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MONROE, 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 Republican convention held at Testo’s restaurant Thursday night. Perillo, who was unchallenged, received the delegates’ unanimous support. The vacancy was created when longtime legislator and former senate minority leader, Kevin Kelly resigned. Gov. Ned Lamont will reportedly nominate Kelly for a Superior Court judgeship, though that is not official at this time. The 21st Senatorial District represents Shelton and parts of Seymour, Monroe and Stratford. The special election will be held on Tuesday, Feb.…
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 MoreMONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would provide tutoring and interventions to students having trouble…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s emergency medical service volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds, from their ages to their occupations. The Monroe Sun will run profiles to introduce you to a few during National EMS Week. John Brenna, 75, a…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Police Commission Chairman Michael Vitello presented a plaque to former town police chief, John Salvatore, on behalf of the commission, recognizing his 23 years of service in leading the Monroe Police Department. Salvatore, who retired on Feb.…
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Weller Foundation recognizes outstanding students MONROE, CT — The Weller Foundation recently awarded Masuk High School seniors for their exemplary achievements. Kevin Giordano, son of Jeffrey and Kathleen Giordano, received the $6,000 Robert Swart Engineering Scholarship. Named in honor of…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School junior Aidan Haughney landed a job as an auto mechanic with a starting salary of $48,000. He planned to move to Rotaryville and had to decide whether to buy a home or rent an…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s emergency medical service volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds, from their ages to their occupations. The Monroe Sun will run profiles to introduce you to a few during National EMS Week. Monroe EMS Chief Don Smith,…
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HARTFORD, CT — Monroe police officers joined other law enforcement agencies in an investigation, spanning from Connecticut to New York and beyond, following a break-in at the Verizon store at 464 Main St. It led to the arrest and conviction…
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education members unanimously agreed to allow Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza to negotiate a one year, emergency extension for Sodexo, the food service provider for Monroe’s public schools. The school board previously put out a…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s emergency medical service volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds, from their ages to their occupations. The Monroe Sun will run profiles to introduce you to a few during National EMS Week. Ryan Condon, 32, a Monroe…
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MONROE, CT — Your CBD Store Monroe is celebrating its first anniversary by hosting a Wellness Fair and Food Drive at its store at 574 Monroe Turnpike this Saturday, May 21, from 1 to 4 p.m. All are welcome. The…
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MONROE, CT — Police are still looking for a man who bought a 2015 Audi A3 with a bogus $17,500 check, though the vehicle was later recovered in Stamford. A local man reported the theft Friday, after selling his vehicle through Facebook…
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MONROE, 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 Republican convention held at Testo’s restaurant Thursday night. Perillo, who was unchallenged, received the delegates’ unanimous support. The vacancy was created when longtime legislator…
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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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NEW 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 Panthers’ second straight, Masuk improved to 3-2-2 overall this winter. Luke Kondub scored twice and Christian LaBella and Teddy Walsh also lit the lamp. Kondub, LaBella, Parker Driscoll, Kyle Riccitelli and Graham Cybart all had assists. Goaltender Maddex LaFountain was between the pipes as Masuk made it four straight games without a defeat. The Panthers will visit Tri-Town at Enfield Twin Rinks this Saturday at 5:50 p.m. All respectful comments with the commenter’s first…
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…
Read MoreThe Masuk High hockey team followed up a 1-1 tie with host Milford on Jan. 8 with a 5-0 win over the Suffield-Granby-Windsor Locks Wildcats at…
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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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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…
MONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads…
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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…
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