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NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown Stage Co. proudly presents its highly anticipated summer production of “Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition.” Marking the company’s fourth summer of bringing stellar theatrical productions to Newtown and its neighbors, this energy-packed musical with a run time of one hour and 10 minutes is set to delight audiences of all ages. Four showings at Edmond Town Hall Theater, 45 Main St. in Newtown, include: Friday, July 17, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 1 p.m. For tickets, click here. This year’s production showcases an incredibly talented cast…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being involved in a motorcycle crash near the intersection…
Read MoreCatherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 82-years-old. Born November 25,…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques.…
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MONROE, CT — Jockey Hollow Middle School Principal Julia Strong has struggled to fill two non-certified math tutor positions. In the past year alone, the school lost five tutors who left for more “lucrative” jobs — in one case, Kohl’s,…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team saw its three-game winning streak come to an end at the hands of the visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield Lancers, who posted a 64-45 win over the Panthers on Monday. Tyler Newsom and Oliver…
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Filming wrapped up for “Making Bones”, a new movie featuring homegrown talent, last August. Now the final product is being edited for submission to film festivals and home audiences will be able to watch it on the streaming platform LateFlix…
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Mary Bridget Lombardi, known affectionately as “Maureen,” passed away on December 15, 2023, at the age of 86 in Alpharetta, Ga. She was born on January 31, 1937, in Hollymount, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Maureen was a devoted wife of 59…
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MONROE, CT — Town firefighters quickly contained a blaze on Bagburn Hill Road on August 6, 2022 but, sadly, the sole homeowner, Sarah Cotter, 69, did not get out of her historic two-story colonial in time. Though she died in…
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FAIRFIELD, CT — It’s been quite a start to the year for the Masuk High girls basketball team. The Panthers won their fourth straight game and improved to 7-1 overall with a 54-47 win at Notre Dame-Fairfield on Monday night.…
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MONROE, CT — Edith Wheeler Memorial Library invites families to check out their new multi-touch collaborative game tables in the children and teen departments. The tables are loaded with 18 interactive and engaging games designed for players of all ages.…
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An East Haven man was arrested on a Monroe warrant Friday, charging him in the theft of over $2,000 worth of painkillers from the Rite Aid pharmacy at 435 Main St. on Nov. 6. Detectives served the warrant to Giuseppe…
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown Stage Co. proudly presents its highly anticipated summer production of “Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition.” Marking the company’s fourth summer of bringing stellar theatrical productions to Newtown and its neighbors, this energy-packed musical with a run time of one hour and 10 minutes is set to…
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MONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques. A tag sale allows owners to get something back, and a townwide tag sale could be a dream for bargain hunters. Monroe is planning a townwide tag sale featuring 82 vendors at 78 locations, including an artisan walk with small cottage businesses and crafters selling their wares. Everyone will be open for business from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18 (rain date July 19), however, some may choose to host their tag…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
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MONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being…
MONROE, Conn. — Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle-crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route…
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Catherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her…
Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…