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MONROE, CT — Thousands of dollars worth of construction supplies were reported stolen in the burglary of a unit on Stillmeadow Circle in the Northbrook Condominium complex Wednesday. Police said forced entry was made through a rear door, leaving the deadbolt partially broken and a crack in the door frame. The homeowner reported the incident at 7:06 p.m. on Wednesday, telling officers they were having work done at the unit, so workers have been coming in and out recently. Police said the burglary took place sometime between Tuesday and Wednesday. Detectives are investigating the case. Theft at Great Hollow Lake…
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…
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 — Officers with the Monroe Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Jennie’s Pizzeria, 380 Monroe Turnpike, on…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Senior Center patrons watched a police dog demonstration while sitting on folding chairs on the back lawn late Tuesday morning, before going back inside to enjoy hot dogs off the grill. Kim Cassia, the town’s director…
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TRUMBULL, CT — A 61-year-old Easton man died from injuries sustained in a fatal crash with a FedEx delivery truck on the Route 25 Connector, near the intersection with Route 111, late Wednesday morning. The FedEx driver was taken to…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School senior Colin Jarnutowski, wearing a red cap and gown, stood behind the podium on the stage assembled on Benedict Field to give the graduate address at the commencement ceremony for his school’s 290 graduating seniors Wednesday evening. The…
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MONROE, CT — A Nissan Altima was reported stolen and personal items were taken from other unlocked vehicles during a crime spree in the overnight hours between June 9 and 10. Among the stolen belongings were tools, an iPad and…
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MONROE, CT — Families packed the bleachers of Masuk High School’s Benedict Stadium Field Monday evening to watch 194 Jockey Hollow eighth-graders and STEM Academy students graduate under a bright sun. Jockey Hollow Middle School Principal Michael Crowley reminded students…
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MONROE, CT — Now that local farmers’ crops are ready for harvest the Monroe Farmers’ Market can begin. The market, voted the best in Connecticut and New England last season, will open on the green at the corner of Fan…
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MONROE, CT — Jordyn Chymbor-Souza, a rising sophomore at Masuk High School, helped First Selectman Ken Kellogg raise the Progress Pride Flag in front of Monroe Town Hall during a flag raising ceremony Saturday morning, as a crowd cheered them on. Chymbor-Souza was…
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STRATFORD, CT — Masuk High’s softball team won its fourth consecutive state championship, blanking Waterford 4-0 at DeLuca Field on Saturday night. After pitcher Kat Gallant tossed a scoreless top half of the first inning and Natalie Lieto led off…
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The Masuk High girls lacrosse team saw its successful season come to an end in a hard-fought 16-9 loss to Guilford at Cheshire High, a neutral site, in the Class M State Tournament semifinals Tuesday night. Masuk, who was seeded fifth,…
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MONROE, CT — A Nissan Altima was reported stolen from a Wheeler Road resident Friday. Police say the theft took occurred sometime overnight. Lt. Steve Corrone said police also received multiple reports of thieves looking for unlocked vehicles. Police remind…
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MONROE, CT — Thousands of dollars worth of construction supplies were reported stolen in the burglary of a unit on Stillmeadow Circle in the Northbrook Condominium complex Wednesday. Police said forced entry was made through a rear door, leaving the deadbolt partially broken and a crack in the door frame.…
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MONROE, CT — Takumi Ramen & Grill, 435 Main St., offers a variety of noodle dishes with chicken, beef and seafood, as well as meals prepared in a hibachi kitchen for its patrons. The restaurant, which also has a selection of Boba teas, recently opened at Stepney Crossing. Alan Yang learned the business, while working for 20 years as a hibachi chef at his brother Guang Jin Yang’s restaurants in Mississippi, before finally opening his own place. “He just bought his house here and wanted to open a restaurant in Connecticut,” said Vivi Lin, Yang’s cousin, who owns Fusion 25…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
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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…