he called the number to say he did not make the transaction and a…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters’ approval of the purchase of Benedict’s Farm, which will preserve 65 acres of open space in perpetuity, highlighted three decisions made at…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Big Ass Canopy, an event highlighting live local artists, will be held at Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on July 11 and 18.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of A.I. during an appearance at the Monroe Senior…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team held on to defeat Brookfield 2-1 in the South-West Conference quarterfinals on Friday. Masuk is the No. 3 seed and Brookfield was the No. 6 team in the bracket. Graham Gabriel threw a…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s softball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, defeated No. 6 Pomperaug 13-1 in the quarterfinals at Masuk on Friday. Masuk made it a five-inning, mercy-rule win behind a barrage of long…
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MONROE, Conn. — Down a player for half of the game, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team found a way to prevail in the South-West Conference Tournament semifinals at home on Thursday. The No. 2 Panthers jumped out to a 6-0…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s softball team will host its playoff opener today at 4:15 p.m. as the No. 3 Panthers host No. 6 Pomperaug in the South-West Conference Tournament quarterfinals. Masuk has just one loss since a 2-0 setback…
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MONROE, Conn. — This Sunday’s parade has been canceled due to reports of rain. However, the veterans ceremony will still be held inside the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall at 2 p.m. All are invited to attend. The Mile…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team earned the No. 3 seed and will host No. 6 Brookfield at John Giampaolo Field in the South-West Conference Tournament’s quarterfinals Friday at 4:15 p.m. in a rematch of the Panthers’ last regular…
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MONROE, Conn. — A procession of marchers and floats will start at lower Elm Street and come up Route 111 to cheering crowds this Sunday for the annual Memorial Day Parade, which will begin at 1 p.m. Vida Stone, the…
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MONROE, Conn. — Paintings in oil and acrylics, charcoal drawings, sculptures and ceramics were on display inside the media center of Masuk High School for the Senior Art Show late Tuesday afternoon. Students talked to visitors about their work, a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming suspicious, ending the call and contacting police, according to a complaint made on June 18. The incident began when he received a “routine security compliance” text message from an international number claiming…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake at Wolfe Park on Saturday. Youth games were held throughout the morning and afternoon following the annual game for coaches. Reporter Andy Hutchison coaches the U6 co-ed team. He played in the coach game and benefitted from watching the 5- and 6-year-olds play, along with some great passing and teamwork to net four goals and a pair of assists for his team. Most importantly, all of the coaches had a blast and got off…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
MONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…