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John Brooks, 66, of Monroe, grew up on the water, whether he was fishing, boating or kayaking. Ten years ago, a close friend talked him into buying a jet ski. The Kawasaki STX-12F is now a big part of Hartford HealthCare’s Swim Across the Sound hosted by St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Brooks offers rides to swimmers finishing the 15.5-mile open water marathon from the Long Island Sound to Captain’s Cove in Bridgeport. The fundraiser helps alleviate the financial burden of cancer treatments for patients with proceeds paying for expenses like mortgages, utilities and car repairs, while providing free screenings. When…
Read MoreMONROE. Conn. — With summer upon us that means, among other things here in town, that the Farmers’ Market is up and running. There have been…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most pressing needs, from replacing a 28-year-old roof and…
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MONROE, CT — A large crowd greeted marchers on the green in front of Monroe Town Hall Sunday afternoon, as the Memorial Day procession arrived from Route 111. Townspeople enjoyed the beautiful weather and sense of community before a solemn…
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MONROE, CT — Families lining Monroe Turnpike sat in folding chairs and on beach blankets Sunday afternoon, while cheering on marchers in the town’s first Memorial Day Parade since 2019. The annual event was canceled due to rain last spring,…
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The third-seeded Masuk High boys volleyball team went to Joel Barlow of Redding and fell 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-15) to the Falcons in the South-West Conference Championship match on Friday night. Nate McCauley had 11 kills and six digs. Ryan…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls golf team defeated Pomperaug 199-235, at Whitney Farms Golf Course, on May 24. The Panthers conclude the regular season with a record of 12-4. Masuk will compete in the South-West Conference Championships at…
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Masuk High’s tennis seasons are winding down as the postseason tournaments unfold. Singles player Katie Conley was a semi-finalist in the South-West Conference Tournament and the girls’ squad went on to win their State Tournament qualifying round match. The Panthers…
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MONROE, CT — WMNR Fine Arts Radio, an independent, public radio station based at 731 S. Main Street in Monroe, is celebrating its 40th anniversary of broadcasting classical music to listeners in Connecticut and New York, with support from members since 1982. The station primarily…
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MONROE, CT — Police issued a traffic advisory ahead of this Sunday’s Memorial Day Parade, which will begin at 2 p.m. after participants assemble on Elm Street, south of Monroe Turnpike (Route 111). The parade will travel north on Monroe Turnpike…
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BETHEL, CT — Coming off a hard-fought South-West Conference Championship game loss to Newtown, the Masuk High baseball team will strive to bounce back in the state playoffs. No. 4 seed Masuk was edged 3-2 by No. 3 Newtown when…
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John Brooks, 66, of Monroe, grew up on the water, whether he was fishing, boating or kayaking. Ten years ago, a close friend talked him into buying a jet ski. The Kawasaki STX-12F is now a big part of Hartford HealthCare’s Swim Across the Sound hosted by St. Vincent’s Medical…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
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MONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15 Camp, one of the nation’s premier development programs for elite young players. DeSanto is one of just 24 goalies in the entire country selected for the 2011 birth year — and the only goalie from Connecticut to receive the honor. This achievement places her among some of the most promising young goaltenders in the country and positions her on the radar for future USA Hockey opportunities, including international tournament consideration and the Women’s National…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
MONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…