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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 — Monroe Rotary Club members taught children how to paint rocks for the Interact Rock Garden outside the Wolfe’s Den Playground at Wolfe Park during the Monroe Farmers’ Market last Friday. The garden was created by students in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Connecticut Mural Project’s traveling banner will be on display in the Monroe Lions Café at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library for public viewing until July 31. The mural, representing Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District of Monroe, Trumbull and…
Read MoreFamilies danced and sang along to live music by rock legend John Waite, the popular country band Thompson Square, and the talented local bands American Honey and Bad Boy Saturday evening at the Jam at the Dam at Z-Topia, the…
Read MoreChildren participating in the Monroe Farmers’ Market’s Market Minis program made their own pickles using cucumbers, salt, dill and vinegar Friday, when market goers sampled pickle lemonade and bought pickle popsicles at the tasting tent, and inflated pickles adorned the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police responded to two commercial burglaries, about a half-hour apart, late Wednesday into Thursday morning. Just before midnight, the alarm at the Monroe Smoke Shop, 181 Main St., sounded and the alarm at the Gulf station, 536…
Read MorePanagiotis “Pete” Simoulidis of Monroe, the beloved and devoted husband of Heather and father of Chris and Alex, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He touched the hearts of all who knew him and while his departure leaves an…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg briefed the Town Council on the Pepper Street project in his first selectman update given at its meeting Monday. Residents have been expressing frustration over slow progress and delays throughout the project. “As…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jerry Stevens, the Democratic Party’s candidate for first selectman, told a packed dining room at Jennie’s Pizzeria about the family history that shaped him and shared his vision for Monroe’s future during a campaign fundraiser Wednesday night.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police received complaints about a man in a silver Chevrolet Suburban, who was stopping cars by Stevenson Dam on Route 34 Saturday evening and offering gold jewelry and diamonds in exchange for cash. He reportedly told drivers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Picklefest is coming back to the Monroe Farmers’ Market this Friday when the weekly event is held on the town green from 3 to 6 p.m. “There’s no better way to celebrate the bumper crops of cucumbers…
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…