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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 lives of everyone she encountered. She is predeceased by her husband, John Michael, and her stepmother, Cynthia Maskiell. Lori is survived by her three cherished children: Kristin (Thomas Severino), John Alexander, and Samantha (Jeffrey DuBail). She is also remembered by her brother, William Maskiell Jr. (Nicole), nephew William Maskiell III, her sister, Amanda (Chad) Kohen, and niece Hannah, who all…
Read MoreOn 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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stepney Elementary School welcomed 19 veterans to their morning assembly for Veterans Day Monday, when children proudly introduced their loved ones who served.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School fourth-graders sang patriotic songs for veterans visiting their school on Veterans Day Monday, before hosting their visitors in a classroom…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School Principal Leigh Metcalf Ances shared photos from her school’s Veterans Day program when local veterans interacted with children Monday.…
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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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MONROE — Three Masuk freshmen created Scratch Summer Camp and taught 35 students coding over two weeks, while raising over $2,000 for the Monroe Food Pantry. Bhuvan Hospet, Ben Londono and Anish Sharma presented a check to Kathleen Turner, coordinator of…
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Rams’ stadium features a cardboard cutout of a Monroe fan Edward Medaris, of Monroe, made it to SoFi Stadium to see the Los Angeles Rams and his favorite player, star defensive tackle Aaron Donald, play … well, sort of. Fans…
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MONROE, CT — Although it isn’t standard 11 on 11 tackle football, Masuk High School’s athletes are happy to have an opportunity to play the 7 on 7, one-hand touch game allowed by the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC) per…
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MONROE, CT — Candles can provide a warm feeling over the holidays, but pose a fire hazard when left lit overnight. Monroe Volunteer firefighters talk candle safety among the tips offered in their fifth and final video during National Fire…
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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 lives of everyone she encountered. She is predeceased by her…
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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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WESTON, CT — The Masuk High football team went to Weston and delivered a 56-6 win on Friday. With the victory the Panthers improved to 7-1. Quarterback Aaron Champagne completed 11 of 12 pass attempts for 317 yards and six touchdowns. He also had a 15-yard rush. Gavin Walker had three catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. Max Viglione had 49 receiving yards and a TD. Shane Walker played well on both sides of the ball with a trio of catches for 122 yards and three TDs to go along with two tackles and an interception. Steven Curtin had…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls volleyball and girls soccer teams were eliminated from the Class LL State playoffs on Thursday, ending strong seasons for these teams. On the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Masuk High School welcomed Isabella “Bella” Vaitkus as the school’s new athletic trainer. Vaitkus, who currently serves as athletic trainer for the Yale…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School fourth-graders sang patriotic songs for veterans visiting their school on Veterans Day…
MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School Principal Leigh Metcalf Ances shared photos from her school’s Veterans Day…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School welcomed four Monroe veterans, who shared their personal stories of service and…
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MONROE, CT — Governor Ned Lamont’s declaration of a state of emergency due to critical weather conditions causing…
MONROE, CT — A New Haven man turned himself in on a warrant Monday morning, charging him with…
MONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
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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…