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After a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the next day, the South West United girls’ hockey team blanked Hand of Madison 10-0 in Shelton on Jan. 13. Grace Douglas, Hannha Hewman, and Lia Spremullo each scored twice. Arianna Bartolomei and Jen Velky combined for the shutout.…
Read MoreNEWTOWN — 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…
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…
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MONROE, CT — A Monroe, CT Residents Facebook page promotion garnered support for town businesses, while raising $6,400 for the Monroe Food Pantry. Barbara Fahr, an administrator for the page, said 249 participants patronized 111 Monroe businesses, before checking in…
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Editor’s Note: This writer, Jan Larsen, is senior vice-commander of American Legion Post 176. MONROE, CT — American Legion Post 176 picked up old grave flags for proper retirement on a sunny Saturday afternoon, while installing around 700 new flags to adorn six…
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MONROE, CT — Drivers for the 4 Mini Coopers Challenge picked up curbside food donations for the Monroe Food Pantry at 81 addresses in town on Saturday. “It truly was a group effort,” said Jenna Linn, of Monroe. “I am so proud…
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The following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — The State Department of Public Health has reported the total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monroe has reached 100. While ongoing increases are to be…
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MONROE, CT — Some people frequent certain places without taking much of an interest in exploring the surroundings of their entire hometown, while others know the roads like the back of their own hand. How well do you know Monroe’s…
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MONROE, CT — A West Haven man was arrested on a warrant Thursday charging him in the assault of an 80-year-old Monroe woman in his care. Leonard Glendinning, 59, was charged with second-degree assault of an elderly person and disorderly conduct. He…
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MONROE, CT — Many residents lost their jobs amid the coronavirus pandemic, so town officials, who expect more people to struggle to pay their taxes this year, are trying to keep the next budget as flat as possible. But some…
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MONROE, CT — A state asphalt rubber chip seal project on Route 47 in Woodbury and Route 111 in Monroe will begin on Monday, May 18. The $1,019,012 project, No. 0174-0437, was awarded to Comer Contracting of Newington on April…
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MONROE, CT — U.S. Postal carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive has been postponed and a new date has yet to be announced, at a time when the global coronavirus pandemic has led to increased demand at food banks…
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MONROE, CT — Parades lifted the spirits of Masuk High School’s senior class Saturday, at a time when the Covid-19 pandemic threatens to take away their prom and in-person graduation ceremony. However, the theft of several signs the Masuk Parent Teacher…
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After a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the next day, the South West United girls’ hockey team blanked Hand of Madison 10-0 in Shelton on Jan. 13. Grace Douglas, Hannha Hewman, and…
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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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After a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the next day, the South West United girls’ hockey team blanked Hand of Madison 10-0 in Shelton on Jan. 13. Grace Douglas, Hannha Hewman, and Lia Spremullo each scored twice. Arianna Bartolomei and Jen Velky combined for the shutout.…
Read MoreNEWTOWN — 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…
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…
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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…