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MONROE, Conn. — It’s time for boatbuilders to hone their skills to create a winning vessel with cardboard and duct tape. Monroe Parks and Recreation’s 4th annual Wolfe Park Pool Regatta is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is a limit of 150 participants and registration for the races must be done ahead of time. To register, click here. There is no open/lap swim during this event and all children younger than 17 must be accompanied by an adult during the entire activity. For information, send an email to [email protected], call 203-452-2806…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The words of the leaders of North America’s original 13 colonies calling for independence from the rule of the English crown came to…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC Canyon on a left curve, going off the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A severe thunderstorm on Independence Day caused extensive damage and road closures throughout the region, as high winds knocked out power and ripped…
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Jason Champagne broke away for a 67 yard touchdown run, then Rob Klein lofted a 39 yard scoring pass to Colin Hope to give the Monroe Lions a 14-0 first quarter lead against the Torrington Warriors in a home playoff…
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A 36-28 fourth quarter deficit against the North Haven Indians threatened to end the Monroe Lions seventh-graders’ perfect season and bounce them from the playoffs on their home field Sunday. But then the Lions took over, scoring three touchdowns while…
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Monroe Elementary School’s fourth grade class serenaded family members, who are former and active members of the U.S. armed forces, with patriotic songs during a Veterans Day assembly at their school Friday morning. The veterans socialized together over coffee, posed…
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In a long-standing tradition stretching back over 10 years, members of the Monroe Rotary Club, including Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Jack Zamary, visited all three Monroe elementary schools recently to distribute more than 200 dictionaries to third grade classes. At…
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A 20-year-old man, who has been telling people he is homeless and in need of food, a warm blanket and winter clothing, told police Thursday a man offered assistance in exchange for services of a sexual nature. Police said they are…
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Boy Scouts and leaders from Monroe and Trumbull’s Troop 203 participated in the district camporee, “Beyond the Basics,” at Camp Sequassen from Oct. 12 to 13. The camporee event included over 12 competitive stations designed to display patrol cohesion and patrol…
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Firefighters responded to a structure fire at the Mobil gas station and convenience store at 172 Main St. Friday morning, and contained the blaze to a storage area attached to the main building. Fire Marshal William Davin said his investigation revealed the fire was caused…
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A truck from Robert H. Lord Co. arrived with the furniture for Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s Teen Space Wednesday. The area now has tall modern desks and chairs where Director Lorna Rhyins said patrons can do their homework, use their…
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MONROE, Conn. — It’s time for boatbuilders to hone their skills to create a winning vessel with cardboard and duct tape. Monroe Parks and Recreation’s 4th annual Wolfe Park Pool Regatta is scheduled to be held on Thursday, July 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There is a limit 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. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
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…
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…
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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. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC…
MONROE, Conn. — A severe thunderstorm on Independence Day caused extensive damage and road closures throughout the region,…
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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…