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MONROE, Conn. — It’s time for boatbuilders to hone their skills to create a winning vessel with cardboard and duct tape. Monroe Parks and Recreation’s 4th annual Wolfe Park Pool Regatta is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is a limit of 150 participants and registration for the races must be done ahead of time. To register, click here. There is no open/lap swim during this event and all children younger than 17 must be accompanied by an adult during the entire activity. For information, send an email to [email protected], call 203-452-2806…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The words of the leaders of North America’s original 13 colonies calling for independence from the rule of the English crown came to…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC Canyon on a left curve, going off the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A severe thunderstorm on Independence Day caused extensive damage and road closures throughout the region, as high winds knocked out power and ripped…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Rotary Club of Monroe and Connecticut Comedy for Cash presents a Comedy Night at the Chris Bargas Golf Club at Whitney Farms, 175 Shelton Road in Monroe on Saturday, March 7. The opening act features Rick…
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HARTFORD, Conn. — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-Monroe, has announced a legislative package focused on affordability for families, accountability in government and tax breaks for farmers. “As families and local businesses continue to face rising costs, state government must focus…
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MONROE, Conn. — Police made several arrests for domestic violence incidents throughout the week. Those who may be the victim of domestic abuse can reach out to The Center for Family Justice, which provides free and confidential services. On Sunday,…
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Above photo: Divers Jake Ryan, left, and Jude Mathien had personal best scores in the SWC meet and Ryan broke a record that stood since 2009. MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s boys swimming and diving team had a first-place finish…
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MONROE, Conn. —- A few education supporters spoke at the Town Council’s budget hearing Thursday night to make their case for the Board of Finance to restore all of the funding that has been cut from Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s request…
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BETHEL, Conn. — Underdogs, the No. 11 Masuk High girls basketball team followed up its upset of No. 6 New Milford in the South-West Conference Tournament’s play-in round with a visit to No. 3 Bethel on Thursday. The Panthers almost…
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MONROE, Conn. — Scout Troop 26 is holding a food drive to benefit Stepney Baptist Church’s Salt and Light Food Pantry this Saturday, Feb. 28, outside Stop & Shop, 470 Monroe Turnpike, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sought after…
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This event has been postponed. MONROE, Conn. — All are invited to the Monroe Lions Club’s Night of Giving Back, a dinner that will raise money for The Center for Family Justice. The event will be held at Monroe Social,…
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MONROE, Conn. — It’s time for boatbuilders to hone their skills to create a winning vessel with cardboard and duct tape. Monroe Parks and Recreation’s 4th annual Wolfe Park Pool Regatta is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is a limit of…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
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MONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC…
MONROE, Conn. — A severe thunderstorm on Independence Day caused extensive damage and road closures throughout the region,…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…