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MONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, exploring rooms inside the house and taking a tour of the private museum area, which holds relics from the duo’s investigations into hauntings. Co-owners of the Knollwood Street property, online influencer Elton Castee and comedian Matt Rife, who turned the house into an Airbnb, are donating the night of Oct. 30 as the prize for the Monroe Police Union’s raffle, which will raise money for community organizations and events. Since buying the property last year, Castee…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown Stage Co. proudly presents its highly anticipated summer production of “Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition.” Marking the company’s fourth summer of bringing…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being involved in a motorcycle crash near the intersection…
Read MoreCatherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 82-years-old. Born November 25,…
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MONROE, CT — Rolando Guevara may have grown up in Guatemala, but he knows how to prepare quality Italian cuisine and has worked in the kitchens of some of the finest restaurants in the area for 22 years. He was…
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To the Editor: Election Day is approaching and voters will soon choose the next leaders of our state, an important decision for Connecticut’s future. But voters should also be aware they will be faced with yet another critical choice on…
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MONROE, CT — A scarecrow display along the driveway of Great Hollow Lake includes one of the late Bob Ross, a famous artist known for painting “happy trees” in his nature scenes, often adding “a friend” alongside it. The Bob…
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MONROE, CT — Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at MaryLou’s Ristorante in the Village Square Shopping Center, 401 Monroe Turnpike, late Wednesday morning. The fire was extinguished before they arrived, but there was a smoke condition, according to Fire…
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MONROE, CT — Laura Devlin, who is running with Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski as his lieutenant governor, was the featured guest at a Monroe Republican Town Committee fundraiser at Carl Anthony Trattoria Tuesday evening. Devlin served as a state…
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MONROE, CT — Connecticut has a gubernatorial race at the top of the ticket this November with incumbent Democrat, Ned Lamont, trying to fend off a challenge from Republican, Bob Stefanowski. Lieutenant Gov. Susan Bysiewicz is Lamont’s running mate and…
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MONROE, CT — A decision by the Town Council to oppose Democrat, Chrissy Fensore Martinez’s appointment to an open Board of Education seat sparked intense debate, before a legal opinion by Town Attorney Frank Lieto enabled the council to reverse…
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MONROE, CT — Three people took items from Lakeside Wine & Liquor, 236 Roosevelt Drive, without paying Saturday evening and the owner confronted them, according to police. Officers later found their vehicle, a blue Chevrolet Suburban, which took off at…
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MONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, exploring rooms inside the house and taking a tour of the private museum area, which holds relics from the duo’s investigations into hauntings. Co-owners of the…
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MONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques. A tag sale allows owners to get something back, and a townwide tag sale could be a dream for bargain hunters. Monroe is planning a townwide tag sale featuring 82 vendors at 78 locations, including an artisan walk with small cottage businesses and crafters selling their wares. Everyone will be open for business from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18 (rain date July 19), however, some may choose to host their tag…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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…
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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. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed…
MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being…
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Catherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her…
Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…