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Tea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china. But these formal gatherings are so much more than that. In fact, some significant periods in U.S. history came together over cups of tea. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt used afternoon teas to further her agenda, and movements, such as women’s liberation and the fight for civil rights, were planned at these soirees. “All of our teas are named after women who made a difference and really elevated society using tea parties to do it,”…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which the caller sent a driver to their home…
Read MoreLeonard Francis Berger Jr., of Shelton, departed this world peacefully on December 11th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Len was born on June 28, 1942,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT – Tony Afriyie announced his candidacy for Connecticut’s 21st State Senatorial District seat after receiving the enthusiastic endorsement of delegates from the Democratic town…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys soccer team blanked visiting Kolbe Cathedral 6-0 on Thursday night. Masuk applied high pressure early and scored in the third and seventh minutes of the game to set the tone. The Panthers controlled the…
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MONROE, CT — The final audited number for last year’s Board of Education budget shows a $931,000 surplus that can be returned to the town, according to Finance Director Ronald Bunovsky Jr. Bunovsky shared the latest projection during a fiscal update…
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Name: Briana Coyle Position: School Psychologist predominantly at Monroe Elementary with some district wide work. Coming from: Worked as a school psychologist for Stamford Public Schools for four years after interning for a year at Fairfield Public Schools. Has mostly focused on…
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Name: James Bettincourt Position: Jockey Hollow, teaching String Orchestra and Music Technology, Monroe Elementary teaching Strings Coming from: I am coming from 5 years at Taught in the Stratford Public School District for five years and at a private school in Greenwich…
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Masuk High’s boys golf team won one and lost one, and was represented with the medalist in both matches, this week. The Panthers traveled to River Oaks Country Club and defeated the New Fairfield Rebels 176-200 on Tuesday. Brien Trimbach…
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Masuk High’s girls swimming and diving team fell 92-84 to host Pomperaug on Tuesday, but the Panthers recorded several season-best times, including many South-West Conference and state championship qualifying performances. Details are as follows: 200 Medley Relay – 3rd place (Helmke,…
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Name: Emily Smith Position: First grade teacher at Stepney Elementary School Coming from: Taught fourth grade at Harry S. Fisher Elementary School in Terryville last year. This year is the second in her teaching career. Grew up in: Oxford and graduated from…
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Name: Jennifer Messina Position: Kindergarten teacher at Stepney Elementary School Coming from: Taught kindergarten in a private school setting and was a building substitute at Stepney Elementary School last year. Grew up in: Danbury Education: Bachelors degree in Elementary Education What do…
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Name: Tiffany LoConte Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Elementary School Coming from: Taught kindergarten and first grade in Bridgeport for five years, before being a second grade teacher and elementary math curriculum specialist at Brookfield Public Schools for six years. Grew up in: Stratford Education: B.S.…
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State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-21st, has been active of late, attending events for Construction Appreciate Week and a World Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Press Conference. Meanwhile, his challenger, Democrat, Christopher Green penned a letter inviting the incumbent Republican to a debate on…
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Tea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china. But these formal gatherings are so much more than that. In fact, some significant periods in U.S. history came together over cups of tea.…
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Tea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china. But these formal gatherings are so much more than that. In fact, some significant periods in U.S. history came together over cups of tea. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt used afternoon teas to further her agenda, and movements, such as women’s liberation and the fight for civil rights, were planned at these soirees. “All of our teas are named after women who made a difference and really elevated society using tea parties to do it,”…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
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MONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team the first quarter was the difference-maker in its 60-43 win over visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport on Thursday. The Panthers outscored Kolbe 18-6 in the opening eight minutes. Both teams put up 19 in the second quarter, leaving Masuk on top 37-25 at the break. Masuk extended its lead to 15 heading into the fourth. The Panthers were led by Bailey Bajda with 24 points, including an 8-for-12 performance from the free throw line.…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the…
Read MoreAfter a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the…
Read MoreNEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Newtown 38-34 on Monday night. Masuk Coach Dan Young said…
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MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would…
MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain…
MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
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MONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which…
BRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
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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…