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See all »ENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road. The Panthers did just that with a convincing 49-6 win at Enfield on Friday night. Quarterback Aaron Champagne completed 11 of 20 pass attempts for 208 yards and a trio of touchdowns. He also rushed five times for 37 yards. Shane Walker had six receptions for 122 yards and a pair of TDs. Max Viglione had three catches for 65 yards and a TD to go along with three rushes for 20 yards Gavin…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that President Joe Biden approved his request for a major disaster declaration Friday, due to the historic rainfall and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Lower than expected health insurance rates, salary savings from open positions and retirements, a winter with little snow and an increase in interest…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with fourth degree larceny after she and another woman…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A state asphalt rubber chip seal project on Route 47 in Woodbury and Route 111 in Monroe will begin on Monday, May 18. The $1,019,012 project, No. 0174-0437, was awarded to Comer Contracting of Newington on April…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — U.S. Postal carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive has been postponed and a new date has yet to be announced, at a time when the global coronavirus pandemic has led to increased demand at food banks…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Parades lifted the spirits of Masuk High School’s senior class Saturday, at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic threatens to take away their prom and in-person graduation ceremony. However, the theft of several signs the Masuk Parent Teacher…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Lilia Wills sat in the lotus position on a purple mat inside her Bliss Yogo studio on Main Street one recent afternoon, while waiting for her students to log into an online class via their computers and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families continue to drive to Jockey Hollow Middle School to pick up free breakfast and lunch prepared by Sodexo throughout the week, helping to feed their children at a time when budgets are tight. Acting Superintendent of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — An online petition by parents urging Monroe public schools to reverse the pass/fail only grading option at Masuk High School has 122 signatures on Change.org, with a goal of 200. Despite assurances from local educators that colleges…
Read MoreThe following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — As of Saturday afternoon, the State Department of Public Health is reporting the total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Monroe at 88, while the total…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A group of volunteers decorated their cars in the Fawn Hollow Elementary School parking lot Saturday morning, in preparation for drive-by-parades for members of Masuk High School’s Class of 2020. The governor’s executive order closing all school…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Firefighters battling a blaze that started in an attached garage on Pastors Walk Friday afternoon, successfully prevented the flames from spreading to the main living area of the home. No injuries were reported and Fire Marshal William…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The “Quaran-Teacher” Day parades made for a memorable day for teachers on Tuesday as families showed their love and appreciation for the staff members of Jockey Hollow, Stepney and Fawn Hollow schools. Teachers stood in the school parking…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road. The Panthers did just that with a convincing 49-6 win at Enfield on Friday night. Quarterback Aaron Champagne completed 11 of 20 pass attempts…
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Business
See all »Esli 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 years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »ENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road. The Panthers did just that with a convincing 49-6 win at Enfield on Friday night. Quarterback Aaron Champagne completed 11 of 20 pass attempts for 208 yards and a trio of touchdowns. He also rushed five times for 37 yards. Shane Walker had six receptions for 122 yards and a pair of TDs. Max Viglione had three catches for 65 yards and a TD to go along with three rushes for 20 yards Gavin…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team lost a pair of home meets Friday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, but recorded plenty…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It has been a strong beginning of the season for the Masuk High girls soccer team — unbeaten in its first five contests.…
Read MoreMonroe Public Schools has an opening for an athletic trainer at Masuk High School. Those interested in applying can view the details below: Job Title: Athletic…
Read MoreEducation
See all »MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Name: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield…
Name: Joanna Vizcarrondo Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: This is my first year teaching!…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with…
MONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and…
MONROE, CT — Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service personnel and town police officers often respond to calls that…
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…