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Tea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china. But these formal gatherings are so much more than that. In fact, some significant periods in U.S. history came together over cups of tea. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt used afternoon teas to further her agenda, and movements, such as women’s liberation and the fight for civil rights, were planned at these soirees. “All of our teas are named after women who made a difference and really elevated society using tea parties to do it,”…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which the caller sent a driver to their home…
Read MoreLeonard Francis Berger Jr., of Shelton, departed this world peacefully on December 11th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Len was born on June 28, 1942,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT – Tony Afriyie announced his candidacy for Connecticut’s 21st State Senatorial District seat after receiving the enthusiastic endorsement of delegates from the Democratic town…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s boys’ swim team had some first-place event finishes and several season-best times in a hard-fought 92-78 setback to host Newtown on Tuesday. The 200 yard medley relay team of Roan Riordan, Ryan Youngcourt, Sam McHugh…
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MONROE, CT — Keith White wore a dark suit in a photo of his swearing in ceremony, taken on the day he became a Monroe police officer 27 years ago. The picture shows his father, the late Shelton Police Chief…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Dental Arts announces Dr. Mark Schwartz, a dentist in Monroe, is celebrating his 30th anniversary of serving the town and surrounding communities. His team has been with him for much of this time including Roberta, Ebonie,…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s wrestling team came from behind to defeat visiting Brookfield 30-26 for a Senior Night victory on Tuesday. Sophomore Ed Medaris pinned his heavyweight division counterpart, Joe Fuccillo, for six points and the team win. Medaris…
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Gertrude Rieber, longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on February 5, 2022. She was 102 years young. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she was the daughter of Leonard and Theresa Schaffer. She graduated high school and was employed by Royal Insurance…
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MONROE, CT — A few thousand residents reported a strange phenomenon in the wee hours of Tuesday morning, from blinking lights and buzzing appliances to power outages. Later Tuesday, The Sun reached out to Mitch Gross, a spokesman for Eversource, who…
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MONROE, CT — A proposal to build a standalone Dunkin’ Donuts with a drive-thru at 395 Monroe Turnpike, directly across the street from McDonald’s, was well received by the Planning and Zoning Commission last Thursday, though commissioners asked for some revisions to…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 30-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested on a Monroe warrant at Superior Court Friday, stemming from an incident in which he allegedly purchased $1,800 worth of prepaid debit cards from Rite Aid with counterfeit money on May…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Weaving together various stunts, tumbles and jumps, the Masuk High cheerleading team put together an impressive performance in the South-West Conference championship meet, at Newtown High, on Sunday. The Panthers placed third with 134.2 points; Newtown was…
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MONROE, CT — Six area youths sacrificed their weekends to do yardwork all over Connecticut this past fall, mowing lawns, raking leaves, landscaping and chopping wood. They raised $750 for the Monroe Food Pantry and a match from a private…
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Tea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china. But these formal gatherings are so much more than that. In fact, some significant periods in U.S. history came together over cups of tea.…
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Tea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china. But these formal gatherings are so much more than that. In fact, some significant periods in U.S. history came together over cups of tea. First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt used afternoon teas to further her agenda, and movements, such as women’s liberation and the fight for civil rights, were planned at these soirees. “All of our teas are named after women who made a difference and really elevated society using tea parties to do it,”…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team the first quarter was the difference-maker in its 60-43 win over visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport on Thursday. The Panthers outscored Kolbe 18-6 in the opening eight minutes. Both teams put up 19 in the second quarter, leaving Masuk on top 37-25 at the break. Masuk extended its lead to 15 heading into the fourth. The Panthers were led by Bailey Bajda with 24 points, including an 8-for-12 performance from the free throw line.…
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 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…
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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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MONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which…
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…
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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…