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Sujata 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 favor the Democratic Party, her Republican opponent, Christopher Carrena conceded Wednesday afternoon. Gadkar-Wilcox, of Trumbull, who made history as the first South Asian woman and the first Indian-American to be elected as a senator in Connecticut, will represent Trumbull and portions of Bridgeport and Monroe in Hartford. “I’m very excited, because I love this district and I’m really looking forward to advocating for the community,” Gadkar-Wilcox said Wednesday. “Having been out knocking on doors,…
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…
Read MoreThough many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District…
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MONROE, CT — Municipal agencies and community nonprofits may apply for the 2021 Neighborhood Assistance Act program, allowing businesses who make monetary donations to the organizations to claim a state tax credit. First Selectman Ken Kellogg recently announced that the…
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MONROE, CT — Town officials celebrated new and old businesses along Monroe Turnpike with three ribbon cutting ceremonies Saturday. Your CBD Store recently opened behind 574 Wines in the former Walter Stewart’s Market, Warehouse Wine & Spirits opened its doors…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s two-week rolling COVID-19 case rate dropped to an average of just over one new case per day, coinciding with Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order lifting many restrictions. “It’s my hope that this week’s full, and hopefully…
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MONROE, CT — On May 30 the town of Monroe will celebrate Memorial Day with its 2021 Memorial Day Parade “Honoring our Heroes – Past and Present.” It will begin at 2 p.m. with participants in authentic WWII vehicles, cars, floats…
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MONROE, CT — The Save Our Stepney (SOS) Task Force is sponsoring a scavenger hunt throughout the Stepney section of Monroe. Young and old are invited to participate to be eligible to win a $25 gift certificate at Benedict’s Home &…
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MONROE, CT — Town officials will participate in ribbon cutting ceremonies Saturday to celebrate the opening of Your CBD Store, which is behind 574 Wines at 574 Monroe Turnpike, and the new location for Warehouse Wines at 535 Monroe Turnpike.…
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MONROE, CT — Henna Ali, Monroe’s Community and Social Services director, will serve the town one last time this Friday, before moving to Florida with her husband and their two children. Ali, 33, who grew up in Monroe and is…
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MONROE, CT — Whitney Farms Golf Course on Shelton Road (Route 110) hosts all of the home games for Masuk High School’s boys and girls golf teams, among the support it shows for Monroe’s athletes. “We couldn’t have had a…
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Margaret Bell McKirdy, born December 2, 1921, in Belfast, Ireland, died peacefully in Southbury on May 16, 2021, after a battle with Alzheimer’s. She was 99. Margaret, known to her friends and family as Peggy, was a proud member of…
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Editor’s Note: The following is a letter from Monroe public schools to town families about the free school lunch program. Dear Parents/Guardians, For the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, the National School Lunch Program will provide breakfast and lunch…
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Sujata 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 favor the Democratic Party, her Republican opponent, Christopher Carrena conceded Wednesday afternoon. Gadkar-Wilcox, of Trumbull, who made history as the first South Asian woman…
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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 — 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…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
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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…