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MONROE, CT — Thousands of dollars worth of construction supplies were reported stolen in the burglary of a unit on Stillmeadow Circle in the Northbrook Condominium complex Wednesday. Police said forced entry was made through a rear door, leaving the deadbolt partially broken and a crack in the door frame. The homeowner reported the incident at 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday, telling officers they were having work done at the unit, so workers have been coming in and out recently. Police said the burglary took place sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday. Detectives are investigating the case. Theft at Great Hollow Lake…
Read MoreRichard 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…
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…
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SOUTHBURY, CT — Last week it was six different Panthers scoring touchdowns. Masuk High’s football team managed to one up itself as seven players scored in a 46-12 victory at Pomperaug on Friday night. Jason Champagne recorded his 19th touchdown…
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MONROE, CT — When Ray Duda, 82, of Easton bought a 1965 Mustang Convertible for $1,000 over two decades ago, the classic car was in rough shape. But Duda breathed new life into the clunker with a rebuilt engine and…
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U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th Connecticut, is campaigning for another term in Congress. He faces a challenge from former Darien first selectman, Jayme Stevenson, a Republican who is also running on the Independent Party line. Both candidates agreed to answer…
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MONROE, CT — Police detectives, banks and the U.S. Postal Service are investigating a rash of thefts from mailboxes in town, where thieves altered and attempted to cash checks. Police Lt. Michael Sweeney said he believes the thefts are connected.…
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MONROE, CT — Plans for a commercial building at 143 Purdy Hill Road with a Chipotle, a Jersey Mike’s and a tenant to be named later received unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday night. “With your help,…
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State Sen. Kevin Kelly, a Republican, is a longtime incumbent seeking another term heading the 21st District, which includes the towns of Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford. He is being challenged by Democrat, Christopher Green, a businessman and educator from…
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FAIRFIELD, CT – The Notre Dame girls soccer team won the SWC Championship last night in a hard fought battle against Brookfield High School. After 100 scoreless minutes, the Lancers secured a 3-1 victory in a penalty kick shoot-out, with…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls’ swimming and diving team is in the midst of its postseason competition. The South-West Conference diving championships were held Tuesday in New Fairfield (results to follow after Saturday’s meet) and the swim events…
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To the Editor, I remember when Jim Himes came to our cities and urban centers running for Congress. He was a promising young candidate that spoke fluent Spanish and had my support. He was the guy that would serve all…
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MONROE, CT — Christopher Stead, 20, of Monroe, was living in Oregon while studying for a business career, when he suffered a stroke in late July, and his family could not afford an air ambulance to fly him home. But…
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MONROE, CT — Thousands of dollars worth of construction supplies were reported stolen in the burglary of a unit on Stillmeadow Circle in the Northbrook Condominium complex Wednesday. Police said forced entry was made through a rear door, leaving the deadbolt partially broken and a crack in the door frame.…
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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 — Thousands of dollars worth of construction supplies were reported stolen in the burglary of a…
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…
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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…