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See all »NEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers struck for a dramatic 1-0 win at Newtown on Tuesday night. Bri VanDerheyden banged in a penalty kick with just four minutes remaining. The goal was made possible by a combination of the strong foot of Tatianna Fabryk and speed of Ella McGee. Fabryk cleared the ball from the back, McGee made a run and got behind the defense and was fouled within the 18-yard box setting up the penalty kick. Masuk improved to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town…
Read MoreTRUMBULL, CT — Masuk High School alums relived the glory days of their athletic careers, reminiscing about big games and lasting friendships, during the second annual Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the regular season winds down Masuk High’s boys soccer team is in contention for a South-West Conference Tournament berth and earned important…
Read MoreName: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew Up In: Stratford Education: University of Connecticut and…
Read MoreEASTON, CT — Police Chief Tim Shaw’s law enforcement career has come full circle. Hired as Easton’s police chief in July 2015 to replace Chief James Candee, who retired, Shaw came to Easton from the Stamford Police Department, where he…
Read MoreArnold Hurd DuBail, 81 of Shelton, formerly a long time resident of Monroe, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2020 surrounded by the love and many prayers of his family and friends. Arnold is now home in the lord’s dwelling…
Read MoreEASTON, CT — An electrical problem in a garage refrigerator was the cause of an early morning blaze that destroyed a Rock House Road home. But a working smoke alarm awakened the homeowner and an adult son, enabling them to…
Read MorePowerful winds and torrential rain from Monday’s storm has caused extensive damage throughout Connecticut, while knocking out power to 40,000 Eversource customers in the state, including 193 from Monroe. As of 4 p.m., 26,000 of the outages had been restored,…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT — Stratford’s affable finance director, Jay Wahlberg of Monroe, died from COVID-19 Friday morning, according to a news release from Mayor Laura R. Hoydick. “It is with great sadness that I report that Jay Wahlberg, the Finance Director…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Alexa Krieg’s ninth birthday party was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, and the little girl was heartbroken over missing out on celebrating the special day with her friends. Alexa’s mother, Evona Krieg, was determined to cheer…
Read MoreThe following is First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s update on the coronavirus situation in Monroe. MONROE, CT — As I announced on social media this morning, it is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Many residents who lost their jobs or hours amid the coronavirus pandemic are bracing for the impact from their new bills for real estate, motor vehicle and personal property taxes. In an executive order, Gov. Ned Lamont…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says the town has yet to receive official word about Monroe’s first death from COVID-19 from the state of Connecticut, though officials were able to confirm it on their own. It is an…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced the first death of a Monroe resident in the global coronavirus pandemic Saturday morning. “It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of a Monroe resident, a…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers struck for a dramatic 1-0 win at Newtown on Tuesday night. Bri VanDerheyden banged in a penalty kick with just four minutes remaining. The…
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Business
See all »MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli 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…
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Sports
See all »NEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers struck for a dramatic 1-0 win at Newtown on Tuesday night. Bri VanDerheyden banged in a penalty kick with just four minutes remaining. The goal was made possible by a combination of the strong foot of Tatianna Fabryk and speed of Ella McGee. Fabryk cleared the ball from the back, McGee made a run and got behind the defense and was fouled within the 18-yard box setting up the penalty kick. Masuk improved to…
Read MoreTRUMBULL, CT — Masuk High School alums relived the glory days of their athletic careers, reminiscing about big games and lasting friendships, during the second annual Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the regular season winds down Masuk High’s boys soccer team is in contention for a South-West Conference Tournament berth and earned important…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team is on a roll. Winners of four straight matches, the Panthers carry a record of 8-3 overall (8-1…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It was a win-win-win week for the Masuk High girls swim and dive team, as the Panthers defeated visiting Bunnell of Stratford 95-75…
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See all »Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
Name: Nikole Newman Position: Certified math specialist at Jockey Hollow Previous District: Region 9 Grew Up In: Danbury…
MONROE, CT — What will Masuk High School students study for in college? What career paths will they…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — An 89-year-old Newtown man told officers he was drowsy and fell asleep, before being involved…
MONROE, CT — Since Dennis Bradshaw and his wife, Carol, lost their home to a flood in Sandy…
MONROE, CT — There is still time to sign up for free training to become a member of…
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…