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Masuk 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 volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers were beaten at home by No. 10 Bristol Central in the second round 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-20). In soccer action, Masuk reached the quarterfinals as the No. 14 seed and was blanked 2-0 by host and No. 6 Woodstock Academy.…
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 MoreMONROE, CT — Girl Scouts selling cookies outside polling places is an Election Day tradition. Girls from two Fawn Hollow Elementary School troops set up shop…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The 5th grade Monroe Lions’ perfect season ended with a disappointing defeat to Newtown in the American Youth Football Shoreline League Championship game…
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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NEWTOWN, CT — Mike Putnam’s highlight video captures the excitement of Masuk’s thrilling 24-21 win over rival Newtown, from talk of how big the game was to the battle and game winning field goal.…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s football team survived a pair of drives inside its own 40 yard line in the final four minutes and capitalized on turnovers to come away with a dramatic 24-21 road victory on Thanksgiving Eve. Michael Epifano booted a 38…
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MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School held its annual Turkey Trot on school grounds Wednesday and the theme was, “Legs Strong, Hearts Strong, Hunter Strong.” Students raised over $5,000 for Hunter Eannotti’s family as a show of support for…
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MONROE, CT — Case rates for COVID-19 rose slightly in Monroe last week to an average of two-and-a-half new cases per day, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. “The number of cases and positivity rate has continued to increase throughout…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Thieves stealing a car in Monroe also have to worry about eluding police in Trumbull, Newtown, Stratford and even as far south as Fairfield and Westport. Operation Wingspan, a regional task force which also includes the FBI,…
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MONROE, CT — A revised House District map for the Connecticut General Assembly will change the makeup of the 12th District, which currently includes the town of Monroe and a portion of Newtown. “The 112th District, which I’m proud to…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members voted unanimously to accept a $10,000 donation from the Monroe Rotary Club to the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Services’ building project Monday. The money will be used toward a new training room at the facility…
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MONROE, CT — Probate Judge T.R. Rowe swore in newly elected candidates in the Council Chambers of Town Hall Monday night, from First Selectman Ken Kellogg to other town officials and members of Monroe’s boards and commissions. “Congratulations to all…
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CHESHIRE, CT — Monroe’s fourth-grade Lions football team scored first against Pomperaug in the championship game of the Shoreline Youth Football Conference’s Championship Series, played at Cheshire High School Sunday, then held on for a 7-6 victory and the title. “I’m…
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MONROE, CT — Chris Gueli took in the sites of the rugged coastline and wide open views of Carmel Bay, while golfing on the well-manicured greens of the famous Pebble Beach Golf Links in California. Behind him, patrons of The…
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Masuk 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 volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers were beaten at home by No. 10 Bristol Central in the second round 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-20). In…
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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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Masuk 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 volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers were beaten at home by No. 10 Bristol Central in the second round 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-20). In soccer action, Masuk reached the quarterfinals as the No. 14 seed and was blanked 2-0 by host and No. 6 Woodstock Academy.…
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…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
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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…