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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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MONROE, CT — Children played in a foam pit, climbed onto fire trucks, went down a giant slide and watched a K-9 demonstration during Monroe’s Night at the Park, held at Wolfe Park Tuesday night. The free annual event, which…
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MONROE, CT — Townspeople of all ages still have time to sign up for Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s summer mission to “Read Beyond the Beaten Path” with a chance to win prizes. The summer reading program ends on Aug. 19.…
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MONROE, CT — A 25-year-old Bridgeport man allegedly went off the road while traveling on Route 110 in his Honda Civic Sunday morning, drove on the grass, and down the adjacent driveway of a home near Old Tannery Road, where he…
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MONROE, CT — Volunteers created a garden on a patch of grass near the playground at United Methodist Church of Monroe this spring, and the beds are now full of flowers, vegetables and herbs. Among the plantings is a pollinator bed…
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MONROE, CT — Det. Nicole Buckley invites families to Monroe’s Night at the Park, which will be held at Wolfe Park this Tuesday from 5 to 9 p.m. “The purpose of the event is for our community to be able…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe was recently awarded a $150,000 grant for athletic facility upgrades at Wolfe Park. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says the aid will be used to repair, regrade, resurface and re-stripe the courts — projects listed among the town’s priorities.…
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MONROE, CT — An 85-year-old Monroe man was defrauded out of $15,000 and tried to send another $40,000 cashier’s check to a scammer overseas when his bank put a hold on it due to suspicion of fraud, according to police.…
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Tiki torches and a fire pit can make your patio a fun area to relax with family and friends, who can also enjoy appetizers and burgers off the grill, while seated around tables, on outdoor sofas and in comfy chairs.…
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MONROE, CT — The filling of a massive hole on industrial property at 64 Cambridge Drive is going well, but valves must be adjusted to get water to all five wetland irrigation zones, according to a third party report. A…
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MONROE, CT — A detour will be posted on Pastors Walk, while Aquarion does a main replacement, from Bradford Drive to Wiltan Road, according to a traffic impact notice from Monroe Public Works. Access will be restricted to emergency vehicles,…
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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…