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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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MONROE, CT — A controversial Board of Education vote against the adoption of a transgender and gender non-conforming student policy led to the resignation of Nick Kapoor, the board member who proposed it. Kapoor, a Democrat elected to the Board of Education…
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MONROE, CT — All are welcome to attend the Think Pink Palooza on the town green this Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The annual event promoting breast cancer awareness includes speakers, performances by the Masuk band, chorus and strings ensemble, and…
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MONROE, CT — Troop 62 is rallying support for one of its own. Christopher Stead, 20, a former Boy Scout who earned his Eagle, suffered a stroke in Oregon, where he was studying for a business degree. His family wants to…
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The Masuk girls volleyball team leveled its record at 2-2 with a convincing 3-0 (25-18, 25-29, 25-13) road win over SWC foe Pomperaug on Friday, Sept. 18. Senior captain Rose Kealey paced the offense, dishing out 20 assists to go…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls soccer team has gone unbeaten in three consecutive matchups, defeating host Weston 2-1 on Sept. 13, blanking visiting New Milford 3-0 on Sept. 15, and posting a 1-1 tie at home against non-conference opponent…
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SHELTON, CT — Rabbi Shneur Brook, of the Chabad Jewish Community in Shelton, welcomes the public to a brief 15-minute Rosh Hashanah ceremony that includes the primary observances of the holiday. Behold, the “Shofar in the park & Tashlich service”…
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The Masuk High boys golf team dropped a match to visiting Brookfield 181-176 at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Sept. 16. A.J. Cavanaugh tied Brookfield’s Tim Whitlock for medalist honors, each scoring a 41. Brien Trimbach had a 48, A.J.…
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MONROE, CT — A developer wants to bring back a plan to build 90 detached single-family dwellings on over 106 acres at 141 and 201 Turkey Roost Road. The proposal also includes 5,570 linear feet of new roadway. Known as the…
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MONROE, CT — Frank Bent remembers a recent drive with his wife, Johanne. The couple rode along Highridge Drive and admired the American flag display — all the way from Boot Shop Lane to the end of their street. “It…
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MONROE, CT — No late-game comebacks this time. Masuk High’s football team scored early and often on the way to a 38-0 victory over visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield on Friday night. The Panthers improved to 1-1 following last week’s tough 49-43…
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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…