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STRATFORD, 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 Program. A first-time candidate for state office, Afriyie raised over $14,000 and received contributions from over 225 residents within the district, which includes Shelton, Stratford, Monroe and Seymour. By demonstrating public support for his campaign, he will receive a state campaign finance grant. “I am grateful to the hundreds of people all over the district and state who believe in our vision for a fairer, more affordable Connecticut and who helped us reach our…
Read MoreMasuk 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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Neighbors of an auto repair shop at the corner of Main Street and Bart Road are already upset over ongoing zoning violations and…
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,…
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MONROE, CT — A 50-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI Wednesday night after the owner of Marcello’s Italian Eatery, 477 Main St., told officers he appeared to be having an argument with his wife. The couple was asked to…
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The Wireless Zone, an authorized Verizon retailer with a location at 464 Main St. in Monroe, is hosting its 11th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway this Sunday, starting at 1 p.m. Store employees will hand out backpacks full of school…
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MONROE, CT — Two suspects linked to a “smash and grab” burglary of Grassy Plain Smoke Shop, 838 Main St., early Wednesday morning were arrested in a traffic stop in Newtown with two loaded guns in the black Nissan Sentra…
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MONROE, CT — Residents living on Garder Road and Applegate Lane have lived through the nightmare of blasting, rock crushing and heavy truck traffic in an area designated as a scenic road for much of the past two decades. Now…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Republican Town Committee endorsed its slate of candidates for the 2023 municipal elections on Nov. 7. The July 20 meeting culminated in the unanimous endorsement of first selectman candidate Terry Rooney. Candidates emphasized their community…
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The following is a press release from the Monroe Playground Foundation: The Monroe Playground Foundation takes immense pride in announcing its role as the presenting sponsor for the Town Bicentennial’s most anticipated event—the dazzling fireworks display on Friday, Aug. 4,…
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MONROE, CT — A rental truck stolen from Pella Windows, 220 Monroe Turnpike, on June 26 was later recovered by city police in Hartford. Monroe police say surveillance video recorded at several stops along the way led to the arrest…
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MONROE, CT — Drivers heading north on Pepper Street Thursday morning passed a portion of Jockey Hollow Road that had been stripped down to the dirt. The area was marked off by orange traffic drums and cones. Further ahead, police…
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MONROE, CT — The Planning and Zoning Commission’s regulations subcommittee directed the town engineer to take a comprehensive look at section 6.4.23 of the Monroe Zoning Regulations for excavation and filling permits, before further review of a developer’s proposal to…
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Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support them? An essential way to support Monarch butterflies is to plant what Monarchs need for their lifecycle. Adult Monarch butterflies look for…
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STRATFORD, 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 Program. A first-time candidate for state office, Afriyie raised over $14,000 and received contributions from over 225 residents within the district, which includes Shelton,…
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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 — 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…
MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain…
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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…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
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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…