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Masuk 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 the overall conference swim and dive championship, which wrapped up with swimming events at Weston High on Saturday. Lena Savkovic was fourth in the 50 yard freestyle event in a time of 25.92 and finished fourth in the 100 backstroke in 1:01.91 as the Panthers finished fifth as a team with 232 points. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with 562. Savkovic also anchored the fifth-place 200 yard free relay team which included Lucia Morales,…
Read MoreTo the Editor, Every two years, our community has the opportunity to select an individual to represent our values as a community in Hartford as our…
Read MoreTo the Editor: I’m supporting Beth Cliff to become Monroe’s Representative in the State Legislature. It’s time for Monroe to see the benefits of having an…
Read MoreTo the Editor: We would like to encourage voters in the 112th Connecticut House District to vote for Beth Cliff, the Democratic candidate for State Representative.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Republicans honored three Monroe members for their contributions to the town during their annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner at Testo’s Ristorante Friday night. Local…
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MONROE, CT — A large tract of land on Turkey Roost Road and Cobblers Hill Court was the site of an illegal quarrying operation for decades, and neighbors have heard gunshots from hunters and the engines of ATVs from trespassers…
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Pietro Michele “Peter Michael” Guerrera, a longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on March 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, who have been left behind to cherish his memory. He was 75 years young. Born in Pontelandolfo, Benevento, Italy,…
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MONROE, CT — A developer withdrew a controversial inland wetlands application for Sun Valley Glen, a nine-unit cluster housing community proposed for 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike, but is not giving up on the plan. During the Inland Wetlands Commission…
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MONROE, CT — A 56-year-old Monroe woman lost $1,000 to a cryptocurrency scam on Facebook, according to a police complaint made Monday. Police said she received a direct message from someone posing as her friend, who asked her if she…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Parks and Recreation’s eighth grade boys travel basketball team capped off the end of their season by winning the 2024 Connecticut Hoop Fest Tournament, nipping the Fairfield Basketball Association 34-33 in the title game on Sunday,…
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MONROE, CT — Ten middle school girls were chosen for Monroe Parks and Recreation’s fifth and sixth grade all star basketball team and will play in an all star game against Newtown’s best players. The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department…
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MIDDLETOWN, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team had a nice showing in the Class M State Championships at Wesleyan University on March 11, highlighted by Brendan Kirberger’s two first-place finishes and a pair of school record-setting efforts. Several of…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Parks and Recreation invites families to a Summer Fun Days Camp open house, featuring a pool party at the Masuk High School pool, this Friday, March 15, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event includes a…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members had voted to reinstate the license agreement for the town’s use of St. Jude School, 707 Monroe Turnpike, while also allowing the Registrars of Voters to hold elections for the Presidential Primaries and the…
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MONROE, CT — Real estate scams, in which someone impersonates an owner of a vacant property to sell it, are on the rise in Connecticut. In one infamous case, a South-Africa-based con artist sold a Long Island man’s property on…
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Masuk 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 the overall conference swim and dive championship, which wrapped up with swimming events at Weston High on Saturday. Lena Savkovic was fourth in the…
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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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Masuk 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 the overall conference swim and dive championship, which wrapped up with swimming events at Weston High on Saturday. Lena Savkovic was fourth in the 50 yard freestyle event in a time of 25.92 and finished fourth in the 100 backstroke in 1:01.91 as the Panthers finished fifth as a team with 232 points. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with 562. Savkovic also anchored the fifth-place 200 yard free relay team which included Lucia Morales,…
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…
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…
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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…