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MONROE, CT — A 2019 BMW was reported stolen from a driveway in the 400-block of Hattertown Road Tuesday. Police said a teenager noticed the vehicle was missing when she came home from school and reported her mothers’ BMW stolen. Home surveillance video determined the theft occurred at 1:30 a.m. Police said it was unlocked and the keys were inside when it was taken. Detectives are investigating the case. A stolen backpack A backpack was reported stolen after two unlocked vehicles were entered on Williamsburg Drive early Tuesday morning. At approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday, one of the victims went…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Zoom feed to Thursday night’s budget hearing was shutdown after being hacked by pornographic images, so many residents made the drive to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — News stories about the strong possibility of the U.S. Department of Education being shuttered made some wonder how much funding Monroe’s public schools…
Read MoreThe following is an Op-Ed from state representatives Patrick Callahan, R-New Fairfield, Tammy Nuccio, R-Tolland and Tony Scott, R-Monroe. Manslaughter, assault, enticing a minor, burglary, arson.…
Read MoreMasuk alumn Dale Dymkoski’s standup comedy special is coming to the Bijou Theatre in Bridgeport this Saturday, March 22, at 7 p.m. Seats are still available.…
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MONROE, 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 over 20 years, she recently opened her own practice, Westminster Nutrition Counseling, at the…
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MONROE, CT — A hearing on a proposal to establish a new Special Development District at 590, 600 and 604 Main Street to make way for Marketplace Square, a project to improve the front facade of the Bart Center building,…
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MONROE, CT — Led by some of its younger swimmers Masuk High defeated visiting Joel Barlow-Bethel 72-60 on Tuesday. The 200 yard medley relay of sophomore Mason Eannotti, junior Carter Adragna, senior Brendan Kirberger and sophomore Mert Baykus was first…
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NEW MILFORD — Masuk High’s boys basketball team bounced back from an 81-48 loss at Notre Dame-Fairfield on Jan. 23 with a 67-57 victory at New Milford on Tuesday. In the win over New Milford the Panthers had four players…
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MONROE, CT — After piling up 17 first-quarter points and seizing a double-digit lead things certainly were looking good for the Masuk High girls basketball team on Tuesday night. But visiting New Milford’s sold defense, combined with some Panther shooting…
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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…
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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…
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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 —…
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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…
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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…
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MONROE, CT — A 2019 BMW was reported stolen from a driveway in the 400-block of Hattertown Road Tuesday. Police said a teenager noticed the vehicle was missing when she came home from school and reported her mothers’ BMW stolen. Home surveillance video determined the theft occurred at 1:30 a.m.…
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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.…
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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…
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MONROE, CT — A Zoom feed to Thursday night’s budget hearing was shutdown after being hacked by pornographic…
MONROE, CT — News stories about the strong possibility of the U.S. Department of Education being shuttered made…
MONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center…
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MONROE, CT — A 2019 BMW was reported stolen from a driveway in the 400-block of Hattertown Road…
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…
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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…