MONROE, CT — Doris Ritenour grew up in a family of barbers and hairdressers in Honduras and has cut and styled hair herself since age 15. In 1994, she emigrated to the United States, bringing her skills with her. “I…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Coronavirus infections are rising steadily in the state, and the tide of new cases elevated Monroe from a gray to a yellow alert on the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 map. The next level is orange…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Townspeople are invited to see the Think Pink Luminaria of Hope on the Monroe Green this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The event was organized by Think Pink Monroe to raise awareness of breast cancer. “We will begin…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Woodlawn Road man allegedly fired two shots at landscapers with a pellet gun following a dispute over them blowing leaves close to his property Thursday afternoon. Around 2:33 p.m., the landscapers called police to report they…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Nina Bartlomiejczyk walked into the breezeway inside Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s main entrance Tuesday afternoon, and rang a doorbell to gain entry into the building. Director Lorna Rhyins made sure Bartlomiejczyk was wearing a mask. Then Bartlomiejczyk rubbed…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Save Our Stepney Task Force will host its third annual Blazin’ Pumpkins illumination on the Stepney Green this Friday, Oct. 23, through Saturday, Oct. 31. Carved pumpkins of all sizes and expressions will create a blazin’ ring…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Marie Blake, president of the Monroe Education Association, the teachers union, questioned the Board of Education’s commitment to repaying teachers for three furlough days during the public comment portion of Monday’s board meeting. Then some board members…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Board of Education members recognized Masuk High School’s seven commended National Merit Scholars at their meeting Monday night. Every year, the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test is given and those finishing in the top 3.5 percent of all…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are investigating a two-vehicle-crash that sent three people to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries late Saturday morning. At approximately 11:43 a.m., police said a Massachusetts woman driving a Volkswagen Jetta north on Route 111, just…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk’s freshmen class won’t miss out on the 11th annual Forum on Underage Drinking and Substance Abuse this year. Meg Letko, a library media specialist at the high school, is recording talks by guest speakers and editing…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team won two of three contests with South-West Conference opponents this past week, one with an impressive offensive outburst and the other with patience at the plate — without the benefit of a hit at that. The Panthers went on the road and defeated Notre Dame-Fairfield 9-2 on Monday, April 22. Quinn McGuire pitched 6.2 innings and struck out nine for the win. McGuire also added an RBI double. Jackson Zylick was 4-for-4 at the plate with two RBI and two runs scored. Justin Feinstein was 2-for-2 with 3 walks and had three RBI.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Yoshino Cherry tree now stands in front of Monroe Town Hall. It was planted in memory of Rosemarie Caruso during an Arbor…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team toppled visiting Fairfield Ludlowe 12-3 in a nonconference clash on Saturday. Lilly Cameron scored five times, Sam Henry…
Read MoreDennis Cassia, 72, who now lives in Monroe, and Andy Sajor were self-described astronomy nerds in high school growing up in New York. The duo even…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Julia Bacoulis ended a back-and-forth battle with visiting North Branford by slugging a walk-off home run as the Masuk High softball team earned…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team won two of three contests with South-West Conference opponents this past week, one with an impressive offensive outburst and the other with patience at the plate — without the benefit of a hit at that. The Panthers went on the road and defeated…
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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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See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team had quite a week, following up a 6-5 overtime win at New Fairfield on April 20 with an 18-1 home win over New Milford on April 23 and a 16-3 triumph at Brookfield on Thursday, April 25. In the win over New Fairfield Charlotte Pinto had the game winning goal from Samantha Henry’s draw win and assist 15 seconds into OT. Bailey Bajda had two goals and eight draw controls. Lilly Cameron netted three goals. Sophie Clark made eight saves. In the win over New Milford Bajda scored four goals. Henry and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With six wins in eight matches it’s been a nice start to the season for the Masuk High boys volleyball team. “Especially with…
Read MoreREDDING, CT — The Masuk High girls golf team continued its winning ways at Redding Country Club on Monday. The Panthers shot a 224, Brookfield scored…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD, CT — Goaltender Sophie Clark became Masuk High’s all time saves leader during the Panther lacrosse team’s 17-4 win at Notre Dame-Fairfield on Thursday. Clark,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After the visiting Stratford High Red Devils broke a scoreless tie in the top half of the sixth inning the Masuk baseball team…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Reality Check, a popular financial simulation, will put Masuk High School’s personal finance students to…
MONROE, CT — Three- and four-year-olds are welcome to enroll in Monroe Public Schools’ Early Childhood Intervention Center…
MONROE, CT — Community judges are needed for the Masuk High School Senior Capstone Presentations, which will be…
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See all »MONROE, CT — A 27-year-old Trumbull man reportedly lost control of his blue 1986 Ford Mustang while heading…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police released new information to the public on the Renee Freer murder case Thursday…
MONROE, CT — Three men and a male juvenile were charged for allegedly assaulting two teenagers on Harmony…
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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…