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See all »MERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory in Meriden, whose experts use their knowledge to lift latent fingerprints, match bullets to murder weapons, uncover data from memory chips in electronics, identify drugs and alcohol in a suspect’s blood and urine samples, or find an incriminating DNA match. Guided by science, these analysts work tirelessly to uncover the truth, whether the results point to one’s guilt or, as James C. Tillman learned, exonerates the innocent. Thirty years ago, Tillman, 63, was wrongfully convicted of rape in Hartford. He spent 16…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk boy’s soccer had a busy week with three exciting games in the books. On Sept. 9, Masuk played Bassick High School at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police officers and a home health aide carried a disabled resident to safety and she was taken to the hospital for treatment of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a rematch of last year’s state playoff game with Wilton, won by the Warriors, Masuk High’s football team got some redemption to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney gave an overview of the town’s response to the flash floods of Aug. 18 and the pursuit of relief…
Read MorePolice and firefighters responded to a single vehicle accident at the roundabout around 2 a.m. Saturday. Firefighters, who shared a post about the accident with photos on their Facebook page, said: “Squad 73 arrived to find a vehicle that failed to…
Read MoreConnecticut Department of Transportation officials found repairs are needed for the Route 34 bridge over Stevenson Dam following an annual inspection and issued a restriction in May, barring vehicles weighing over 15 tons from driving over the bridge. Police Capt.…
Read MoreA stretch of Main Street has a car wash, an oil change and repair shop and two gas stations, so David Bjorklund, a professional engineer, says building a warehouse for an auto repair shop and auto parts store on the…
Read MoreStepney Hardware had closed early this year, after a 64-year-run, but its space at Bart Center will not be empty for long. Aubuchon Hardware, the oldest family-owned and managed hardware store chain in America, plans to open a new location at 590 Main…
Read MoreMonroe Lions players on the seventh-grade football team lost to the North Haven Indians twice last year, but a week of hard work on the practice field and hours of study in the film room paid off last Sunday in…
Read MoreMonroe Parks and Recreation has job openings for lifeguards at Masuk High School’s indoor pool. Director Missy Orosz and her recreation program supervisor, Ian Gatavaski, both worked as lifeguards as teenagers and still keep their certifications up to date. “I…
Read MoreMonroe’s first responders gathered for a ceremony outside the Monroe Fire Department’s Firehouse 1 Wednesday, to honor those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks 18 years ago, including their counterparts in New York City, who died risking their lives…
Read MoreStudents taking the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium test last spring earned the highest scores, in both English language arts and math, since the inception of the test four years ago, according to Superintendent of Schools Jack Zamary. Students meeting or exceeding…
Read MoreMonroe public schools and the Board of Education worked with town officials to dig themselves out of a more than $1 million hole for their 2018-19 budget year, which was caused by unanticipated special education costs and a high number…
Read MoreVoters will decide on a Town Council race where every seat is being contested, as well as a two-way-race for treasurer on Election Day this November. But the rest of the ballot offers no choices at all. First Selectman Ken…
Read MoreMERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory in Meriden, whose experts use their knowledge to lift latent fingerprints, match bullets to murder weapons, uncover data from memory chips in electronics, identify drugs and alcohol in a suspect’s blood and…
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Business
See all »Esli 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 years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk boy’s soccer had a busy week with three exciting games in the books. On Sept. 9, Masuk played Bassick High School at home and prevailed 3-2 behind a hat-trick by Cash Dewey. With a little less than three minutes in the first half, the Panthers gave up the first goal of the game and trailed 1-0 at the half. Dewey took a free kick with 32 minutes left in the game and it reached the back of the net making the score 1-1. Less than 10 seconds later, Dewey completed a solo run resulting in his…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a rematch of last year’s state playoff game with Wilton, won by the Warriors, Masuk High’s football team got some redemption to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After a week-plus of practicing since its first match, Masuk High’s girls volleyball team is set to get back into game mode in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys golf team, under the direction of Coach Kris Overcash, got the regular season going in late August and has posted…
Read MoreTRUMBULL, CT — Participants in the Monroe Rotary Club’s annual golf tournament enjoyed sunny weather and a gentle breeze, while playing rounds of golf at Tashua…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Police investigated a report of a student bringing a gun to Masuk High School Thursday…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School was in “stay put” status, keeping students in classrooms and minimizing movement…
Name: Gina Miranda Position: Jockey Hollow Special Education Previous District: Stamford Grew Up In: Poughquag, N.Y. Education: Sacred…
Public Safety
See all »MERIDEN, CT — Police departments throughout the state bring crime scene evidence to the Connecticut Forensic Science Laboratory…
MONROE, CT — Police officers and a home health aide carried a disabled resident to safety and she…
MONROE, CT — A garbage truck driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing a four-vehicle-crash on Main Street…
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…