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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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The Masuk High boys soccer team’s Breast Cancer Awareness game, originally scheduled for Oct. 13, has been moved to Thursday, Oct. 20, when the Panthers host Bethel at 7 p.m. Masuk’s Oct. 13 game took place, but the fundraising was…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers conducted unannounced compliance inspections of tobacco and electronic cigarette retailers in town Thursday, in a partnership with the State Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services’ Tobacco Prevention and Enforcement Program. The inspections were performed…
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MONROE, CT — Joseph Chapman worked on big projects as a contractor in Greenwich for two decades, before entering public service 16 years ago. He was a zoning enforcement officer and wetlands agent for the town of Woodbury, when he…
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ROCKY Hill, CT — The Monroe Soccer Club U12 Boys team won two games and tied two other contests in the 2022 Rocky Hill Columbus Day Classic Tournament Sunday. The unbeaten record was good enough for a first place finish. “I am…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — The overhead lights of the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater were purple, rather than the usual blue, in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month Wednesday evening, when more than 500 people gathered for The Center for Family Justice’s annual candlelight…
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To the Editor: On October 11, 2022, I voted against the nomination of Chrissy Fensore Martinez because of two financial conflicts of interest that I found to be incompatible with the public trust bestowed upon elected officials when elected officials…
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MONROE, CT — Police identified the woman who died in this morning’s fatal fire as Sheryl Lowman, 66, of 8 Fox Run. Monroe Fire Marshal William Davin, the Monroe Police Detective Division and the State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the…
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MONROE, CT — A female died in a house fire on Fox Run early Thursday morning. Monroe Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said neighbors alerted the Monroe, Stepney and Stevenson fire companies of the blaze just before 1 a.m., and…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Democratic Town Committee nominated Chrissy Fensore Martinez, a candidate who ran for the Board of Education last November, to finish Nick Kapoor’s term, following his recent resignation. But the Town Council decided not to approve the…
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A debate will be held in the battle for Connecticut’s 4th congressional district seat at Norwalk Community College this Thursday at 8 p.m. Longtime incumbent, Jim Himes, a Democrat, will face off against his Republican challenger Jayme Stevenson, who is also running…
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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…