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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys soccer team closed out September and began play in October with some low-scoring action against tough opponents in and out of conference. On Sept. 23, Masuk took on Abbott RVT at Broadview Middle School in Danbury. Anthony D’Auria scored in the first half for an early lead. Masuk held off Abbot’s attacking offense until 17 minutes left in the second half. But Abbott scored twice in the late stages of the game for a 2-1 win. Masuk visited Stratford High the next day. Both teams were playing excellent defense going into a scoreless half.…
Read MoreEASTON, CT — A rally defending women’s reproductive rights attracted close to 70 people, who gathered in front of the Morehouse Pavilion on a sunny, fall…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer will build a new 16,000-square-foot warehouse at 588 Pepper St. to store equipment and supplies from an HVAC business on the industrial…
Read MoreDennis Bradshaw dedicated 20 years of his life to public service as a Monroe police officer before his retirement. He was the first K-9 handler on…
Read MoreAshok Gadkar-Wilcox came to the U.S. as part of a wave of immigration from India and his hard work and marketable skills as an engineer enabled…
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MONROE, CT — A family quickly evacuated their home on Williamsburg Drive just before midnight Wednesday, when smoke detectors sounded. A lightning strike amid the heavy rainstorm had hit a tree in the backyard, before following a path into the…
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MONROE, CT — A 28-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested on stalking charges on May 23 after allegedly taping an Apple AirTag underneath the rear license plate of his ex-girlfriend’s car. On May 8, the victim told police she left for…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls lacrosse team, the top seed in the Class L State Tournament, took care of business in its opening-round matchup. The host Panthers defeated No. 16 Bristol Eastern 16-5 on Tuesday. With the win…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members approved a revised motion to exempt municipal property from town zoning and subdivision regulations for a period of one year, unless the Council decides to terminate it sooner. The exemption is meant to avoid…
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MONROE, CT — Many homeowners may decide to freshen up their walls with a splash of new colors, or take advantage of the warm summer weather by going outside to touch up the trim around their windows with fresh coats…
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MONROE, CT — Police arrested four Bridgeport juveniles Monday night, while investigating a complaint made by a passing motorist, who reported seeing suspicious activity at Blue Line Firearms & Tactical and Sippin Energy Products, 232 Main St. At approximately 8:16…
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Editor’s Note: Debra A. Greenwood is president and CEO of The Center for Family Justice, a nonprofit organization assisting victims and survivors of domestic violence, child and sexual abuse. The center serves the communities of Monroe, Trumbull, Easton, Stratford, Fairfield…
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MONROE, CT — Runners put their mile pace to the test in the 2nd annual Mile Down the Pike race on Sunday. Jeff Kurjiaka led the field, narrowly edging out Robert Held. Kurjiaka finished with a time of 4:50, just…
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MONROE, CT — A ceremony honoring those who died for our country was held on the green outside Monroe Town Hall following the Memorial Day Parade Sunday. Photos show some images from the ceremony: All respectful comments with the commenter’s…
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MONROE, CT — From an appearance by Scooby Doo to pieces of candy tossed to children by scouts, Monroe’s Memorial Day Parade provided plenty of reason for children to smile. On top of all of that, of course, was the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys soccer team closed out September and began play in October with some low-scoring action against tough opponents in and out of conference. On Sept. 23, Masuk took on Abbott RVT at Broadview Middle School in Danbury. Anthony D’Auria scored in the first half for…
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MONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink — Strawberry Dragon Fruit. Several public officials stopped by Sip & Scoop after a press conference announcing the opening of the U.S. Small Business Recovery Center for Fairfield County at the Monroe Police Department, which will assist businesses hurt by the massive flooding on Aug. 18. Among the speakers was…
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…
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,…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys soccer team closed out September and began play in October with some low-scoring action against tough opponents in and out of conference. On Sept. 23, Masuk took on Abbott RVT at Broadview Middle School in Danbury. Anthony D’Auria scored in the first half for an early lead. Masuk held off Abbot’s attacking offense until 17 minutes left in the second half. But Abbott scored twice in the late stages of the game for a 2-1 win. Masuk visited Stratford High the next day. Both teams were playing excellent defense going into a scoreless half.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the…
Read MoreWESTON, 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…
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MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
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…
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MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
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…
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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…