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Masuk High’s girls volleyball and girls soccer teams were eliminated from the Class LL State playoffs on Thursday, ending strong seasons for these teams. On the volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers were beaten at home by No. 10 Bristol Central in the second round 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-20). In soccer action, Masuk reached the quarterfinals as the No. 14 seed and was blanked 2-0 by host and No. 6 Woodstock Academy.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Masuk High School welcomed Isabella “Bella” Vaitkus as the school’s new athletic trainer. Vaitkus, who currently serves as athletic trainer for the Yale…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Girl Scouts selling cookies outside polling places is an Election Day tradition. Girls from two Fawn Hollow Elementary School troops set up shop…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The 5th grade Monroe Lions’ perfect season ended with a disappointing defeat to Newtown in the American Youth Football Shoreline League Championship game…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads…
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Seven talented young musicians from Jockey Hollow Middle School performed in the Connecticut Music Educators Association’s Honors Band and Honors Orchestra Festival at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford on March 30, an event featuring the best fifth and sixth grade…
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MONROE, CT — A 32-year-old New Milford woman was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital with serious injuries Tuesday afternoon, following a two-vehicle-crash on Route 34, just east of Monroe Turnpike. The other driver, an 88-year-old Stevenson woman, was taken…
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MONROE, CT — TikTok is a popular app known for its short videos featuring comedy, social media influencers and cooking recipes among its user-generated content. But it’s also infamous for its TikTok challenges. In one, Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team got its season going with a home match, at Wolfe Park, against Newtown on April 5 and will be on the road April 10 at New Fairfield and April 12 at Joel…
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MONROE, CT —Masuk High has a well-rounded boys volleyball team featuring good hitters, solid team defense and goals for postseason success, according to Coach Polo Castro. Masuk is striving for a return to the South-West Conference and state championship matches. The season…
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MONROE, CT — A combination of solid returnees and some newcomers will look to carry the Masuk High baseball team to a successful campaign this spring. Captains are Greg Nivison and Ryan Fedeli. Other key players include seniors Cody Benegoss, Mason…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team looks to continue to be competitive in the South-West Conference and in the Class L state field, with potential to keep their run of championships intact this spring. The Panthers, going for their…
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MONROE, CT — Fire Marshal William “Bill” Davin was honored by the Monroe Board of Education as an Exemplary Person during the board’s meeting Monday night. Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza said Davin is one of three generations of Monroe…
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To the Editor: Usually when I write a “Letter to the Editor,” it is because I want to voice my opinion on matters facing the town or the state in an effort to get my perspective in front of the…
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Jean Kosakowski, 89, a former Monroe resident who lived in Bradenton, Fla., passed away on March 29, 2023 at Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes surrounded by her loving family. Jean is survived by her four children, Judy (Brendan) Murphy, Donna Kosakowski, Frank Kosakowski…
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Masuk High’s girls volleyball and girls soccer teams were eliminated from the Class LL State playoffs on Thursday, ending strong seasons for these teams. On the volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers were beaten at home by No. 10 Bristol Central in the second round 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-20). In…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
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 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…
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Masuk High’s girls volleyball and girls soccer teams were eliminated from the Class LL State playoffs on Thursday, ending strong seasons for these teams. On the volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers were beaten at home by No. 10 Bristol Central in the second round 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-20). In soccer action, Masuk reached the quarterfinals as the No. 14 seed and was blanked 2-0 by host and No. 6 Woodstock Academy.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Masuk High School welcomed Isabella “Bella” Vaitkus as the school’s new athletic trainer. Vaitkus, who currently serves as athletic trainer for the Yale…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
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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…