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Richard Thomas Cliggott Jr., 72, of Monroe, passed away on November 2, 2024 in Bridgeport. Born on December 19, 1952, in Ithaca, N.Y., Dick was the son of Janet and Richard Cliggott. He attended Pascack Valley High School, where he excelled in both track and field and wrestling — a passion that carried him to the University of Michigan, when he continued his wrestling career. On September 8, 1979, Dick married Monica Keenan in Greenwich. Together, they raised two sons, Tom and James, in Connecticut, where they shared a life full of love, laughter and family memories. Dick enjoyed a…
Read MoreSuccess the first time around is no guarantee it will happen again. Monroe Lions Head Coach Matthew Duffy’s fifth-grade youth football team had learned that valuable…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Takumi Ramen & Grill, 435 Main St., offers a variety of noodle dishes with chicken, beef and seafood, as well as meals prepared…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Officers with the Monroe Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Jennie’s Pizzeria, 380 Monroe Turnpike, on…
Read MoreThe Masuk High girls swimming and diving team placed eighth, with 266 points, in the Class M State Championships. Masuk had a team record-setting performance from…
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The Monroe Historical Society and the Save Our Stepney Task Force are reviving the annual Holiday House Tour, which will be held Saturday Dec. 10. Six historic homes decorated for the holidays will open their doors along with two historic churches,…
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MONROE, CT — If Monroe voters decided the election for Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District, the former first selectman from Darien, Republican, Jayme Stevenson, would have pulled off a stunning upset of longtime incumbent, Democrat, Jim Himes, by a vote of 4,602…
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MONROE, CT — The postseason is off to a terrific start for the Masuk girls swimming and diving team. The Panthers competed in the South-West Conference Championships November 1 and 5 — diving was held at New Fairfield High on…
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MONROE, CT — No. 2 Masuk survived a scare from South-West Conference rival and No. 15 seed Bethel in the first round of the Class M State Tournament with a 1-0 victory at home on Tuesday. Amelia Logan had the…
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MONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, easily won a second term over challenger Sheila Papps, a Democrat from Easton, Tuesday. Overall, Scott garnered 6,700 votes to 4,484 for Papps, taking nearly 60 percent of the vote. He won…
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State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-21st, won three of the four towns in his district Tuesday, while fending off a challenge from Democrat, Christopher Green. The 21st District covers portions of Monroe, Stratford and Seymour and all of Shelton. Kelly won 23,255…
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MONROE, CT — Host Masuk High’s girls soccer team defeated visiting Joel Barlow 5-1 in the Class L State Tournament’s first round on Tuesday. Masuk, the No. 12 seed, had beaten South-West Conference rival Barlow 1-0 in the regular season.…
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Voter turnout is steady this Tuesday, in an election year with a competitive governor’s race at the top of the ticket — and the optimism of candidates is sky high. Christopher Green, a Democrat challenging longtime incumbent senator, Kevin Kelly,…
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BROOKFIELD, CT — The No. 20 Masuk High boys soccer team went on the road and faced familiar foe and No. 13 seed Brookfield, also of the South-West Conference, in the first round of the Class L State Tournament on…
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MONROE, CT — A 61-year-old Camelot Drive woman reported the theft of two checks she sent out in her mailbox, according to a complaint lodged Friday. The amounts of the checks were altered and cashed by thieves for a financial…
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Richard Thomas Cliggott Jr., 72, of Monroe, passed away on November 2, 2024 in Bridgeport. Born on December 19, 1952, in Ithaca, N.Y., Dick was the son of Janet and Richard Cliggott. He attended Pascack Valley High School, where he excelled in both track and field and wrestling — a…
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MONROE, CT — Takumi Ramen & Grill, 435 Main St., offers a variety of noodle dishes with chicken, beef and seafood, as well as meals prepared in a hibachi kitchen for its patrons. The restaurant, which also has a selection of Boba teas, recently opened at Stepney Crossing. Alan Yang learned the business, while working for 20 years as a hibachi chef at his brother Guang Jin Yang’s restaurants in Mississippi, before finally opening his own place. “He just bought his house here and wanted to open a restaurant in Connecticut,” said Vivi Lin, Yang’s cousin, who owns Fusion 25…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town…
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…
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Success the first time around is no guarantee it will happen again. Monroe Lions Head Coach Matthew Duffy’s fifth-grade youth football team had learned that valuable lesson last season, when they beat Newtown in the regular season, only to lose to them in the championship game. Now the Lions face a similar situation, squaring off against a familiar foe in the American Youth Football Shoreline League Championship game at North Haven High School this Saturday at 11 a.m. Fresh off Monroe’s convincing 31-12 playoff win against Southington at Masuk High School last weekend, Pomperaug is the only team standing in…
Read MoreThe Masuk High girls swimming and diving team placed eighth, with 266 points, in the Class M State Championships. Masuk had a team record-setting performance from…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High football team went to Weston and delivered a 56-6 win on Friday. With the victory the Panthers improved to 7-1.…
Read MoreMasuk 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…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School fourth-graders sang patriotic songs for veterans visiting their school on Veterans Day…
MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School Principal Leigh Metcalf Ances shared photos from her school’s Veterans Day…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School welcomed four Monroe veterans, who shared their personal stories of service and…
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MONROE, CT — Officers with the Monroe Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics…
MONROE, CT — Police made two DUI arrests within about an hour on Sunday. At 4:32 p.m., officers…
MONROE, CT — Governor Ned Lamont’s declaration of a state of emergency due to critical weather conditions causing…
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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…