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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented Samantha is and that’s why they gave her so much support,” Dyson said of his department’s other members. “They respect her as a firefighter and a leader.” “I had quite a few pats on the back to be honest with you, just for seeing the potential in Samantha years ago,” he said during an interview at the firehouse at 801…
Read MoreEdith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire prevention and what to do in an emergency…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes outside for lessons in reading and writing, while…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Early voting for this year’s Presidential Election and state races is still going on with extended hours today (Tuesday) and will continue through…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg issued a storm restoration update Tuesday night, when the number of homes without power was down to 197 or 2.5 percent of the town. “We are aware of several Eversource crews that are actively…
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MONROE, CT — Eversource whittled down the power outages of its Monroe customers to less-than-four percent as of 6 p.m. Tuesday evening. Now 287 homes are still awaiting power since Tropical Storm Isaias hit the region with strong winds and…
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MONROE, CT — Marc Salomon sat on a bench inside the Town Hall gazebo with his daughter Tuesday afternoon, while waiting for his cellphone to power up at the charging station. His two young sons played video games on their…
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MONROE, CT — Headway in the storm recovery was made on Sunday when nearly 2,000 of Eversource’s Monroe customers got their power back, but the momentum slowed on Monday when First Selectman Ken Kellogg says electricity was restored to only about…
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MONROE, CT — Connor Fulchino belted 29 dingers to win Monroe Little League’s home run derby at Beardsley Field Friday evening. Jackson Zylick also put on a powerful display, crushing 17 homers to come in second. The friendly competition was held…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says power outages in Monroe were down to 29 percent of the town by Sunday evening, as line crews and cable company trucks have been working in town throughout the day. Eversource told…
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The following is a COVID-19 update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — Here are a few COVID-19-related updates in town: In addition to the “Library to Go” service, the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will begin offering limited hours…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg issued a storm recovery update: MONROE, CT — As of 5:30 p.m. Saturday, approximately 4,229 Eversource customers, or 53 percent of Monroe, remains without power. While I understand the frustration of residents who remain out, I am…
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MONROE, CT — Eversource is making complex repairs on Purdy Hill Road that will restore power to hundreds of customers and First Selectman Ken Kellogg says the energy company sent two road clearing crews to Monroe Saturday, when just over…
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MONROE, CT — Eversource touts its response to Tropical Storm Isaias, saying an army of line crews are working around-the-clock to restore power after nearly 700,000 of its Connecticut customers lost power Tuesday. But among town leaders, Monroe First Selectman…
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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented Samantha is and that’s why they gave her so much…
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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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MONROE, CT — Facing football unbeaten Bethel, one-loss Masuk High appeared to have a bit of a challenge on its hands on Friday night. No such luck for the visiting Wildcats as the Panthers cruised to a 42-0 win behind solid offense and defense. In fact, Masuk’s defense outscored Bethel with Luke Longo scoring on a fumble recovery. The Panthers jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead with quarterback Aaron Champagne scoring on a 22-yard run, Champagne completing a pass to Shane Walker for a 25-yard scoring strike and Longo returning a fumble recovery 19 yards for a TD. In…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, lost a hard-fought four-set match at No. 2 Newtown…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, defeated No. 6 New Milford 3-0 (25-18, 25-22,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swimming and diving team concluded its regular season with a 99-76 Senior Night win over New Fairfield on Oct. 15…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s football team bounced back from a 21-0 loss to Bunnell of Stratford on Oct. 4 with a convincing 42-7 triumph…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A 26-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI after crashing her gray Tesla into a…
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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…
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