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NEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo scored 21 points, had five assists, grabbed five rebounds and had a pair of steals. Alex Simoulidis also dropped in 21 points to go along with two assists and two steals. Oliver Irving had six points, four assists, five rebounds and three steals. Saijon Gavin scored five points, grabbed nine rebounds and handed out two assists. Chris Welch scored four points, had two rebounds and provided great defense. Stephen Sentementes logged two points and three…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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…
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The following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — Earlier this week, the Governor announced that “Phase 3” of the state’s re-opening plan is on hold. This means social gatherings remain at a limit of 25…
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MONROE, CT — A 2006 Volvo S60 T5 was reported stolen from a driveway on Wiltan Drive Thursday morning. Police said the vehicle was last seen at 10 p.m. on Wednesday night, adding the owner left it unlocked with the…
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MONROE, CT — Since social distancing measures were put into place due to Covid-19 in March, girls enrolled at Connecticut Dance have been practicing their moves with instructors online. It seems like nothing can stop this Monroe business. Now in…
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MONROE, CT — A darkness has set in from the global coronavirus pandemic, but on Saturday, July 25, luminarias lining driveways and walkways in Monroe neighborhoods will provide a light of hope. The Monroe Women’s Club’s Night of Hope aims to…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — Debra Kovachi, a former principal of Monroe Elementary School, was among two women named 2020 Beatrice Boucher Volunteers of the Year by The Center for Family Justice. Kovachi and fellow Fairfield resident, Amanda Valese, earned the recognition for their selfless…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Little League released the names of its Players of Week for their outstanding performances on the field and at the plate. In the Majors, Steven Curtin of the State Farm Boyle Agency enjoyed a dominating performance on…
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WOBURN, Mass. — Alison Cross of Monroe was among four students chosen to receive scholarships from the Journalism Education Foundation of New England, a division of the New England Newspaper & Press Association. This year, $2,500 scholarships will be awarded…
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MONROE, CT — Police made a second arrest for the theft of an $899 mattress from NEHDS Logistics, 448 Pepper St. On July 2, Monroe detectives picked up Jessica Carneiro, 30, of Congress Street in Waterbury, at York Correctional Institution…
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MONROE, CT — Inland Wetlands Commission members are reviewing a massive plan to restore the wetlands and revitalize industrial properties at 64 Cambridge Drive and 4 Independence Drive, following years of environmental violations by the previous owner. “We need to…
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MONROE, CT — Jace McGee stole home on a passed ball, scoring the winning run as Berchem Moses nipped Wells Fargo Associates 7-6 in Monroe Little League AAA action. The play capped off a late game comeback by Berchem Moses. Coach…
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NEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo scored 21 points, had five assists, grabbed five rebounds and had a pair of steals. Alex Simoulidis also dropped in 21 points to go along…
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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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NEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo scored 21 points, had five assists, grabbed five rebounds and had a pair of steals. Alex Simoulidis also dropped in 21 points to go along with two assists and two steals. Oliver Irving had six points, four assists, five rebounds and three steals. Saijon Gavin scored five points, grabbed nine rebounds and handed out two assists. Chris Welch scored four points, had two rebounds and provided great defense. Stephen Sentementes logged two points and three…
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 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…
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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…