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See all »If only a genie could grant entrepreneurs’ wishes of landing new clients, increasing brand awareness and growing their bottom line to six and seven figures. Through her consulting practice, Kim Kasparian promises to do just that, while finding peace in…
Read MoreThough voters approved a town budget with a tax increase just below one percent last May, First Selectman Ken Kellogg still feels the same challenges many other municipal leaders do when it comes to keeping property taxes in check. State…
Read MoreEdith Wheeler Memorial Library’s plan for a new Makerspace, coffee lounge and a revitalized teen space for its building at 733 Monroe Turnpike received a boost from a $93,000 donation from the Monroe Lions Club and Friends of the Library. Library…
Read MoreAn explicit photo of an ex A Trumbull man allegedly took an explicit photo of someone he had been dating, while the victim was asleep at their residence in Monroe, and released it. The 31-year-old Trumbull man turned himself in…
Read MoreAs the threat of the Wicked Witch of the West looms, Dorothy will embark on her journey back home to Kansas with the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow by her side. The classic story will play out…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT —Kathy Maiolo, who was recently named chairperson of the Center for Family Justice’s board of directors, plans to build upon the community support and engagement the nonprofit has already won for its mission to break the cycle of abuse…
Read MoreWhen I was a local editor of Monroe Patch people often called begging me to take down stories on their DUI arrests. “I’m a good person,” some argued. I had no reason to believe otherwise, but the policy was to…
Read MoreJan Larsen was serving as a generator operator and mechanic in the Army during a tour with the DaNang Signal Company, part the the 37th Signal Battalion, in Vietnam, when he heard the news of U.S. astronauts landing on the…
Read MoreDenise Forsander watched her two children and their friends play on the monkey bars and go down the slides at the Kids Kreation playground at Wolfe Park one recent Friday morning. A nonprofit foundation is planning a new, modern play…
Read MoreFirst Selectman Ken Kellogg will not face a challenge in his bid for a second consecutive term in this November’s municipal election. However, that does not mean the opposition party supports the incumbent Republican. Kellogg received a ringing endorsement during…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Runners will lace up their sneakers to compete in the second annual M&T Bank Mile Down the Pike, to be held right before the annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 26. “I thought it would be a neat thing to do, to run down the parade course with everyone cheering you on. It’s all downhill so it makes for a really fast mile,” said Dr. Paul Moyse, one of the original members of the Sprint for Monroe committee, who came up with the idea for the new race last year. Organized by the Monroe Memorial Day…
Read MoreBETHEL, CT — The No. 7 seed Masuk High baseball team pushed No. 2 Bethel into extra innings, before falling 1-0 in nine frames in the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Members of American Legion Sippin-Winspur Post 176 placed miniature American flags at veterans’ gravesites in every cemetery in town Saturday morning. Victor Yanosy,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A public works crew paved a stretch of Wheeler Road Friday morning. A dump truck fed asphalt into a paver, laying a fresh…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team, the top seed in the bracket, hosted and defeated No. 8 Bethel 17-6 in Thursday’s South-West Conference Tournament…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Runners will lace up their sneakers to compete in the second annual M&T Bank Mile Down the Pike, to be held right before the annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 26. “I thought it would be a neat thing to do, to run down the parade…
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See all »Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team finished its regular season with three consecutive wins, all shutouts, and carry some momentum into the postseason. Coach Brian Hourigan’s Panthers are 10-10, a record that qualifies them for the Class L State Tournament. The Panthers will visit Bethel in the South-West Conference Tourney with quarterfinals on Saturday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Here is a recap of the three wins this week: Masuk 2, Immaculate 0: On Monday, May 13, at home, Justin Feinstein threw a complete game, three-hit shutout. He struck out nine and did not walk a batter. Justin Fanning…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two of Masuk High’s boys basketball team standouts were recognized following this past season. Sophomore Tyler Newsom earned an All State selection and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Winners of 13 of its first 14 matches the Masuk High girls golf team looks to carry its momentum into the season’s stretch…
Read MoreMONROE, C.T. — Masuk High’s boys tennis team went 7-3 in South-West Conference play this spring. The regular season concludes with a Monday, May 13 visit…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team concluded the regular season with a 5-2 win at Newtown on May 7 (the final South-West Conference match)…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Monroe Elementary School third grade teacher Sean Serafino is the…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School senior Audrey Lesko was awarded a $5,000 Steven A. Merrihew Performing Arts…
MONROE, CT — Jennifer Palmieri, who has worked in the Monroe school system since 2006, has been chosen…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in…
MONROE, CT — Police are investigating a dumping incident that blocked the east bound lane of Bagburn Road…
MONROE, CT — Families took their children to the Monroe Police Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake Saturday…
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…