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MONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class L State Tournament on a windy, unseasonably warm Friday afternoon. Natalia Fabryk scored the goal with 15:31 remaining in regulation after Amelia Stephens dribbled the ball into the right corner and made a centering pass. Masuk controlled the play for a bulk of the afternoon with strong possessions before finally breaking the seal. The win sets up a visit to No. 3 Bethel in the second round on Monday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a matchup of Panthers the Masuk High football team left no doubt which program was in control on Friday night. Masuk blasted…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for days, after being evicted from a house on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank…
Read MoreEdith 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…
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The following events are happening in Monroe this week, Dec. 30 through Jan. 5, 2020: Monroe Public Schools continue Winter Recess Monday, Dec. 30 thru Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2019. Monday, Dec. 30 7 p.m. Masuk Boys Varsity Ice Hockey vs. New…
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Rabbi Israel Stock of the Mishkan Israel Day Camp lit the menorah on the Monroe Town Green on a rainy Sunday evening. During a ceremony held inside the gazebo, Stock recited the names of the five victims stabbed at Congregation…
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Masuk High School was closed for the winter break Friday morning, but while most students had fun with family and friends, some groups of middle and high school students chose to come to class and spend hours fine tuning their…
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Worse Company LLC bought a Craigslist ad for a costume designer in August for its TV series “A Little Dream,” which was to be filmed in the Bridgeport/Monroe area last summer. But police say the woman they hired took the…
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The Mishkan Israel Day Camp is celebrating the Jewish festival of Chanukah with a series of public lightings of menorahs and the last one will be at 6 p.m. in front of Town Hall, 7 Fan Hill Road in Monroe,…
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Planning and Zoning commissioners already approved a developer’s plan for an age 55 and older community of 15 detached housing units at the corner of Purdy Hill and Cutlers Farm roads, but now Beaver Brook LLC wants to build 10…
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Buying Christmas gifts can be difficult for some families, who are struggling to pay their bills, but thanks to the Giving Trees for the Holiday Joy program, children from 111 Monroe families will wake up Wednesday morning to find presents…
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A driver lost control of her Honda Civic on a sharp curve and a small patch of ice heading south on Hattertown Road Sunday morning, leading to a rollover crash in which her car struck a tree. Police said the…
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Police arrested Stepney volunteer firefighter Matthew Bittner, 38, and his friend, Joseph Bogdanyi, 32, of Seymour today for allegedly taking part in an insurance scheme culminating in the burning of a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe owned by Bittner’s girlfriend on Oct.…
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Firefighters battled a blaze while responding to a house fire at 343 Hattertown Road just before noon on Sunday. On their Facebook page, Monroe Volunteer Fire Co. firefighters said they were joined in their response by the Stepney and Stevenson fire…
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MONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class L State Tournament on a windy, unseasonably warm Friday afternoon. Natalia Fabryk scored the goal with 15:31 remaining in regulation after Amelia Stephens dribbled…
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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 — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class L State Tournament on a windy, unseasonably warm Friday afternoon. Natalia Fabryk scored the goal with 15:31 remaining in regulation after Amelia Stephens dribbled the ball into the right corner and made a centering pass. Masuk controlled the play for a bulk of the afternoon with strong possessions before finally breaking the seal. The win sets up a visit to No. 3 Bethel in the second round on Monday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a matchup of Panthers the Masuk High football team left no doubt which program was in control on Friday night. Masuk blasted…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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,…
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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 — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
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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…