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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…
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MONROE, CT — SiYi Robifker, 12, of Monroe, was among seven local art students whose work appeared in a virtual art show of portraits celebrating their Covid-19 heroes. The art display was a culmination of an eight week pandemic portraiture art class taught by ShawnaLee W.…
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MONROE, CT — As people plan picnics and parties over Labor Day weekend, the Connecticut Department of Public Health has issued a statewide COVID-19 alert, because health officials have observed an increase in positive cases from social gatherings. DPH reminds residents…
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SHELTON, CT — With the High Holidays approaching and COVID-19 creating difficulties for many in joining a traditional synagogue service, Chabad of Shelton & Monroe will hold an outdoor Rosh Hashanah [Shofar] service on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. on…
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MONROE, CT — As of Sept. 3, Democrats had 512 registered voters in the Stepney voting district compared to 507 registered Republicans; 952 voters are unaffiliated with either major party, and 30 are registered with other minor parties. “This is…
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MONROE, CT — A brown, 2012 Honda Pilot was reported stolen from a driveway on Belle Valle Street on Tuesday morning. Police said the vehicle was left unlocked with the keys inside. The owner was in the process of a move,…
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MONROE, CT — Connecticut Housing Partners wants to construct an apartment building on Main Street with 49 one-bedroom units for residents age 62 and older. The development would be defined affordable housing under Connecticut’s 8-30g statute. The housing would be built…
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MONROE — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza allowed The Sun to join his morning visits to Masuk High School and Monroe and Fawn Hollow elementary schools on Tuesday morning as the first students arrived for the new school year.…
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MONROE, CT — Attorney John Knuff presented a proposal for a fleet of delivery vans to be housed at the former Walmart property at 10 Victoria Drive to the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Regulations Subcommittee Monday. “The world has changed…
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MONROE, CT — A Board of Education investigation into the school district’s budgetary issues found problems that preceded Superintendent Jack Zamary’s tenure, according to a news release issued by Chairwoman Donna Lane. Though the findings of the investigation led by…
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MONROE, CT —Monroe Elementary School Principal Kelly Svendsen stood beside Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza, as children with backpacks emerged from a long line of cars at the parent drop-off behind the building Tuesday morning. Students were dressed up…
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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…
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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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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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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 — 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…
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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…