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WESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby Troesser scored a goal assisted by Molly Kinihan for the first goal. Kinihan netted one of her own, assisted by Grace Walker off a penalty corner insert. And Walker scored a goal set up by Abby Troesser. Goalie Charlie Keppler had five saves. The Panthers will host Immaculate Monday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m.…
Read MoreLt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz will headline a gathering of concerned citizens, legislators, municipal officials and candidates from upper Fairfield County on Saturday, Oct. 5, to protest…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a threatening call leading to a swatting incident at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
Read MoreIt is with great joy that the Logan and Foley families announce the marriage of their children, Meghan Logan of Newtown to Ryan Foley of Monroe.…
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MONROE, CT — Children joined Save Our Stepney Task Force President Joel Leneker in the gazebo on Stepney Green Saturday night to sing “Frosty the Snowman”, in hopes the most famous snowman of all would find them at SOS’s 21st annual…
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MONROE, CT — Seven nail salons along Monroe Turnpike and Main Street were slapped with stop-work orders, issued by the Connecticut Department of Labor, and temporarily closed down for alleged violations Thursday. Police assisted a wage enforcement officer as she…
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MONROE, CT — Christmas fairs and tree lightings are among the holiday events scheduled in town this weekend. Here’s a a rundown: Historical Society Christmas Fair The Monroe Historical Society will host its annual Christmas Fair at the East Village/Barn…
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MONROE, CT — Christmas carols and a visit from Santa Claus will highlight the Monroe Women’s Club’s annual Tree Lighting at the gazebo at the corner of Fan Hill Road and Church Street this Saturday evening. It’s just one example…
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MONROE, CT — Frosting, jelly beans, gummies and other sweet ingredients are common construction materials to build a gingerbread house. Local architects will put their designs to the test in Monroe Parks and Recreation’s second annual Gingerbread House Competition this year.…
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MONROE, CT — When the Giving Tree program was short by 119 Christmas gifts for Monroe families in need, just one day before the deadline, Mary Ann Kalm, the town’s social services coordinator, grew concerned many would go without presents…
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MONROE, CT — A Monroe man was charged with DUI and failure to display lights after police responded to a report of an erratic, black Honda Pilot in the area of Route 111 and Purdy Hill Road early in the…
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NAUGATUCK, CT – The Masuk High football team’s offense came through with a trio of dramatic wins during the regular season. In the Class L State Quarterfinals at Naugatuck on Tuesday, the offense was clutch yet again and this time…
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MONROE, CT — A local mother intends to sue the school district and two transportation companies after her autistic 15-year-old-son was injured in a crash, while a driver from Kiddie Kabz took him home from ACES Whitney Academy in Hamden…
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MONROE, CT — Think Pink Monroe, which focused solely on awareness last year, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, came back in full force this year, raising $14,000 for town families battling breast cancer. “I’m happy with that,” said…
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WESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby Troesser scored a goal assisted by Molly Kinihan for the first goal. Kinihan netted one of her own, assisted by Grace Walker off a…
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Esli 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 years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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WESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby Troesser scored a goal assisted by Molly Kinihan for the first goal. Kinihan netted one of her own, assisted by Grace Walker off a penalty corner insert. And Walker scored a goal set up by Abby Troesser. Goalie Charlie Keppler had five saves. The Panthers will host Immaculate Monday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road.…
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MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
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MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
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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…