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See all »MONROE, CT — After surviving her own breast cancer scare years ago, Bonnie Maur, a longtime teacher at Chalk Hill and Jockey Hollow middle schools, started the Think Pink Monroe initiative, recruited committee members and volunteers and spread awareness on the importance of routine mammogram screenings. Now, six years later, Think Pink Monroe is a nonprofit organization, raising funds to provide financial support for town families impacted by cancer, raising awareness and running support groups. “Every year, we have grown and we’re helping the community,” Maur said during an interview in front of the Town Hall Gazebo Tuesday afternoon. “People…
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 MoreMONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled with stories of gun violence, most prominently in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Incumbent State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, and his challenger, Beth Cliff, a Democrat from Easton, are on opposite sides of a ballot measure…
Read MoreThe defending South-West Conference champion Masuk High softball team begins its title defense, while embarking on its quest for a sixth straight crown, when it visits New Milford in quarterfinal round action at noon this Sunday. Masuk edged New Milford…
Read MoreDeveloper says gas station to have minimal traffic impact, neighbor hears ‘pie in the sky’
MONROE, CT — A developer envisions a gas station/convenience store with a drive-thru and two tenants in a newly constructed building at 846 Main St. that will not have a significant impact on traffic at the corner of the busy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — One year after bringing the former Stevenson Lumber property to life with huge crowds for a car show with amusement rides, music and food trucks, the Barnum Festival fundraiser is back. The Barnum Festival’s 2nd Annual Car…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High baseball team concluded the regular season with a 3-2 loss to visiting Newtown Tuesday, but the No. 8 seed Panthers will soon get back to game action in the South-West Conference playoffs, when they…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Meegan Conetta-Garrity, a kindergarten teacher at Stepney Elementary School, received the 2023 Weller Excellence in Teaching Award in recognition of her innovative project, “Sap to Syrup at Stepney School”, which connected students with nature on the Stepney…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott (R-Monroe) welcomed 2023 Kid Governor Elisavet “Ellie” Mendez, and her cabinet, to the House of Representatives Wednesday, as he introduced them to his colleagues during a brief pause in state business for a…
Read MoreAdam Wielk, 23, a member of Masuk High School’s Class of 2018, has served his country with distinction as a senior airman in the U.S. Air Force. He is currently in medical logistics and was recently honored as Airman of…
Read MoreMonroe students competing in the VEX Robotics World Championships at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas, already had a lot on their minds, but when another team from Uganda needed help with its robot, they lent a…
Read MoreWhen Sameeha Yara Malak Shaik, 17, a Masuk High School junior, was pulled out of her physics class by counselor Ann Odoy one day in late February, she thought she was in trouble. But it was simply the first step…
Read More100th Anniversary Fire Truck Show The public is welcome to the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s Fire Truck Show to celebrate its 100th Anniversary on Saturday, May 20, on Fireman’s Field, 18 Shelton Road, from 1 to 8 p.m. Connecticut Parade…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After surviving her own breast cancer scare years ago, Bonnie Maur, a longtime teacher at Chalk Hill and Jockey Hollow middle schools, started the Think Pink Monroe initiative, recruited committee members and volunteers and spread awareness on the importance of routine mammogram screenings. Now, six years later,…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink — Strawberry Dragon Fruit. Several public officials stopped by Sip & Scoop after a press conference announcing the opening of the U.S. Small Business Recovery Center for Fairfield County at the Monroe Police Department, which will assist businesses hurt by the massive flooding on Aug. 18. Among the speakers was…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games, outscoring opponents 24-1. The results were 8-0 over Stratford on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8-0 over Immaculate on Sept. 26 and 8-1 over Kolbe Cathedral on Sept. 28. In the win over Stratford goalkeeper Kara Leandres recorded the shutout. Bri VanDerheyden netted a hat-trick Amelia Stephens had two goals and two assists — both of her tallies coming on headers off corner kicks. Ella McGee had a goal and three assists. Other Goals were scored…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
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See all »MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
Home & Garden
See all »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…