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MONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going to the polls to vote in person. As of Monday afternoon, Monroe had 13,517 registered voters and 5,293 had voted via early voting or same day registration for a turnout of just over 39 percent. Of those voting early were 1,454 registered Democrats, 1,484 Republicans, 2,283 unaffiliated and 72 from other parties. Monroe’s polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 5): District 1: Fawn Hollow Elementary School, 345…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when he visited Great Hollow Lake Saturday. Police said…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney declared Nov. 1 to be Diwali Day in Monroe, while giving a proclamation on the Monroe Town Hall green…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives served warrants to two suspects being held at Bridgeport Superior Court on unrelated charges on Feb. 21. One man was arrested in connection with the burglary of Havana on 25 Cigar Lounge on Main…
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MONROE, CT — Residents often blame Planning and Zoning Commission members for bringing “too many” pizza places and nail salons to town or for approving unpopular housing proposals in residential neighborhoods. But, rather than relying on their own personal preferences,…
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NORTHFORD, CT — The Masuk High hockey team concluded the regular season with a 5-1 win over North Branford at Northford Ice Pavilion on Saturday afternoon. Christian LaBella and Nick Kondub both scored twice and Luke Kondub added a goal.…
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Savanna Cedrone is Masuk High’s one and only gymnast. Because she has no Panthers’ teammates to practice and compete with, she works alongside Newtown High gymnasts at Newtown Gymnastics Academy throughout the winter season, which is winding down. Cedrone is…
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MONROE, CT — A great teacher inspires students to learn and provides care and compassion when they struggle, while always showing a willingness to take extra time to ensure their lessons are understood by all. Students, parents and faculty who…
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Frank A. Bologna, age 92, died in Bridgeport Hospital on February 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 24, 1931, in Bridgeport, Frank was the son of the late Dominic and Philomena (Greco) Bologna. He married the…
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MONROE, CT — It has been quite a team effort for Masuk High’s girls basketball team this winter, as the Panthers won 16 of 20 regular season games and will look to make a state playoff run. Contributions come from…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers were dispatched to Laurel Drive at 9:26 p.m. Tuesday night for a report of a man in his 40’s with a gunshot wound to his upper leg. Police said their initial investigation suggests the…
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MONROE, CT — Ryan Putnam, 17, a starting outside linebacker for the Masuk Panthers, is pumping iron and getting noticeably stronger for next season. Though he’s in good shape now, the junior had to overcome serious injuries early in his…
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Masuk High’s hockey team shook of a hard-fought 5-4 overtime loss to the Brookfield-Bethel-Danbury-Immaculate (BBDI) co-op at Danbury Ice Arena on Saturday with a 7-3 win over Guilford at New Haven’s Ralph Walker Rink on Monday. In the BBDI contest,…
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MONROE, CT — Close to 40 percent of Monroe’s registered voters already cast early ballots for the Presidential Election and state races. Today residents are going to the polls to vote in person. As of Monday afternoon, Monroe had 13,517 registered voters and 5,293 had voted via early voting or…
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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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WESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as a team with a score of 232. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 562. The swim events were held at Weston Middle School on Saturday after the diving finals took place at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. The swim portion of the championships traditionally takes place at Masuk’s pool, but had to be relocated due to a mechanical issue with the pool. Masuk’s swimmers practiced at Shelton Community Center and…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk 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…
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…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
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…
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MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
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…
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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…