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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 — Residents will have the opportunity to weigh in on the final draft of the town’s first affordable housing plan at a hearing in the Council Chambers of Town Hall this Thursday at 7 p.m. Town Planner Rick…
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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. Craig Rosenberg, 51, lives…
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MONROE, CT – State Sen. Kevin Kelly recently announced his candidacy for reelection to the 21st State Senate District including Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford. The Republican legislator currently serves as the Senate Minority Leader in the state Senate and works as…
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MONROE, CT — Whirring sounds of drills and circular saws filled the air Sunday, as an army of volunteers swarmed the construction site for The Wolfe’s Den playground, climbing ladders, using cement mixers and assembling components, all in a final…
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MONROE, CT — Children made colorful chalk drawings under a tent, mobbed Denny, the wolfe mascot, and took nature walks along the scenic trail at Wolfe Park Sunday afternoon. One blonde haired, blue-eyed girl named Coco, who is almost two-years-old,…
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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. Rachel Murphy, 42, who…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service members responded to patients’ needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, during a record-breaking year for call volume in 2021. The agency stretched its staffers to the limit, because training for new members to…
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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. Jonathan Ficko, 28, grew…
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Frederick Biondi, 96, passed away on May 10, 2022. He is predeceased by his beloved parents, Mary and John Biondi. His beloved brother Dominick Biondi, loving wife Elizabeth, and adored son-in-law Felix Talamo. At 18-years-old, he enlisted in the U.S…
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MONROE, CT — Valerie Suto, 26, grew up in New Jersey, but her talents as a softball player brought her to Connecticut, where she joined the Stratford Brakettes, a storied USA Softball team. Then her passion as an artist led…
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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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