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After 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 next day, the South West United girls’ hockey team blanked Hand of Madison 10-0 in Shelton on Jan. 13. Grace Douglas, Hannha Hewman, and Lia Spremullo each scored twice. Arianna Bartolomei and Jen Velky combined for the shutout.…
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 — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain access to student information. The town’s district was…
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 MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport Friday, charging him in the theft of a…
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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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After 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 next day, the South West United girls’ hockey team blanked Hand of Madison 10-0 in Shelton on Jan. 13. Grace Douglas, Hannha Hewman, and…
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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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After 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 next day, the South West United girls’ hockey team blanked Hand of Madison 10-0 in Shelton on Jan. 13. Grace Douglas, Hannha Hewman, and Lia Spremullo each scored twice. Arianna Bartolomei and Jen Velky combined for the shutout.…
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…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, comprising of players from Masuk and other area high schools, has had some close games this…
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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…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s winter concert featured songs played by the Masuk Jazz Band, Masuk Sax…
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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…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…