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See all »MERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory in Meriden, whose experts use their knowledge to lift latent fingerprints, match bullets to murder weapons, uncover data from memory chips in electronics, identify drugs and alcohol in a suspect’s blood and urine samples, or find an incriminating DNA match. Guided by science, these analysts work tirelessly to uncover the truth, whether the results point to one’s guilt or, as James C. Tillman learned, exonerates the innocent. Thirty years ago, Tillman, 63, was wrongfully convicted of rape in Hartford. He spent 16…
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 — Police officers and a home health aide carried a disabled resident to safety and she was taken to the hospital for treatment of…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney gave an overview of the town’s response to the flash floods of Aug. 18 and the pursuit of relief…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe has a history of contentious budget battles, with it taking over five referendum votes for townspeople to adopt a fiscal plan some years. But this year there will be no referendum at all. To avoid financial…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — News of people coming down with COVID-19 hit home Sunday, when someone over 60-years-old became the first Monroe resident to be diagnosed with the disease. First Selectman Ken Kellogg declared a local emergency and issued a CodeRed to…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Marcela Rodezno grew up in El Salvador, where she was the top ranked female tennis player in both singles and doubles in her home country, as well as all of Central America and the Caribbean. Rodezno, 35, of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The caller I.D. on a local man’s phone said “possible scam call,” but he answered it anyway Thursday, leading to the theft of his Social Security number, according to police. The caller identified himself as a representative of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Gov. Ned Lamont announced he will sign a new executive order directing all nonessential businesses to temporarily close. During a conference call Friday, he told municipal leaders the order will contain specifics defining which businesses will be excluded from…
Read MoreWorking and sitting around the house to hide from the coronavirus can be a drag. Pass the time by taking The Monroe Sun’s first quiz game.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Chairs facing tables in front of the room inside the Masuk High School media center were spaced several feet apart and the audience was limited as a protective measure against the coronavirus, when the Board of Finance…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A resident of 31 Hawthorne Drive received a $100 infraction for allegedly operating a facility to board and train 12 dogs inside his house without a state license Monday, March 9. Animal Control Officer Ed Risko said…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Police say a woman and her boyfriend staged a burglary to cover up their theft of a shotgun from her family on Oct. 23. The couple turned themselves in on warrants Tuesday. Sean Smith, 27, of 72 Locust…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Ken Kellogg issued an update on the pandemic Wednesday night, noting the Connecticut death occurred earlier in the day, when an 88-year-old Ridgefield man being treated at Danbury Hospital died of complications from COVID-19. “This…
Read MoreMERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory in Meriden, whose experts use their knowledge to lift latent fingerprints, match bullets to murder weapons, uncover data from memory chips in electronics, identify drugs and alcohol in a suspect’s blood and…
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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 boy’s soccer had a busy week with three exciting games in the books. On Sept. 9, Masuk played Bassick High School at home and prevailed 3-2 behind a hat-trick by Cash Dewey. With a little less than three minutes in the first half, the Panthers gave up the first goal of the game and trailed 1-0 at the half. Dewey took a free kick with 32 minutes left in the game and it reached the back of the net making the score 1-1. Less than 10 seconds later, Dewey completed a solo run resulting in his…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After a week-plus of practicing since its first match, Masuk High’s girls volleyball team is set to get back into game mode in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys golf team, under the direction of Coach Kris Overcash, got the regular season going in late August and has posted…
Read MoreTRUMBULL, CT — Participants in the Monroe Rotary Club’s annual golf tournament enjoyed sunny weather and a gentle breeze, while playing rounds of golf at Tashua…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Police investigated a report of a student bringing a gun to Masuk High School Thursday…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School was in “stay put” status, keeping students in classrooms and minimizing movement…
Name: Gina Miranda Position: Jockey Hollow Special Education Previous District: Stamford Grew Up In: Poughquag, N.Y. Education: Sacred…
Public Safety
See all »MERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory…
MONROE, CT — Police officers and a home health aide carried a disabled resident to safety and she…
MONROE, CT — A garbage truck driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing a four-vehicle-crash on Main Street…
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…