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Two Monroe women were among the honorees during the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA second annual Robin Bove Memorial “Have a Heart for a Cause” Gala, a fundraising dinner held at Tashua Knolls in Trumbull on Feb. 6. Bove, a member of Masuk High School’s Class of 1985, was a mother, a paraprofessional at the Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center, a fitness trainer and certified Zumba instructor known for her “beautiful smile, infectious laugh and great sense of humor,” according to the event program. The Honesty Award, which is presented to a deserving YMCA staff member every year, was inspired by Bove. This…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — From an early age, Michelle Mordukhaev, a senior at Masuk High School, had been drawn to the field of healthcare, particularly on the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life with a live-stream of game action, highlights, photos…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The No. 6 Masuk High hockey team bounced back from its conference tournament loss with an exciting Division III State Tournament win — a 3-2 overtime victory against No. 11 Enfield-East Granby-Stafford at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Monday. Luke Kondub scored the game…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After discussing, and opting against, potential cuts for office supplies and whether or not to add in $48,910 to hire either a new…
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MONROE, CT — A 63-39 loss to Bristol Eastern in the Class L State Tournament’s second round Tuesday might mark the end of the season, but there is a lot for the Panthers to celebrate and look forward to given…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council Chairman Jonathan Formichella welcomed Rebecca O’Donnell at the special meeting of the council and the Board of Finance last Thursday. O’Donnell, who served on the finance board since 2019, is experiencing her first budget season…
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MONROE, CT — A few people spoke at the budget hearing before the Town Council last Thursday. Some expressed their belief that First Selectman Terry Rooney’s cut the proposed education spending increase went too far, while others advocated for a…
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MONROE, CT — The Bruce Lazar Memorial Scholarship supports the next generation of educators, who embody the late Stepney Elementary School principal’s values of compassion, dedication and excellence in education. Since 2021, a graduating senior from Monroe Public Schools, who…
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MONROE, CT — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Monroe Teacher of the Year. The selection committee is happy to receive nominations from parents, students, colleagues and members of the community. Links to the nomination form are available…
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MONROE, CT — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Monroe Para Educator of the Year. The selection committee is happy to receive nominations from parents, students, colleagues and members of the community. Links to the nomination form are…
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SOUTHBURY, CT — The Masuk Panthers Unified Sports Basketball Team was awarded a gold medal for its participation in a basketball tournament at Pomperaug High School on Feb. 26. The Panthers played games against Unified Sports Teams from Newtown, Kennedy…
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State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, D-22, who is chair of the Special Education Committee, issued a statement in response to Gov. Ned Lamont’s line-item veto of additional special education funding for municipalities for the current fiscal year. “I am incredibly disappointed…
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HARTFORD, CT — State Sen. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, was sworn in at the State Capitol Friday, following his victory in this month’s special election. Perillo now represents Connecticut’s 21st Senate District, which includes the towns of Shelton, Stratford, Seymour and…
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MONROE, CT — Detectives are still investigating two daytime burglaries reported at Highland Drive on Feb. 21. At 2:40 p.m., a woman told officers she returned from shopping and noticed things were out of place in her condo unit. While…
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Two Monroe women were among the honorees during the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA second annual Robin Bove Memorial “Have a Heart for a Cause” Gala, a fundraising dinner held at Tashua Knolls in Trumbull on Feb. 6. Bove, a member of Masuk High School’s Class of 1985, was a mother, a paraprofessional…
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MONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our 35th Year, Organic and Natural Hair Care.” Inside, stylists cut, brushed and blowdried the hair of clients seated in front of a row of mirrors. Further back, owner Nancy Aponte brought out trays of vegetables, crackers, meats and cheeses, placing it on a table with a cake for her guests. First Selectman Terry Rooney, Monroe Chamber of Commerce President Ray Giovanni, who also chairs the Monroe Economic Development Commission, and several chamber members were…
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…
Read MoreTea 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.…
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…
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MONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life with a live-stream of game action, highlights, photos and player bios. The 13-by-24-foot screen could also enhance Masuk’s annual graduation ceremonies. Masuk sports teams standing to benefit from the technology include football, lacrosse, soccer and track and field, as well as the Monroe Lions youth football teams that play on Masuk’s home field on Sundays. Principal Steve Swensen is working with the Power Ad Company to find the financial backing needed to make this a reality by the summer of 2026. “We…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The No. 6 Masuk High hockey team bounced back from its conference tournament loss with an exciting Division III State Tournament win — a 3-2 overtime victory against No. 11 Enfield-East Granby-Stafford at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Monday. Luke Kondub scored the game…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Host Masuk High had a fifth-place finish in the South-West Conference Championships on Friday. The Panthers were led by a pair of first-place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Inflatable palm trees and decorations of coconuts and tropical flowers adorned the cafeteria inside Masuk High School late Friday afternoon. Music played from…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 63-39 loss to Bristol Eastern in the Class L State Tournament’s second round Tuesday might mark the end of the season, but…
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MONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life…
MONROE, CT — Several Monroe Elementary School parents, upset over first hearing that one school space option to…
MONROE, CT — Monroe’s public elementary schools will host Incoming Kindergarten Screenings this April to provide an opportunity…
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MONROE, CT — Two drivers were hospitalized following a crash at the intersection of Route 110 and Wheeler…
MONROE, CT — Detectives are still investigating two daytime burglaries reported at Highland Drive on Feb. 21. At…
MONROE, CT — Three drivers escaped injury Feb. 24, after a gray 2011 Volkswagen Jetta crashed into a…
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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…