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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…
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Masuk High’s boys volleyball team extended its winning streak to five matches with 3-2 win at home over Pomperaug on Tuesday and a 3-0 victory at Brookfield the next night. Against Pomperaug, Nathan McCauley registered 22 kills, Dan Ferris had…
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Joan “Sam” Remenyi, of Shelton, passed away on April 24, 2023 at the age of 80. Born in Dunmore, Pa., she was the daughter of Nicholas and Rosetta Borsch. Joan attended Bassick High School. She worked at Gateway Bank in…
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MONROE, CT —- A developer has preliminary plans to build a shopping center with a self storage facility, office space, a grocery store, a fast food restaurant and a gas station/convenience store at 10 and 36 Main St., next to Victoria…
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Paintings, photos and drawings are among the mediums that will be on display at Masuk High School during the 7th annual daVinci Festival, an art show featuring the works of Monroe students in grades k-12, representing all of Monroe’s schools,…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team beat visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield 9-0 on Monday. Justin Feinstein pitched five innings for the win, striking out five and allowing only two hits. Quinn McGuire pitched a scoreless final two innings to close…
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MONROE, CT — Dwight Hall, who is a photographer, owns Hallofame Studio & Loft at 1700 Dixwell Ave. in Hamden, which provides an event space for intimate gatherings such as weddings, baby showers, kids’ parties and corporate events. “I want…
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A Sandy Hook resident burning debris in a backyard sparked a massive brush fire on April 11, burning 15 acres of terrain along the Algonquin pipeline station property to the east. Among about 75 firefighters from five towns who extinguished…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High softball team topped visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield 7-2 on Monday. Sofia Lieto hit and inside the park grand slam and Julia Bacoulis contributed with her pitching arm and bat. Bacoulis struck out a dozen batters…
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MONROE, CT — A man wearing a hooded-sweatshirt entered the unlocked screened-in porch of a house on Knollwood Street and tried to open a locked service door to the home late Saturday night, when a resident heard a rattling sound…
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Editor’s Note: The following is a budget message from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: The Town Council and Board of Finance have completed their responsibilities per our Town Charter and adopted their adjustments to the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-2024.…
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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,…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…