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See all »MONROE, CT — Connecticut Realtors®, the state’s largest professional trade Association, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), a leading advocacy group for small businesses, have both endorsed State Rep. Tony Scott’s reelection in the 112th District, representing Monroe, Easton and Trumbull. Scott is being challenged by Beth Cliff, a Democrat from Easton. In its endorsement of Rep. Scott, CT Realtors® wrote, “the Association carefully evaluates candidates in determining who may best ensure a positive environment for living in or transferring property in Connecticut.” “I am proud of the work I’ve accomplished as Ranking Member of the General Assembly’s…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The following is an opinion piece by Masuk High School senior Ariq Rahman. I know it’s easy to look at the state of politics…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and Chris Sullivan, an emergency medical technician of nearly…
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 MoreA photo of Remy Dubay, of Monroe, appeared in the bright lights of Times Square on Sept. 7, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe residents are allowed to use the ramp for boating and kayaking on Lake Zoar, but passes are needed. To obtain a pass, visit the Monroe Parks and Recreation website, click on “Memberships,” then Lake Zoar. There, instructions are listed…
Read MoreThe following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — The State Department of Public Health is currently reporting total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monroe at 79 and a total of six deaths. As…
Read MoreMONROE — Jay Torreso never aspired to land a corporate job, where he could be confined to a cubicle. Four years after graduating from Masuk High School in 1983, he embarked on a 32-year-career as a Monroe police officer, patrolling…
Read MoreEd Butler, a longtime Masuk High School track and cross country coach and recent inductee into the Connecticut High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame, started his coaching career at Bunnell High School in Stratford. Maron Daher, a star sprinter…
Read MoreThe following article is an update First Selectman Ken Kellogg issued Wednesday night. MONROE, CT — As of this afternoon, the State Department of Public Health is reporting total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monroe at 75 and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Men are stepping up to make a stand against domestic and sexual violence by participating in The Center for Family Justice’s virtual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event Thursday. “Every year we usually congregate at the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The 2020 FBLA Spring State Leadership Conference, originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at Naugatuck Community College in Waterbury, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 threat. Although the conference was cancelled, Future Business Leaders of America members across…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A fire in the welding area of Northeast Laser at 246 Main St. was already extinguished when firefighters arrived on the scene Monday afternoon, according to Fire Marshal William B. Davin. Davin praised the quick actions of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A local man was charged with DUI following a two-vehicle-accident on Monroe Turnpike Saturday evening. Sanjit Basak-Smith, 27, of 607 Main St. in Monroe, was charged with operating under the influence and following too close with an…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Cold cuts, toppings and an assortment of cheeses will collide and mustard and mayo will surely be spilled, as some of the most popular sandwiches go toe-to-toe in Munch Madness, an online tournament playing out on Facebook.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Connecticut Realtors®, the state’s largest professional trade Association, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB), a leading advocacy group for small businesses, have both endorsed State Rep. Tony Scott’s reelection in the 112th District, representing Monroe, Easton and Trumbull. Scott is being challenged by Beth Cliff,…
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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 »MONROE, 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 of best times and postseason qualifying times along the way. First came a 100-78 loss to Pomperaug. In that meet Masuk had 28 best times, 10 qualifying events for the South-West Conference Championships, and five more state qualifying times, some swimmers in multiple events. Skye Eannotti, Stella Oliviera, Lena Savkovic, Tierney McGunnigle, Siobhan Riordan and Lucia Morales all qualified for SWCs. Savkovic, Carly Jordan and Morales all qualified for states. Masuk had 21 best…
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 MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk boy’s soccer had a busy week with three exciting games in the books. On Sept. 9, Masuk played Bassick High School at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a rematch of last year’s state playoff game with Wilton, won by the Warriors, Masuk High’s football team got some redemption to…
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See all »Monroe Public Schools has an opening for an athletic trainer at Masuk High School. Those interested in applying…
MONROE, CT — Though the report of a student bringing a gun to school turned out to be…
MONROE, CT — Police investigated a report of a student bringing a gun to Masuk High School Thursday…
Public Safety
See all »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…
MERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory…
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…