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Though many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Candidates The Sun spoke to in the 112th District and 22nd Senatorial District expressed a mixture of excitement and confidence as their contested races head toward the finish line. State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, the incumbent for the district covering Monroe, Easton and Trumbull, spoke to voters at the polls earlier in the day. “I’m excited the day’s here to give everyone a chance to have their voices heard,” he said…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters put out a statement explaining problems with tabulators at Fawn Hollow District 1 and Monroe Elementary School District…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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…
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MONROE, CT — A 67-year-old Monroe woman received a phone call from someone claiming to be her daughter on Tuesday, who told her she was arrested after being involved in a motor vehicle accident in Texas and needed money to…
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WESTON — Masuk High’s girls basketball team jumped out to a 15-7 lead after one quarter of play en route to a 51-32 triumph at South-West Conference foe Weston on Thursday night. With the win, the Panthers improved to 6-1…
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MONROE, CT — On a night when Masuk celebrated the life of late Jockey Hollow Middle School boys basketball coach, Pete Simoulidis, who died suddenly last year at age 44, the Panthers went on an 18-13 run to end the…
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MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza says the loss of grant money, growing student enrollment and high projections for health insurance premiums factored into the 7.15 percent spending increase in his $72.5 million budget request for Monroe’s public…
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MONROE, CT — Bridgeport police officers picked up a city man on a Monroe arrest warrant at his home on Kossuth Street Friday, stemming from bomb threats made at three Aquarion Water Co. buildings in both municipalities on Dec. 20.…
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MONROE, CT — Ken Kellogg served as Monroe’s first selectman for six years, before deciding not to seek a fourth-consecutive term last fall. The Monroe Republican Town Committee welcomes the public a dinner party celebrating his retirement. The event will…
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When I wrote a column in August about the dire financial outlook of The Monroe Sun, I was soon overwhelmed by the generosity of residents and businesses in the community who came forward to save Monroe’s hyperlocal news site. Many…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — A trio of Panthers scored in double figures as the Masuk High boys basketball team defeated host Bassick 74-56 on Thursday. Tyler Newsom led the way with 23 points, Alex Simoulidis scored 19 — nine of which…
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MONROE, CT — Jockey Hollow Middle School seventh graders donated wrapped Christmas gifts to Prospect House, a homeless shelter in Bridgeport, to let its residents know people care about them during the holidays. The presents were on the stage of…
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SHELTON, CT — The Masuk High hockey team won a trio of games in an eight-day span, all on its home ice in Shelton. Masuk had two players register three-goal hat-tricks along the way. The Panthers crushed Brien McMahon-Norwalk 8-2…
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Though many residents already took advantage of early voting, a steady stream has been going to the polls throughout Election Day this Tuesday. Polls are open until 8 p.m. Candidates The Sun spoke to in the 112th District and 22nd Senatorial District expressed a mixture of excitement and confidence as…
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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…