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FAIRFIELD, CT — The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) invites the public to help raise awareness and take a stand against gender-based violence and raise funds for CFJ’s Camp Hope-Bridgeport during its 13th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® Saturday, April 26, downtown Fairfield Train Station. Held in observance of April as National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, “Walk A Mile in Her Shoes®” is a community walk against sexual assault and gender violence: sexual contact or behavior that occurs without explicit consent of the victim. Nationwide 81% of women and 43% of men…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but on Thursday afternoon I found myself deputized as…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Hopes are high for success on the Masuk baseball diamond this spring. “We have the goal of qualifying for our league and state…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High volleyball fans should be very familiar with the new head coach of the boys program. Daniel Nyitrai was Masuk’s assistant boys…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coach Terry Stroz and the Masuk High boys lacrosse team are looking for day-to-day development to add up to end-of-season success this spring.…
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MONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s Ad Hoc District Facilities Committee reviews scenarios for the town to meet the needs of its rapidly growing student population. Superintendent Joseph…
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MONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian LaBella. Girls basketball — First Team: Bailey Bajda; All Colonial: Grace Sheppard. Boys basketball…
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MONROE, CT — Drones buzzing in the sky, often recording video and photos, are a common sight as the popularity of these small, unmanned aircraft grows. The technology is already being used by the military and, in the not-too-distant future,…
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Tyler Boronski, who grew up in Monroe and now lives in West Palm Beach, Fla., is a freelance reporter and content creator with a background in sports, news and entertainment media. He recently interviewed Masuk alum, Nick LoRusso, a local…
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To the Editor: Monroe has long been a place where families invest in their children’s future, drawn by strong schools and a community that values education. That’s why it was alarming to hear our First Selectman dismiss this reality, stating…
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MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised the Ad Hoc Facilities Committee’s timeline to come up with a plan to expand classroom space for Monroe public schools’ rapidly growing…
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MONROE, CT — Police detectives are investigating a fraud case, in which the email of a Stevenson business was hacked and a Stratford construction company it does business with was directed to make payments totaling $135,000, which did not go…
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Robert “Doug” Stevens, a long-time resident of Monroe, recently of Trumbull, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on March 25, 2025. Born in Concord, N.H., he was the son of Patricia Jewell and Robert Stevens. Doug graduated from…
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MONROE, CT — Volunteers from the Masuk PTC are organizing the Post Prom, an annual bash held at the high school after Prom Night. This year’s party is planned for April 25, from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tammy Julian,…
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MONROE, CT — Families of Cub Scout Pack 162 celebrated the annual 2025 Blue & Gold Ceremony inside the Jockey Hollow Middle School auditorium on Sunday evening. Videos featured memories of scouts camping, receiving trophies at the annual Pinewood Derby,…
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FAIRFIELD, CT — The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) invites the public to help raise awareness and take a stand against gender-based violence and raise funds for CFJ’s Camp Hope-Bridgeport during its 13th Annual Walk A Mile In Her Shoes® Saturday, April 26, downtown Fairfield Train Station. Held in observance…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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MONROE, CT — Hopes are high for success on the Masuk baseball diamond this spring. “We have the goal of qualifying for our league and state tournaments and being competitive in every game we play,” Coach Brian Hourigan said. “Our team returns a good number of young players from last season and the players are working hard to improve each day. We are looking to increase our win total from the previous season and go farther in the league and state tournaments.” Captains are senior first baseman/catcher Chris Welch, senior first baseman/pitcher Drew O’Hara and junior shortstop Chris Cascella. Other…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High volleyball fans should be very familiar with the new head coach of the boys program. Daniel Nyitrai was Masuk’s assistant boys…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coach Terry Stroz and the Masuk High boys lacrosse team are looking for day-to-day development to add up to end-of-season success this spring.…
Read MoreBrendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School invites members of the public to volunteer as community judges for the…
MONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s…
MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised…
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MONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but…
MONROE, CT — Detectives investigating the Zoom bombing of a town budget hearing in March, in which racist…
MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters…
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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…