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See all »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 Nov. 6, swim trials were in Cheshire Nov. 9 and the swim finals were at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford on Nov. 12. Carly Jordan competed in the diving finals and finished eighth with a score of 3113.70. Jordan had the support of her coach Noah Duncan and fellow divers Siobhan Riordan and Eliza Palmieri cheering her on. Jordan’s…
Read MoreLaura 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…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
Read MoreLori 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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Board of Education Chairwoman Donna Lane will attend tonight’s Board of Finance meeting to answer questions about the investigation into former superintendent of schools Jack Zamary’s budgetary oversight. On Monday, First Selectman Ken Kellogg told the Town…
Read MorePlans in the works for a public meeting on a proposal for a cell tower behind Chalk Hill
MONROE, CT — A public information session on the proposal for a new cell tower on town-owned property behind the former Chalk Hill School, 345 Fan Hill Road, is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to First Selectman Ken…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jayme Wappel is a professional dancer whose specialty is as a Swing & Dance Captain, an understudy for the ensemble who coaches dancers on all of a show’s routines, and steps in herself whenever a cast member…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A horn sounded in a residential neighborhood on Little Fox Lane around noon on Monday, Aug. 24, before an explosion could be heard in the distance. When work crews preparing a commercial property at 127 Main St. for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Training a dog or breaking in a puppy can take a lot of hard work, but those who want to make sure it’s done right, without as much time and frustration, can leave it to the professionals…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A fairy village on Stepney Green has grown to 28 houses built by town residents. The display of small model houses are made with all-natural materials like nut shells, grasses, leaves, twigs, pebbles, shells, pinecones and flowers. The…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Bridgeport man was arrested for DUI after engaging police in a slow pursuit on Monroe Turnpike Saturday night, according to police. Tony Barr, 56, was charged with engaging police in a pursuit, illegal operation of motor…
Read MoreKellogg: Swift actions taken on potential COVID-19 exposure in Monroe’s ‘school community’
MONROE, CT — When Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza reported potential exposures within Monroe’s “school community” this week, First Selectman Ken Kellogg says “swift and appropriate actions” were taken. The first selectman said he, Kobza and Monroe Health Director Nancy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Speakers at the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony outside the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s Station 1 Friday evening paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans, who lost their lives in the horrific terrorist attacks 19 years ago, and…
Read MoreSt. Peter’s longtime rector now heads a church on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation
MONROE, CT — The Rev. Kurt Huber left St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for a new mission on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in South Dakota after having served the Monroe congregation for 18 years. “My wife and I will minister…
Read MoreThe 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 Nov. 6, swim trials were in Cheshire Nov. 9 and…
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Business
See all »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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Sports
See all »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 Nov. 6, swim trials were in Cheshire Nov. 9 and the swim finals were at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford on Nov. 12. Carly Jordan competed in the diving finals and finished eighth with a score of 3113.70. Jordan had the support of her coach Noah Duncan and fellow divers Siobhan Riordan and Eliza Palmieri cheering her on. Jordan’s…
Read MoreWESTON, 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.…
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…
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See all »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…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Police made two DUI arrests within about an hour on Sunday. At 4:32 p.m., officers…
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…
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…