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MONROE, CT — A 38-year-old Monroe woman was found unconscious after crashing her blue Scion into the back of a Tesla Model 3, whose driver was waiting to turn onto Route 59 at the intersection with Main Street early Saturday morning. Firefighters had to break a window to get the woman safely out of her vehicle and Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service personnel took her to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Police said the driver of the Tesla, a 34-year-old Trumbull man, was not hospitalized. The Scion was towed and the Tesla was drivable. Crash…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two high and two middle school teams from the Masuk Robotics program will compete in the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championships at the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a runner-up finish to Newtown in the South-West Conference Tournament, along with a third-place result in the Division II State bracket,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The town of Monroe invites all residents to participate in a contest to design the town’s unique CT250 logo. What is CT250?: July 4,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney announced that the town of Monroe will once again participate in the State’s Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program. “The…
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Wind from an afternoon thunderstorm downed trees all over town, blocking some roads and falling onto wires. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says up to 3,000 homes lost power at one point. According to Eversource Energy’s outage map, that number was…
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Monroe’s youth is enjoying their summer vacations, but school will be back in session before they know it. Masuk High School’s 2018-19 fourth quarter honor roll offers a look back at the top performing students of last year. Congratulations to…
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Police officers close roads to collect data following serious car crashes, causing long traffic delays. But a new laser scanner will allow them to process accident scenes more quickly by producing a three-dimensional image of the scene that is so accurate,…
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State officials say the roundabout at the corner of routes 110 and 111 solved problems at one of Monroe’s worst intersections. One year later, some residents agree, while others complain about drivers failing to yield for traffic and the high…
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EASTON — Police identified the victim, who lost his life in a fatal crash on Route 59 Sunday, as Andy Rivera, 36, of Redding. “We mourn with the families affected by this tragic accident, and once again thank all the…
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Monroe SUN is a “bluegrass, rockabilly” band based in Nashville, Tenn., while The Monroe Sun is a new hyperlocal news site for Monroe, Conn. I can’t sing (and shouldn’t ever try), but I can cover the people, places and events that…
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Monroe’s newspaper died and now a reporter clings to life. Can local journalism survive? Watch “The Rise” and find out! “This movie is a thrill ride that will have you on the edge of your seat! Great story and Oscar-worthy…
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An Easton woman reported a dog left in a parked car at Village Square Shopping Center, 401 Monroe Turnpike, Wednesday afternoon. Police said an officer checked and determined nothing was wrong with the dog, but advised its owner not to…
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Residents reported several black bear sightings this summer, the latest of a sow with her two cubs, who were seen playing and destroying two plastic balls at a house on Summit Drive on the afternoon of Friday, July 5. “This…
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House pets are easy to keep an eye on compared to their counterparts in the wild. Catch a glimpse of the goings on of all our animals with these recent reports from Monroe Animal Control: A bobcat frequents the west…
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MONROE, CT — A 38-year-old Monroe woman was found unconscious after crashing her blue Scion into the back of a Tesla Model 3, whose driver was waiting to turn onto Route 59 at the intersection with Main Street early Saturday morning. Firefighters had to break a window to get the…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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MONROE, CT — Coming off a runner-up finish to Newtown in the South-West Conference Tournament, along with a third-place result in the Division II State bracket, the Masuk High girls golf team has reason to believe this can be its year. The Panthers return all of their starters from last year’s solid squad and with a year of experience and postseason success under their belts the Panthers should be serious contenders. Coach Bob Pagel said the goal is to match last year’s success — or do better — capture the SWC crown and finish first or second in the state.…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team defeated host Wilton 7-4 on Tuesday. The Panthers also lost 6-0 to visiting Trumbull on April 5 and 11-1 to visiting Stamford…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Everything is clicking for the Masuk High boys volleyball team thus far. Through their first four matches — all on home court —…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a Class L State Championship in 2024, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team is looking to repeat and contend for a South-West…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A late, tie-breaking goal propelled the Masuk High boys lacrosse team to an exciting 7-6 season-opening win over visiting Newington on Saturday. A.J.…
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MONROE, CT — Two high and two middle school teams from the Masuk Robotics program will compete in…
MONROE, CT — Organizers of Masuk High School’s Post Prom, an annual party held after prom in a…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza created a priority list of things he wants to bring back most…
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MONROE, CT — A 38-year-old Monroe woman was found unconscious after crashing her blue Scion into the back…
This article was updated to include more details on lighting for crosswalks and the timeline for switching to…
MONROE, CT — A Wheeler Road man allegedly threatened to sic his dogs on a female Monroe Tax…
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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…