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See all »NEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the top spot in the Class MM state rankings and New Canaan (2-1), a top 10 squad in Class L. Quarterback Aaron Champagne was 10-for-14 passing for 125 yards. Gavin Walker scored a touchdown; he had 21 rushes for 72 yards, two receptions for 23 yards. Max Viglione and Tanner Walker each accumulated 28 yards. The Panthers’ defense dominated, highlighted by Daniel Balestriere coming up with a huge fourth down goal line stop, and Ryan…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreLt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz will headline a gathering of concerned citizens, legislators, municipal officials and candidates from upper Fairfield County on Saturday, Oct. 5, to protest…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a threatening call leading to a swatting incident at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The United Way of Coastal Fairfield County has awarded the town of Monroe a grant to support residents impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, along with a supply of KN95 protective face masks. “I am so grateful to the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe will celebrate its 200th anniversary on May 23, 2023 and the Bicentennial Committee invites residents, community leaders and businesses to a forum this Wednesday, May 4, to hear ideas on how to celebrate this historic event.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team won its third straight match with a 4-2 victory over visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield at Wolfe Park on April 27. Top singles player Sophia Norton won 6-4, 6-3. No. 4 singles player Sara…
Read MoreBETHEL, CT — Pitching and power propelled the Masuk High softball team to a 16-0 win at Bethel on Friday. Julia Bacoulis tossed a no-hitter with 10 strikeouts. Masuk catcher Isabel Viglione went 2-for-2 with two homeruns and five runs…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new Nook Study Pod inside Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is a two-seater with a roof. The seats are padded and a pendant light illuminates the small table inside, where a power strip with three outlets enables…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple was planted in the gaga ball area on the pond side of Wolfe Park during a small Arbor Day ceremony Friday morning. The tree has thick, dark green foliage in the warmer…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A juvenile was given a verbal warning after a collision with his motorized bicycle and a RAM truck at the intersection of a Stop & Shop driveway and Monroe Turnpike Monday evening. There were no injuries, according…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys volleyball team won a pair of matches in a row, defeating host Pomperaug on April 25 and visiting Brookfield two days later. The Panthers then fell to unbeaten Joel Barlow in a home match…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls golf team won four matches in as many days during a busy final week of April. Coach Bob Pagel’s squad capped off the four in four with a 210-218 victory over Joel Barlow at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After scoring three runs in the first inning and jumping out to a 5-1 lead through two innings of play, Masuk High’s baseball team was on its way to a 9-2 victory over visiting New Milford on…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the top spot in the Class MM state rankings and New Canaan (2-1), a top 10 squad in Class L. Quarterback Aaron Champagne was 10-for-14…
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See all »Esli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »NEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the top spot in the Class MM state rankings and New Canaan (2-1), a top 10 squad in Class L. Quarterback Aaron Champagne was 10-for-14 passing for 125 yards. Gavin Walker scored a touchdown; he had 21 rushes for 72 yards, two receptions for 23 yards. Max Viglione and Tanner Walker each accumulated 28 yards. The Panthers’ defense dominated, highlighted by Daniel Balestriere coming up with a huge fourth down goal line stop, and Ryan…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
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See all »MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
Home & Garden
See all »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…