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MONROE, CT — An Ad Hoc Facilities Committee studying ways for the town to accommodate growing student enrollment has discussed numerous scenarios, from renovations and additions to existing schools and reconfiguring the grade levels among them, to exploring vacant parcels of land and building a brand new school. The committee will try to settle on one proposal at its next meeting to be held on Feb. 12, so there is ample time to seek the backing of the Board of Education, town officials and taxpayers, before applying for a state construction grant in the spring. “All of us need to…
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Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Bridgeport woman, who tried to pay the bond of a suspect in police custody for allegedly stealing bottles of alcohol from JB…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT. — As Connecticut residents are opening up their January electric bills, Connecticut Republicans recently unveiled details of their six-point plan to bring about stability…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT – Tony Afriyie, the Democratic nominee for the special election to fill Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat, has met requirements for the Citizens’ Election…
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MONROE, CT — A middle-aged White woman attempted to cash a forged $1,850 check at Newtown Savings Bank, 535 Monroe Turnpike, late Tuesday morning. But when she provided a U.S. passport as identification, the teller told her it was an…
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Marc A. Pennino, a resident of Monroe, passed away on August 28, 2023. He was 60. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Marc was the son of Frank and Phyllis Pennino. Marc graduated from Post University, earning an associate degree. He would…
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MONROE, CT — It was only the second day of school when cafeteria staff noticed smoke coming from a commercial oven at Stepney Elementary School Thursday morning. As the kitchen filled with smoke, Armed School Security Officer Mark Caulfield pulled…
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MONROE, CT — A developer plans to tear down a vacant law firm building on a property overgrown with weeds at 345 Monroe Turnpike and build a new AutoZone store. Dean Apostoleris, of Kimly Horn: Engineering Planning & Design Consultants,…
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MONROE, CT — After being rained out last week, the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department rescheduled its Family Movie Night to this Friday, Sept. 1, in the stage area of Wolfe Park. Arrival is at 7 p.m. and the movie,…
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Stepney Elementary School Principal Ashley Furnari and her staff share a goal of sparking students’ curiosity in the world around them. After a long summer break, classes were back in session on Wednesday. “It was a fabulous first day at…
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Fawn Hollow Elementary School’s main entrance was decked out with balloons and a bubble machine encouraged a festive mood, as administrators and staff waited for buses to arrive for the first day of school Wednesday morning. Then as children stepped…
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Principal Julia Strong wore a yellow raincoat and held an unopened umbrella in one hand, while she stood in Jockey Hollow Middle School’s long driveway on a cloudy Wednesday morning. It was the first day of school and Strong greeted…
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Steve Swensen, who was hired to lead Masuk High School during the COVID-19 pandemic, waited for buses to arrive Wednesday morning. It was the start of a new school year and his fourth as principal. The first freshmen students he…
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Monroe Elementary School Principal Kelly Svendsen has high hopes for this academic year, and a rainy opening day Wednesday did little to dampen her spirit. “The first day at Monroe El was a success,” she said. “It’s great to have…
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MONROE, CT — An Ad Hoc Facilities Committee studying ways for the town to accommodate growing student enrollment has discussed numerous scenarios, from renovations and additions to existing schools and reconfiguring the grade levels among them, to exploring vacant parcels of land and building a brand new school. The committee…
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Tea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china. But these formal gatherings are so much more than that. In fact, some significant periods in U.S. history came together over cups of tea. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt used afternoon teas to further her agenda, and movements, such as women’s liberation and the fight for civil rights, were planned at these soirees. “All of our teas are named after women who made a difference and really elevated society using tea parties to do it,”…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
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Masuk High’s girls basketball team had a busy week featuring a trip to the Hoophall Invitational in Springfield, Mass., last weekend and a nail-biting win at New Britain on Wednesday. The Panthers lost 46-45 to Springfield International Charter School on a buzzer beater. Bailey Bajda had a standout game with 17 points, 19 rebounds and six assists; Maddie Farrer collected nine points and six rebounds; and Grace Sheppard logged nine points and four assists. In the second day of the tourney the Panthers played in the third-place game against Gardiner of Maine and prevailed 48-38. Bajda recorded a double-double with…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys basketball team went on the road and out of conference to defeat Bassick of Bridgeport 78-51 on Saturday. The Panthers returned home and…
Read MoreThe Masuk High hockey team skated to a 4-1 win over Wilton at Ridgefield’s Winter Garden Ice Rink on Monday, then took the STORMAC (Staples, Norwalk,…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team extended its unbeaten streak to five and won its third game in a row, 6-0 over Tri-Town, at Enfield…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys swim and dive team defeated visiting New Fairfield 86-69 on Tuesday. The Panthers took the meet into exhibition with…
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MONROE, CT — An Ad Hoc Facilities Committee studying ways for the town to accommodate growing student enrollment…
MONROE, CT — Board of Education member Dennis Condon asked if a $175,000 cut could be made to…
MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would…
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MONROE, CT — A Bridgeport woman, who tried to pay the bond of a suspect in police custody…
MONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which…
BRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport…
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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…