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Masuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads to No. 6 Woodstock Academy for a Class L quarterfinal round game Thursday at 2 p.m. The Panthers are coming off a 1-0 win over No. 19 Ledyard at home on Nov. 1 and a 3-2 upset of No. 3 Bethel on the road on Monday. On the volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers will host No. 10 Bristol Central in a Class L second round match Thursday at 6 p.m. Masuk is coming…
Read MoreElection outcomes came in late Tuesday night, so on Wednesday afternoon Beth Cliff, the Democratic Party candidate for Connecticut’s 112th District, called incumbent Republican, State Rep.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines for alleged sales to underage customers at A&W…
Read MoreSujata Gadkar-Wilcox had declared victory in Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District race late Tuesday night. With votes still left to be counted in Bridgeport, whose politics traditionally…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, 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…
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Breezy Grenier, 35, of Sherman, served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a petty officer third class and a food service specialist from 2006 to 2010. Now the Connecticut native is a finalist for the annual Ms. Veteran America competition.…
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Vida Stone Political Party: Republican Running unopposed for: Town Clerk Education: Certified Connecticut Town Clerk, Municipal Veterans Representative, Registrar of Vital Statistics Work experience: 2004-2015 First Selectman’s Assistant/2015 – present Town Clerk/Registrar of Vitals/Municipal Veterans Representative Political experience: 2015 – present elected…
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Frank Dutches Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Treasurer Education: BS Business Administration – Seton Hall University Military experience: United States Marine Corps – Captain – four years active duty. Work experience: Burroughs / Unisys Corporation – Vice President I spent 35-plus years in…
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MONROE, CT — A shoplifter reportedly said, “you can’t touch me,” to a Stop & Shop manager who grabbed the cart full of items he was wheeling out of the store on Monroe Turnpike Tuesday morning. Police said a male…
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The following is an OpEd from State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th. The 112th District HARTFORD, CT — An interesting moment at a committee meeting about home heating assistance brought to light an issue I’ve been dealing with. Several people have come…
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To the Editor: Recently Terry Rooney and Jerry Stevens participated in a podcast sponsored by the Monroe Residents Facebook page. The contrast between the two candidates couldn’t be starker. I am voting for Jerry Stevens for First Selectman on November…
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The Masuk girls swim and dive team won a meet against Stratford 88-82 Tuesday, improving the Panthers’ record to 4-1 on the season. “The closest meet we have had in a long time!” said Head Coach Emily DeMace. “We were…
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MONROE, CT — Visitors of the Monroe Senior Center can participate in a book club, yoga and other fun programs, go on day and overnight trips, attend picnics and apply for financial and transportation services. Participants in the Bill’s Senior…
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The 3rd District of the American Legion is hosting its annual Children’s Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake, 454 Purdy Hill Road, this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. Admission is free and prizes will be awarded in three age…
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MONROE, CT — A developer is planning to built 99 single family homes on what is known as the Renz Pond property at 201 Turkey Roost Road. A hearing for the wetlands permit application was closed Wednesday night. The Inland…
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Masuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads to No. 6 Woodstock Academy for a Class L quarterfinal round game Thursday at 2 p.m. The Panthers are coming off a 1-0 win…
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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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Masuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads to No. 6 Woodstock Academy for a Class L quarterfinal round game Thursday at 2 p.m. The Panthers are coming off a 1-0 win over No. 19 Ledyard at home on Nov. 1 and a 3-2 upset of No. 3 Bethel on the road on Monday. On the volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers will host No. 10 Bristol Central in a Class L second round match Thursday at 6 p.m. Masuk is coming…
Read MoreWESTON, 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…
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…
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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 — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
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…
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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…