This Week’s Monroe Deals is a new feature connecting participating businesses with customers seeking great deals and bargains in and around the…
Moretms-ads-home-leaderboard
Latest News
See all »
MONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike for their children to exchange high fives and pose for pictures with the Hamburglar and Grimace, who greeted patrons on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant Tuesday evening. It was McTeacher’s Night and Monroe Elementary School children got to see their teachers and principal, Kelly Svendsen, who served as greeters, poured sodas, carried out trays, assisted people at kiosks, delivered bags of food to cars, and worked at the cash register and the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Board of Education Chairman David Ferris is reaching out to the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services to learn everything the district must do…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the school district faces a list of difficult spending cuts, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris urges parents to participate in a…
Read MoreWEST HARTFORD, CT — Led by a pair of event titles by Brendan Kirberger, and more team records, the Masuk High boys swim team came in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a phenomenal meet at the Class M State Trials, held at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford…
Read More
Washington Lodge 19 helps families in need MONROE, CT — Washington Lodge 19 recently presented donations to the town’s Project Warmth program and the Monroe Food Pantry. Community and Social Services Director Kim Cassia, Eddie Lui and First Selectman Terry…
Read More
The following is news of accomplishments by Monroe students compiled from press releases colleges and universities sent to The Sun, not all schools sent something to the site: University of New Hampshire Dean’s list DURHAM, N.H. — The following Monroe…
Read More
Correction: The first version of this story said both men were charged with risk of injury to a child in the first paragraph, only one was. The incident occurred at the home, but not in the garage. MONROE, CT —…
Read More
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…
Read More
MONROE, CT — Margaret Anne Mary Moore will share her story of perseverance during an Author Talk on her best selling book, “Bold, Brave, and Breathless: Reveling in Childhood’s Splendiferous Glories While Facing Disability and Loss.” The event will be…
Read More
MONROE, CT — A Bridgeport woman, who tried to pay the bond of a suspect in police custody for allegedly stealing bottles of alcohol from JB Wines & Spirits, 150 Main St., on Dec. 10 was recognized by detectives as…
Read More
HARTFORD, 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 and relief for consumers during a press conference at the Capitol. “We had proposals…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
MONROE, CT — Neighbors of an auto repair shop at the corner of Main Street and Bart Road are already upset over ongoing zoning violations and now the owner wants to expand uses on his property by establishing a new…
Read More
MONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike for their children to exchange high fives and pose for pictures with the Hamburglar and Grimace, who greeted patrons on the sidewalk in front…
Read Moretms-ads-home-between-1
Business
See all »
MONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike for their children to exchange high fives and pose for pictures with the Hamburglar and Grimace, who greeted patrons on the sidewalk in front of the restaurant Tuesday evening. It was McTeacher’s Night and Monroe Elementary School children got to see their teachers and principal, Kelly Svendsen, who served as greeters, poured sodas, carried out trays, assisted people at kiosks, delivered bags of food to cars, and worked at the cash register and the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
Read MoreTea 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.…
Read Moretms-ads-home-between-2
Sports
See all »
WEST HARTFORD, CT — Led by a pair of event titles by Brendan Kirberger, and more team records, the Masuk High boys swim team came in sixth in the Class M State Championships at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford on Monday. Masuk had an exciting start, placing second in the 200 yard medley relay with a personal best time of 1:38:74. The relay team consisted of Jack McHugh, Carter Adragna, Mason Eannotti, and Kirberger. They recorded a time of 1:38:74, a new Masuk High School record. The relay team also qualified for the State Open meet, scheduled for this…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a phenomenal meet at the Class M State Trials, held at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life with a live-stream of game action, highlights, photos…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The No. 6 Masuk High hockey team bounced back from its conference tournament loss with an exciting Division III State Tournament win — a 3-2 overtime victory against No. 11 Enfield-East Granby-Stafford at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Monday. Luke Kondub scored the game…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Host Masuk High had a fifth-place finish in the South-West Conference Championships on Friday. The Panthers were led by a pair of first-place…
Read More
Education
See all »
MONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center…
MONROE, CT — Board of Education Chairman David Ferris is reaching out to the Connecticut Department of Administrative…
MONROE, CT — As the school district faces a list of difficult spending cuts, Board of Education Chairman…
Public Safety
See all »
MONROE, CT — A 61-year-old Shelton woman reported her white 2018 Land Rover Discovery stolen from the Village…
MONROE, CT — Two drivers were hospitalized following a crash at the intersection of Route 110 and Wheeler…
MONROE, CT — Detectives are still investigating two daytime burglaries reported at Highland Drive on Feb. 21. At…
Home & Garden
See all »
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…