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MONROE, 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 L State Tournament on a windy, unseasonably warm Friday afternoon. Natalia Fabryk scored the goal with 15:31 remaining in regulation after Amelia Stephens dribbled the ball into the right corner and made a centering pass. Masuk controlled the play for a bulk of the afternoon with strong possessions before finally breaking the seal. The win sets up a visit to No. 3 Bethel in the second round on Monday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a matchup of Panthers the Masuk High football team left no doubt which program was in control on Friday night. Masuk blasted…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for days, after being evicted from a house on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank…
Read MoreEdith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe School District is proud to announce Brian Hourigan as the new Masuk Athletic Director and Instructional Leader for PE/Health. Hourigan is an experienced and dedicated educator who has been a valued member of Masuk’s Science…
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MONROE, CT — A developer wants to build a 31,200-square-foot self storage facility with two loading docks and three roll up doors for up to three commercial tenants at 205 Spring Hill Road. The property, which is next to Trumbull…
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Editor’s Note: The following story by Lauren Chipdey originally appeared in The Masuk Free Press on March 18, 2024 and is being re-published here with permission from Principal Steve Swensen. A Masuk High School class ring was recently discovered in…
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Anna F. Nicol (nee Field), of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 at St. Joseph’s Manor in Trumbull. Anna Field, was born to Anna and Gerald Field on January 1, 1926, in Queens, N.Y. Anna attended Dominican…
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MONROE, CT — Planning and Zoning Commissioners unanimously approved a proposal to add six more units to The Ridge at Monroe, an age 55-and-older housing community at 1271 Monroe Turnpike, Thursday. The modification of the previous approval allows the developer…
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Students in Monroe Elementary School art teacher Megan Anderson’s second grade class made clay monsters and drew their characters, and the drawings served as blueprints for stuffed animals made by Jockey Hollow STEM Academy seventh graders. Art teacher Kelly Tannian’s…
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MONROE, CT — Signups for the free Property Fraud Alert system will begin on the town’s website Monday morning. Town Clerk Vida Stone and First Selectman Terry Rooney launched the system to notify property owners of new transactions regarding their…
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Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as…
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MONROE, CT — Police officers set up a perimeter around a house on Birchwood Road Tuesday afternoon after a man allegedly told his ex-wife the only way he would leave her home was if police killed him or he killed…
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MONROE, CT — Rain in the forecast sparked a decision to change the date for the Monroe Lions Club’s paper shredding and electronic equipment discarding fundraiser that was originally scheduled for this Saturday. Instead, the event in the Rite Aid…
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MONROE, 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 L State Tournament on a windy, unseasonably warm Friday afternoon. Natalia Fabryk scored the goal with 15:31 remaining in regulation after Amelia Stephens dribbled…
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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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MONROE, 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 L State Tournament on a windy, unseasonably warm Friday afternoon. Natalia Fabryk scored the goal with 15:31 remaining in regulation after Amelia Stephens dribbled the ball into the right corner and made a centering pass. Masuk controlled the play for a bulk of the afternoon with strong possessions before finally breaking the seal. The win sets up a visit to No. 3 Bethel in the second round on Monday, Nov. 4, at 2 p.m.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a matchup of Panthers the Masuk High football team left no doubt which program was in control on Friday night. Masuk blasted…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Facing football unbeaten Bethel, one-loss Masuk High appeared to have a bit of a challenge on its hands on Friday night. No such…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, lost a hard-fought four-set match at No. 2 Newtown…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, defeated No. 6 New Milford 3-0 (25-18, 25-22,…
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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…
Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
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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…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
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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…