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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…
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Those contributing to the Wolfe Park playground project, the Monroe Food Pantry and the Pollinator Garden: Education & Environmental Benefits program will be eligible for state tax credits. First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced that the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services…
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Monroe’s new Democratic Registrar of Voters Katherine Briggs had her first day on the job this Tuesday, and she will work plenty more as the Presidential primaries and the municipal election draw closer. Briggs, a married mother of three, is…
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BRIDGEPORT — Jose Perez-Ortiz, 41, of 65 Maplewood Drive in Monroe, was shot during a fight with another man at the corner of Noble Avenue and Shelton Street Sunday night and was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, where he died. The shooting,…
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A Shelton woman was charged with driving under the influence following a traffic stop in the area of Moose Hill Road and Route 110 Friday night. At approximately 8:30 p.m. a police officer doing speed enforcement with radar on Moose…
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Since the old Vishay-Vitramon buildings were demolished at 10 and 36 Main Street a few years ago, the vacant property has given way to weeds. Robert Dunbar, 47, of Monroe, plans to improve the appearance of the gateway from Route…
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The Monroe Lions eighth-graders jumped out to a 28-0 lead against the Clinton Huskies in the first half of their final home opener Sunday, en route to a 36 to 8 victory. Monroe’s Rob Klein threw a pass to Trey…
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Sanitarian Richard Jackson recently resigned from the Monroe Health Department to take a new job in another district, leading to a shake up among Monroe’s staff. “He’s moving on to bigger and brighter things,” said Health Director Nancy Carol Brault. “I wish…
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St. Peter’s Episcopal Church’s annual Apple Festival will ring in the fall season early with baked goods, locally grown apples, cider and pies sold on the historic Monroe Town Green on Saturday, Sept. 7., and Sunday Sept. 8. The festival…
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Police were called to a crash in front of 650 Main Street at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday and found an unoccupied white Subaru Outback lying on its roof with heavy damage in the north-bound lane. It had struck a utility pole, snapping…
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Police Officer Brooke Larsen was honored with the Wesche Award in recognition for her expansion of the Locating Alzheimer’s Patients Safely (LAPS) program, which gives officers the information they need to find seniors registered in the program more quickly when…
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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…
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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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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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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…
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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…
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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…