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Masuk 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 to No. 6 Woodstock Academy for a Class L quarterfinal round game Thursday at 2 p.m. The Panthers are coming off a 1-0 win over No. 19 Ledyard at home on Nov. 1 and a 3-2 upset of No. 3 Bethel on the road on Monday. On the volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers will host No. 10 Bristol Central in a Class L second round match Thursday at 6 p.m. Masuk is coming…
Read MoreElection outcomes came in late Tuesday night, so on Wednesday morning Beth Cliff, the Democratic Party candidate for Connecticut’s 112th District, called incumbent Republican, State Rep.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines for alleged sales to underage customers at A&W…
Read MoreSujata Gadkar-Wilcox had declared victory in Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District race late Tuesday night. With votes still left to be counted in Bridgeport, whose politics traditionally…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, the Democratic candidate for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District seat, led her opponent, Republican, Chris Carrena, 51 to 47 percent late Tuesday…
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MONROE, CT — A developer wants to build 27 units of age restricted housing at 1271 Monroe Turnpike, almost directly across the street from the Stevenson firehouse. The condo complex for those age 55 and older would include five buildings…
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MONROE, CT — Nicole Cignoli decided to leave her corporate job 10 years ago, before embarking on a second career that led to her hiring as the new director of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library this summer. “I had worked 20 years…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls’ volleyball team is in the midst of a tough four-match stretch against FCIAC foes to begin the season. The Panthers dropped three-set matches to Greenwich on Sept. 9, Trumbull on Sept. 13, and New Canaan on Sept. 14. Kailey…
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STRATFORD, CT — Masuk High’s girls’ swimming and diving team was competitive in a 94-74 loss to host Bunnell of Stratford on Sept. 13. Eva Helmke and Abby Kirberger both had first place finishes for the Panthers. There was no diving competition at…
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MONROE, CT — A local woman told police someone cashed a $1,000 check from her Bank of America account without her permission, and another two attempts made for a combined $2,000 were unsuccessful. Police said the woman realized the $1,000…
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First Selectman’s Golf Outing MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s charity, the Monroe First Foundation, announced that the First Selectman’s Golf Outing will be held at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Friday, Sept. 24. All proceeds raised will be distributed to various community…
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MONROE, CT — A pizza truck in the Stepney Crossing parking lot on Main Street gave townspeople a way to rally around the Stepkoski family Tuesday, after a condo fire at Great Oak Farm on Sept. 10 temporarily displaced them from their…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls’ swimming and diving team defeated visiting Stratford High 97-84 in the season opener on Sept. 10. Masuk’s results are as follows: 200 yard medley relay 1st place Eva Helmke, Melody Sicherman, Emily Hull, Yara Shaik 3rd place Victoria Pallas, Phuong Tran, Juliette Eaton, Christina Bajorinas 4th place Ruthika Giduthuri, Duha Barkana, Abigail Kirberger, Alexandra Rodrigues 200 free 1st place Keara Kirberger…
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MONROE, CT — A proposed policy meant to make transgender and gender non-conforming youth feel safe and protected from bullying in school faces criticism from several parents, who worry about the fairness of girls’ sports and say they fear for…
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MONROE, CT — Town officials and Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service members basked in the afternoon sun at EMS headquarters Monday, with some wearing white helmets and holding golden shovels for the groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction for…
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Masuk 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 to No. 6 Woodstock Academy for a Class L quarterfinal round game Thursday at 2 p.m. The Panthers are coming off a 1-0 win…
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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 soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads to No. 6 Woodstock Academy for a Class L quarterfinal round game Thursday at 2 p.m. The Panthers are coming off a 1-0 win over No. 19 Ledyard at home on Nov. 1 and a 3-2 upset of No. 3 Bethel on the road on Monday. On the volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers will host No. 10 Bristol Central in a Class L second round match Thursday at 6 p.m. Masuk is coming…
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…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
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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…