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See all »MONROE, CT — A time capsule was buried during a small ceremony held outside the Harmony Grange, at the corner of Routes 110 and 111, Tuesday evening. Two apple trees donated by Tom Sulier, a Grange member, are planted 20 feet apart and the capsule is now buried in the middle. “The time capsule will leave a legacy for future generations,” Sulier said, adding the apple trees have a life expectancy of 100 years. “Many people will benefit from the fruit of these trees.” The capsule contains a Bible, a miniature American flag, a book of the Constitution, the Declaration…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took place late Saturday night. At approximately 11:49 p.m.,…
Read MoreMonroe school building upgrades carry hefty price tag, much lower than new construction
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms that are not ADA compliant as a result.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Dianne Deaso looked forward to seeing her 12-year-old stepdaughter Reagan, who had special needs, play with the other children at The Wolfe’s Den, a new playground to be built at Wolfe Park. The playground will be wheelchair accessible, allowing children of…
Read MoreMONROE — Doris Ritenour had tears in her eyes, while recalling how she had to close her new business, Hair by Doris in Gaslight Square on Monroe Turnpike, soon after opening it last year, because of restrictions from the COVID-19…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — When the Masuk Panthers football team runs back onto the field this fall, its players’ red helmets will have “Panthers” written in cursive in black lettering, rather than white, on the sides. The letters will be outlined…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Sun is investing in fall sports coverage, so readers will be able to follow highlights of their favorite Masuk High School teams this coming season. I’ve reached an agreement with Andy Hutchison, a veteran sportswriter…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT — During a special session in the Connecticut House of Representatives Wednesday, State Rep. Tony Scott, R-Monroe and Newtown, joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in opposing the extension of Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency powers past the end of the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced that a Panera Café will definitely open in Towne Line Plaza on Monroe Turnpike during comments made at the Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 55th annual dinner Wednesday. Panera is rebranding its restaurants…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Sandy Hook man turned himself in on a warrant July 9, stemming from the burglary of a storage container at a landscaping business on Pepper Street, reported on June 19. Eric Carmichael, 45, of Berkshire Road,…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: State Rep. Tony Scott submitted this letter on July 12. To the Editor: Connecticut residents and their representatives should not allow governance by emergency order to become our “new normal”. I received official notice today that my colleagues…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Construction vehicles will need an access road to reach a worksite for a project to add two new ball fields at Wolfe Park. The town hired a firm to do a study to assess the options, revise…
Read MoreIlse C. Nisius Foster will be remembered for her love of life, family, travel and roller coasters
Ilse C. Nisius Foster, 97-years young, died on July 11, 2021 at her home, with her loving daughters by her side. Ilse was born in Ridgewood Queens, N.Y., to the late Karl and Katherine Nisius. She earned her Associate’s degree…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A time capsule was buried during a small ceremony held outside the Harmony Grange, at the corner of Routes 110 and 111, Tuesday evening. Two apple trees donated by Tom Sulier, a Grange member, are planted 20 feet apart and the capsule is now buried in the…
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See all »Esli 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 years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
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,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy about with 25 best times recorded. The Panthers have 26 qualifying events for the South-West Conference Championships and 12 more for the State Championships. Masuk will visit Brookfield Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Diver Carly Jordan came in first as did the 200 freestyle relay (in the photo above), which included Lena Savkovic, Skye Eannotti, Izzy Murzinska and Lucia Morales, and 100 backstroke competitor Lena Savkovic. Masuk Coach Emily DeMace noted that the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team lost a pair of home meets Friday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, but recorded plenty…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Name: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
MONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with…
Home & Garden
See all »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…