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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MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms that are not ADA compliant as a result.…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 — Solli Engineering is proposing a text amendment to establish a Main Street Design District, an overlay zone allowing mixed use developments with specific requirements. It could be applied to parcels of at least two acres along Route…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced his intention to seek a third consecutive term this November. “It is an honor serving the people of Monroe,” he said in a press release. “Despite the fact that most of my…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, CT — Masuk girls golfers rolled to victory over Brookfield on the road Monday, with a 199-240 win at Sunset Hill Golf Course. Lauren Breyan led the way for the Panthers, earning the medalist title with the day’s best…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Notre Dame Catholic High School only had three players for a game against Masuk’s boys golf team Monday, so a placeholder score of 100 was added to Fairfield’s score. The Panthers took full advantage with a 162-263…
Read MoreCrash at Cross Hill and Elm MONROE, CT — A New York woman blew past a stop sign, while driving her Chevrolet Traverse on Cross Hill Road, and struck a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the intersection with Elm Street late…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Summer Day Camp keeps children busy throughout their days with Legos, art, cooking, sports, waterslides and interactions with animals among the lineup of fun activities. “We’re firm believers in sending your kids home tired, dirty and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Veracious Brewing Company is hosting its annual Topless and Taps event from 2 to 5 p.m. on May 30, right after the town’s Memorial Day Parade. Every year, Veracious donates a portion of the proceeds from Topless and Taps to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe now has yellow alert status on the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s color coded map. It is the lowest alert, for municipalities with 5-9 daily cases per 100,000. The next highest alerts are orange and red.…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The following is a statement from Acting U.S. Attorney Leonard C. Boyle in recognition of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. This is National Police Week, a time our nation sets aside each year to recognize…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A man told police he was walking his dog along the Rail Trail Monday afternoon, when he let his pet defecate on the grassy side of the trail. Another man confronted him about leaving it there, sparking…
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…