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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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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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Paper shredding fundraiser MONROE, CT — United Methodist Church of Monroe will hold a paper shredding fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 5, (rain or shine) from 9 a.m. to noon at a new location, Rite Aid, 435 Main St. — at the corner…
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MONROE, CT — A 24-year-old Monroe man met a woman online and started speaking with her with the possibility of a relationship. She told him she needed to borrow $16,000 to start her own business and would pay him $32,000 in return…
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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 Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford. He is being challenged by Democrat, Christopher Green, a businessman and educator from Stratford. The…
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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 — State Rep. Tony Scott is seeking another term, this time in the newly drawn 112th District representing Monroe, Easton and a portion of Trumbull. The incumbent Republican faces Sheila Papps, a Democrat from Easton. Efforts to reach…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s sports teams were busy in South-West Conference tournament action late this week and weekend. The field hockey team, seeded fifth, beat No. 5 Immaculate 4-1 in the semifinals on Thursday. Masuk’s No. 5 girls soccer…
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MONROE, CT — Connecticut Dance! performances were among the highlights of a Halloween-themed day at Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St., Saturday afternoon. Videos of each dance are below: …
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MONROE, CT — Families wore their Halloween costumes for trick or treating, shopping and entertainment at Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St., Saturday afternoon. Businesses held sidewalk sales and gave candy to kids. Pet Outlet hosted a pet costume contest…
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WESTON — It was a tremendous team effort and six Panthers found the end zone as the Masuk High football team cruised to a 45-13 triumph over host Weston on Friday. “A great night for the team,” Coach Steve Christy said.…
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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…