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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 — Nick Kapoor’s proposal for a Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth Policy for Monroe’s public schools went down quietly in a vote along party lines Monday night. Among members of the public, the proposal sparked passionate debate on…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk Panthers football players tackled dirt on cars, trucks and SUVs, soaping it up with sponges, hosing it down with steady streams of water and toweling the vehicles off during a car wash fundraiser in the Monroe Elementary…
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SHELTON, CT — Chabad of Shelton and Monroe invites the public to attend the Shelton Jewish Festival, celebrating Jewish life and culture, on June 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will be held on the Huntington Green. The…
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MONROE, CT — It was a cool day for running when 310 participants lined up for the start of the annual Victorinox Sprint for Monroe Sunday, on what was the event’s 30th Anniversary. Jake Duckworth, 26, was the number one…
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MONROE, CT — Frank Bent leads members of Team Triumph to a delayed start for the Victorinox Sprint for Monroe at Wolfe Park Sunday morning, then calls the start for the rest of the runners in this short video.…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School Principal Steve Swensen addressed the audience inside the school’s packed auditorium for the annual Senior Awards Thursday night. Students were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements and received scholarships from numerous organizations. Below is…
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MONROE, CT — A Father’s Day Sidewalk Sale will feature haircuts from Phil’s Hairstyling, lunch from Nunnu’s Sandwich Shop and scoops of Uncle Al’s Ice Cream. The Monroe Economic Development Commission is sponsoring this event, to be held on June…
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MONROE, CT — Police officers helped direct a steady flow of traffic through the former Stevenson Lumber property Saturday, when thousands came to see the Barnum Festival’s Car Show. Classic cars and trucks were on display on the grounds and…
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WALLINGFORD, CT — Juliana Pagano scored 10 goals to lift the Masuk High girls lacrosse team to a convincing 16-7 win at Sheehan of Wallingford in the Class M State Tournament quarterfinals on Friday. Masuk is the No. 5 seed…
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NEW CANAAN, CT — Masuk High’s boys volleyball team saw its successful season, one that saw the Panthers reach the SWC championship match, come to an end in a visit to New Canaan in the Class M State Tournament quarterfinal…
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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…