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Though many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Candidates The Sun spoke to in the 112th District and 22nd Senatorial District expressed a mixture of excitement and confidence as their contested races head toward the finish line. State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, the incumbent for the district covering Monroe, Easton and Trumbull, spoke to voters at the polls earlier in the day. “I’m excited the day’s here to give everyone a chance to have their voices heard,” he said…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when he visited Great Hollow Lake Saturday. Police said…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
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Speed networking at Roberto’s Restaurant featured 90-second elevator pitches among dinner guests seated around seven tables in the banquet room Thursday. A cow bell was rung when everyone had a turn and it was time to switch tables. By the end…
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A triaxle dump truck was cresting the top of the hill in the 1400 block of Monroe Turnpike late Friday afternoon, when a fire that started in the engine compartment quickly spread to the cab. The driver thought quickly on…
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A rollover crash on Purdy Hill A Stratford woman heading west on Purdy Hill Road Thursday afternoon lost control of her Honda Civic. The car went off the road, hit an embankment and rolled over, hitting a stonewall and coming…
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A Pine Tree Road resident reported the theft of a black 2018 Volvo S90 T5 on Sept. 22, and Waterbury police officers later recovered the vehicle and arrested two suspects after a foot chase. That story was reported by The…
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The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house at its headquarters at 18 Shelton Road this Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can meet the firefighters, learn about fire safety and the department. Children will have…
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Monroe public works employees donned light pink T-shirts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Wednesday. The shirts had dark pink ribbon logos and the backs bore the message: “Monroe Highway, We Care.” Drivers may have seen Chris Caulfield wearing one, while…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg says a paving project on Hammertown Road should take three weeks to complete, depending on the weather. “The road will not be closed,” he said, adding there will be flaggers with alternating traffic passing through one…
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A 49-22 blowout at home improved the Monroe Lions seventh graders’ record to a perfect 4-0 at the midway point to the 2019 American Youth Football season. They are in first place in the Shoreline League and join the third grade…
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A large crowd gathered around the Gazebo on the Monroe Town Green Tuesday evening for the first annual Think Pink Palooza. Lamp posts and the gazebo were festooned with pink ribbons, lights and plastic pink flamingos. Bonnie Maur, a longtime…
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The following events are happening in Monroe from Wednesday, Oct. 2, to Sunday, Oct. 6. Wednesday, Oct. 2: 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Coffee With A Cop at Mr. Mac’s Canteen 838 Main Street, Monroe Officers from Monroe Police Department…
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Though many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Candidates The Sun spoke to in the 112th District and 22nd Senatorial District expressed a mixture of excitement and confidence as…
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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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WESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as a team with a score of 232. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 562. The swim events were held at Weston Middle School on Saturday after the diving finals took place at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. The swim portion of the championships traditionally takes place at Masuk’s pool, but had to be relocated due to a mechanical issue with the pool. Masuk’s swimmers practiced at Shelton Community Center and…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
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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…