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BRIDGEPORT, CT — Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, the Democratic candidate for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District seat, led her opponent, Republican, Chris Carrena, 51 to 47 percent late Tuesday night. Independent Party candidate Robert Halstead was a distant third. During a watch party at Crossroads Pizza on Main Street, Gadkar-Wilcox’s campaign expressed confidence in a victory to cheering supporters, but with three precincts in Bridgeport and early voting and absentee ballots yet to be counted, they decided to call it a night. The final outcome should be decided later today. Before leaving the restaurant late Tuesday night, Gadkar-Wilcox thanked her campaign team for…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott held a commanding lead late Tuesday night, so though all of the results were not in, the incumbent Republican…
Read MoreThough 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…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Residents shopping for a clothes and accessories, a bottle of wine, toys for their children and taking their family out to dinner this Saturday have no shortage of options in Monroe. When schools, youth sports organizations and…
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MONROE, CT — Every year, Masuk High School juniors and seniors attending their prom night can come to their school for hours of food, music and fun activities together during a Post Pom party organized by the Masuk Parent-Teacher Club…
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Sharron Maili Wessel, longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on Thursday, November 16th after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She was 78. Born in Riverside, California, Sharron was the daughter of the late James Graham Haffter and Mary…
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The 160 residents of the St. Joseph’s Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center in Trumbull will receive gift bags this Christmas that are sure to bring smiles to their faces, especially the seniors who don’t get a lot of visits. Monroe…
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NEWTOWN, CT — In a battle of South-West Conference football foes looking to bolster their state playoff seedings, the visiting Masuk High Panthers defeated Newtown 42-20 on Thanksgiving Eve. Jason Champagne did most of the damage, scoring five of Masuk’s…
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Masuk Girls Swimming and Diving Team Coach Emily DeMace shared results from the State Finals at Southern Connecticut State University last Tuesday. “We had six best times,” she said. Among the results: 200 medley relay: (Lena Savkovic, Lucia Morales, Yara…
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MONROE, CT — An 80-year-old Trumbull man allegedly grabbed a 55-year-old Seymour man’s arm with both hands and shook him during an argument at Great Hollow Lake Friday morning, then grabbed his fishing pole and attempted to snap it in…
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MADISON, CT — Head Coach Matt Duffy’s fourth-grade Monroe Lions youth football team took a 10-0 record into the AYF Shoreline Championship game against Newtown Saturday and built a 12-6 halftime lead. But the Lions lost their momentum the rest…
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MONROE, CT — A small crowd gathered on the town green on a chilly Saturday afternoon to bury a time capsule for Monroe’s bicentennial. Filled with items about the town and current times, the capsule will be dug up by…
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Jessica Snyder, of Trumbull, smiled while watching her 20-month-old daughter, Peyton, hold a bouquet of colorful balloons while riding a toy unicorn on the floor of Awesome Toys & Gifts, a new store at 464 Main St. in Monroe, Saturday…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, the Democratic candidate for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District seat, led her opponent, Republican, Chris Carrena, 51 to 47 percent late Tuesday night. Independent Party candidate Robert Halstead was a distant third. During a watch party at Crossroads Pizza on Main Street, Gadkar-Wilcox’s campaign expressed confidence…
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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…