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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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DANBURY, 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 Tournament’s first round on Friday. Senior captain Cole Rigby found the back of the…
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To the Editor: Monroe deserves strong representation in the State Senate to ensure we receive our fair share of state funding and support. For years, Monroe’s share of state education funding has been shrinking. At the beginning of the school…
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To the editor: I am honored to be the Republican candidate for the State Senate in District 22, representing Monroe, Trumbull, and Bridgeport. If elected, I pledge to serve our community with integrity and dedication, honoring my word throughout my…
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To the Editor: I am State Representative Tony Scott and I’m running for reelection to represent Monroe, Easton and Trumbull for the 112th District in Hartford. It has been a privilege to be your voice in Hartford for the past…
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To the Editor: As we close in on the final days before the election, I want to express my appreciation to the citizens of Monroe, Trumbull and Easton who have been so gracious and forthcoming as we have talked about…
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To the Editor: I write to support Beth Cliff for State Representative for the 112th District. Beth has over 30 years of management and leadership experience in American corporations, at universities of international standing, and in boutique consulting firms serving…
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MONROE, 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 L State Tournament on a windy, unseasonably warm Friday afternoon. Natalia Fabryk scored the…
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MONROE, CT — In a matchup of Panthers the Masuk High football team left no doubt which program was in control on Friday night. Masuk blasted the Pomperaug Panthers 56-7. Masuk jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first…
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MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for days, after being evicted from a house on Elm Street turned himself in on a warrant for one count of cruelty to…
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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented…
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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…