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Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs Thursday morning, as children wearing a wide variety of creative costumes collected candy along the way. Families were greeted by K-9 Officer Michael DeCarli and his dog, Riggs, who soaked up the attention when children pet him and posed for photos. Det. Stacy Cascante handed out candy nearby. Four photo galleries below show images along the route: Leaving the library 1 Leaving the library 2 In Town Hall At the MPD All respectful comments…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire prevention and what to do in an emergency…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes outside for lessons in reading and writing, while…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Early voting for this year’s Presidential Election and state races is still going on with extended hours today (Tuesday) and will continue through…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 26-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI after crashing her gray Tesla into a utility police in the 250-block of Purdy Hill…
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The following story is the second in a series on how Monroe’s restaurants are weathering the coronavirus pandemic. Bella Rosa Ristorante 500 Monroe Turnpike 203-452-9533 Hours: Monday through Sunday from 12 to 9 p.m. Social Media: Facebook and the restaurant…
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MONROE, CT — Public Health experts from the state of Connecticut expect the total number of positive COVID-19 cases to continue to rise in Fairfield County, before peaking in two-to-three weeks. In his update Sunday, First Selectman Ken Kellogg said Monroe…
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MONROE, CT — Power Network hosted a virtual coffee connection on Zoom Thursday, attracting over 20 business professionals to register and log in. “Welcome everyone to what was supposed to be a Power Network breakfast at the Monroe Diner,” said…
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MONROE, CT — A Barn Hill Road man reported his 2014 Honda Accord stolen Tuesday morning. Police said the victim left his Honda in his driveway at 11:30 p.m. Monday, with the doors unlocked and the keys inside. He awoke…
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The following story is the first in a series on how Monroe’s restaurants are weathering the coronavirus pandemic. Republic Kitchen 262 Main St. 203-590-3826 Hours: Monday to Friday 4 to 8 p.m. for dinner. Saturday and Sunday from 1 to…
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MONROE, CT — Edith Wheeler Memorial Library may have closed its doors two weeks ago, but that doesn’t mean its services have stopped. In fact, staff members are working harder than ever to bring library access into your home. They are…
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HARTFORD – State Rep. JP Sredzinski, R-112th, signed a letter from the House Republican Caucus to Gov. Ned Lamont Tuesday, offering proposals to provide immediate relief to struggling businesses, idle workers, families and taxpayers coping with the economic consequences of…
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MONROE, CT —As more people lose their jobs amid the global coronavirus pandemic, demand at the Monroe Food Pantry has been on the rise. It currently assists over 200 families. “There is an increase,” Henna Ali, director of community and social services, said…
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MONROE, CT — A total of nine town residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s update Wednesday evening. He posted the new number on the town website, along with state statistics. Connecticut has 3,557 laboratory confirmed cases…
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Hayley Baron is a senior at Masuk High School, who has been chosen as a Weller Scholarship finalist. The following is her OpEd on how only reading one news source can influence one’s understanding of current events: Fake News. It’s…
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Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs Thursday morning, as children wearing a wide variety of creative costumes collected candy along the way. Families were greeted by K-9 Officer Michael DeCarli…
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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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MONROE, CT — Facing football unbeaten Bethel, one-loss Masuk High appeared to have a bit of a challenge on its hands on Friday night. No such luck for the visiting Wildcats as the Panthers cruised to a 42-0 win behind solid offense and defense. In fact, Masuk’s defense outscored Bethel with Luke Longo scoring on a fumble recovery. The Panthers jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead with quarterback Aaron Champagne scoring on a 22-yard run, Champagne completing a pass to Shane Walker for a 25-yard scoring strike and Longo returning a fumble recovery 19 yards for a TD. In…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, lost a hard-fought four-set match at No. 2 Newtown…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, defeated No. 6 New Milford 3-0 (25-18, 25-22,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swimming and diving team concluded its regular season with a 99-76 Senior Night win over New Fairfield on Oct. 15…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s football team bounced back from a 21-0 loss to Bunnell of Stratford on Oct. 4 with a convincing 42-7 triumph…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A 26-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI after crashing her gray Tesla into a…
The author, Kevin Catalano, is chief of the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department. Governor Ned Lamont declared a state…
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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…