MONROE, CT — Could lunches students can heat up at home, like fried macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets, entice more families to participate in the National School Lunch Program? Sodexo, the food vendor for Monroe public schools, sent out a…
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See all »MONROE, CT — A black flag with a skull and crossbones flies from a 20-foot-sailboat on Jennifer Palmieri’s lawn at 35 Oak Wood Drive, and the skeletal captain is wearing a Santa hat for the season. Children riding in school…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — An online petition opposing the location of the 170-foot cell tower proposed on town property, behind the former Chalk Hill School building on Fan Hill Road, garnered 66 signatures on Change.org. Rachel Cook-Northway, of Fan Hill Road,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Residents working from home, and helping their children with remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, could feel nagging back and shoulder pain and general muscle soreness from keeping up. New Life Massage, which recently opened in the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — High infection rates for COVID-19 continue to spread through the state. Now only three towns are not in the red category on the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s map. Monroe’s case also rate rose. The town is…
Read MoreObituary: Bernard A. Prushko Sr. owned and operated Prushko’s Tire Propane Gas in Monroe for 52 years
Bernard A. Prushko Sr., 96, of Shelton, previously of Trumbull, entered into rest on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, at Bishop Wicke Health Center in Shelton. He was the beloved husband of Julie Ann (Surmaitis) Prushko for 73 years. Bernard was…
Read MoreSalvatore ‘Sam’ Curcio fondly remembered as a talented mechanic with an infectious laugh
Salvatore “Sam” Curcio died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Sam was born in Greenwich on Dec. 31, 1954 to the late Salvatore and Edith Curcio. Sam was predeceased by his sister Gayle Curcio Faugno. He is survived by his loving…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Owners of two properties in Pepper Street Business Park have a proposal before the Inland Wetlands Commission to remediate environmental violations caused by the previous owner’s illegal quarrying operation. The proposal is to bring in 980,000 cubic…
Read MoreJohn D. McMahon, 68, of Monroe, died on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at Bridgeport Hospital. He was born in Meriden on Oct. 5, 1952, the son of the late Paul McMahon and Lois Brenner McMahon. McMahon began his career with the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Connecticut has a shortage of substitute teachers at a time when school districts face staffing issues amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the Connecticut State Department of Education recently revised requirements to allow those with a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe’s three elementary schools were full of excited guest readers Monday morning, marking the district’s annual Celebration of Reading. Organized by the Monroe Schools Parents Council and sponsored by The Rotary Club of Monroe, each of the 74 grades K-5 classrooms received a new hardcover children’s book that was read to them by local volunteers. Readers included First Selectman Terry Rooney, State Rep. Tony Scott (R-Monroe), Stamford Ninja Academy Manager Joe Moravsky and many others. This year all the books addressed the theme of “Critical Thinking and Problem Solving”: one of the competencies of Monroe’s Vision of…
Read MoreIrene F. Rancourt, 95, a longtime Monroe resident, entered into eternal rest at her home with her children by her side. Born in Bridgeport, she was…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Don’t count the Masuk High girls lacrosse team out of any game. The Panthers may have lost 12-10 to defending South-West Conference Champion…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Pride held an Arts & Crafts Night outside Edith Wheeler Memorial Library for students of all ages on May 1 and the…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Down to their final three outs the Masuk High Panthers rallied to defeat Newtown 7-2 at Fairfield Hills on Friday night. The Panthers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe’s three elementary schools were full of excited guest readers Monday morning, marking the district’s annual Celebration of Reading. Organized by the Monroe Schools Parents Council and sponsored by The Rotary Club of Monroe, each of the 74 grades K-5 classrooms received a new hardcover children’s book…
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See all »Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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Sports
See all »NEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s softball team, sparked by an early start at the plate, defeated host Newtown 7-1 on Friday. With the win the Panthers improved to 15-0. Masuk scored twice in the first inning and three more times in the second before capping its scoring with a pair of runs in the fourth. Julia Bacoulis was a force both in the pitcher’s circle and at the plate. She allowed just two hits and struck out 12 batters, while helping her own cause with a 3-for-4 performance at the plate. Bacoulis singled, doubled and homered and drove in three…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys tennis team has posted a 7-3 record heading into the final two matches of the regular season, most recently…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team has won its share of matches this spring and, even within team losses, has had plenty of singles…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT — Coming off a hard-fought 3-2 setback to host Shelton on Tuesday, the Masuk High boys volleyball team beat Bunnell on the road 3-0…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — Masuk High’s girls golf team continued its hot start to the season. The Panthers, following a visit to Richter Park Golf Course on…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe’s three elementary schools were full of excited guest readers Monday morning, marking the district’s…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School celebrated its diverse school community with its annual Culture Fair on Wednesday.…
MONROE, CT — Reality Check, a popular financial simulation, will put Masuk High School’s personal finance students to…
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See all »MONROE, CT — A 45-year-old Shelton woman was charged with DUI Friday morning after police found her brown…
MONROE, CT — A male Monroe passenger, 17, was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of…
MONROE, CT — A 27-year-old Trumbull man reportedly lost control of his blue 1986 Ford Mustang while heading…
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…