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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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Margaret Anne Mary Moore will share her story of perseverance during an Author Talk on her best selling book, “Bold, Brave, and Breathless:…
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 — First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced that some businesses may be eligible to receive a credit on their State Corporate Income Tax by donating to the town’s Project Warmth program. The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has…
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Sarah D. Malione, age 30, passed away suddenly on August 25, 2023 at Bridgeport Hospital. Sarah was born in Bridgeport on December 8, 1992 to Stephen and Cherie Malione. She grew up in Monroe and graduated from Masuk High School.…
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Families bought new clothes and classroom supplies for their children, while preparing for the start of school this week. Alarm clocks will be set to make sure students wake up early enough to eat their breakfast and get ready in…
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WATERFORD, CT — A Monroe man died in a fatal motorcycle crash on I-395 late Monday morning, according to a press release issued by Connecticut State Police Troop E. Marc Pennino, 60, of 236 Roosevelt Drive, succumbed to his injuries…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School will welcome five new teachers when the new school year begins on Wednesday. Below are profiles of each. Salvatore Longo Position: Transition special education teacher Previous School District: First year teaching Grew Up In:…
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MONROE, CT — Jockey Hollow Middle School will welcome four new teachers when the new school year begins on Wednesday. Below are profiles of each. Joseph Philbrick Position: Seventh grade social studies teacher Previous District: Stratford Public Schools, 7th and…
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MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School will welcome six new teachers when the new school year begins on Wednesday. Below are profiles of each. Chris Buzi Position: 4th grade teacher Previous School District: Bridgeport Grew Up In: Monroe Education:…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School will welcome five new teachers when the new school year begins on Wednesday. Below are profiles of each. Molly Johnson Position: Speech language pathologist Previous School District: Milford Grew Up In: Milford Education: Case…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney Elementary School will welcome six new teachers when the new school year begins on Wednesday. Below are profiles of each. Jeanine Martin Position: Special education teacher Previous School District: Easton Grew Up In: Stratford Education: Bachelor…
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MONROE, CT — Police officers were assisting a driver with a disabled vehicle on Route 34 Friday night, when a driver in a black 2012 Jeep Wrangler plowed into the back of a police cruiser, which was parked with its…
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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…