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STRATFORD, CT – Tony Afriyie announced his candidacy for Connecticut’s 21st State Senatorial District seat after receiving the enthusiastic endorsement of delegates from the Democratic town committees of Shelton, Monroe and Stratford, according to a press release issued Thursday night. Afriyie says he is ready to bring fresh energy and bold solutions to Hartford. The Stratford town councilman will face State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, in a special election to be held Tuesday, Feb. 25, to fill the vacancy created by Republican, Kevin Kelly’s resignation. “I am deeply honored to have the support of so many people across this district,”…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, won his party’s endorsement to run in a special election for Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat during a…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would provide tutoring and interventions to students having trouble…
Read MoreAfter 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…
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MONROE, Conn. — A fundraising event featuring the Danbury Hat Tricks hockey team’s visit to Lakeside Nutrition Sunday raised a total of $250 for the American Cancer Society. Lakeside Nutrition donated 10 percent of the day’s proceeds and its staff…
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MONROE, Conn. — Police charged a local man with DUI after responding to reports of a crash at the intersection of routes 110 and 111, in which a black sedan hit several signs in the roundabout Saturday evening. Michael Viola, 58,…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School students learn inquiry, problem solving and higher order thinking skills in a school community that takes collective responsibility for their intellectual, physical, social and emotional well-being. These were just two of many commendations the high…
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MONROE, Conn. — The following events are happening in Monroe this week, Feb. 24 through March 1, 2020: Monday, Feb. 24 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free Blood Pressure Screening at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library 733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe No…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Newtown man was charged with DUI after allegedly driving on the left, front rim of his vehicle, while heading north on Main Street, after his tire blew out Tuesday afternoon. Police said the vehicle was smoking…
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Music and Meatballs The Masuk Music Parents Association is hosting its 35th annual Music and Meatballs in the Masuk High School cafeteria this Saturday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Those who attend will dine on ziti and meatballs, garlic knots…
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MONROE, Conn. — Seven residents spoke during a hearing on First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s $91.5 million budget proposal Thursday night, and all but one expressed concerns over the proposed spending increase on the Board of Education side and its impact on a…
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MONROE, Conn. — Danbury Hat Tricks players and coaches are hosting an event at Lakeside Nutrition, 477 Main St. Monroe, this Sunday with the goal of fighting cancer. Lakeside Nutrition, which will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.,…
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MONROE, Conn. — Shoppers can pick up a passport on Saturday, March 14, and have it stamped at participating town businesses to receive discounts and the chance to win raffle prizes on Monroe Business Appreciation Day. The passports can then be turned…
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MONROE, Conn. — Sheila Casinelli, director of instruction and development for Monroe public schools, says 30 to 40 kids from each of the town’s three elementary schools take advantage of a summer reading program that allows them to work closely…
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STRATFORD, CT – Tony Afriyie announced his candidacy for Connecticut’s 21st State Senatorial District seat after receiving the enthusiastic endorsement of delegates from the Democratic town committees of Shelton, Monroe and Stratford, according to a press release issued Thursday night. Afriyie says he is ready to bring fresh energy 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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NEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the Panthers’ second straight, Masuk improved to 3-2-2 overall this winter. Luke Kondub scored twice and Christian LaBella and Teddy Walsh also lit the lamp. Kondub, LaBella, Parker Driscoll, Kyle Riccitelli and Graham Cybart all had assists. Goaltender Maddex LaFountain was between the pipes as Masuk made it four straight games without a defeat. The Panthers will visit Tri-Town at Enfield Twin Rinks this Saturday at 5:50 p.m. All respectful comments with the commenter’s first…
Read MoreAfter 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…
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…
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MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would…
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…
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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…
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