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The Masuk High hockey team followed up a 1-1 tie with host Milford on Jan. 8 with a 5-0 win over the Suffield-Granby-Windsor Locks Wildcats at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Jan. 11. In the tie at Milford Ice Pavilion, Luke Kondub scored and Christian LaBella and Parker Driscoll had assists. The 5-0 win was made possible by three goals off the stick of Kondub and tallies by Tommy DaPonte and LaBella. Graham Cybart had a trio of assists, LaBella assisted two goals, and Kondub, Ryan Driscoll and Connor Kehlenbach had assists. Maddex LaFountain was in goal…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Edith Wheeler Memorial Library (EWML) Director Nicole Cignoli expressed her gratitude to Troop 63 Boy Scout Maxton Busa, 17, a Masuk High School…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of Blue Line Firearms and Tactical, 232 Main St.,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-21st, did not take the oath of office for a new term, because Gov. Ned Lamont will reportedly nominate…
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HARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott (R-112th) was sworn in for his first term at the State Capitol in Hartford today alongside his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters. Scott, who joins his 150 colleagues in the House of Representatives…
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MONROE, CT — Drivers can expect lane closers and some delays on roads where drainage work is being done today through Friday, April 30. Drainage work is being done on North Hillside Lane, from Sunset Drive to a cul de…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT —A major five-year grant from the Elizabeth M. Pfriem Foundation will allow The Center for Family Justice to expand its award-winning summer camp and mentoring program for children and teens who have experienced the trauma of domestic and…
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MONROE, CT — A steady rain came down Thursday afternoon, but Masuk High School seniors Matthew Hull, Mike Aiello, Ryan Cammarano and Joey Nizzardo did not cancel their interview. A little water never bothered the stars of the varsity boys swim…
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Catherine A. Mucherino, 64, died peacefully in her sleep on April 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with her health. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Jennie Orfino and wife of the late Albert Ramalho. She is…
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Michele Bernstein, of Monroe, died on March 31, 2021, at age 68. Michele was born on October 16, 1952, to Anita and Harold Bernstein. She had recently moved to Monroe from Brownsville, Texas, to be closer to her daughter Margo…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Travel Baseball’s lineup has yet to cool off this spring. On Saturday, Monroe 12u batters lit up the Shelton Siege 10-4 in a home victory at Beardsley Field. Steven Curtin got things going in the first…
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MONROE, CT — Residents will vote on a $93 million town budget proposal with a 2.48 tax rate increase when they go to the polls for the referendum on Tuesday, May 4. An executive order from Gov. Ned Lamont has…
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MONROE, CT — Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will expand its hours by 20-percent, staying open longer on evenings and Saturdays. The new schedule goes into effect this Monday. “Of course, please remember that social distancing and mask requirements remain, regardless…
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MONROE, CT — A DUI crash temporarily knocked out power on Purdy Hill Road on April 11, after a Ford Edge went off the road and across a lawn in the 260-block, struck a utility pole and plowed into a…
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The Masuk High hockey team followed up a 1-1 tie with host Milford on Jan. 8 with a 5-0 win over the Suffield-Granby-Windsor Locks Wildcats at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Jan. 11. In the tie at Milford Ice Pavilion, Luke Kondub scored and Christian LaBella and…
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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya Chenthilnathan, who are regulars, sat across from store employees Nick Centopani and Christie Borchetta. “We’re here a lot,” Chenthilnathan said. “We like it a lot. It really brings the community together to play board games. Otherwise, we’d have to travel outside of town.” “It’s nice that Monroe has a place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
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The Masuk High hockey team followed up a 1-1 tie with host Milford on Jan. 8 with a 5-0 win over the Suffield-Granby-Windsor Locks Wildcats at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Jan. 11. In the tie at Milford Ice Pavilion, Luke Kondub scored and Christian LaBella and Parker Driscoll had assists. The 5-0 win was made possible by three goals off the stick of Kondub and tallies by Tommy DaPonte and LaBella. Graham Cybart had a trio of assists, LaBella assisted two goals, and Kondub, Ryan Driscoll and Connor Kehlenbach had assists. Maddex LaFountain was in goal…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, comprising of players from Masuk and other area high schools, has had some close games this…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit to pull away from visiting Wilby of Waterbury 58-44 in a Jan. 8 contest…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, CT — In its first-meet since a season-opening win back on Dec. 19 the Masuk High boys swimming and diving team held its own in…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — Down 11 points in the third quarter the Masuk High boys basketball team dug deep and came away with a 61-56 win at…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s winter concert featured songs played by the Masuk Jazz Band, Masuk Sax…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza is proposing a $75,767,629 budget to fund Monroe’s public schools…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
MONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads…
MONROE, CT — Sean Wollenberg learned of a motor vehicle crash on Purdy Hill Road, near his Teller…
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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…