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See all »NEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the top spot in the Class MM state rankings and New Canaan (2-1), a top 10 squad in Class L. Quarterback Aaron Champagne was 10-for-14 passing for 125 yards. Gavin Walker scored a touchdown; he had 21 rushes for 72 yards, two receptions for 23 yards. Max Viglione and Tanner Walker each accumulated 28 yards. The Panthers’ defense dominated, highlighted by Daniel Balestriere coming up with a huge fourth down goal line stop, and Ryan…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreLt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz will headline a gathering of concerned citizens, legislators, municipal officials and candidates from upper Fairfield County on Saturday, Oct. 5, to protest…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a threatening call leading to a swatting incident at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Casey Cummings, of Easton, lost her brother, Tyler, affectionately nicknamed Ty-Man, to a rare form of multiple sclerosis in July of 2019. “Regional Hospice gave my brother a comfortable exit from this life,” Cummings told guests at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Michael Slama experienced illness and surgical procedures from heart disease for most of his life and by 2007, his battle appeared to be all but over. In the hospital, he celebrated his wedding anniversary with his wife on a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The following property transfers were filed in the Monroe Town Clerk’s Office for the month of May in 2022. Melissa Kennedy DePiano sold 54 Misty Lane sold to Mae Novis for $686,000 on May 2. Mallory Sudol…
Read MoreNEWBURYPORT, Mass. — Jane M. Preston (McGowan), 90, wife of the late Roger Williams Preston, passed away on April 21, 2022. She was born in Stratford and resided in Newburyport, Mass. She was the daughter of the late John W.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Members of the Monroe Community Response Team (CERT) met for a picnic at Great Hollow Lake Pavilion recently to honor the team’s 10th anniversary. First Selectman Ken Kellogg, who attended the event, expressed his appreciation for the many…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The following is a letter from Nick Kapoor, a member of the Monroe Board of Education. To the Editor, After nearly a year of waiting for the Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Policy to be voted on, the Board…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Wiffle Ball Fun Day raised over $3,000 for the Monroe Food Pantry to assist families in need with groceries and home supplies. “A big thank you to volunteer John Murphy, who spends countless hours organizing this event…
Read MoreHARTFORD, Conn. — Vanessa Roberts Avery, U. S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that, on June 16, U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea sentenced Nicolae Marius Barbu, 50, a citizen of Romania, to 21 months of imprisonment for his…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Congratulations to Masuk’s Class of ’22, who graduated last week. Here’s a photo gallery, in random order, capturing some images from their big day.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Congregational Church’s Strawberry Festival attracted a crowd on Saturday, when volunteers served strawberry shortcake, smoothies and strawberries dipped in milk, dark and white chocolate. The church’s famous strawberry glaze pie sold out early, but more pies…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the top spot in the Class MM state rankings and New Canaan (2-1), a top 10 squad in Class L. Quarterback Aaron Champagne was 10-for-14…
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See all »Esli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »NEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the top spot in the Class MM state rankings and New Canaan (2-1), a top 10 squad in Class L. Quarterback Aaron Champagne was 10-for-14 passing for 125 yards. Gavin Walker scored a touchdown; he had 21 rushes for 72 yards, two receptions for 23 yards. Max Viglione and Tanner Walker each accumulated 28 yards. The Panthers’ defense dominated, highlighted by Daniel Balestriere coming up with a huge fourth down goal line stop, and Ryan…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
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See all »MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
Home & Garden
See all »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…