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MONROE, CT — John S. Traynor, president of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management Connecticut, was the keynote speaker of the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network’s 25th annual luncheon at Testo’s Restaurant last week. Traynor gave an in-depth overview of the national and state economies and local brokers networked, and shared news of major deals for commercial and residential projects, as well as listings for properties and what their clients are looking for. Winthrop E. Baum, owner of WEB Realty Company in Norwalk, founded the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network. Among the invited guests, Baum recognized Monroe First Selectman Terry Rooney, Economic and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A New Haven man was arrested on a slew of charges after police say he was passed out behind the wheel of a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A small New England town was stunned by tragedy when eight-year-old Renee Freer was found bludgeoned to death in a wooded area about…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — This video captures the Masuk Panthers taking the field for their CIAC Class MM State Semifinal game against Bunnell High School, the closing…
Read MoreMasuk Head Football Coach Steve Christy’s Panthers regained their health for the postseason and are now clicking on all cylinders, steamrolling opponents on their way to…
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An explicit photo of an ex A Trumbull man allegedly took an explicit photo of someone he had been dating, while the victim was asleep at their residence in Monroe, and released it. The 31-year-old Trumbull man turned himself in…
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As the threat of the Wicked Witch of the West looms, Dorothy will embark on her journey back home to Kansas with the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow by her side. The classic story will play out…
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BRIDGEPORT —Kathy Maiolo, who was recently named chairperson of the Center for Family Justice’s board of directors, plans to build upon the community support and engagement the nonprofit has already won for its mission to break the cycle of abuse…
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When I was a local editor of Monroe Patch people often called begging me to take down stories on their DUI arrests. “I’m a good person,” some argued. I had no reason to believe otherwise, but the policy was to…
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Jan Larsen was serving as a generator operator and mechanic in the Army during a tour with the DaNang Signal Company, part the the 37th Signal Battalion, in Vietnam, when he heard the news of U.S. astronauts landing on the…
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Denise Forsander watched her two children and their friends play on the monkey bars and go down the slides at the Kids Kreation playground at Wolfe Park one recent Friday morning. A nonprofit foundation is planning a new, modern play…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg will not face a challenge in his bid for a second consecutive term in this November’s municipal election. However, that does not mean the opposition party supports the incumbent Republican. Kellogg received a ringing endorsement during…
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Monroe depends on its Emergency Medical Service volunteers to come to the rescue of victims of car crashes, heart attacks and other types of trauma, stabilizing patients and giving them ambulance rides to the hospital. The town honored its volunteers…
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Smoke detectors alerted homeowners of a fire at their colonial-style house at 626 Wheeler Road around 4:30 Saturday morning and one of them dialed 911. Firefighters managed to contain the fire to the basement. “There was smoke damage throughout the…
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Verizon, which recently relocated to a new building at 464 Main St., is hosting a weekend celebration with deals on cellphones and upgrades, a bounce house, a dunk tank and a giveaway of 100 free backpacks filled with school…
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MONROE, CT — John S. Traynor, president of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management Connecticut, was the keynote speaker of the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network’s 25th annual luncheon at Testo’s Restaurant last week. Traynor gave an in-depth overview of the national and state economies and local brokers networked, and shared news of…
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MONROE, CT — John S. Traynor, president of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management Connecticut, was the keynote speaker of the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network’s 25th annual luncheon at Testo’s Restaurant last week. Traynor gave an in-depth overview of the national and state economies and local brokers networked, and shared news of major deals for commercial and residential projects, as well as listings for properties and what their clients are looking for. Winthrop E. Baum, owner of WEB Realty Company in Norwalk, founded the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network. Among the invited guests, Baum recognized Monroe First Selectman Terry Rooney, Economic and…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new 7,500-square-foot general store will be built at 685 Main St., on the site of the former hot dog stand near Northbrook…
Read MoreDecades ago, families descended upon Family Shoes at Chuck’s Corner, 150 Main St. in Monroe, before the new school year as shoppers bought shoes and sneakers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Capital Spirits, which began with two stores in Hartford, added a third location at 575 Monroe Turnpike this year. It is owned and…
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MONROE, CT — This video captures the Masuk Panthers taking the field for their CIAC Class MM State Semifinal game against Bunnell High School, the closing seconds of their 41-13 victory, and Head Coach Steve Christy celebrating with his players. Masuk will take on Windsor in the championship game Friday.…
Read MoreMasuk Head Football Coach Steve Christy’s Panthers regained their health for the postseason and are now clicking on all cylinders, steamrolling opponents on their way to…
Read MoreTORRINGTON, CT — The No. 6 seed Masuk High football team traveled to No. 3 Torrington and toppled the host team 41-0 in the snow for…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
Read MoreBIDDEFORD, Maine — Colin Meropoulos, of Monroe, a standout defensive lineman at Endicott College, registered a 20-yard sack in the second quarter during a 39-7 romp…
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Marching in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade before cheering crowds and a TV audience of millions may…
BOSTON, Mass. — Masuk High School Social Studies teachers Emily Woznick and Megan Bartosik, and Instructional Leader Jamie…
Masuk High School senior Claudia Mensah has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious $22,000 Barton L.…
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MONROE, CT — A New Haven man was arrested on a slew of charges after police say he…
MONROE, CT — A small New England town was stunned by tragedy when eight-year-old Renee Freer was found…
MONROE, CT — A Watch Hill Road resident told police someone in a silver or bluish sedan pulled…
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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…