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MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain access to student information. The town’s district was among many impacted nationally and internationally. PowerSchool, a student information system used by more than 70 percent of school districts across the country, serves more than 60 million students and teachers. The company is working with the FBI, which is investigating the case. In a letter to families, Monroe Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza said PowerSchool contacted his office on Tuesday, Jan. 7, about the breach to the software company’s customer support portal that…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Newtown 38-34 on Monday night. Masuk Coach Dan Young said…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport Friday, charging him in the theft of a…
Read MoreThe Masuk High hockey team followed up a 1-1 tie with host Milford on Jan. 8 with a 5-0 win over the Suffield-Granby-Windsor Locks Wildcats at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Edith Wheeler Memorial Library (EWML) Director Nicole Cignoli expressed her gratitude to Troop 63 Boy Scout Maxton Busa, 17, a Masuk High School…
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MONROE, CT — The 26th annual Clarksons Platou/Monroe Rotary Golf Classic will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, at Whitney Farms Golf Club in Monroe. The golf outing will support the Monroe Rotary Club’s philanthropy for local causes such as Project…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Women’s Club is halfway through its annual “You’ve Been Pinked” Flamingo Fundraiser, which started on Aug. 1 and ends Oct. 1, leading up to the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For a $15 donation,…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — The Center for Family Justice will present its 23rd annual Speaking of Women event as a virtual fundraiser this September featuring Rachel Lloyd, a globally-recognized expert on the subject of sexual exploitation and trafficking. Presented by People’s United…
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MONROE, CT — Contact tracing has not shown a common theme in how Monroe’s COVID-19 cases occurred, but many new cases in Fairfield County have been linked to travel, religious gatherings and youth sports leagues, according to First Selectman Ken…
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MONROE, CT — Residents and municipal leaders around the state directed their anger at utility companies over restoration efforts after Tropical Storm Isaias knocked out power to well over 700,000 homes and businesses, leaving many without electricity for several days.…
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MONROE, CT — Steven Swensen, the new principal of Masuk High School, wearing a white face mask and a lanyard over his light blue dress shirt, emerged from his office last Thursday, while on his way to an informal meet-and-greet…
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MONROE, CT — When Tropical Storm Isaias caused massive power outages, Sippin Energy Products was among the state’s propane suppliers powering the generators that helped many families and businesses make it through the long, hot days before electricity was restored.…
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MONROE, CT — Intrinsic Health Source, 238 Monroe Turnpike, has touchless hand sanitizers and soap dispensers and the entire office is sanitized between appointments in an effort to ensure the health and safety of its clients amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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MONROE, CT — Town offices and school buildings have screens, hand sanitizer stations and other personal protective equipment to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and the global pandemic has also led to staffing costs and expenses for the health…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe public schools has nearly closed out its 2019-20 budget, and it appears the district will end up with a $372,000 surplus, according to Finance Director Ronald Bunovsky. During a meeting last week, Board of Finance members discussed whether to…
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MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain access to student information. The town’s district was among many impacted nationally and internationally. PowerSchool, a student information system used by more than 70 percent of school districts across the country, serves…
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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya Chenthilnathan, who are regulars, sat across from store employees Nick Centopani and Christie Borchetta. “We’re here a lot,” Chenthilnathan said. “We like it a lot. It really brings the community together to play board games. Otherwise, we’d have to travel outside of town.” “It’s nice that Monroe has a place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Newtown 38-34 on Monday night. Masuk Coach Dan Young said stellar defense by Emma Troesser limited Newtown’s go-to scorer Sam Diaspro to three points and that pressure on the ball by Peyton Webb, Abby Troesser and Grace Sheppard, with great help defense by Bailey Bajda and Maddie Farrer, were keys to the win. Masuk was down 28-18 at the half but held Newtown to just six points in the second half, outscoring the Nighthawks 13-3 in the fourth quarter to close things out. Bajda…
Read MoreThe Masuk High hockey team followed up a 1-1 tie with host Milford on Jan. 8 with a 5-0 win over the Suffield-Granby-Windsor Locks Wildcats at…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, comprising of players from Masuk and other area high schools, has had some close games this…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit to pull away from visiting Wilby of Waterbury 58-44 in a Jan. 8 contest…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, CT — In its first-meet since a season-opening win back on Dec. 19 the Masuk High boys swimming and diving team held its own in…
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MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain…
MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s winter concert featured songs played by the Masuk Jazz Band, Masuk Sax…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
MONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads…
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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…