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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 — Families in need of assistance depend upon the Monroe Pantry to provide food for meals they prepare at home. Now, thanks to a donation of 50 birthday bags and small toys, they can also bake a cake…
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MONROE, CT — Victoria Grychak, 11, stood by Great Hollow Lake, while holding her fishing rod Saturday morning, when she felt a wiggle on the other end of her line and slowly reeled in her catch, before holding up the…
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MONROE, CT — Pitchers threw high heat, curve balls and an assortment of other pitches to batters wielding power at the plate during the Monroe Food Pantry’s 2021 Wiffle Ball tournament at Wolfe Park Saturday. First Selectman Ken Kellogg said the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls’ volleyball team earned its first win of the season, blanking visiting Bunnell of Stratford 3-0 (25-15, 25-14, 25-14) on Sept. 22. Middle hitter Kailey Kusick had 3 aces, 11 kills and 2 blocks to…
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MONROE, CT — Dylan Pinto, a Masuk High School senior, organized Tater Fest for her Capstone project, which was held at the Monroe Farmers’ Market Friday. It offered families a day of potato sack races, kids crafts, a baked potato…
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MONROE, CT — As golfers awaited the shotgun start for the annual First Selectman’s Golf Outing Friday, First Selectman Ken Kellogg joked that a weather forecast predicting rain made him feel like Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza deciding whether or…
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MONROE, CT — Direct Diamond Co. was broken into early Thursday morning and an undetermined about of jewelry was stolen from the business, located at Bart Center, 590 Main St. The burglar(s) tripped an audible alarm and the alarm company…
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MONROE, CT — All drivers heading toward Shelton on Route 110 are being rerouted back toward Monroe. An ambulance and a police SUV drove away from the scene at just after 5 p.m. Friday and a flatbed tow truck was…
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MONROE, CT — In a battle for Panther bragging rights, Masuk High and Pomperaug, settled in a draw. The boys’ soccer teams finished in a 1-1 tie in Monroe on Sept. 21. Two days later, Masuk visited Kolbe Cathedral and posted a 4-0 win. The…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team went to overtime in consecutive games, and in the process proved it is a team to watch in the South-West Conference this fall. The Panthers had a scoreless draw with SWC North…
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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…