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Monroe cancer survivor gives Swim Across the Sound participants a lift

John Brooks, 66, of Monroe, grew up on the water, whether he was fishing, boating or kayaking. Ten years ago, a close friend talked him into buying a jet ski. The Kawasaki STX-12F is now a big part of Hartford HealthCare’s Swim Across the Sound hosted by St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Brooks offers rides to swimmers finishing the 15.5-mile open water marathon from the Long Island Sound to Captain’s Cove in Bridgeport. The fundraiser helps alleviate the financial burden of cancer treatments for patients with proceeds paying for expenses like mortgages, utilities and car repairs, while providing free screenings. When…

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Designers share ideas for your Labor Day party

As Labor Day approaches, many are planning parties at their homes. With that in mind, interior decorators Lynda Reid, of Lynda Reid Designs, and Holly Sutton-Darr, of The Decorator’s Eye, shared some tips for The Sun’s readers. Sutton-Darr suggests having planters with…

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Abba Mia is canceled again

MONROE, CT — Abba Mia, an Abba tribute band, which was scheduled to perform in the Arts in the Park Concert Series at Wolfe Park tonight (Friday), has been canceled again after two band members were diagnosed with COVID-19. The…

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Flames restaurant celebrates its grand opening

MONROE, CT — Flames, a new restaurant at 262 Main St., first opened its doors on July 16, but guests mingled over appetizers during a celebration of its official grand opening Thursday evening. Meta “Michael” Rugova, who was previously part-owner of two…

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Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner celebrates businesses, education

MONROE, 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 highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…

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Goaltender Rylee DeSanto ready to suit up for coveted USA National Camp

MONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15 Camp, one of the nation’s premier development programs for elite young players. DeSanto is one of just 24 goalies in the entire country selected for the 2011 birth year — and the only goalie from Connecticut to receive the honor. This achievement places her among some of the most promising young goaltenders in the country and positions her on the radar for future USA Hockey opportunities, including international tournament consideration and the Women’s National…

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