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MONROE, Conn. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis earning induction into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame. When he became ill last year, Kim was touched by the outpouring of support from fellow firefighters in the town’s three companies of Stepney, Monroe and Stevenson. “The fire department is more than just a bunch of people who get together and go out and respond to calls, and help other people,” she said from the podium in the dining room of The Waterview during the annual Firefighter’s Banquet Friday. “We help each…
Read MoreJohn 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…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Andressa Ojeda’s quest to become Brazil’s first female astronaut includes a path through Monroe. Ojeda spent a year at Masuk High School as a foreign exchange student, through the Monroe Rotary Club’s Rotary Youth Exchange Program, and…
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MONROE, CT — Whether you enjoy hiking — with or without the dog — biking, fishing, or simply taking in the sights and sounds of nature, Aspetuck Land Trust has a lot to offer with its unspoiled properties throughout the region,…
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MONROE, CT — Every child likes to play. For Joey Ambrosini, his childhood fun has carried over into his career pursuits in the acting business. “Ever since I was a little kid, I would always dress up around the house. Whether…
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MONROE, CT — Dianne Deaso looked forward to seeing her 12-year-old stepdaughter Reagan, who had special needs, play with the other children at The Wolfe’s Den, a new playground to be built at Wolfe Park. The playground will be wheelchair accessible, allowing children of…
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MONROE — Doris Ritenour had tears in her eyes, while recalling how she had to close her new business, Hair by Doris in Gaslight Square on Monroe Turnpike, soon after opening it last year, because of restrictions from the COVID-19…
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MONROE, CT — When the Masuk Panthers football team runs back onto the field this fall, its players’ red helmets will have “Panthers” written in cursive in black lettering, rather than white, on the sides. The letters will be outlined…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Sun is investing in fall sports coverage, so readers will be able to follow highlights of their favorite Masuk High School teams this coming season. I’ve reached an agreement with Andy Hutchison, a veteran sportswriter…
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HARTFORD, CT — During a special session in the Connecticut House of Representatives Wednesday, State Rep. Tony Scott, R-Monroe and Newtown, joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in opposing the extension of Gov. Ned Lamont’s emergency powers past the end of the…
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MONROE, Conn. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis earning induction into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame. When he became ill last year, Kim was touched by the outpouring of support from fellow firefighters in the town’s three companies of…
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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. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis…
MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
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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…