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See all »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…
Read MorePolice officers stopped a black Ford Fusion driven erratically on Main Street Saturday evening. Three men with open beer cans could be seen inside the vehicle, along with what appeared to be a rifle with an extended magazine on the…
Read MoreA police officer provided a ladder to help three baby raccoons climb out of a Dumpster on Shelton Road Tuesday morning after a female caller reported the animals had gotten stuck. In a separate incident reported on Thursday, a squirrel…
Read MoreJoe Moravsky, aka The Weatherman, is an athlete known for his speed on the TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” where he solves problems on obstacle courses and uses his balance and core strength to climb, swing and jump his way…
Read MoreA bear sow and her cubs are getting bolder in their search for food, entering garages, porches and houses. Animal Control Officer Ed Risko, whose been monitoring the animals, warns the sow will get a kill order if this continues,…
Read MoreWeeds are being pulled Saturday to clean up the appearance of the traffic circle at the intersection of routes 110 and 111 following complaints from residents about its appearance. On Wednesday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Commissioner’s Office apologized for…
Read MoreA Cross Bow Lane man filed an identity theft complaint Tuesday after his credit card statement showed someone had fraudulently used his card to buy $1,000 worth of clothing in West Virginia on July 31. Could not Escape responsibility A…
Read MoreParents can see their child’s bus schedule, download back to school forms, handle registration requirements for new students and track their child’s class schedule, grades and attendance with the click of a mouse. Superintendent Jack Zamary said the capabilities of…
Read MoreChildren walked around Wolfe Park with balloons, plastic firefighter helmets and toy police badges during Monroe’s Night at the Park Tuesday, as families met the town’s first responders. Fire engines, an ambulance and police vehicles were on display, police dogs…
Read MoreComplaints about the outgrowth of weeds in the traffic circle at the intersection of routes 110 and 111 were heard and the Connecticut Department of Transportation promises to spruce up the circle and traffic islands. “I just heard back from…
Read MoreK-9 officers John McAulay and Jeffrey Loomis put on a show with their dogs, Murphy and Riggs, and Officer Michael Panza dons the bite suit, during a demonstration at Monroe’s Night at the Park. The dogs search for evidence, sniff…
Read MoreThough 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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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 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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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 — 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…
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…