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Election outcomes came in late Tuesday night, so on Wednesday afternoon Beth Cliff, the Democratic Party candidate for Connecticut’s 112th District, called incumbent Republican, State Rep. Tony Scott to concede. Scott, of Monroe, was reelected to his third two-year-term as the representative of Monroe and portions of Easton and Trumbull. “I called Tony this morning and congratulated him on a good race and his successful win,” Cliff said. “I left a voicemail and my phone number, so he could call me back should he wish to.” Cliff, of Easton, said she spent much of Wednesday morning writing thank you notes…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines for alleged sales to underage customers at A&W…
Read MoreSujata Gadkar-Wilcox had declared victory in Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District race late Tuesday night. With votes still left to be counted in Bridgeport, whose politics traditionally…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, the Democratic candidate for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District seat, led her opponent, Republican, Chris Carrena, 51 to 47 percent late Tuesday…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott held a commanding lead late Tuesday night, so though all of the results were not in, the incumbent Republican…
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MONROE, CT — A 13-year-old juvenile was taken to Bridgeport Hospital with shoulder pain after his bicycle collided with a jeep in an unmarked crosswalk at the intersection of Cross Hill Road and Monroe Turnpike Friday afternoon. Police said three…
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MONROE, CT — Residents are finding baby fawns lying alone in yards all over town. In one case, on May 20, a doe who recently gave birth believed its fawn was threatened by a property owner’s dog, so the deer…
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MONROE, CT — Townspeople enthusiastically planned Monroe’s Memorial Day Parade after losing a year to the COVID-19 pandemic, only for Sunday’s steady rain to wash the event away. Rather than the spectacle of floats, fire trucks and military vehicles heading…
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MONROE, CT — Jan Larsen, senior vice commander for the American Legion’s Sippin-Winspur Post 176, made a poster out of photos of Monroe’s veterans who died in recent years. It was on display during the Memorial Day Ceremony inside the…
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MONROE, CT — Black bear number 211, a one-and-a-half year old male who recently left his mother, has been seen climbing a tree in Waterbury, before walking through several towns, including Monroe, where he took a dip in the swimming…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s now averages only one new COVID-19 case per day, according to the town’s two-week rolling case rate. “Our two-week case rate is 5.1 cases per 100,000 population,” First Selectman Ken Kellogg said Friday, in his weekly…
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MONROE, CT — Police remind drivers that traffic on Monroe Turnpike (Route 111) will be impacted during the Memorial Day Parade this Sunday. A portion of Monroe Turnpike will be closed, from Elm Street to the town green, at 1:15 p.m.…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk golfers Colin Abbott and Justin Carriero teamed up for a first place finish in the SWC 2 Man Championship Tournament at Whitney Farms Golf Course Thursday. Their combined score of 71 was the lowest among the 17…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk girls golfers lost to Immaculate in a home game at Whitney Farms Golf Course Thursday. Amanda Hoyt of Immaculate had the best score with a 47 and teammates Julia Cirone and Sadie Mellen completed the par 37…
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MONROE, CT — The Memorial Day Parade: Honoring Our Heroes – Past and Present is scheduled to be held this Sunday. It will begin at 2 p.m. with participants in authentic WWII vehicles, cars, floats and on foot. The procession…
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Election outcomes came in late Tuesday night, so on Wednesday afternoon Beth Cliff, the Democratic Party candidate for Connecticut’s 112th District, called incumbent Republican, State Rep. Tony Scott to concede. Scott, of Monroe, was reelected to his third two-year-term as the representative of Monroe and portions of Easton and Trumbull.…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli 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…
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WESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as a team with a score of 232. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 562. The swim events were held at Weston Middle School on Saturday after the diving finals took place at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. The swim portion of the championships traditionally takes place at Masuk’s pool, but had to be relocated due to a mechanical issue with the pool. Masuk’s swimmers practiced at Shelton Community Center and…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
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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…