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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Republican Town Committee will hold its annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on Friday, Nov. 1, to honor contributions Republicans have made to the town of Monroe. This year’s honorees are Vida Stone for Republican of the Year, Deborah Heim for the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Vincent Duva for Rising Star. The event will be held at Testo’s Restaurant, 505 Main St., Monroe, at 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. Tickets are $125 per person and may be purchased at the door by check or online at this link. Meet & Greet A Meet and Greet with Chris…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Early voting for the Presidential Election and state races has begun at Monroe Town Hall and in the rest of the state today…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Spooky, scary, pretty and hairy — children in costumes of all types were on hand for Saturday’s Trunk or Treat Car Show at…
Read MoreTony Scott, of Monroe, the incumbent Republican state representative for the 112th District representing Monroe, Easton and Trumbull, is seeking a third term with affordability as…
Read MoreTo the Editor: Beth Cliff is the type of candidate that every district hopes for. She exudes energy and willingness to work hard for her constituents,…
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Eric Felitto, a Fairfield chef who appeared in the “Breakfast Battle” episode of the Food Network’s TV show “Chopped” last year, was among the celebrity chefs at a Monroe Restaurant Week event at Victorinox Swiss Army’s headquarters in Monroe Thursday…
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A motorcycle rider and his female passenger were taken to Bridgeport Hospital with serious injuries after his Harley Davidson was hit by a Jeep Cherokee on Monroe Turnpike Thursday night. Police Capt. Keith White said the motorcycle was heading south…
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Editor’s note: Campaign letters will be run until Oct. 31. Please email letters to [email protected] and include contact information for any verification or questions. The Sun will not run letters that are personal attacks, though it is fine to criticize a…
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Loved ones of those who commit suicide sometimes say it came out of nowhere, but Connie Crowell, the program director for Alcohol and Drug Awareness of Monroe, says there are always signs. The 14 people attending an ADAM program at…
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A small business owner told police someone altered and cashed a $6,000 check. It was the second fraud complaint since a large drive-thru mailbox was broken into at the US. Postal Service on Monroe Turnpike last week. All the mail…
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Editor’s note: Campaign letters will be run until Oct. 31. Please email letters to [email protected] and include contact information for any verification or questions. The Sun will not run letters that are personal attacks, though it is fine to criticize a…
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Police are investigating a rash of thefts from vehicles and the theft of a Chevy Tahoe and a Toyota Rav4. The Toyota was recovered after being involved in a crash with evading in Danbury. In all instances, Lt. Stephen Corrone…
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The Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and all polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Though the date is coming fast, there is still time for unregistered citizens to register to vote. The…
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A school bus driver traveled along Monroe Turnpike (Route 111) Tuesday, Oct. 15, when a deer ran into the roadway near Kettle Creek Lane and into the side of the bus. Police said the deer appeared injured and went down…
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Visitors to the Veracious Brewery parking lot Sunday sampled Monroe Social’s roasted brussel sprouts appetizer with pumpkin seeds, honey and bacon. Osteria Romano had cannolis and Republic Kitchen and Bar served up its pulled pork sliders among its offerings. Mr.…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Republican Town Committee will hold its annual Lincoln-Reagan Dinner on Friday, Nov. 1, to honor contributions Republicans have made to the town of Monroe. This year’s honorees are Vida Stone for Republican of the Year, Deborah Heim for the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Vincent Duva…
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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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NEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s football team bounced back from a 21-0 loss to Bunnell of Stratford on Oct. 4 with a convincing 42-7 triumph at New Milford Friday night. The Panthers had to wait an extra week to regroup because of the bye and had no problems en route to their fourth win in five games to start the fall. Aaron Champagne completed 13 of 18 passes for 276 yards and four touchdowns. Gavin Walker rushed nine times for 69 yards and had three receptions for 72 yards and scored a pair of TDs. Nico Convertito scored a…
Read MoreBETHEL, CT — The South-West Conference cross country teams came together to race in the championship meet on the scenic course at Bethel High on Wednesday.…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — With time running out and the Masuk High girls soccer team on the verge of its fifth tie of the season the Panthers…
Read MoreTRUMBULL, CT — Masuk High School alums relived the glory days of their athletic careers, reminiscing about big games and lasting friendships, during the second annual Masuk…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the regular season winds down Masuk High’s boys soccer team is in contention for a South-West Conference Tournament berth and earned important…
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Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
Name: Nikole Newman Position: Certified math specialist at Jockey Hollow Previous District: Region 9 Grew Up In: Danbury…
MONROE, CT — What will Masuk High School students study for in college? What career paths will they…
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MONROE, CT — Spooky, scary, pretty and hairy — children in costumes of all types were on hand…
MONROE, CT — An 89-year-old Newtown man told officers he was drowsy and fell asleep, before being involved…
MONROE, CT — Since Dennis Bradshaw and his wife, Carol, lost their home to a flood in Sandy…
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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…