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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a phenomenal meet at the Class M State Trials, held at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford on Saturday. Almost every swimmer got a best time in their events and some school record times were recorded. The Panthers will look to continue that success in the Class M Championships, also at Cornerstone, Monday afternoon. In the trials, Masuk started out strong and made a statement in the 200 yard medley relay placing first in its heat and third overall in the event for Class M. The relay team consists of Jack…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — An 89-year-old Monroe man was banned from the Stop & Shop supermarket at 470 Monroe Turnpike after he allegedly pushed an 18-year-old store…
Read MoreSt. Peter’s Grace Episcopal Church’s annual fish fry was a popular mainstay in Monroe, providing fish and chips, sides and homemade desserts for families on Friday’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Rodgers and Hammerstein’s version of “Cinderella” delves deeper into the classic fairytale to capture the motivations of its characters. Masuk High School’s talented…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The First Selectman Rooney Foundation donated $8,000 to support the town’s Project Warmth and Monroe Food Pantry programs, which help single residents and…
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MONROE, CT — A few people spoke at the budget hearing before the Town Council last Thursday. Some expressed their belief that First Selectman Terry Rooney’s cut the proposed education spending increase went too far, while others advocated for a…
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MONROE, CT — The Bruce Lazar Memorial Scholarship supports the next generation of educators, who embody the late Stepney Elementary School principal’s values of compassion, dedication and excellence in education. Since 2021, a graduating senior from Monroe Public Schools, who…
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MONROE, CT — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Monroe Teacher of the Year. The selection committee is happy to receive nominations from parents, students, colleagues and members of the community. Links to the nomination form are available…
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MONROE, CT — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025-26 Monroe Para Educator of the Year. The selection committee is happy to receive nominations from parents, students, colleagues and members of the community. Links to the nomination form are…
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SOUTHBURY, CT — The Masuk Panthers Unified Sports Basketball Team was awarded a gold medal for its participation in a basketball tournament at Pomperaug High School on Feb. 26. The Panthers played games against Unified Sports Teams from Newtown, Kennedy…
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State Sen. Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, D-22, who is chair of the Special Education Committee, issued a statement in response to Gov. Ned Lamont’s line-item veto of additional special education funding for municipalities for the current fiscal year. “I am incredibly disappointed…
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HARTFORD, CT — State Sen. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, was sworn in at the State Capitol Friday, following his victory in this month’s special election. Perillo now represents Connecticut’s 21st Senate District, which includes the towns of Shelton, Stratford, Seymour and…
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MONROE, CT — Detectives are still investigating two daytime burglaries reported at Highland Drive on Feb. 21. At 2:40 p.m., a woman told officers she returned from shopping and noticed things were out of place in her condo unit. While…
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MONROE, CT — Educators formed a diverse Ad Hoc Facilities Committee to study Monroe Public Schools’ space issues amid growing student enrollment and to come up with a recommendation for the Board of Education. Its meetings were posted and open…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School students will strut their stuff as they walk down the runway, modeling gowns and tuxedos in the annual Prom Fashion Show to be held in the school auditorium on March 12. Committee co-chairs, Sandra…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a phenomenal meet at the Class M State Trials, held at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford on Saturday. Almost every swimmer got a best time in their events and some school record times were recorded. The Panthers will look to…
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MONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our 35th Year, Organic and Natural Hair Care.” Inside, stylists cut, brushed and blowdried the hair of clients seated in front of a row of mirrors. Further back, owner Nancy Aponte brought out trays of vegetables, crackers, meats and cheeses, placing it on a table with a cake for her guests. First Selectman Terry Rooney, Monroe Chamber of Commerce President Ray Giovanni, who also chairs the Monroe Economic Development Commission, and several chamber members were…
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…
Read MoreTea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a phenomenal meet at the Class M State Trials, held at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford on Saturday. Almost every swimmer got a best time in their events and some school record times were recorded. The Panthers will look to continue that success in the Class M Championships, also at Cornerstone, Monday afternoon. In the trials, Masuk started out strong and made a statement in the 200 yard medley relay placing first in its heat and third overall in the event for Class M. The relay team consists of Jack…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life with a live-stream of game action, highlights, photos…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The No. 6 Masuk High hockey team bounced back from its conference tournament loss with an exciting Division III State Tournament win — a 3-2 overtime victory against No. 11 Enfield-East Granby-Stafford at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Monday. Luke Kondub scored the game…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Host Masuk High had a fifth-place finish in the South-West Conference Championships on Friday. The Panthers were led by a pair of first-place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Inflatable palm trees and decorations of coconuts and tropical flowers adorned the cafeteria inside Masuk High School late Friday afternoon. Music played from…
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MONROE, CT — Aryan Ramnaress, 11, took piano lessons at age five, when his father encouraged him to…
MONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life…
MONROE, CT — Several Monroe Elementary School parents, upset over first hearing that one school space option to…
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MONROE, CT — A 61-year-old Shelton woman reported her white 2018 Land Rover Discovery stolen from the Village…
MONROE, CT — Two drivers were hospitalized following a crash at the intersection of Route 110 and Wheeler…
MONROE, CT — Detectives are still investigating two daytime burglaries reported at Highland Drive on Feb. 21. At…
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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…