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MONROE, CT — Capital Spirits, which began with two stores in Hartford, added a third location at 575 Monroe Turnpike this year. It is owned and operated by Prianca Chellani and Rishi Sachdeva. The building used to house 574 Wines, with its spacious aisles and beer cave. “We doubled the beer cave,” Ankit Chellani, Prianca’s husband, said during a grand opening celebration Friday afternoon. “We added a lot of new products. It’s a great location.” Capital Spirits built a new tasting bar in front of the store, where customers can sample a rotating lineup of beer and spirits. “We have…
Read MoreDaniel Joseph Ryan Jr., 82, beloved husband of Joan (Kellerstrass) Ryan for 55 years, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2024, surrounded by family at Hartford…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Thousands of dollars worth of construction supplies were reported stolen in the burglary of a unit on Stillmeadow Circle in the Northbrook Condominium…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Police responded to a burglary and an attempted burglary of two town businesses within the past week. The Monroe Police Detective Division is investigating the burglary of Seven Maples Landscaping & Nursery, 84 Main St., and the…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s restaurants offer patrons anything from authentic Italian food, juicy steaks and burgers, pizza pies and Thai noodles to falafels, tacos and lamb korma. Monroe Restaurant Week, sponsored by the Monroe Economic Development Commission, starts today and will…
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MONROE, CT — Senior citizens attending a Heath and Wellness Fair at the Monroe Senior Center Wednesday had flu shots, COVID-19 boosters and blood pressure screenings, and heard tips about diet and nutrition, disaster preparedness, avoiding fraud and the proper…
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To the Editor: This letter is a response to misleading statements regarding the nomination of Chrissy Fensore Martinez. Chrissy Fensore Martinez was nominated by the Democratic Town Committee to fill a vacancy on the Monroe Board of Education. Mrs. Fensore…
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Rookie of the Week Michael Epifano, starting freshman kicker for Massachusetts Maritime Academy, was named MASCAC rookie of the week. Epifano scored 8 points and had 1 tackle in a 38-14 victory over Fitchburg State University. Scholarship Athlete Mackenzie Reid,…
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MONROE, CT — Jackson Zylick kicked a game-winning field goal from 37-yards out as time expired, sending the Masuk High football team to a thrilling 31-28 victory over visiting Bunnell Friday night. Masuk improved to 3-2. The Panthers overcame a…
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MONROE, CT — Kelly Elizabeth McFarland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack McFarland of Monroe, married Austin Matthew Burns, son of Ms. Lisa Basher of Danbury and Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Burns of Danbury, on October 8, 2022, at Whitney…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — Girls from the Monroe Dance Workshop gave two performances during The Center for Family Justice’s annual domestic violence candlelight vigil at the Hartford HealthCare Ampitheater on Wednesday evening.…
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MONROE, CT — Gov. Ned Lamont rang the bell to get the Monroe Farmers’ Market underway Friday afternoon, and was later seen munching on an apple while talking to Herman Olivera about his business, Hannah’s Honey. Lamont also mingled with…
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MONROE, CT — The darkened Masuk High School cafeteria resembled a night club as the band, Orquesta Afinke, filled the room with a Latin beat. Students danced and ate empanadas, roasted pork, Puerto Rican rice with pigeon peas and other…
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MONROE, CT — Capital Spirits, which began with two stores in Hartford, added a third location at 575 Monroe Turnpike this year. It is owned and operated by Prianca Chellani and Rishi Sachdeva. The building used to house 574 Wines, with its spacious aisles and beer cave. “We doubled the…
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MONROE, CT — Capital Spirits, which began with two stores in Hartford, added a third location at 575 Monroe Turnpike this year. It is owned and operated by Prianca Chellani and Rishi Sachdeva. The building used to house 574 Wines, with its spacious aisles and beer cave. “We doubled the beer cave,” Ankit Chellani, Prianca’s husband, said during a grand opening celebration Friday afternoon. “We added a lot of new products. It’s a great location.” Capital Spirits built a new tasting bar in front of the store, where customers can sample a rotating lineup of beer and spirits. “We have…
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 — 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…
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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…