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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 storm bringing heavy winds and rain knocked out power to 897 Monroe Eversource customers, according to the power company’s outage map, accounting for just over 11 percent of its 8,110 town customers as of 1:12 p.m.…
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The Masuk High boys hockey team began the season with a 5-4 overtime loss to Staples at Milford Ice Pavilion on Dec. 13. Nick Kondub factored into each Masuk goal with two net-finders and a pair of assists. He notched…
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The Masuk High girls basketball team, in a pair of road contests, defeated North Haven 53-46 on Wednesday and topped Amistad 58-41 on Friday. In the North Haven game, the Panthers fell behind 28-19 at halftime and outscored the opposition…
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Many couples who’ve clinked glasses of wine at weddings and romantic dinners, party guests raising their glasses for champagne toasts on New Year’s Eve and friends catching up with stories and laughs over a few beers during the past 50…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team looks to bounce back from a tough 60-40 loss to Trumbull on Friday when the Panthers take on Kaynor Tech in their home opener this Tuesday at 7 p.m. “This year…
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A 48-year-old Oxford man felt foolish after an encounter at the Henny Penny gas station on Route 34 on Dec. 8, when he paid for $47 worth of gas for a couple asking for help, then wound up giving them…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated a successful year when business owners and professionals gathered at its annual Holiday Luncheon at Flames Restaurant, 262 Main St., Tuesday afternoon. Chamber President Ray Giovanni recalled a year of ribbon…
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Karen T. Cronin, age 70, of Monroe, Connecticut passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 3, 2023. Karen was born on July 10, 1953 to the late Sam and Patricia Vistica. She worked for Smith Hanley Associates and retired from Penfield…
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Editor’s Note: Portions of the letter at the end of this article were redacted to protect the identities of specific students. This was discussed with Coach Steve Christy before publication. MONROE, CT — After months of controversy over an investigation…
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Robert M. Fox, age 79 of Southbury, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home with his devoted wife and caregiver by his side on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was the husband of Kathleen (O’Toole) Fox. Bob was…
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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…