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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented Samantha is and that’s why they gave her so much support,” Dyson said of his department’s other members. “They respect her as a firefighter and a leader.” “I had quite a few pats on the back to be honest with you, just for seeing the potential in Samantha years ago,” he said during an interview at the firehouse at 801…
Read MoreEdith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire prevention and what to do in an emergency…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes outside for lessons in reading and writing, while…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Early voting for this year’s Presidential Election and state races is still going on with extended hours today (Tuesday) and will continue through…
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Name: Jennifer Raab Position: High School Math Teacher Previous District: Bridgeport Grew Up In: Manorville, Long Island, N.Y. Education: BS in Animal Science and Technology – Pre Vet, Masters in Secondary Ed Math What do you like most about teaching?…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s cross country teams are getting ready to take on the competition this fall. Jen Nyquist takes over as the new head coach of the girls. The captain is Parker Connolly. Other runners to watch include…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — Steve Pemberton, The Center for Family Justice’s keynote speaker for its 27th Annual Speaking of Women event, entered the foster care system when he was just three-years-old, starting what he describes as a nomadic journey going from…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team is ready for another season on the court. The Panthers are led by captains: Outside hitter Laura Micu and middle hitter Sophie Gustinis. Other players to watch are outside hitter and returnee…
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MONROE, CT — Coming off a solid season in which the team reached the Class L State Tournament semifinals, Masuk High’s boys soccer squad is on a quest to accomplish more in 2024. “We have a good core of new…
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MONROE, CT — The 23rd annual CT United Ride, the state’s largest 9/11 tribute featuring hundreds of motorcycles, will roar through town on Sunday, Sept. 8. The route goes from Sherwood Island State Park in Westport to Seaside Park in…
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MONROE, CT — Lili Michols and Peter Ehrismann live in a raised ranch atop Brookside Trail, a steep gravel road in Stevenson, so a forecast of heavy rain on Aug. 18, didn’t any raise alarm bells. After all, the home…
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MONROE, CT — Participants in the 30th Bucci picnic at Wolf Park enjoyed sunny weather on Aug. 24, while eating hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken français, appetizers and desserts. Children enjoyed playing outdoors, while adults played cards and yard Farkle. Organizers gave…
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MONROE, CT — Detectives are investigating two thefts on Hawthorne Drive, which may have been committed by a crew in a newer model, white BMW SUV that sped away from officers responding to the report of a suspicious vehicle and…
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Jockey Hollow Middle School Principal Julia Strong says certified math specialist, Nikole Newman, is a welcome addition the school’s faculty, who could factor into a higher level of performance among its students. “Nikole Newman joins us from Region 9 and…
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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented Samantha is and that’s why they gave her so much…
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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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MONROE, CT — Facing football unbeaten Bethel, one-loss Masuk High appeared to have a bit of a challenge on its hands on Friday night. No such luck for the visiting Wildcats as the Panthers cruised to a 42-0 win behind solid offense and defense. In fact, Masuk’s defense outscored Bethel with Luke Longo scoring on a fumble recovery. The Panthers jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead with quarterback Aaron Champagne scoring on a 22-yard run, Champagne completing a pass to Shane Walker for a 25-yard scoring strike and Longo returning a fumble recovery 19 yards for a TD. In…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, lost a hard-fought four-set match at No. 2 Newtown…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, defeated No. 6 New Milford 3-0 (25-18, 25-22,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swimming and diving team concluded its regular season with a 99-76 Senior Night win over New Fairfield on Oct. 15…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s football team bounced back from a 21-0 loss to Bunnell of Stratford on Oct. 4 with a convincing 42-7 triumph…
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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…
Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A 26-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI after crashing her gray Tesla into a…
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You may not know the name, but you most likely have seen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is an…
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