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See all »MERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory in Meriden, whose experts use their knowledge to lift latent fingerprints, match bullets to murder weapons, uncover data from memory chips in electronics, identify drugs and alcohol in a suspect’s blood and urine samples, or find an incriminating DNA match. Guided by science, these analysts work tirelessly to uncover the truth, whether the results point to one’s guilt or, as James C. Tillman learned, exonerates the innocent. Thirty years ago, Tillman, 63, was wrongfully convicted of rape in Hartford. He spent 16…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk boy’s soccer had a busy week with three exciting games in the books. On Sept. 9, Masuk played Bassick High School at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police officers and a home health aide carried a disabled resident to safety and she was taken to the hospital for treatment of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a rematch of last year’s state playoff game with Wilton, won by the Warriors, Masuk High’s football team got some redemption to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney gave an overview of the town’s response to the flash floods of Aug. 18 and the pursuit of relief…
Read MoreSteve Choi, of Trumbull, the Republican candidate for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District, is challenging incumbent Democrat, Marilyn Moore, in a three-way-race that includes Independent Party candidate Stephen Dincher. Choi answered questions posed by The Monroe Sun, so voters know where…
Read MoreStephen Dincher, of Trumbull, an Independent Party candidate for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District, is challenging incumbent Democrat, Marilyn Moore, in a three-way-race that include Republican, Steve Choi. Dincher answered questions posed by CT New Junkie, “a Connecticut news site that understands…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg shared news with the Town Council on a wide variety of topics at its meeting Tuesday night, from updates on supplies for the Monroe Food Pantry and grant awards for town programs, to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Think Pink Monroe is hosting a small kickoff ceremony at the gazebo in front of Town Hall this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. The event will also be live streamed on the Think Pink Monroe Facebook page.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Bernard Prushko Sr. operated a gas station at 536 Monroe Turnpike since 1968, but the building has been closed. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says it is now under corporate ownership, which plans to reopen it as a…
Read MoreTEQUESTA, Fla. — Michael David Singer, 71, a former resident of Trumbull and Monroe, died peacefully September 26, 2020, surrounded by his family in his home. He was born April 21, 1949, in Bridgeport, the son of Sol and Charlotte…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stop & Shop announced a new pickup location at its store at 470 Monroe Turnpike. Shoppers will be able to place an order at stopandshop.com or on the Stop & Shop® mobile app, head to the store on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Grace Ferreira, a longtime health care worker, became inspired to open her own daycare center after helping to care of her grandchildren. She opened Little Steps Daycare Center in the small blue building at 575 Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families lined up for sundaes on the Monroe Church Green during a fundraiser by the Monroe Playground Foundation Sunday afternoon. Plastic bowls were filled with two scoops of ice cream, vanilla or chocolate, and customers had a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite resistance from the teachers union and some parents, Monroe public schools is planning for full-time in-person learning for children in grades K to five on Oct. 5. The State of Connecticut left the call to superintendents of…
Read MoreMERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory in Meriden, whose experts use their knowledge to lift latent fingerprints, match bullets to murder weapons, uncover data from memory chips in electronics, identify drugs and alcohol in a suspect’s blood and…
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Business
See all »Esli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk boy’s soccer had a busy week with three exciting games in the books. On Sept. 9, Masuk played Bassick High School at home and prevailed 3-2 behind a hat-trick by Cash Dewey. With a little less than three minutes in the first half, the Panthers gave up the first goal of the game and trailed 1-0 at the half. Dewey took a free kick with 32 minutes left in the game and it reached the back of the net making the score 1-1. Less than 10 seconds later, Dewey completed a solo run resulting in his…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a rematch of last year’s state playoff game with Wilton, won by the Warriors, Masuk High’s football team got some redemption to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After a week-plus of practicing since its first match, Masuk High’s girls volleyball team is set to get back into game mode in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys golf team, under the direction of Coach Kris Overcash, got the regular season going in late August and has posted…
Read MoreTRUMBULL, CT — Participants in the Monroe Rotary Club’s annual golf tournament enjoyed sunny weather and a gentle breeze, while playing rounds of golf at Tashua…
Read MoreEducation
See all »MONROE, CT — Police investigated a report of a student bringing a gun to Masuk High School Thursday…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School was in “stay put” status, keeping students in classrooms and minimizing movement…
Name: Gina Miranda Position: Jockey Hollow Special Education Previous District: Stamford Grew Up In: Poughquag, N.Y. Education: Sacred…
Public Safety
See all »MERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory…
MONROE, CT — Police officers and a home health aide carried a disabled resident to safety and she…
MONROE, CT — A garbage truck driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing a four-vehicle-crash on Main Street…
Home & Garden
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…