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NEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers struck for a dramatic 1-0 win at Newtown on Tuesday night. Bri VanDerheyden banged in a penalty kick with just four minutes remaining. The goal was made possible by a combination of the strong foot of Tatianna Fabryk and speed of Ella McGee. Fabryk cleared the ball from the back, McGee made a run and got behind the defense and was fouled within the 18-yard box setting up the penalty kick. Masuk improved to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town…
Read MoreTRUMBULL, CT — Masuk High School alums relived the glory days of their athletic careers, reminiscing about big games and lasting friendships, during the second annual Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the regular season winds down Masuk High’s boys soccer team is in contention for a South-West Conference Tournament berth and earned important…
Read MoreName: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew Up In: Stratford Education: University of Connecticut and…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe had nine new positive COVID-19 cases in the past week. A few of the cases were part of a catchup by the Connecticut Department of Public Health, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. The town’s rate…
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MONROE, CT —Board of Education Chairwoman Donna Lane wrote a letter on behalf of her board asking the Board of Finance to use a portion of the school district’s $323,000 surplus to restore one of three furlough days teachers, and…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced a change in leadership for emergency management in town, during his update to the Town Council this week. Other information included updates on the Fan Hill Road cell tower proposal, PURA’s investigation…
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MONROE, CT — Traditional trick-or-treating where candy is handed to children going door-to-d00r, cars lining up in parking lots for trunk or treats, crowded indoor costume parties, and haunted houses with screaming guests are all identified as high risk behaviors…
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Robert J. Michel, a longtime resident of Monroe, entered our Lords’ Kingdom on Friday, May 22, 2020 after a long and difficult battle with Lung Cancer. Born in Bridgeport, he was the son of John J. Michel Jr. and Helen…
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MONROE, CT — Townspeople will have an opportunity to share their input on Monroe’s future Thursday, Oct. 29, when a virtual public workshop is held on the revision and update of the Plan of Conservation and Development. The POCD will provide…
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MONROE, CT — Those who want to help their neighbors can join emergency services in their community. Monroe’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering a free 20-hour basic training program for aspiring members. Locally, CERT has helped in many situations —…
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MONROE, CT — A man, who was assaulted while trying to break up a fight between two golfers on the sixth hole at Whitney Farms Golf Course Friday evening, was taken to the hospital with “non-life threatening injuries,” according to…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Center for Family Justice will hold a virtual Domestic Violence Awareness Month Vigil this October to commemorate the lives of 14 recent victims of domestic violence homicides in Connecticut in 2019 and raise awareness about the…
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MONROE, CT — Savings in this year’s budget can allow the school district to use $92,000 to reinstate student clubs at Masuk and Jockey Hollow, but last week the teachers’ union president reminded the board of three furlough days its members…
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NEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers struck for a dramatic 1-0 win at Newtown on Tuesday night. Bri VanDerheyden banged in a penalty kick with just four minutes remaining. The…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli 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…
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NEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers struck for a dramatic 1-0 win at Newtown on Tuesday night. Bri VanDerheyden banged in a penalty kick with just four minutes remaining. The goal was made possible by a combination of the strong foot of Tatianna Fabryk and speed of Ella McGee. Fabryk cleared the ball from the back, McGee made a run and got behind the defense and was fouled within the 18-yard box setting up the penalty kick. Masuk improved to…
Read MoreTRUMBULL, CT — Masuk High School alums relived the glory days of their athletic careers, reminiscing about big games and lasting friendships, during the second annual Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the regular season winds down Masuk High’s boys soccer team is in contention for a South-West Conference Tournament berth and earned important…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team is on a roll. Winners of four straight matches, the Panthers carry a record of 8-3 overall (8-1…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It was a win-win-win week for the Masuk High girls swim and dive team, as the Panthers defeated visiting Bunnell of Stratford 95-75…
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Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
Name: Nikole Newman Position: Certified math specialist at Jockey Hollow Previous District: Region 9 Grew Up In: Danbury…
MONROE, CT — What will Masuk High School students study for in college? What career paths will they…
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MONROE, CT — An 89-year-old Newtown man told officers he was drowsy and fell asleep, before being involved…
MONROE, CT — Since Dennis Bradshaw and his wife, Carol, lost their home to a flood in Sandy…
MONROE, CT — There is still time to sign up for free training to become a member of…
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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…