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MONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his fiancée, Donna Parrillo, opened at Crescent Village, 115 Main St., Thursday. Though he had worked at his late father’s store, Eden Plant & Garden Place Inc. in Norwalk, for nearly 10 years, Sawyer is a late bloomer. Rather than following in his father’s footsteps after graduating from Norwalk High School, Sawyer had decided to pursue a computer technology services degree at Gibbs College. “That’s fine, but you need to learn this,” Sawyer’s father had…
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…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — Down 11 points in the third quarter the Masuk High boys basketball team dug deep and came away with a 61-56 win at…
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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 — First Selectman Ken Kellogg told the Town Council Monday that Panera Bread decided to hold off on all new developments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A restaurant with a drive-thru had been approved for the new Town…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School teachers and staff starting their academic year Monday morning were greeted by colorful chalk art displays by the building entrances, welcoming them back and expressing appreciation and well wishes. Among the messages were “Best…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe and Trumbull police officers responding to complaints of gunshots near their town lines early Sunday morning, reportedly found a Spring Hill Road man, who had targets set up in his backyard. Luis Murillo, 50, of 352 Spring…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg anticipates up $200,000 in costs for the town to recover from damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. “There are a lot of moving parts,” he told the Board of Finance at its meeting…
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MONROE, CT — A developer’s plan for the massive restoration of a site in the Pepper Street Business Park is under scrutiny before the Inland Wetlands Commission, but the proposal’s inclusion of a small office building to be constructed by the…
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MONROE, CT — Sprint for Monroe will be held virtually instead of on town roads this year, but the internet has enabled it to cross borders by attracting participants from other states and even other countries. “Because it’s virtual, my…
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Penny H. Hallgren passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Griffin Hospital. She was born Penny Harma Osterberg on July 13, 1944 in New York, N.Y., and was the daughter of John and Hulda (Harma) Osterberg. Penny is survived by…
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MONROE, CT — A tree fell onto a power line running through a wooded area near Webb Circle Sunday morning, knocking out power to 44 homes. Police Capt. Keith White said Eversource has a crew on scene, so power should…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Police Sgt. Pete Howard will go Over the Edge in a fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut on Sept. 4, joining other brave participants who, wearing a helmet and harness attached to ropes, will step off the roof…
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MONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his fiancée, Donna Parrillo, opened at Crescent Village, 115 Main St., Thursday. Though he had worked at his late father’s store, Eden Plant & Garden…
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MONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his fiancée, Donna Parrillo, opened at Crescent Village, 115 Main St., Thursday. Though he had worked at his late father’s store, Eden Plant & Garden Place Inc. in Norwalk, for nearly 10 years, Sawyer is a late bloomer. Rather than following in his father’s footsteps after graduating from Norwalk High School, Sawyer had decided to pursue a computer technology services degree at Gibbs College. “That’s fine, but you need to learn this,” Sawyer’s father had…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — John S. Traynor, president of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management Connecticut, was the keynote speaker of the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network’s 25th annual luncheon…
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SHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, comprising of players from Masuk and other area high schools, has had some close games this winter. The team skated to a 1-0 win over Guilford at home, at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton, on Dec. 23. Francesca Buccieri scored and goaltenders Jen Velky and Arianna Bartolomei combined for the shutout. SWU out shot Guilford 27 to 12. In another home game, on Jan. 4, SWU was beaten 3-2 by Suffield in overtime. Jules Damon scored both SWU goals. Bartolomei and Velky again combined to share goaltending duties.…
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…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — Down 11 points in the third quarter the Masuk High boys basketball team dug deep and came away with a 61-56 win at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Bailey Bajda’s career-high 31 points lifted the Masuk High girls basketball team to a 62-55 win over visiting Immaculate of Danbury on Tuesday…
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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…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza is proposing a $75,767,629 budget to fund Monroe’s public schools…
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MONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads…
MONROE, CT — Sean Wollenberg learned of a motor vehicle crash on Purdy Hill Road, near his Teller…
MONROE, CT — A 41-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI Monday night, after police responded to 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…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…