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MONROE, CT — Two high and two middle school teams from the Masuk Robotics program will compete in the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championships at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas on May 6-14. In this year’s game, the object is for a team’s robot to place their color rings on stakes on the playing field. Stakes in the corners are worth two points and a team can also take points away from their opponent by removing their rings. Each match begins with a 15 second bonus period, when teams’ robots can follow a preprogrammed path to score…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a runner-up finish to Newtown in the South-West Conference Tournament, along with a third-place result in the Division II State bracket,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The town of Monroe invites all residents to participate in a contest to design the town’s unique CT250 logo. What is CT250?: July 4,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney announced that the town of Monroe will once again participate in the State’s Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program. “The…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team defeated host Wilton 7-4 on Tuesday. The Panthers also lost 6-0 to visiting Trumbull on April 5 and 11-1 to visiting Stamford…
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MONROE, CT — Coach Terry Stroz and the Masuk High boys lacrosse team are looking for day-to-day development to add up to end-of-season success this spring. “Our goal is to qualify for the postseason in both our league and the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School invites members of the public to volunteer as community judges for the 13th annual senior Capstone presentations to be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025. “While allowing our students to choose their own pathway…
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MONROE, CT — Detectives investigating the Zoom bombing of a town budget hearing in March, in which racist speech and pornographic images took over the screen, determined the culprit was a 12-year-old boy from Idaho. Lt. Kevin McKellick said the…
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MONROE, CT — When flash floods severely impacted the region last August, Monroe’s highway department sprung into action, clearing away debris and paving damaged roads, while reopening everything to traffic in time for the start of the new school year.…
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MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters of Great Hollow Lake to raise money for Special Olympics Connecticut’s athletes. The nonprofit sponsors the fundraiser with the Monroe Police Department…
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Brendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their bond continued at Masuk High School, where they combined to break all but three…
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MONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s Ad Hoc District Facilities Committee reviews scenarios for the town to meet the needs of its rapidly growing student population. Superintendent Joseph…
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MONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian LaBella. Girls basketball — First Team: Bailey Bajda; All Colonial: Grace Sheppard. Boys basketball…
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MONROE, CT — Drones buzzing in the sky, often recording video and photos, are a common sight as the popularity of these small, unmanned aircraft grows. The technology is already being used by the military and, in the not-too-distant future,…
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Tyler Boronski, who grew up in Monroe and now lives in West Palm Beach, Fla., is a freelance reporter and content creator with a background in sports, news and entertainment media. He recently interviewed Masuk alum, Nick LoRusso, a local…
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MONROE, CT — Two high and two middle school teams from the Masuk Robotics program will compete in the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championships at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas on May 6-14. In this year’s game, the object is for a team’s robot to place their…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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MONROE, CT — Coming off a runner-up finish to Newtown in the South-West Conference Tournament, along with a third-place result in the Division II State bracket, the Masuk High girls golf team has reason to believe this can be its year. The Panthers return all of their starters from last year’s solid squad and with a year of experience and postseason success under their belts the Panthers should be serious contenders. Coach Bob Pagel said the goal is to match last year’s success — or do better — capture the SWC crown and finish first or second in the state.…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team defeated host Wilton 7-4 on Tuesday. The Panthers also lost 6-0 to visiting Trumbull on April 5 and 11-1 to visiting Stamford…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Everything is clicking for the Masuk High boys volleyball team thus far. Through their first four matches — all on home court —…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a Class L State Championship in 2024, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team is looking to repeat and contend for a South-West…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A late, tie-breaking goal propelled the Masuk High boys lacrosse team to an exciting 7-6 season-opening win over visiting Newington on Saturday. A.J.…
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MONROE, CT — Two high and two middle school teams from the Masuk Robotics program will compete in…
MONROE, CT — Organizers of Masuk High School’s Post Prom, an annual party held after prom in a…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza created a priority list of things he wants to bring back most…
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MONROE, CT — A project to install lights at crosswalks on Pepper Street and Cutlers Farm Road got…
MONROE, CT — A Wheeler Road man allegedly threatened to sic his dogs on a female Monroe Tax…
MONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but…
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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…