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TORRINGTON, CT — The No. 6 seed Masuk High football team traveled to No. 3 Torrington and toppled the host team 41-0 in the snow for a Class MM State Playoff quarterfinal victory Tuesday night. With the win, the Panthers earn a rematch with No. 7 Bunnell of Stratford — a 21-12 winner over No. 2 Bristol Central — in the Sunday, Dec. 8 semifinals. Masuk will host their South-West Conference rivals at 12:30 p.m. Bunnell won the regular-season meeting. Against Torrington, quarterback Aaron Champagne returned to the lineup after exiting the Nov. 15 game against Brookfield and missing the…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
Read MoreChristine Sadler Ehlers, 87, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Newtown Square, Penn. Born on April 1, 1937, Chris was known by friends and family…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 53-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI Saturday night, after a police officer saw her allegedly fail to obey a stop sign…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Giving Tree Program, which brightens the holidays for town families in need when people generously donate gifts every year, is currently…
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MONROE, 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 to the polls to vote in person. As of Monday afternoon, Monroe had 13,517…
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MONROE, 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 he went to the park around 5 p.m. and stayed for about an hour.…
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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…
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Editor’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 participants on the Stepney Unstoppables last Saturday. On Saturday, the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater overflowed…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney declared Nov. 1 to be Diwali Day in Monroe, while giving a proclamation on the Monroe Town Hall green during a small ceremony Friday morning. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights,…
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Masuk 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 the overall conference swim and dive championship, which wrapped up with swimming events at…
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To the Editor, Every two years, our community has the opportunity to select an individual to represent our values as a community in Hartford as our state representative. Ultimately, that person is our voice on the critical issues of today.…
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To the Editor: I’m supporting Beth Cliff to become Monroe’s Representative in the State Legislature. It’s time for Monroe to see the benefits of having an actively engaged State Representative who will fight for our community. Beth is focused on…
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To the Editor: We would like to encourage voters in the 112th Connecticut House District to vote for Beth Cliff, the Democratic candidate for State Representative. Beth is a hard-working person who would truly represent us. She will listen to…
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MONROE, CT — Republicans honored three Monroe members for their contributions to the town during their annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner at Testo’s Ristorante Friday night. Local dignitaries, family and friends were among the guests, and there was a moment of…
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TORRINGTON, CT — The No. 6 seed Masuk High football team traveled to No. 3 Torrington and toppled the host team 41-0 in the snow for a Class MM State Playoff quarterfinal victory Tuesday night. With the win, the Panthers earn a rematch with No. 7 Bunnell of Stratford —…
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Shakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught the sport to keep kids out of trouble amid the temptation of drug dealing and street gangs. “He was the greatest man alive in my book, because he did a lot for the community,” Moore said of Harris. “He would scope out kids getting into trouble and approach them outside the courthouse to offer them an opportunity to improve their lives.” One day Moore was playing with his childhood friend, Terrance Mapp, who told…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new 7,500-square-foot general store will be built at 685 Main St., on the site of the former hot dog stand near Northbrook…
Read MoreDecades ago, families descended upon Family Shoes at Chuck’s Corner, 150 Main St. in Monroe, before the new school year as shoppers bought shoes and sneakers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Capital Spirits, which began with two stores in Hartford, added a third location at 575 Monroe Turnpike this year. It is owned and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Takumi Ramen & Grill, 435 Main St., offers a variety of noodle dishes with chicken, beef and seafood, as well as meals prepared…
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TORRINGTON, CT — The No. 6 seed Masuk High football team traveled to No. 3 Torrington and toppled the host team 41-0 in the snow for a Class MM State Playoff quarterfinal victory Tuesday night. With the win, the Panthers earn a rematch with No. 7 Bunnell of Stratford — a 21-12 winner over No. 2 Bristol Central — in the Sunday, Dec. 8 semifinals. Masuk will host their South-West Conference rivals at 12:30 p.m. Bunnell won the regular-season meeting. Against Torrington, quarterback Aaron Champagne returned to the lineup after exiting the Nov. 15 game against Brookfield and missing the…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
Read MoreBIDDEFORD, Maine — Colin Meropoulos, of Monroe, a standout defensive lineman at Endicott College, registered a 20-yard sack in the second quarter during a 39-7 romp…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High football team, coming off a 7-3 season, has earned the No. 6 seed and will visit No 3 Torrington in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Lions D12 Cheerleading team showcased an incredible performance at the Regional Competition held at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, Mass., on…
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BOSTON, Mass. — Masuk High School Social Studies teachers Emily Woznick and Megan Bartosik, and Instructional Leader Jamie…
Masuk High School senior Claudia Mensah has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious $22,000 Barton L.…
Seventh graders enrolled in Jockey Hollow’s STEM Academy took a trip to Meigs Point Nature Center in Hammonasset…
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MONROE, CT — A 53-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI Saturday night, after a police officer saw…
MONROE, CT — Monroe’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) assists first responders during natural disasters, staffs emergency shelters,…
MONROE, CT — Police say a 39-year-old Danbury man involved in a two-vehicle-crash on June 19 had bloodshot…
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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…