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MONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team the first quarter was the difference-maker in its 60-43 win over visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport on Thursday. The Panthers outscored Kolbe 18-6 in the opening eight minutes. Both teams put up 19 in the second quarter, leaving Masuk on top 37-25 at the break. Masuk extended its lead to 15 heading into the fourth. The Panthers were led by Bailey Bajda with 24 points, including an 8-for-12 performance from the free throw line.…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT – Tony Afriyie announced his candidacy for Connecticut’s 21st State Senatorial District seat after receiving the enthusiastic endorsement of delegates from the Democratic town…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, won his party’s endorsement to run in a special election for Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat during a…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would provide tutoring and interventions to students having trouble…
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MONROE, CT — A multimillion dollar renovation of the McDonald’s on Monroe Turnpike features new double drive-thru lanes with digital menu boards and four kiosks allowing patrons more options while placing orders inside. The modernized restaurant was closed for six…
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MONROE, CT — A scarecrow display along the driveway at Great Hollow Lake highlights local businesses participating in a friendly contest, which is raising money to send children to camp. Park visitors can vote for their favorite scarecrow online, but…
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MONROE, CT — Black bears are wandering all over town, while eating everything they can get their paws on. Police are receiving reports of tipped over trash cans, toppled bird feeders and break-ins into chicken coops. Animal Control Officer Ed…
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The Masuk High girls’ swimming and diving team had several strong performances in a 94-84 loss to Joel Barlow on Oct. 12. Results are as follows: 200 Medley Relay 2nd place Helmke, K.Kirberger, Shaik, Pallas with a time of 2:13.25 4th place Valle, Sicherman, Eaton, Bajorinas with a…
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MONROE, CT — Panthers ruled the South-West Conference boys’ golf championship match on Oct. 12. The Masuk High Panthers finished runner-up to the Pomperaug of Southbury Panthers. Pomperaug had a team score of 306 and Masuk finished with a 326. Masuk was…
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MONROE, CT — After weeks of hearing supportive comments and criticism over his proposal for a transgender and gender non-conforming youth policy for Monroe public schools, Board of Education member Nick Kapoor gave a prepared speech at last week’s meeting. He…
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MONROE, CT — A local man was charged with DUI Friday afternoon, after a woman reported seeing a suspicious vehicle at a stop sign, at the intersection of Hammertown and High Rock roads, with a driver who appeared to be…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team held its 8th annual Cancer Awareness Game Monday and defeated Shelton 4-1. Aside from scoring goals, the Panthers entered the game with the goal of helping to raise as much money as…
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Evelyn G. Wales, 94, of Monroe, beloved wife of the late Donald B. Wales Sr., passed away on October 5, 2021, in St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Bridgeport. Evelyn was born in Bridgeport on October 20, 1926, to the late Andrew…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s football team will take on more than one opponent when visiting New Milford comes to town for a battle of 3-1 teams this Friday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. The Panthers are teaming with…
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MONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team the first quarter was the difference-maker in its 60-43 win over visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport on Thursday. The Panthers outscored Kolbe 18-6 in…
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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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MONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team the first quarter was the difference-maker in its 60-43 win over visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport on Thursday. The Panthers outscored Kolbe 18-6 in the opening eight minutes. Both teams put up 19 in the second quarter, leaving Masuk on top 37-25 at the break. Masuk extended its lead to 15 heading into the fourth. The Panthers were led by Bailey Bajda with 24 points, including an 8-for-12 performance from the free throw line.…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the…
Read MoreAfter a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the…
Read MoreNEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Newtown 38-34 on Monday night. Masuk Coach Dan Young said…
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MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would…
MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain…
MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport…
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…
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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…