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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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A verbal argument between a man and a woman in a white Chevy Malibu in the Mobil Gas Station parking lot at 405 Monroe Turnpike Thursday led to arrests on drug charges. While speaking with the two occupants of the vehicle,…
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Lorraine Duncan, owner of Business Gone Social and author of the book “Shout it Out: A Social Media Marketing Guide for Business Owners,” shared tips on creating a LinkedIn profile that will attract business clients and grow your network during…
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Police arrested a Waterbury man on a warrant Monday for the burglary and attempted theft of a Harley Davidson motorcycle from a garage on Maple Drive four years ago. Police were called at 10:52 p.m. on April 16, 2015, for…
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Monroe police officers are joining in the statewide effort to crack down on drivers who distract themselves by texting and talking on their cellphones without their bluetooth. The effort is to increase awareness and safety by reminding drivers to keep…
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A woman reported seeing a coyote that appeared to be hunting small animals in her yard on Bagburn Road on July 17, then seeing another coyote chasing a deer across the yard later that morning. While that is not uncommon…
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Four unlocked vehicles parked on Jeanette Street and Gerardo Drive were entered sometime overnight, between Monday and Tuesday, and a handgun and several other items were stolen from one. ”We want to continue to remind our residents to make sure…
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Lt. Stephen Corrone’s mustache quickly earned him legendary status in this small town of just under 20,000 residents. It gave him the sex appeal of Burt Reynolds in his heyday, the machismo of Charles Bronson and, when interrogating a suspect,…
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Actors in Two Planks Theater Company’s summer workshop will star in “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” with shows at Jockey Hollow Middle School on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The musical is about eight awkward adolescents competing in a spelling…
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Town officials landed a concessionaire for Wolfe Park with a long family history in the food business. Michael Romeo grew up working at his father Rory’s deli in Norwalk with his brothers and sisters. “Pretty much my whole life I’ve been…
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Police arrested two brothers for the theft of six cartons of cigarettes, valued at $628, from Walgreens pharmacy on Monroe Turnpike last year. Daquan Morris, 26, was arrested on Feb. 15 and his brother Garfield Morris, 28, of North Avenue…
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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…