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See all »MONROE, CT — After surviving her own breast cancer scare years ago, Bonnie Maur, a longtime teacher at Chalk Hill and Jockey Hollow middle schools, started the Think Pink Monroe initiative, recruited committee members and volunteers and spread awareness on the importance of routine mammogram screenings. Now, six years later, Think Pink Monroe is a nonprofit organization, raising funds to provide financial support for town families impacted by cancer, raising awareness and running support groups. “Every year, we have grown and we’re helping the community,” Maur said during an interview in front of the Town Hall Gazebo Tuesday afternoon. “People…
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 MoreMONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled with stories of gun violence, most prominently in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Incumbent State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, and his challenger, Beth Cliff, a Democrat from Easton, are on opposite sides of a ballot measure…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer planning to build a Starbucks coffee shop at 255 Monroe Turnpike made tweaks to improve traffic flow in the parking lot and added a buffer of trees for residential neighbors to the northwest of the…
Read MoreOne hundred guests arriving at Victorinox’s U.S. headquarters at 7 Victoria Drive in Monroe Wednesday evening were greeted by Leah Pepper and Julia Filimon, who helped them make their own complimentary Swiss Army Knives. Guests were also treated to a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced the postponement of the Bicentennial Fireworks due to the current weather forecast, predicting a significant chance of rain and thunderstorms on Friday, especially during the early evening hours. The celebration will be…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe, CT Residents Facebook group is starting #MonroeSEEK, a scavenger hunt during which a generous benefactor will make donations to Monroe charities and nonprofits. The game is inspired by the May scavenger hunt at Edith Wheeler…
Read MoreBoo’s Crew 3, a team with four Masuk High School swimmers, finished third in St. Vincent’s annual Swim Across the Sound’s Traditional Relay on Saturday, July 29, racing in the salt water of Long Island Sound, from Port Jefferson to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A postive I.D. of surveillance video led to the arrest of a 28-year-old East Haven man for allegedly shoplifting from Stop & Shop, 470 Monroe Turnpike, on June 19. He turned himself in on a warrant Saturday.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Days after endorsing their party’s slate of 16 candidates for this November’s municipal election, town Democrats welcomed Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and party members from the neighboring town of Easton to a kick-off event, held in the…
Read MoreKANSAS CITY, MO. — Austin Patti, 12, of Monroe, belted a record 49 home runs in the local derby. Then he put on a power display in the East Region Little League Home Run Derby at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas…
Read MoreHummingbirds are a treat to see. They are so quick you often hear the hum before you see the bird. Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are eastern North America’s only nesting hummingbird. The males have the red patch on their throat and the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 50-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI Wednesday night after the owner of Marcello’s Italian Eatery, 477 Main St., told officers he appeared to be having an argument with his wife. The couple was asked to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After surviving her own breast cancer scare years ago, Bonnie Maur, a longtime teacher at Chalk Hill and Jockey Hollow middle schools, started the Think Pink Monroe initiative, recruited committee members and volunteers and spread awareness on the importance of routine mammogram screenings. Now, six years later,…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink — Strawberry Dragon Fruit. Several public officials stopped by Sip & Scoop after a press conference announcing the opening of the U.S. Small Business Recovery Center for Fairfield County at the Monroe Police Department, which will assist businesses hurt by the massive flooding on Aug. 18. Among the speakers was…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games, outscoring opponents 24-1. The results were 8-0 over Stratford on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8-0 over Immaculate on Sept. 26 and 8-1 over Kolbe Cathedral on Sept. 28. In the win over Stratford goalkeeper Kara Leandres recorded the shutout. Bri VanDerheyden netted a hat-trick Amelia Stephens had two goals and two assists — both of her tallies coming on headers off corner kicks. Ella McGee had a goal and three assists. Other Goals were scored…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
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See all »MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
Home & Garden
See all »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…