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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming suspicious, ending the call and contacting police, according to a complaint made on June 18. The incident began when he received a “routine security compliance” text message from an international number claiming there was an Apple Pay transaction of close to $285 on his account. If he did not make the transaction, he was given a 1-800 number for the “Apple Security Team” to dispute it. Police said he called the number to say he did not make the transaction and a…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters’ approval of the purchase of Benedict’s Farm, which will preserve 65 acres of open space in perpetuity, highlighted three decisions made at…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Big Ass Canopy, an event highlighting live local artists, will be held at Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on July 11 and 18.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of A.I. during an appearance at the Monroe Senior…
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MONROE, Conn. — Edith Wheeler Memorial Library celebrated the grand opening of its new solo study pods last Thursday. “When the library updated our strategic plan a year ago, the public shared their need for more private study space,” Library…
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MANCHESTER, Conn. — Ten members of the Jockey Hollow Middle School Track and Field team, who qualified in their events, competed in the 18th annual Connecticut Middle School State Track & Field Championship Meet on Saturday, May 23. “We are…
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MONROE, Conn. — Officers and state officials conducted compliance checks of Stop & Vape Convenience, 483 Monroe Turnpike, and Area 51, 525 Main St., following a complaint from a woman, who alleged that her underage daughter bought cannabis products from…
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MONROE, Conn. — Rain shifted the Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike to the Fawn Hollow Elementary School campus on Sunday and 119 reported finishers braved the weather for the event. The course went around the Chalk Hill School…
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MONROE, Conn. — Rain forced the cancelation of Monroe’s annual parade, but the Memorial Day Ceremony proceeded indoors at Town Hall with the theme “Honoring Our Heroes” on Sunday. Led by Master of Ceremonies William Davin, who is the town’s…
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MONROE, Conn. — Police officers earned promotions in rank and recognition for thorough investigations and decisive actions leading to arrests, while solving major cases, as well as for the use of their medical training to save lives in the community…
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MONROE, Conn. — Police Officer Nicholas Puglisi created the Special Olympics Classic Car Show and annual Trunk or Treat Car Show events, which raise a total of over $7,000 a year for Special Olympics Connecticut on behalf of the Monroe…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe police officer Helio Ramalhete rose through the ranks of the department over the course of his 20-year-career, from patrol officer to detective and sergeant before earning the rank of lieutenant. He received his latest promotion during…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming suspicious, ending the call and contacting police, according to a complaint made on June 18. The incident began when he received a “routine security compliance” text message from an international number claiming…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake at Wolfe Park on Saturday. Youth games were held throughout the morning and afternoon following the annual game for coaches. Reporter Andy Hutchison coaches the U6 co-ed team. He played in the coach game and benefitted from watching the 5- and 6-year-olds play, along with some great passing and teamwork to net four goals and a pair of assists for his team. Most importantly, all of the coaches had a blast and got off…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
MONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…