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MONROE, 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 Wednesday, Nov. 20, between 5 and 9 p.m. During the event, law enforcement will volunteer their time to work with restaurant employees and welcome customers, take orders and serve meals to diners. All tips the officers receive will be dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities. Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut event. For information, visit soct.org, email…
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 MoreLaura Mustaka Donovan, 66, of Monroe, beloved wife of Kevin Donovan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police made two DUI arrests within about an hour on Sunday. At 4:32 p.m., officers responded to a complaint of a vehicle traveling…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A steady stream of customers shopped for deals on used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and more during Friends of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s…
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MONROE, CT — Clerks at 12 of 16 town businesses passed unannounced compliance checks against the sale of tobacco products and/or electronic cigarettes to minors. On Tuesday, Feb. 15, Monroe police officers worked with Connecticut Department of Mental Health and…
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MONROE,CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg told the Town Council strong grand list growth, use of federal American Rescue Plan Act funds and conservative budgeting will limit next year’s tax increase. Kellogg is proposing a $96.1 million town budget with an…
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MONROE, CT — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2022-23 Monroe Teacher of the Year. The selection committee will review all submissions from parents, students, colleagues and members of the community. This is an opportunity to recognize one of the…
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SHELTON, CT — Masuk High’s boys hockey team skated to a pair of lopsided victories, toppling the Milford co-op 5-1 on Saturday, Feb. 12, and defeating nonconference foe Trumbull, out of the FCIAC, 6-1 on Monday. The victories came following…
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MONROE, CT — The town is responding to the needs of small businesses by offering Build Your Business, a free six-week virtual workshop series via Zoom. Monroe Economic Development Commission Chairman Ray Giovanni said nearly 1,000 questionnaires went out to…
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MONROE, CT — Pushed by a fast Fairfield Prep squad in an out-of-conference clash on Friday, the host Masuk High boys swim team overshadowed a 95-80 loss with numerous best times and conference postseason qualifications. The Panthers recorded 22 best times…
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MONROE, CT — An alarm sounded at the Aquarion Water Co. building on Monroe Turnpike just before 3 a.m. Sunday, enabling a quick response by firefighters who contained a fire to one room. In a Facebook post on the Monroe…
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MONROE, CT — Thieves targeted vehicles in parking lots over the past week, smashing windows to steal valuables out of some and stealing catalytic converters off others. Police Lt. Greg Smith reminds drivers not to leave valuables in plain sight…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team defeated host New Fairfield 63-38 on Feb. 8 to bounce back from a 55-49 setback to non-conference foe Fitch in a road contest three days earlier. The Panthers returned home on Thursday…
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MONROE, CT — The Wolfe’s Den Playground will bring joy to children when the project to replace the Kids Kreation Playground at Wolfe Park is complete, but why should kids have all the fun? The Monroe Playground Foundation is hosting…
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MONROE, 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 Wednesday, Nov. 20, between 5 and 9 p.m. During the event, law enforcement will volunteer their time to work with restaurant employees and welcome…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
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…
Read MoreEsli 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…
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The 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 swimmer Lena Savkovic among its tremendous results. Diving championships took place in Middletown on Nov. 6, swim trials were in Cheshire Nov. 9 and the swim finals were at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford on Nov. 12. Carly Jordan competed in the diving finals and finished eighth with a score of 3113.70. Jordan had the support of her coach Noah Duncan and fellow divers Siobhan Riordan and Eliza Palmieri cheering her on. Jordan’s…
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…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads…
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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 — 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…
MONROE, CT — Governor Ned Lamont’s declaration of a state of emergency due to critical weather conditions causing…
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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…