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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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MONROE, CT — Voters will decide on a $99.7 million town budget with a projected 1.87 percent tax increase for fiscal year 2023-24 when they participate in the referendum on Tuesday, May 2. The Board of Finance unanimously approved the final…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg told the Town Council a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of the new athletic fields at Wolfe Park Field is planned for noon on Tuesday, April 18. Construction is expected to be completed in…
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DANBURY, CT — A combination of stellar pitching and explosive offense propelled the Masuk High softball team to a 12-1 win at Immaculate on Wednesday. Pitcher Julia Bacoulis surrendered one run on just two hits over seven innings, striking out…
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Masuk High’s girls tennis team won a pair of early- and mid-April road matches, defeating host New Fairfield 4-3 on April 10 and Joel Barlow of Redding 5-2 on April 12. In the win over New Fairfield, top singles player…
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Bicentennial Essay Contest In honor of Monroe’s Bicentennial, The Monroe Democratic Town Committee is holding its first annual essay contest. It’s open to all high school students in the town of Monroe. Participants will choose one of the following prompts and…
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The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department has responded to fires, big and small, during its first 100 years. As part of a series honoring the company’s anniversary, The Sun will chronicle the most notable ones, from the Budget Saver Market in…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team bounced back from a 2-1 setback to Fairfield Ludlowe on April 5 with a 16-0 drubbing of Kolbe Cathedral, while holding their opponent hitless on Monday. Both were home games. Against Ludlowe, Julia…
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Masuk High’s boys volleyball team concluded a stretch of four straight out-of-conference matches with a trio of victories in as many days and kept their winning ways going in a South-West Conference clash. The Panthers defeated Daniel Hand of Madison…
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MONROE, CT — Burglars used a rock to smash the glass door to Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 75 Main St., early Saturday morning and stole a key lockbox from the wall. However, there were no keys inside the box, according to police. Officers…
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Mariola’s Cafe: Bakery & Deli, which recently opened at 464 Main St., has sweet cookies and pastries, buttery croissants, chewy bagels, elaborately decorated cakes and warm doughy bread with hearty crusts to go with a menu of breakfast and deli…
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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…