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MONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which the caller sent a driver to their home to pick up the money. On Wednesday afternoon, a woman told police her father received a phone call from someone pretending to be a lawyer, who told him he was representing his nephew, who was in jail and needed to post $30,000 bond to be bailed out. The caller advised the uncle to stay on the phone, while an associate drove to his house to collect the money. A while later, a silver sedan…
Read MoreLeonard Francis Berger Jr., of Shelton, departed this world peacefully on December 11th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Len was born on June 28, 1942,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT – Tony Afriyie announced his candidacy for Connecticut’s 21st State Senatorial District seat after receiving the enthusiastic endorsement of delegates from the Democratic town…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, won his party’s endorsement to run in a special election for Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat during a…
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MONROE, CT — Elizabeth “Lisa” Martinsky, Monroe’s reigning Teacher of the Year, has been described as someone who always goes above and beyond. Caring and creative, her super power is the connection with her students, according to those who nominated…
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Name: Colby Benedict Position: Math teacher, Masuk High School Coming from: This is Benedict’s first job out of school. Grew up in: Monroe, graduated in Masuk’s Class of 2015 Education: Earned a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics and data science from…
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MONROE, CT — St. Jude Parish’s annual Italian festival brings four fun-filled nights for families every summer with food, music, games and amusement rides for the kids. This year’s festival starts Wednesday, Aug. 24, and will be held every night…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s new athletic director Craig Semple spoke to 140 players seated in golf carts for the shotgun start of the Masuk All Sports Booster Club’s annual tournament at Whitney Farms Golf Course Friday afternoon. “Thank you…
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WESTPORT, CT — The Aspetuck Land Trust acquired 7.8 acres of open space at 38 Guinea Road in Monroe this month. The property, which has glacial features, a pond, streams and wetlands, is the first acquisition of town land since…
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MONROE, CT — An 18-year-old Guilford man allegedly pulled a switchblade on two juvenile males during an argument inside McDonald’s Tuesday night. Jack Creamer was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon, second-degree breach of peace, second-degree threatening and first-degree reckless…
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MONROE, CT — Gina Gambino had a variety of pets growing up in Bridgeport, with everything from birds to guinea pigs, but it was her love of horses that led to a career as an animal control officer. “I took…
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MONROE, CT — Common Chords, a band of educators, including former assistant superintendent of schools Jack Ceccolini, will take the stage for Wolfe Park’s Summer Concert Series this Friday, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Concert goers are encouraged to bring…
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MONROE, CT — Bonnie Maur, a longtime teacher at Chalk Hill and Jockey Hollow middle schools and a breast cancer survivor, started Think Pink Monroe three years ago. Since then, its volunteers have spread awareness of the disease. The organization has…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg gave an update on the Pepper Street reconstruction project during the Town Council meeting Monday night. Construction began over two years ago and many residents have expressed frustration over how long it is…
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MONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which the caller sent a driver to their home to pick up the money. On Wednesday afternoon, a woman told police her father received a phone call from someone pretending to be a…
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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya Chenthilnathan, who are regulars, sat across from store employees Nick Centopani and Christie Borchetta. “We’re here a lot,” Chenthilnathan said. “We like it a lot. It really brings the community together to play board games. Otherwise, we’d have to travel outside of town.” “It’s nice that Monroe has a place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
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MONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team the first quarter was the difference-maker in its 60-43 win over visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport on Thursday. The Panthers outscored Kolbe 18-6 in the opening eight minutes. Both teams put up 19 in the second quarter, leaving Masuk on top 37-25 at the break. Masuk extended its lead to 15 heading into the fourth. The Panthers were led by Bailey Bajda with 24 points, including an 8-for-12 performance from the free throw line.…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the…
Read MoreAfter a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the…
Read MoreNEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Newtown 38-34 on Monday night. Masuk Coach Dan Young said…
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MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would…
MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain…
MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
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MONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which…
BRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
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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…