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Brendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their bond continued at Masuk High School, where they combined to break all but three Panthers’ swimming records, with most coming in meets this year. All four earned All-State honors for Class M from the Connecticut High School Coaches Association. Juniors, Adragna and McHugh, and Eannotti, who is a sophomore, will be back next season, but this was Kirberger’s last one. “It was very meaningful to have this last season,” he said during an interview…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s Ad Hoc District Facilities Committee reviews scenarios for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Drones buzzing in the sky, often recording video and photos, are a common sight as the popularity of these small, unmanned aircraft grows.…
Read MoreTyler Boronski, who grew up in Monroe and now lives in West Palm Beach, Fla., is a freelance reporter and content creator with a background in…
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BIDDEFORD, Maine — Colin Meropoulos, of Monroe, a standout defensive lineman at Endicott College, registered a 20-yard sack in the second quarter during a 39-7 romp over the University of New England on Nov. 14. The big play broke his…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) assists first responders during natural disasters, staffs emergency shelters, helps with distribution of supplies, assists with the operation vaccination clinics amid pandemics, and helps out during major events such as the…
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Masuk High School senior Claudia Mensah has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious $22,000 Barton L. Weller Scholarship. Established in 1977 in memory of Barton Weller, the late founder of Vitramon, Inc. in Monroe, the scholarship honors his…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High football team, coming off a 7-3 season, has earned the No. 6 seed and will visit No 3 Torrington in the Class MM State Playoffs on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Kickoff is set for 6:30…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Lions D12 Cheerleading team showcased an incredible performance at the Regional Competition held at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass., on Nov. 16. Facing tough competition from nine other teams, many with older athletes, the…
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MONROE, CT — A blocked field goal attempt, getting stopped a yard short on fourth down, interceptions, and injuries added up to a tough Thanksgiving Eve for the Masuk High football team. The Panthers were beaten 35-18 by visiting and…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s dance and cheer squads entertained the crowd during halftime of the home football game against Newtown Wednesday night, and the school’s girls lacrosse and softball teams were honored with State Championship ring ceremonies. Check out…
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NEW HAVEN, CT — The best of the best among the state’s swimmers from all school class sizes came together for the State Open at Yale University’s Kiphuth Exhibition Pool on Nov. 17. Masuk High sent four team members —…
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MONROE, CT — Police say a 39-year-old Danbury man involved in a two-vehicle-crash on June 19 had bloodshot eyes, the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on him, was incoherent and nearly fell asleep while talking to officers. A warrant…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Police Department has two open positions, dispatcher and records clerk. Both are advertised on the town website and can be applied for by clicking here. Descriptions from the wants ads are listed below: Police dispatcher…
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Brendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their bond continued at Masuk High School, where they combined to break all but three Panthers’ swimming records, with most coming in meets this year.…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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Brendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their bond continued at Masuk High School, where they combined to break all but three Panthers’ swimming records, with most coming in meets this year. All four earned All-State honors for Class M from the Connecticut High School Coaches Association. Juniors, Adragna and McHugh, and Eannotti, who is a sophomore, will be back next season, but this was Kirberger’s last one. “It was very meaningful to have this last season,” he said during an interview…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian…
Read MoreTyler Boronski, who grew up in Monroe and now lives in West Palm Beach, Fla., is a freelance reporter and content creator with a background in…
Read MoreNEW HAVEN, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team came in ninth among 52 teams in the State Open at Yale on Saturday. The Open consisted…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney declared Sunday, March 23, to be Joe Moravsky Day in honor of Monroe’s famed American Ninja Warrior on his…
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MONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s…
MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised…
MONROE, CT — Volunteers from the Masuk PTC are organizing the Post Prom, an annual bash held at…
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MONROE, CT — Drones buzzing in the sky, often recording video and photos, are a common sight as…
MONROE, CT — Police detectives are investigating a fraud case, in which the email of a Stevenson business…
Police hope the latest episode from the podcast, “Murder, She Told,” will encourage key witnesses to come forward,…
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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…