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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 MoreMasuk High’s boys lacrosse team, led by Coach Derek Flynn, defeated visiting Immaculate 10-7 on Saturday, April 23, to snap a five-game losing streak and improve to 3-6. The win was led by junior captain Kyle Beckett, with five goals and assists.…
Read MoreThe following story is written by Ian Lowell, a secondary instructional leader of history and social sciences at Masuk High School. This fall Governor Ned Lamont and the Connecticut Department of Education set aside $1.5 million in federal COVID relief…
Read MoreIn a battle of stellar pitchers and winning teams, Masuk High edged host St. Joseph of Trumbull 2-1 on April 21. The Panthers then put up a baker’s dozen runs in consecutive games, toppling host New Fairfield 13-2 on April…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A $1.65 million upgrade to the town’s public safety radio communications system last year was paid for through a bonding authorization in 2020. Now, First Selectman Ken Kellogg says a new service agreement will ensure “like new” status…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Residents who cannot make it to the polls for the referendum on the $96.7 million town budget Tuesday, May 3, can still vote by absentee. Absentee ballots are now available in the Town Clerk’s Office in Room…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police identified the man who died in a motorcycle crash on Monroe Turnpike late Friday night as Daniel Engstrom, 21, of New Milford. At approximately 11:20 p.m., Engstrom was heading south, near the old Stevenson Lumber property,…
Read MoreThe annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes® raised over $35,000 Saturday when hundreds of participants walked from the Fairfield Train Station to Fairfield Town Hall to take a collective stand against sexual violence and abuse in our communities. The White Ribbon planning…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Having bounced back from 10-5 loss to New Fairfield with back-to-back victories, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team will look to keep it going with some winning ways on and off the field. The Panthers, following a visit…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A New Milford man in his early 20s died in a motorcycle crash on Monroe Turnpike (Route 111), near Old Zoar Road, late Friday night. Police said he was heading south, near the old Stevenson Lumber property,…
Read MorePoor financial decisions can lead to catastrophe. For Masuk students, it’s only a simulation
MONROE, CT — It takes wise decisions to successfully manage a household budget. Living beyond your means by running up credit card debt, taking on a high car payment and dining out too often, can easily throw things out of…
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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Business
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…