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Monroe Week In Review: Posted Nov. 18

Links to all of the town news posted over the past week or so.

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This feature is for those who are only interested in Monroe news and want to catch up with the stories posted over the past week or so. The following is a listing of direct story links.

Honeywell Receives Rave Reviews from Other Towns

A Feud Between Fan Hill Road Neighbors

Council Approves Paramedic Contract

The Stolen Tips of a 'Sandwich Artist'

German Shepherds Attack a Neighbor

Firefighters Responded to 68 Calls from the Hurricane

Route 25 Water Main Project Starts Thursday

Monroe Has Three New Eagle Scouts

Monroe Firefighters Seek Donations for Hurricane Victims

Toilet Paper? Fine. Raw Eggs? Clean it Up

Registrars Thank Those Who Made Election Day Possible

Photos: 'The Miracle Worker' at Jockey Hollow

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