MONROE, CT — Friends can hit the links at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Aug. 21, enter contests and enjoy food, beverages and an open bar, while supporting all of Masuk High School’s athletes. The 14th annual Masuk High School…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Eversource set up emergency generators to power approximately 22 homes awaiting underground utility repairs, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. Kellogg included the information in a final update on the town’s recovery from Tropical Storm Isaias Thursday. “There…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Three cars were reported stolen this Tuesday as motor vehicle thefts continue to plague the region. “We’ve had many cars entered and five stolen already this month,” Police Lt. Kevin McKellick said Thursday. “The common thread here is…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A power company crew worked to repair underground utilities in the Wells Road area Wednesday night, to restore electricity to neighborhoods still blacked out from Tropical Storm Isaias. First Selectman Ken Kellogg said three outage events to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sandy and Dan Banks are among the less-than-one percent of Eversource’s Monroe customers still waiting for power Wednesday, the eighth day after Tropical Storm Isaias slammed the region with strong winds and heavy rain. Sandy Banks said…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg issued a storm restoration update Tuesday night, when the number of homes without power was down to 197 or 2.5 percent of the town. “We are aware of several Eversource crews that are actively…
Read MoreLess than 4% of Eversource’s Monroe customers without power as storm restoration continues
MONROE, CT — Eversource whittled down the power outages of its Monroe customers to less-than-four percent as of 6 p.m. Tuesday evening. Now 287 homes are still awaiting power since Tropical Storm Isaias hit the region with strong winds and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Marc Salomon sat on a bench inside the Town Hall gazebo with his daughter Tuesday afternoon, while waiting for his cellphone to power up at the charging station. His two young sons played video games on their…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Headway in the storm recovery was made on Sunday when nearly 2,000 of Eversource’s Monroe customers got their power back, but the momentum slowed on Monday when First Selectman Ken Kellogg says electricity was restored to only about…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Connor Fulchino belted 29 dingers to win Monroe Little League’s home run derby at Beardsley Field Friday evening. Jackson Zylick also put on a powerful display, crushing 17 homers to come in second. The friendly competition was held…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The highly anticipated Jam At The Dam Country Music Festival is coming back to Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. Attendees can look forward to a family friendly event with a variety of food trucks offering delectable treats and local vendor tents for a unique shopping experience. Jam at the Dam will feature performances from outstanding of artists in a vibrant atmosphere. Friday’s lineup: Brooke Lee Karley Scott Collins Gavin DeGraw Saturday’s lineup: Chase Wright Taylor Austin Dye Tyler Hubbard Tickets are on sale now, search “Jam At The Dam” on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s regulations subcommittee discussed preliminary plans for a nine lot subdivision for single family cluster housing at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Reality Check, a popular financial simulation, will put Masuk High School’s personal finance students to the test on May 21. The Monroe Rotary…
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 MoreMONROE, CT — The highly anticipated Jam At The Dam Country Music Festival is coming back to Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. Attendees can look forward to a family friendly event with a variety of food trucks offering delectable treats and local vendor…
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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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Sports
See all »FAIRFIELD, 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, a senior captain, made a trio of saves on the five shots she faced during her time in goal and now has 326 career stops (23 this season). Masuk won two convincing games in three days, defeating visiting Stratford 18-1 on Tuesday. Lilly Cameron scored six goals versus Stratford and added three more against Notre Dame. Charlotte Pinto contributed four goals and two assists versus Stratford. Samantha Henry netted two goals and had seven…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team finished off a 5-0 start to the season against non-conference opponents with a pair of hard-fought wins, defeating visiting…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Five games into the season the Masuk High boys lacrosse team is proving to be a tough team to beat. The Panthers have…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team came back from a 4-1 deficit to defeat the visiting Ridgefield Tigers on Wednesday. Justin Feinstein pitched 5 2/3…
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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…