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MONROE, 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. Cavanaugh took a pass from Cole Henderson and deposited the game-winner with 3:34 remaining. Henderson and Andrew Picci both recorded hat-tricks to help lead the offense. Henderson had a big day with three assists for six points, Picci assisted on two goals and Cavanaugh also set up a tally. Max Viglione had five ground ball scoops and Kyle Riley and Picci had four ground balls each. Masuk goaltender Jake Kyle made nine saves. Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two Masuk High School and two middle school teams qualified for the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship, to be held at the Kay…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD, CT — The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) invites the public to help raise awareness and take a stand against gender-based violence and raise funds…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but on Thursday afternoon I found myself deputized as…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Hopes are high for success on the Masuk baseball diamond this spring. “We have the goal of qualifying for our league and state…
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Richard Thomas Cliggott Jr., 72, of Monroe, passed away on November 2, 2024 in Bridgeport. Born on December 19, 1952, in Ithaca, N.Y., Dick was the son of Janet and Richard Cliggott. He attended Pascack Valley High School, where he…
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Success the first time around is no guarantee it will happen again. Monroe Lions Head Coach Matthew Duffy’s fifth-grade youth football team had learned that valuable lesson last season, when they beat Newtown in the regular season, only to lose…
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MONROE, CT — Takumi Ramen & Grill, 435 Main St., offers a variety of noodle dishes with chicken, beef and seafood, as well as meals prepared in a hibachi kitchen for its patrons. The restaurant, which also has a selection…
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MONROE, CT — Officers with the Monroe Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Jennie’s Pizzeria, 380 Monroe Turnpike, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, between 5 and 9 p.m. During the event, law enforcement will…
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The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team placed eighth, with 266 points, in the Class M State Championships. Masuk had a team record-setting performance from swimmer Lena Savkovic among its tremendous results. Diving championships took place in Middletown on…
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Laura Mustaka Donovan, 66, of Monroe, beloved wife of Kevin Donovan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Bridgeport on April 26, 1958, she was the…
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MONROE, CT — Police made two DUI arrests within about an hour on Sunday. At 4:32 p.m., officers responded to a complaint of a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed on Holly Place and found a blue, unregistered…
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MONROE, CT — A steady stream of customers shopped for deals on used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and more during Friends of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Book Sale in the Ehlers Room of the library last Saturday. The nonprofit…
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Lori Ann Soltesz, 54, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Nov. 9, surrounded by her loving family at Griffin Hospital. Born to William Maskiell and Barbara Maskiell on April 9, 1970, in Boynton Beach, Fla., Lori’s vibrant spirit touched the…
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On Christmas day of 1938, the world welcomed Emanuel “Manny” Cambra Jr., only son of Emanuel Sr. and Frances Cambra. Manny began life in a rural community, excelled at New York Military Academy – graduating salutatorian, and launched into a…
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MONROE, 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. Cavanaugh took a pass from Cole Henderson and deposited the game-winner with 3:34 remaining. Henderson and Andrew Picci both recorded hat-tricks to help lead…
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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 — 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. Cavanaugh took a pass from Cole Henderson and deposited the game-winner with 3:34 remaining. Henderson and Andrew Picci both recorded hat-tricks to help lead the offense. Henderson had a big day with three assists for six points, Picci assisted on two goals and Cavanaugh also set up a tally. Max Viglione had five ground ball scoops and Kyle Riley and Picci had four ground balls each. Masuk goaltender Jake Kyle made nine saves. Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Hopes are high for success on the Masuk baseball diamond this spring. “We have the goal of qualifying for our league and state…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High volleyball fans should be very familiar with the new head coach of the boys program. Daniel Nyitrai was Masuk’s assistant boys…
Read MoreMONROE, 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.…
Read MoreBrendan 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…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School invites members of the public to volunteer as community judges for the…
MONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s…
MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised…
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MONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but…
MONROE, CT — Detectives investigating the Zoom bombing of a town budget hearing in March, in which racist…
MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters…
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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…