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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya Chenthilnathan, who are regulars, sat across from store employees Nick Centopani and Christie Borchetta. “We’re here a lot,” Chenthilnathan said. “We like it a lot. It really brings the community together to play board games. Otherwise, we’d have to travel outside of town.” “It’s nice that Monroe has a place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of Blue Line Firearms and Tactical, 232 Main St.,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-21st, did not take the oath of office for a new term, because Gov. Ned Lamont will reportedly nominate…
Read MoreHARTFORD — State Representative Tony Scott (R-112) was sworn in at the State Capitol in Hartford Wednesday. Scott was joined by his wife and their twin…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
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MONROE, CT — A 2018 Dodge Challenger was reported stolen from a driveway on Stanley Road Wednesday. Police said the car was left unlocked with the keys inside during the theft, which occurred sometime overnight. In a separate incident, a…
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Dear Editor and Voters, I am pleased to submit this letter in support of BJ Hall as the Democratic candidate to the Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission. As a current member of the Inland Wetlands Commission, BJ has first hand…
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MONROE, CT — A proposal to construct a 176-foot-tall monopole tower at 345 Fan Hill Road, in the woods behind the Chalk Hill building, received unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday night. The town has a site…
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Masuk High’s boys’ soccer team followed up a 3-1 setback to visiting New Fairfield on Oct. 12 with a pair of 2-1 road victories, edging Brookfield on Oct. 14 and beating New Milford two days later. Against New Fairfield, Masuk…
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Diver Kate Wittenauer broke her own record as the Masuk High girls’ swimming and diving team took on New Fairfield on Senior Night, Oct. 19. Masuk lost 99-87 in the team’s closest meet yet. It came down to the last relay. Masuk needed to place first and third to win it, but took second and…
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BETHEL — Masuk High runners competed in the SWC cross country championships at Bethel High on Oct. 20. The girls were led by Ashley Colberg who came in 42nd with a time of 23:49.41, Sophia Kellogg who was 55th in 25:25.86,…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School acknowledged its National Merit Scholars for their outstanding achievement on the PSAT/NMSQT. Jackson Zambarano and Nicholas Caggiano were selected as National Merit Semi-finalists and the following students were selected as National Merit Commended Students: Connor…
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MONROE, CT — There is still time to register to vote in the Nov. 2 Municipal Election. The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 26. The quickest and easiest way to register to vote is online, if you have a valid Connecticut…
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MONROE, CT — The owner of Rob’s Auto, 256 Main St., reported an attempted burglary of his business Monday morning. Police said surveillance camera footage captured two masked men in grey hooded sweatshirts enter the parking lot at 260 Main…
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SOUTHBURY, CT — Masuk High’s boys’ golf team placed third in the Division II State championship match, at Southbury’s Silo Point Country Club, on Oct. 18. Masuk scored 331. SWC rival Pomperaug finished fourth with a 332. St. Joseph won…
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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya…
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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya Chenthilnathan, who are regulars, sat across from store employees Nick Centopani and Christie Borchetta. “We’re here a lot,” Chenthilnathan said. “We like it a lot. It really brings the community together to play board games. Otherwise, we’d have to travel outside of town.” “It’s nice that Monroe has a place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
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SHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, comprising of players from Masuk and other area high schools, has had some close games this winter. The team skated to a 1-0 win over Guilford at home, at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton, on Dec. 23. Francesca Buccieri scored and goaltenders Jen Velky and Arianna Bartolomei combined for the shutout. SWU out shot Guilford 27 to 12. In another home game, on Jan. 4, SWU was beaten 3-2 by Suffield in overtime. Jules Damon scored both SWU goals. Bartolomei and Velky again combined to share goaltending duties.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit to pull away from visiting Wilby of Waterbury 58-44 in a Jan. 8 contest…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, CT — In its first-meet since a season-opening win back on Dec. 19 the Masuk High boys swimming and diving team held its own in…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — Down 11 points in the third quarter the Masuk High boys basketball team dug deep and came away with a 61-56 win at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Bailey Bajda’s career-high 31 points lifted the Masuk High girls basketball team to a 62-55 win over visiting Immaculate of Danbury on Tuesday…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s winter concert featured songs played by the Masuk Jazz Band, Masuk Sax…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza is proposing a $75,767,629 budget to fund Monroe’s public schools…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
MONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads…
MONROE, CT — Sean Wollenberg learned of a motor vehicle crash on Purdy Hill Road, near his Teller…
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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…