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MONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, exploring rooms inside the house and taking a tour of the private museum area, which holds relics from the duo’s investigations into hauntings. Co-owners of the Knollwood Street property, online influencer Elton Castee and comedian Matt Rife, who turned the house into an Airbnb, are donating the night of Oct. 30 as the prize for the Monroe Police Union’s raffle, which will raise money for community organizations and events. Since buying the property last year, Castee…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown Stage Co. proudly presents its highly anticipated summer production of “Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition.” Marking the company’s fourth summer of bringing…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being involved in a motorcycle crash near the intersection…
Read MoreCatherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 82-years-old. Born November 25,…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Congregational Church’s annual Strawberry Festival runs on the work of its many volunteers, who man the booths, grill hamburgers, bake pies and prepare strawberry shortcakes, just to name a few tasks. There’s even a volunteer who…
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Stepney Baptist Church, the towering white wooden building at 423 Main St., has stood at the edge of the green since 1841, when Methodist and Baptist “twin churches” were built there during the Second Great Awakening when millions of souls…
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George Zwally, owner of Z-Topia Entertainment, recalls the chills going down his spine while hearing meaningful lyrics sung by his favorite artists when they take the stage in live performances. Now he wants to bring that same feeling to an…
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MONROE, CT — Crowds gathered on Monroe Congregational Church’s grounds and around the Town Green for the start of the annual Strawberry Festival Saturday morning, making parking a challenge. Festival goers shopped at various booths, buying handcrafted jewelry, gourmet snacks,…
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The Monroe Farmers’ Market, previously voted the best in Connecticut, had its opening day of the 2023 season Friday. The farmers’ market opens its metaphorical doors every Friday, starting from the third week of June through to the third week…
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HARTFORD, CT — Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny sentenced Hector Torres, 34, of Monroe to 300 months of imprisonment, followed by 10 years of supervised release, for…
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SHELTON, CT — Monroe Congregational Church’s volunteers woke up early Friday morning to pick strawberries at Jones Family Farms for the annual Strawberry Festival on the Town Green in Monroe this weekend. They will also pick fruit today (Saturday) and…
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Girl Scout Troop 34001 planted a pink flowering dogwood outside the fence of the Wolfe’s Den Playground at Wolfe Park in April. Barbara Thomas, a landscape gardener with the Parks and Recreation Department, says it is part of an overall…
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MONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, exploring rooms inside the house and taking a tour of the private museum area, which holds relics from the duo’s investigations into hauntings. Co-owners of the…
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MONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques. A tag sale allows owners to get something back, and a townwide tag sale could be a dream for bargain hunters. Monroe is planning a townwide tag sale featuring 82 vendors at 78 locations, including an artisan walk with small cottage businesses and crafters selling their wares. Everyone will be open for business from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18 (rain date July 19), however, some may choose to host their tag…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
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MONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed…
MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being…
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Catherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her…
Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…