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See all »MONROE, CT — American Legion Post 176 of Monroe and Post 160 of Easton will hold Veterans Day memorial services on the Stepney Green in Monroe on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The Sippin-Winspur Post 176 is led by Commander Vic Yanosy and the Charles L. Ruman Post 160 is led by Commander Donald Rodgerson. They will officiate the ceremony. Community leaders from Monroe and Easton along with decorated veterans and members of the Women’s Auxiliary will participate in the ceremony. Bishop Rodrigues from the Lady of the Holy Rosary will give the opening prayer and The Rev. Kevin…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Governor Ned Lamont’s declaration of a state of emergency due to critical weather conditions causing brush fires throughout the state of Connecticut issued…
Read MoreTo the Editor: As a proud member of the Monroe Democratic Town Committee ( MDTC), I must respond to the classless, sore winner remarks of our…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High football team went to Weston and delivered a 56-6 win on Friday. With the victory the Panthers improved to 7-1.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A New Haven man turned himself in on a warrant Monday morning, charging him with the theft of a purse containing credits cards,…
Read MorePasta and meatball dinners bring families together for a new playground at Wolfe Park
Teenagers dished out ziti, meatballs and bread at a serving station inside the Rexford House dining room at Monroe Congregational Church, and Nina Gagnon stirred a pot of tomato sauce next to a bowl of meatballs in the kitchen Friday…
Read MoreA woman told police she saw a naked man sitting in a gray Cadillac and honking at other vehicles in the area of Lovers Lane and Elm Street around 12:27 p.m. Thursday. Police went on to arrest a 40-year-old Kimberly…
Read MoreFrank Connelly, interim finance director for Monroe public schools, told the Board of Education the projected shortfall for special education was reduced from $307,000 to $91,000 at the board’s meeting Monday. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jack Zamary also told the…
Read MoreA miniature golf fundraiser in support of the Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is set for Sunday, Nov. 3. A fun-filled 18-hole course will be erected inside the library building. The course will thread through both floors of…
Read MoreSuperintendent Dr. Jack Zamary honored the Monroe Rotary Club with the Exemplary People Award for its consistent support of Monroe public schools during the Board of Education meeting on Monday. Rotary Club President Katie Bailey and secretary Steve Vavrek, a…
Read MoreThe Monroe Lions eight-graders exploded to a 24-0 lead over the Torrington Warriors in the first half of last Sunday’s game at Wolfe Park, then held on for a 38-21 win, snapping a two game losing streak. Head Coach Joe…
Read MoreOn Sept. 24, a Bart Road woman reported finding animal scat in her yard almost every morning. An officer identified the scat as belonging to a red fox, but a camera would make it a positive I.D. Monroe Animal Control…
Read MoreFirefighters honored Olivia Cross, a Masuk High School junior, during a ceremony at Stepney firehouse Tuesday night, for her heroics during a house fire in April, when she got two small children she was babysitting outside to safety. Cross had…
Read MoreState officials’ consideration to remove the traffic light at Main Street and Bradford Drive sparked impassioned pleas to keep it from residents and businesses last spring — and their voices were heard. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says the light is…
Read MoreA Bridgeport man was arrested for DUI and narcotics charges after making two U-turns on Route 111 in a black Nissan Altima Saturday night. Police say he told officers he is a driver for Uber Eats and was looking for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — American Legion Post 176 of Monroe and Post 160 of Easton will hold Veterans Day memorial services on the Stepney Green in Monroe on Monday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The Sippin-Winspur Post 176 is led by Commander Vic Yanosy and the Charles L. Ruman Post 160…
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Business
See all »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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Sports
See all »WESTON, CT — The Masuk High football team went to Weston and delivered a 56-6 win on Friday. With the victory the Panthers improved to 7-1. Quarterback Aaron Champagne completed 11 of 12 pass attempts for 317 yards and six touchdowns. He also had a 15-yard rush. Gavin Walker had three catches for 91 yards and a touchdown. Max Viglione had 49 receiving yards and a TD. Shane Walker played well on both sides of the ball with a trio of catches for 122 yards and three TDs to go along with two tackles and an interception. Steven Curtin had…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls volleyball and girls soccer teams were eliminated from the Class LL State playoffs on Thursday, ending strong seasons for these teams. On the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Masuk High School welcomed Isabella “Bella” Vaitkus as the school’s new athletic trainer. Vaitkus, who currently serves as athletic trainer for the Yale…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads…
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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See all »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…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Governor Ned Lamont’s declaration of a state of emergency due to critical weather conditions causing…
MONROE, CT — A New Haven man turned himself in on a warrant Monday morning, charging him with…
MONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
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…