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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 — Mitchell Thomson started working at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Wall Township as an hourly employee at age 14, while growing up in New Jersey — and he’s been with the popular sandwich shop chain ever since. Thomson,…
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Monroe scholars FAIRFIELD, CT — Notre Dame High School Principal Christopher Cipriano announced that the following students from Monroe were named to the first marking period honor roll: High Honors Grade 12: Gemma Grech, Sarah Lardi Grade 10: Caitlyn McCloat…
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MONROE, CT — The 2023 Monroe Bicentennial time capsule will be buried on the town green this Saturday at 3 p.m., rain or shine. All are welcome to attend the short ceremony. Town Clerk Vida Stone, who also serves as…
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MONROE, CT — After reportedly telling police he drove over a rock, a 32-year-old Bridgeport man admitted to crashing his white Audi A4 into a stonewall by a residential driveway in the 200-block of Hattertown Road, while trying to feed…
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A show of sportsmanship was made by Masuk and New Milford high schools’ teams, before their football game under the lights of Benedict Stadium Field last Friday night. The Panthers’ offense took the field and lined up across from the…
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MONROE, CT — Sixth graders on Jockey Hollow Middle School’s main campus learned about life in the military and in a military family from Army Master Sgt. Eric Brainard and his children on Friday. Family members of students and staff…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School fourth graders hosted a Veterans Day assembly, during which they performed patriotic songs and recited poems for their families Friday. “Veterans were treated to refreshments following the performance and then returned to a fourth…
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MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School welcomed veterans and their family members to its annual Veterans Day breakfast Friday morning. The school showed their appreciation for veterans’ service with a hot meal of sausage, eggs, bacon, French toast and…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney Elementary School students celebrated Veterans Day with a special assembly on Friday, when they welcomed 18 veterans to their school. The event was hosted by the fourth grade class, whose students learned about this special day…
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MONROE, CT — Jockey Hollow STEM Academy students received a visit from two veterans, a former Navy pilot and an Army musician, on Friday as part of their Veterans Day program. John Costello, a former U.S. Navy pilot and a…
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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…