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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 — Masuk High School Principal Steve Swensen addressed the audience inside the school’s packed auditorium for the annual Senior Awards Thursday night. Students were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and received scholarships from numerous organizations. Below is…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Father’s Day Sidewalk Sale will feature haircuts from Phil’s Hairstyling, lunch from Nunnu’s Sandwich Shop and scoops of Uncle Al’s Ice Cream. The Monroe Economic Development Commission is sponsoring this event, to be held on June…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police officers helped direct a steady flow of traffic through the former Stevenson Lumber property Saturday, when thousands came to see the Barnum Festival’s Car Show. Classic cars and trucks were on display on the grounds and…
Read MoreWALLINGFORD, CT — Juliana Pagano scored 10 goals to lift the Masuk High girls lacrosse team to a convincing 16-7 win at Sheehan of Wallingford in the Class M State Tournament quarterfinals on Friday. Masuk is the No. 5 seed…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — Masuk High’s boys volleyball team saw its successful season, one that saw the Panthers reach the SWC championship match, come to an end in a visit to New Canaan in the Class M State Tournament quarterfinal…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Volunteers took turns climbing a ladder and drilling in a screw on the giant Wolfe’s Den sign at the entrance to the new playground the community built at Wolfe Park Friday afternoon. The Wolfe’s Den is close…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Kat Gallant doubled home the decisive run in the bottom of the seventh inning to send the Masuk High softball team to a 2-1 victory over visiting St. Joseph in the Class L State Tournament quarterfinals on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police vehicles escorted a group of Monroe police officers, running together as they turned onto Monroe Turnpike from Edith Wheeler Memorial Library for their leg of Special Olympics Connecticut’s annual Torch Run late Friday morning. Monroe officers’…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza introduced Stepney Elementary School second grade teacher, Lisa Martinsky, as Monroe’s new Teacher of the Year during Monroe Public Schools end of year district celebration Wednesday night. The annual event is evening to recognize teachers…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The following is Board of Education member Nick Kapoor’s comments on his Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Policy proposal made during Monday night’s board meeting: Imagine waking up and looking in the mirror. You know that you see you, but…
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…