MONROE, CT — Townspeople will go to a single location when they cast their votes during the annual budget referendum on Tuesday, May 7. The polls will be open inside the St. Jude School gym, 707 Monroe Turnpike, from 6 a.m.…
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Beverly Carey Zwierlein, a longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on April 28, 2024 at 86. Born on April 25, 1938 in Chateaugay, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Leona Carey. Beverly was the wife of…
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MONROE, CT — As conflicts erupt in the world, from fighting between Israel and the Palestinians and Russia and Ukraine to contentious elections at home, a group of more than 30 people of different faiths gathered on Stepney Green for…
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STRATFORD, CT — Coming off a hard-fought 3-2 setback to host Shelton on Tuesday, the Masuk High boys volleyball team beat Bunnell on the road 3-0 on Wednesday. Against Bunnell, Masuk won three relatively close sets, 25-18, 25-19 and 25-21.…
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DANBURY, CT — Masuk High’s girls golf team continued its hot start to the season. The Panthers, following a visit to Richter Park Golf Course on Wednesday, stand at 10-0. Masuk carded 190, host Immaculate 247 and Joel Barlow of…
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MONROE, CT — In a clash between South-West Conference teams that call themselves the Panthers there was no doubt there would be a Panther win. Masuk High’s baseball team left little doubt it would be its squad in an 8-0…
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Kathleen “Kate” Chacho Wyant of Tijeras, N.M., passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, N.M., on April 28, 2024, while surrounded by her family and caregivers after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul J. Chacho Sr.…
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FAIRFIELD, CT — On a sleepy weekend morning, the town of Fairfield was awoken by the sounds of chatter, vibrating drumbeats, and of course, rows and rows of footsteps Saturday, which marked the 12th annual Walk a Mile in Her…
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MONROE, CT — A male Monroe passenger, 17, was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of injuries after a gray 2007 Mazda 3 crashed into a utility pole on Monroe Turnpike, just south of Crown View Drive on…
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MONROE, CT — It has been a perfect start thus far as the Masuk High girls golf team improved to 7-0. The Panthers went to Redding Country Club and shot a 224 on Monday, April 22. Barlow had a 266…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s three elementary schools were full of excited guest readers Monday morning, marking the district’s annual Celebration of Reading. Organized by the Monroe Schools Parents Council and sponsored by The Rotary Club of Monroe, each of the 74 grades K-5 classrooms received a new hardcover children’s book that was read to them by local volunteers. Readers included First Selectman Terry Rooney, State Rep. Tony Scott (R-Monroe), Stamford Ninja Academy Manager Joe Moravsky and many others. This year all the books addressed the theme of “Critical Thinking and Problem Solving”: one of the competencies of Monroe’s Vision of…
Read MoreIrene F. Rancourt, 95, a longtime Monroe resident, entered into eternal rest at her home with her children by her side. Born in Bridgeport, she was…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Don’t count the Masuk High girls lacrosse team out of any game. The Panthers may have lost 12-10 to defending South-West Conference Champion…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Pride held an Arts & Crafts Night outside Edith Wheeler Memorial Library for students of all ages on May 1 and the…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Down to their final three outs the Masuk High Panthers rallied to defeat Newtown 7-2 at Fairfield Hills on Friday night. The Panthers…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s three elementary schools were full of excited guest readers Monday morning, marking the district’s annual Celebration of Reading. Organized by the Monroe Schools Parents Council and sponsored by The Rotary Club of Monroe, each of the 74 grades K-5 classrooms received a new hardcover children’s book…
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Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s softball team, sparked by an early start at the plate, defeated host Newtown 7-1 on Friday. With the win the Panthers improved to 15-0. Masuk scored twice in the first inning and three more times in the second before capping its scoring with a pair of runs in the fourth. Julia Bacoulis was a force both in the pitcher’s circle and at the plate. She allowed just two hits and struck out 12 batters, while helping her own cause with a 3-for-4 performance at the plate. Bacoulis singled, doubled and homered and drove in three…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys tennis team has posted a 7-3 record heading into the final two matches of the regular season, most recently…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team has won its share of matches this spring and, even within team losses, has had plenty of singles…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk softball players soaped up lines of cars, trucks and SUVs, and hosed and toweled everything off during their annual car wash fundraiser…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team won two of three contests with South-West Conference opponents this past week, one with an impressive offensive outburst and…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s three elementary schools were full of excited guest readers Monday morning, marking the district’s…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School celebrated its diverse school community with its annual Culture Fair on Wednesday.…
MONROE, CT — Reality Check, a popular financial simulation, will put Masuk High School’s personal finance students to…
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MONROE, CT — A 45-year-old Shelton woman was charged with DUI Friday morning after police found her brown…
MONROE, CT — A male Monroe passenger, 17, was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of…
MONROE, CT — A 27-year-old Trumbull man reportedly lost control of his blue 1986 Ford Mustang while heading…
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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…