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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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Name: Melanie Vieira Position: English as a second Language teacher in the district, splitting between Stepney and Monroe elementary schools. Coming from: This is my first position held in this district. I could not be more excited to be in Monroe. Previously, I…
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Dave W. Knecht, of Monroe, passed away peacefully September 9, 2022, at his home with his loving wife Smilie at his side. Dave was the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter and Helen Knecht. He spent his youth at…
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MONROE, CT — The cross country season gets underway Wednesday as both of Masuk’s squads host Bethel and Bunnell at Wolfe Park’s Great Hollow Lake. The girls start at 4:30 and the boys at 5 p.m. For the girls, Coach…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls volleyball team takes on St. Joes on the road this Wednesday. The Panthers started their season with a tough 3-0 loss to Trumbull and were playing against Ridgefield Monday night. Masuk’s first South-West Conference…
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MONROE, CT — A white man wearing a T-shirt and jeans allegedly pointed a handgun at the entrance outside 574 Wines, 574 Monroe Turnpike, Saturday afternoon, before entering the store and walking around, appearing uneasy on his feet, according to…
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MONROE, CT — It has been a nice start for the Masuk High girls soccer team. Not only in terms of wins and losses but effort and approach. The Panthers gave new Coach Kate Pellegrino a win in her first game,…
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MONROE, CT — First responders gathered in the parking lot of the firehouse on Shelton Road Sunday morning, for a solemn ceremony honoring lives lost on September 11, 2001. It was the 21st anniversary of the horrific terrorist attacks, when…
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MONROE, CT — Pat Eaton rolled out of bed early Saturday morning, so she could get to St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s kitchen by 5 a.m. Candy apples had to be made for opening day of the annual Apple Festival and…
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MONROE, CT — Last fall, Masuk High’s football team thrived on pulling last-minute, sometimes final seconds, wins out of a hat. It was almost a continuation of that trend in this year’s season opener, but a late go-ahead touchdown and two-point…
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MONROE, CT — Bins overflowing with yarn, fabrics in colorful patterns and notions were on display at the Monroe Historical Society’s annual Textile Sale, held on the lawn outside Beardsley Homestead, 31 Great Ring Road, Friday. The fundraiser, which also…
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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…