Manchester Downtown District Wants Ideas

The Downtown Manchester Special Services District is asking residents to help brainstorm about how downtown Manchester can be improved and made more vibrant.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/community/manchester/hc-mx-downtown-0207-20130131,0,4682926.story

Darien school budget at 4 percent increase

The 2013-14 proposed Darien school budget came in at a 4.07 percent increase over 2012-13, announced Representative Town Meeting Education Committee Chairman Dennis Maroney at the Monday, Jan.



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Attention Connecticut Residents: Watch Out For Tire Irons To The Face

... iron because you messed with someone's man or woman. OR WILL YOU? An unemployed hairdresser accused of knocking out a Darien woman's teeth with a tire iron in November pleaded not guilty to a felony assault charge Tuesday at state Superior Court in ...



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Power slowly being restored in Darien

Seven percent of Darien, or 586 customers of Connecticut Light & Power, still are without power as of 2:45 p.m. today due to the high winds.



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New Canaan and Darien realtors lead charge against texting while driving

... they should. You would hope people would get it by now, but they don't seem to be." That's why the New Canaan and Darien boards of Realtors have joined to promote an anti-texting-and-driving campaign started by AT&T. "No one spends as much time in ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-and-Darien-realtors-lead-charge-4240072.php

Rockets take down Knicks in Darien seventh/eighth grade boys hoops

After pulling ahead by six points in the second half, the Rockets fought off a valiant second half comeback bid by the Knicks to score a 22-15 victory on Saturday at Darien High School .



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Huskies best Blue Devils in Darien seventh/eighth grade girls hoops

The Huskies continued their winning streak with a 34-15 victory over the Blue Devils on Saturday in seventh/eighth grade girls basketball.



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Darien Mite A squad captures NYHL Mite A Division championship

Darien Mite A, sponsored by Connecticut Property Management, traveled to Marlborough, MA to compete in the NYHL Mite A Division and came home with the tournament championship.



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Celtics get past Lakers in seventh/eighth grade boys basketball

... with contributions by Matthew DiMeglio , Drew Durkin , Jason and Gaaserud. The Celtics defeated the Lakers 27-25 in Darien seventh/eighth grade boys YMBA basketball on Saturday. Charlie Christensen led the Celtics with eight points. Jake Bieler ...



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Power slowly being restored in Darien

Seven percent of Darien, or 586 customers of Connecticut Light & Power, still are without power as of 2:45 p.m. today due to the high winds.



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Greenwich woman charged in tire-iron beating

... at state Superior Court in Stamford. Photo: Contributed Photo An unemployed hairdresser accused of knocking out a Darien woman's teeth with a tire iron in November pleaded not guilty to a felony assault charge Tuesday at state Superior Court in ...



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Darien school budget at 4 percent increase

RTM moderator Sarah Seelye displays the 2013-2014 budget at the Jan. 28 RTM meeting at Darien Town Hall.



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Grandfather charms YouTube viewers with video game prowess

... strike a chord with the public and become instant classics. However, YouTube has yet to see a viral video from a Darien resident. Darien High School junior, Jake Heyde and his brother, Zach, had no idea when they began filming their grandfather ...



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10 percent without power in Darien

Ten percent of Darien, or 822 customers of Connecticut Light & Power, are without power as of noon today due to the high winds.



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Greenwich woman charged in tire-iron beating

An unemployed hairdresser accused of knocking out a Darien woman's teeth with a tire iron in November pleaded not guilty to a felony assault charge Tuesday at state Superior Court in Stamford.



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Hundreds Still Without Power In Darien

There were still 585 customers without power in Darien, as of 2 p.m. Thursday. Connecticut Light and Power does not have an estimate on when power might be restored.



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Storm Leaves Darien Residents Without Power

... without power Thursday morning. According to the Connecticut Light & Power outage map , currently 1,049 customers in Darien are without power as of 9:17 a.m. That's about 13 percent of their 7,189 users. Metro-North is also directing New Haven Line ...



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Caleb Moore Dies

Winter X Games competitor Caleb Moore died Thursday morning in a Colorado hospital after his snowmobile crashed last week during a competition.



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Grandfather charms YouTube viewers with video game prowess

Darien High School junior Jake Heyde and his 84-year-old grandfather, Ben, take on the gaming world in a YouTube video that became an overnight sensation.



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Darien girls hockey team takes down Greenwich for fifth consecutive win

The Darien girls hockey team picked up a 4-2 win over Greenwich at the Dorothy Hamill Ice Rink on Wednesday.



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13 percent without power in Darien

Thirteen percent of Darien, or 1,057 customers of Connecticut Light & Power, are without power as of 11 a.m. today due to the high winds.



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Darien schools open 90 minutes late because of storm

Darien public schools will open 90 minutes later than usual this morning because of power outages and road closures caused by the overnight storm of heavy rain and strong winds.



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Practicing Independence

My nine-year-old son had a milestone moment last summer. He attended sleepaway camp 288 miles from our Darien home in the "Live Free or Die" State of New Hampshire.



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Homes on Video: Tokeneke Rd., Rowayton Ave.

These videos of Darien and Rowayton homes for sale were recently uploaded to YouTube.



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Darien schools open 90 minutes late because of storm

Darien public schools will open 90 minutes later than usual this morning because of power outages and road closures caused by the overnight storm of heavy rain and strong winds.



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Darien forecast: Rain, wind easing as temps fall

Heavy rain, whipped by strong winds, is sweeping across southwestern Connecticut early this morning, but is expected to ease by midday, but the balmy temperature of the last day will be heading down to seasonable levels.



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Darien forecast: Rain, wind easing as temps fall

Heavy rain, whipped by strong winds, is sweeping across southwestern Connecticut early this morning, but is expected to ease by midday, but the balmy temperature of the last day will be heading down to seasonable levels.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-forecast-Rain-wind-easing-as-temps-fall-4238461.php

Experts: Networking Will Help You Find A Job In Darien

Darien's unemployment rate is decreasing , but many people in town are still out of work.



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Darien: Find Us On Facebook And Twitter

Want to get The Daily Voice news in your Facebook news feed? Join hundreds of others who "like" The Darien Daily Voice on Facebook.



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Darien Girls Indoor Track Team Sets Big Postseason Goals

DARIEN, Conn. After winning its 10th straight Eastern Division championship last week, the Darien High School indoor girls track and field team looks to win its first league championship since 2009 on Thursday.



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Newtown Tells Lawmakers: 'Honor The Lives Lost'

David Wheeler, the father of Benjamin Wheeler, who was killed at the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, waits to speak to the task force.



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Darien family opens up about Dravet syndrome

Two weeks ago, Jeremy Clark had his 52nd seizure. He and his identical twin brother, Miles, are 4 years old and suffer from a rare form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome.



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New Canaan and Darien realtors lead charge against texting while driving

... they should. You would hope people would get it by now, but they don't seem to be." That's why the New Canaan and Darien boards of Realtors have joined to promote an anti-texting-and-driving campaign started by AT&T. "No one spends as much time in ...



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New study sheds light on philanthropy habits of wealthy

... throughout the lean years is corroborated anecdotally as well. Ceci Maher , executive director of Person-to-Person, a Darien-based nonprofit organization, said that through weak economic years, donations remained steady. "We made a commitment to ...



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It's like the song says . . . You gotta have friends

... WorkLife Solutions, Family Centers' Employee Assistance Program serving area businesses. Serving Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and New Canaan, Family Centers is a United Way, New Canaan Community Foundation and Community Fund of Darien partner agency ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/It-s-like-the-song-says-You-gotta-have-4236217.php

Full steam ahead in Darien with single-stream recycling

Dot Kelly, of the Transfer Station Advisory Committee, makes a presentation about single stream recycling at the Darien RTM meeting Jan.



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Joan Walsh, 85, Hastings Registered Nurse

... is survived by five children, Joanne, of Manhattan, James E. (Teresa) Walsh Jr., of Dobbs Ferry, Maureen Meehan, of Darien, Conn., Judy (Timothy) Kelly, of Rye, and Colleen (Stephen) Pecylak, of Hastings-on- Hudson; and 11 grandchildren. She was ...



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Full steam ahead in Darien with single-stream recycling

"One challenge is: How do you get people to know what they're supposed to do? Have you heard the one about the bin at the recycling center that said, `Empty water bottles here?' Pretty soon the bin was full of water," Kelly intoned to applause.



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The Running Doctor: Combating Winter

... 1984 and the 1988 Olympic Trials and is a veteran of 30 Marathons. Weiss is a Fairfield native and has a practice in Darien. For information, visit www.therunningdoctor.net. When the temperature of your body drops below freezing, ice crystals form ...



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Darien family opens up about Dravet syndrome

He and his identical twin brother, Miles, are 4 years old and suffer from a rare form of epilepsy called Dravet syndrome.



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Ashley Judd splits from Dario Franchitti

"We have mutually decided to end our marriage. We'll always be family and continue to cherish our relationship based on the special love, integrity, and respect we have always enjoyed," the couple said in a statement.



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Manchester ShopRite Owner Appeals Walmart Approval

Facing the prospect of withering in the shadow of a giant competitor, owners of the ShopRite supermarket on Spencer Street are seeking relief from the court.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/community/manchester/hc-manchester-walmart-appeal-0131-20130130,0,1116170.story

Darien forecast: Warm day, windy night

Thick fog shrouds much of southwestern Connecticut early this morning, a day when unseasonably warm daytime temperatures are expected to give way to heavy rain and strong winds overnight.



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Police: Man Runs When Confronted by Store Workers

... he fled from a supermarket when employees saw him behind a service desk and attempted to question him, police said. Darien police gave this account: At about 9:50 p.m. Sunday, employees at Stop & Shop supermarket in the Goodwives Shopping Center, 25 ...



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If This Doesn't Make Single-Stream Recycling Clear, Tell the Town Here

Editor's note: The document attached to this article is supposed to clarify for you how to comply with Darien's single-stream recycling policy, which is about to start this spring.



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Darien forecast: Warm day, windy night

Thick fog shrouds much of southwestern Connecticut early this morning, a day when unseasonably warm daytime temperatures are expected to give way to heavy rain and strong winds overnight.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-forecast-Warm-day-windy-night-4234860.php

Darien Unemployment, Jobs Both Drop In 2012

Darien's unemployment rate at the end of 2012 was slightly lower than at the end of the previous year, but fewer people in town were working than a year ago.



via Darien Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/business/darien-unemployment-jobs-both-drop-2012

Darien Readers Want More Sidewalks

Darien readers want to see new or improved sidewalks on roads including Hoyt Street, Edgerton Road, Gardiner Street and Old Kings Highway South.



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Darien Coach To Speak At Super Bowl Breakfast Webcast

Darien football coach Rob Trifone will speak Saturday at a webcast of the 26th NFL-sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast .



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Darien wins tension-filled clash with Danbury

With both teams entering Tuesday night's showdown on lengthy losing streaks, the Danbury and Darien boys basketball teams both needed a win.



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Danbury girls top Darien to improve to 15-0

Darien's Kate Fiore and Danbury's Rebecca Gartner compete for the rebound during their game at Danbury High School on Tuesday, Jan.



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Deer antler spray wouldn't deliver banned substance, according to Hopkins doctor

Even if Ray Lewis did use deer antler spray his body would have never absorbed the banned substance its manufacturer says gives the product its potency, a Johns Hopkins professor said.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/sports/bal-ray-lewis-denies-using-banned-substance-during-rehab-from-injury-20130129,0,661211.story

Cops: Man Violates No-Contact Order Again, Arrested Again

According to the accounts given in police reports, the second time was not a charm for a Darien husband who allegedly sent text messages to his wife, violating a protective order, and again was arrested.



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Casino Nightclub Wrongful Death Trial Underway

Mohegan Sun nightclub employees pushed alcoholic drinks on a man and threw him out of the club before he drove the wrong way on I-395 and caused a fatal crash, his attorney said Tuesday.



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Rhode Island OKs Planned Lawrence+Memorial Merger With Westerly Hospital

With approval Tuesday from the Rhode Island Department of Health, Lawrence+Memorial Corp.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/health/connecticut/hc-hospital-merge-0130-20130129,0,4685193.story

Two artists in Atria Darien exhibit

The work of New Canaan artist Maryann V. Piotrowski will be on display in the Gratia Gillespie Art Gallery at Atria Darien, 50 Ledge Road, through February.



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Darien girls hockey team captures fourth consecutive win

The Darien girls hockey team scored the first six goals of its 6-1 victory over Trumbull/St. Joseph at the Rinks in Shelton on Saturday night.



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Latest property transfers; Revere Road house sells for $1,195,000

The following Darien property transfers were recorded by the Town Clerk's office from Dec.



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Two artists in Atria Darien exhibit

The works of New Canaan artist Maryann V. Piotrowski and Carolina Dewez-Reyna of Greenwich will be on display in the Gratia Gillespie Art Gallery at Atria Darien, 50 Ledge Road, through February.



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Town Administrator's Description of His Proposed Budget

... e additional funding to respond to premium increases to the carrier's re-insurance. Experience-based losses unique to Darien put



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Spending Would Rise 7.1% with Proposed Budgets

... for all other insurance projects to increase due to carrier reisnsurance costs [from Hurricane Sandy, especially] and Darien-specific loss experience." New Buildings. "Full costs of operations for the new Police Department building, Weed Beach ...



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Darien Budget Could Increase By $2.9 Million

Darien government spending is expected to increase by about $2.9 million next year, for a total of $43 million.



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Darien Girls Basketball Thrives With Focus On Defense

DARIEN, Conn. Since the first practice of the season, first-year Darien High School girls basketball coach Katie Lauten stressed defense - and the Blue Wave have gotten the message.



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Two Football Recruits Commit To UConn

Jordan Fuchs, a 6-foot-6, 220-pound tight end and basketball prospect at Christ the King High in New York, committed to the Huskies a few hours before Brian Lemelle, a 5-11, 170-pound receiver at Bishop McDeVitt High in Harrisburg, Pa., commited.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-football/hc-uconn-football-recruit-0129-20130128,0,2050970.story

Staples boys, girls indoor track teams win FCIAC West Division

... chances heading into Thursday's FCIAC championships at Hillhouse High School in New Haven. He mentioned Danbury and Darien as the Wreckers' strongest competitors. In the girls' competition, Staples won its first division title since 1996 with help ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Staples-boys-girls-indoor-track-teams-win-FCIAC-4229990.php

Skaters take to the ice

Mimi Sue Novak, 8, gets a pull from Millie as she skates on Gorham's Pond in Darien on Saturday, January 27, 2013.



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Hockey Ratings: Fairfield Prep Keeps Solid Hold On Top Spot

... past week, Fairfield Prep beat New Jersey power Don Bosco 4-2 and remains the only undefeated team left in the state. Darien, Ridgefield and Notre Dame-Fairfield also extended impressive runs and strengthen spots in the ratings. Darien and ...



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Man Charged With Trying To Steal Cigarettes In Darien

Andrew Bradshaw, 21, was charged with criminal attempt to sixth-degree larceny and interfering with an officer.



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Darien Democrats Launch Speaker Series With Talk on Guns

DARIEN, Conn. A discussion of guns in American will kick off a new speaker series Saturday, Feb.



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Girl, 16, Assaulted by Group of Females at Theater

A group of females assaulted a 16-year-old girl working at the concession stand at Darien Playhouse on Sunday, hurting her so badly that she was treated at Stamford Hospital, Darien police said.



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Darien schools closing early

A wintry precipitation -- a mix snow, sleet and rain -- is expected to move across southwestern Connecticut at midday and continue through nighttime, threatening hazardous traveling conditions later today.



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Darien fitness studio has a special flair

Jarret Liotta/For the Darien News The staff of the Flair Fitness Studio, in its new location in the Goodwives Shopping Center, includes, from left, Dina Fay, Amber Allen, Martha Guttuso and co-owner Amy Shelton.



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Darien Schools To Dismiss Early Monday

Events in Darien this week include coffee and a talk at the Historical Society, and a presentation by author Becky Aikman.



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Chris Brown Brawl

R&B singer Chris Brown will be questioned as part of an investigation into allegations that he punched a man during a fight over a parking space in West Hollywood, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said on Monday.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/entertainment/sns-rt-us-chrisbrownbre90r0lj-20130128,0,4373769.story

Darien forecast: Wintry mix warning

Wintry precipitation -- a mix snow, sleet and rain -- is expected to move across southwestern Connecticut at midday and continue through nighttime, threatening hazardous traveling conditions later today.



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Darien schools closing early

... is expected to become mostly icy rain by evening, with a low temperature dipping to about 30 degrees. All Darien Public Schools will dismiss two hours early today, Jan. 28, due to the storm. A wintry precipitation -- a mix snow, sleet and rain -- is ...



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Darien forecast: Wintry mix warning

Wintry precipitation -- a mix snow, sleet and rain -- is expected to move across southwestern Connecticut at midday and continue through nighttime, threatening hazardous traveling conditions later today.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-forecast-Wintry-mix-warning-4228495.php

What To Do In Darien This Week

Events in Darien this week include coffee and a talk at the Historical Society, and a presentation by author Becky Aikman.



via Darien Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-darien-week-15

It's Carnival Time

Can't make it to Rio this February? Well, don't despair. Dust off your sequins bikini and feathered headdress and get ready to samba! The Darien Community Association is hosting a Brazilian Carnival on Saturday, Feb.



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See Darien's Weekly Home Sales

The following is a list of paid residential property transfers in Darien from Jan.



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Darien-based Children's Project fundraiser turns love into power

The Rasmussen Encephalitis Children's Project, a Darien-based foundation that supports scientific research to find a cure for the neurological disease, will host its annual fundraiser, Turning Love into Power III, on Saturday, Feb.



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Darien-based Children's Project fundraiser turns love into power

... Laurie Orem, Beth O'Shea and Virginia Aoyama. Photo: Contributed The Rasmussen Encephalitis Children's Project, a Darien-based foundation that supports scientific research to find a cure for the neurological disease, will host its annual fundraiser, ...



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17-Room Mansion in Greenwich Goes for $13.6 Million

These are the most expensive houses sold in Darien and each of several neighboring communities, according to the most recent property transfers recorded in town clerks' offices.



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Drive Killed In One-Car Crash On I-84 In Middlebury

The car ran off the road at about 2:15 a.m., hit a rock ledge off the right shoulder and caught fire, police said. The investigation was still underway on Saturday night, and police said any witnesses to crash may contact the Troop A barracks in Southbury . - Mara Lee



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Skaters take to the ice in Darien

The weeklong cold snap ended with clear skies and steady sunshine Saturday, drawing families to Gorham's Pond for what has become an increasingly rare treat, given the recent warming trend of New England winters: outdoor ice skating.



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Skaters take to the ice in Darien

Mimi Sue Novak, 8, gets a pull from Millie as she skates on Gorham's Pond in Darien on Saturday, January 27, 2013.



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Darien students get geographical

Five out of seven registered Darien schools have hosted their school-level National Geographic Geography Bee in hopes of sending their winners off to the state competition in the spring.



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Falcone presents new teacher evaluation mandate

... teaching evaluation standards to the Board of Education during a budget discussion last week. Currently, Darien uses its own evaluation system. For the first four years, each teacher participates in three observations per school year. "Those ...



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Community Fund of Darien seeking new executive director

... Christie Stone , president of TCF. In the interim, Lisa Stout is acting executive director. The Community Fund of Darien, established in 1951, addresses human service needs in Darien, Stamford and Norwalk by raising money and distributing to local ...



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Greens Farms Academy Goes to 7-1 in FAA Play

... took away the other's primary scoring options, so it became GFA, the team that had more options, who won. Pat Ryan (Darien) stepped it up with another strong performance, scoring 17 and rebounding five. Matt Tate (Greenwich) was a force on both ...



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Darien forecast: Warming up a bit

A slight warming trend starts today in southwestern Connecticut, with temperatures approaching the freezing mark for the first time in several days.



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Darien forecast: Warming up a bit

A slight warming trend starts today in southwestern Connecticut, with temperatures approaching the freezing mark for the first time in several days.



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Darien Police charge Norwalk man with 3rd-degree larceny

... 5 where a backpack leaf blower was taken off a landscaper's vehicle while parked on Long Neck Point Road. On Sept. 6, Darien Police learned that Norwalk Police arrested Rodia on similar charges. Subsequent investigation linked him to the larcenies ...



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Find A Job In And Around Darien

... Fairfield County residents and business owners impacted by Hurricane Sandy have more time to file for assistance. DARIEN, Conn. The events in Darien this weekend include a fundraiser for Parent Awareness, a genealogical presentation and a student ...



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Trinity Catholic's defense too much for New Canaan boys

Following a sluggish effort against Darien that came close to resulting in the biggest upset of the FCIAC season, Trinity Catholic boys basketball coach Mike Walsh spent a majority of the next two practices harping on defensive intensity.



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Darien girls top Staples for 6th straight win

It took the Staples High girls basketball team nearly the entire first quarter to score its first points against Darien on Friday.



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Staples girls fall to Darien after slow start

It took the Staples High girls basketball team nearly the entire first quarter to score its first points against Darien on Friday.



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Darien Democrats Host Series of Policy Talks

The Darien Democratic Town Committee announced today the launch of a new speaker series, "Policy Matters: Conversations that Strengthen Our Community." The series, which is expected to run quarterly, kicks off on Saturday, Feb.



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Darien fitness studio has a special flair

... will continue hosting a variety of Zumba classes and other exercise disciplines, led by a team made up largely of fit Darien moms. "The thing that's really interesting about us, seven of our instructors are Darien moms," said Amy Shelton, who ...



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Suffield Middle School Staff Member Accused Of Filming Nude Children

A staff member at the local middle school faces child pornography charges in Massachusetts that include accusations he filmed children in the nude, authorities said.



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Open Houses in Stamford This Weekend

A Stamford woman accused of hitting a Darien woman with a tire ironlike object is scheduled to enter a plea in the case next week, court documents said.



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Suspect In Stamford Tire Iron Attack Expected In Court

A Stamford woman accused of hitting a Darien woman with a tire ironlike object is scheduled to enter a plea in the case next week, court documents said.



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Darien fitness studio has a special flair

Jarret Liotta/For the Darien News The staff of the Flair Fitness Studio, in its new location in the Goodwives Shopping Center, includes, from left, Dina Fay, Amber Allen, Martha Guttuso and co-owner Amy Shelton.



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PHOTO: Accident Snarls Traffic in Downtown Darien

Darien police and fire officials responded to a three-car accident in front of the Darien Rowayton Bank just before 12:30 p.m. Friday.



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Darien forecast: A snow-capped, freezing day

The big chill continues today in southwestern Connecticut, with temperature readings below the freezing threshold all day -- and wind-chill values that make the frigid air feel below zero -- and possible snow tonight.



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Darien forecast: A snow-capped, freezing day

The big chill continues today in southwestern Connecticut, with temperature readings below the freezing threshold all day -- and wind-chill values that make the frigid air feel below zero -- and possible snow tonight.



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Volunteer Opportunities in Fairfield County

... are a few options for you to get involved volunteering here in our region of Connecticut: a€¢ At Person-to-Person in Darien, the staff is looking for folks to come help sort clothes for their clothing center clients. a€¢ Family Centers in Greenwich ...



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Hefty Generator Stolen in a 'Neat and Orderly' Way

... weighing about 1,200 pounds, was stolen from a house on Pear Tree Point Road sometime between Christmas and Jan. 9, Darien police said. The theft occurred while the home's residents were away in Florida, police were told. The theft was discovered on ...



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What To Do In Darien This Weekend

DARIEN, Conn. The events in Darien this weekend include a fundraiser for Parent Awareness, a genealogical presentation and a student quiz tournament.



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'Pack the Gym Pink' in memory of DiNardo

... event is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Danbury High School , 43 Clapboard Ridge Road during a home game against Darien. Among the planned activities are a 50/50 raffle, silent auction and special half-time events, competitions and prizes. The ...



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Parents: Register Now Through Feb. 4 for Kindergarten

Kindergarten registration will take place in Darien elementary schools in late January and early February 2013.



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Darien football coach Trifone to speak at 26th Super Bowl Breakfast

On February 2, 2013, three local groups are sponsoring a free webcast viewing in Darien of the 26th NFL-Sanctioned Super Bowl Breakfast and awarding of the prestigious Bart Starr Award to Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten .



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Cassidy picks up hat trick as Darien girls take down Glastonbury

The Darien girls hockey team played score the only two goals of the third period to snap a tie with Glastonbury and come away with a 5-3 victory on Wednesday at the Darien Ice Rink, as Georgia Cassidy notched the hat trick and the game-winning goal.



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Darien Police Charge Suspect With Attempted Larceny

... cting as a lookout for police. As the officers approached Valentine, he fled the store and started running toward the Darien train station, where he was taken into custody.



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Man Charged with Jewelry Store Theft Attempt

A 28-year-old Mount Vernon, NY man suspected in a 2012 jewelry store robbery in New Canaan was arrested Wednesday after he ran out of a Darien jewelry store with plainclothes detectives in hot pursuit.



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Darien forecast: Another day in the ice box

It will be another sunny, but frigid, day in southwestern Connecticut, with blustery conditions driving wind-chill readings below zero.



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Darien forecast: Another day in the ice box

It will be another sunny, but frigid, day in southwestern Connecticut, with blustery conditions driving wind-chill readings below zero.



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Darien's Coromandel Named Best Indian Restaurant

Coromandel Cuisine of India restaurant in Darien was named one of five best Indian restaurants in the state by Connecticut Magazine's "dining experts," who served up a long list of their estimations of the best eateries.



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William M.R. Mapel

William Marlen Raines Mapel of New Castle, formerly of Darien, Conn., died peacefully Wednesday, Jan.



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Add Your Events To The Darien Daily Voice Calendar

DARIEN, Conn. Is your organization hosting a fundraiser, a guest speaker or a day of family activities? Let our readers know by adding your event to The Darien Daily Voice Events calendar .



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Crime Drops In Darien In 2012

DARIEN, Conn. Crime dropped in Darien in nearly every category in 2012, according to data released by the Darien Police Department.



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In search of the perfect cup: Espresso NEAT in Greenwich

... a coffee bar in the lobby of the office building. Espresso NEAT is better known as the outpost for gourmet coffee in Darien, where Rachel Haughey opened a cafe in 2009 to bring handmade, quality coffee to Connecticut. Since then, Haughey has been ...



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David Harvey Jewelers Robbery Attempt

Sometime after 3 p.m. Darien police were seen chasing a man out of David Harvey Jewelers at 995 Post Rd.



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Making the grade -- as a person

... is Family Centers ' director of self-sufficiency and independent living. With offices in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and New Canaan, Family Centers is a United Way, Darien Community Fund and New Canaan Community Foundation partner agency that offers ...



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Rocks thrown through windows at two Darien homes

At 12:20 a.m., police responded to a home on Revere Road. Police said the resident heard a loud noise and later that morning, he is discovered that a rock had been thrown through a bedroom window.



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Why are they the last to know?

Rev. Michael Jude Fay, 56, former pastor of St. John's Roman Catholic Church in Darien, Conn., leaves U.S. District Court in New Haven, Conn., Wednesday, Sept.



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What to Watch: Stamford's Trinity High Vs. Darien

After taking on Darien High School Tuesday night, the Trinity Catholic Girls Basketball game will be televised by MSG Varsity Wednesday evening.



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Himes visits Darien foot and ankle medical practice

Scott Weiss, D.P.M., left, and his father, Robert F. Weiss, D.P.M., of the Foot & Ankle Institute in Darien recently hosted a visit by U.S. Rep.



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Expect Roadwork on These Darien Streets Wednesday

Darien police released this list of town streets where roadwork is taking place Wednesday: Raymond St.



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Darien forecast: Brrr-acing for the deep freeze

The region is in the grip of a deep freeze today and the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.



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Darien forecast: Brrr-acing for the deep freeze

The region is in the grip of a deep freeze today and the next several days, according to the National Weather Service .



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Darien Elementary Schools Seek New Desks, Chairs

The price tag would be about $67,580 to replace 538 desks and 290 chairs in the five Darien elementary schools, according to school officials.



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Darien Players Raise Money For Stamford Cancer Center

Darien field hockey players presented Stamford Hospital's Women's Breast Center with $5,717.34 raised during "Play for the Cure" week in October.



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Darien girls make it five in a row with win over Trinity

Trinity Catholic's Anne Margaret Eilertsen controls the ball during the girls basketball game against Darien at Darien High School on Tuesday, Jan.



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Blue Wave Booster Club to dedicate new fitness center at halftime of Darien boys basketball game

The Blue Wave Booster Club is holding an official dedication of the new fitness center at halftime of the boys basketball game at home against Staples on Friday.



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Sandy Hook Commission to Get Update on Police Investigation

... their charge from Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, the commission, which includes state Rep. Terrie Wood of Darien, will hear from Danbury State's Attorney Stephen J. Sedensky III, who will review the status of the Sandy Hook investigation. Sandy ...



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Louise Berry To Retire As Director Of Darien Library

DARIEN, Conn. Louise Berry will retire as director of the Darien Library in February, 2014, she announced Tuesday.



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Thieves Snatch 1,200 Pound Generator From Darien Home

A generator worth $10,500 and weighing 1,200 pounds was stolen from a home on Pear Tree Point Road in Darien.



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Darien wrestling team takes 10th place

... weight class. Junior Colten Appleby placed fourth at 132 and senior Patrick Daigle placed fourth at 138. The Darien wrestling team finished 10th out of 13 teams with 56 points on Saturday. Junior David Ziga was the runner-up in the 113-pound weight ...



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Darien boys track team boasts strong finishes at Yale Invitational

Nick Lombardo led the way for the Blue Wave by placing fifth in the high jump at 6-3. Spencer McKeough was eighth in the shot put with a personal best of 45-9.75. On the track, Darien was a force in the 3,000, including five performances that qualified for states including Alex Ostberg , Marshall Huffman , Peter Kreuch , Brian Davey and Armstrong ... (more)



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Berry to retire as Darien Library director

"I have cherished every day of my time here in Darien and as director of the library," she said in a release.



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Berry to retire as Darien Library director

"I have cherished every day of my time here in Darien and as director of the library," she said in a release.



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17 Darien Students Make UConn Fall Dean's List

A total of 17 University of Connecticut students from Darien made the fall 2012 dean's list, the school announced.



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Brocollini and Bacon Quiche

... mesan or both. Cook at 375 for approximately 40 minutes. To reheat, bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Julie du Pont is a Darien resident, mom and lawyer. She blogs about food and entertaining at weekend table .



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Rocks Thrown Through Windows of 2 Darien Homes

Rocks were thrown through windows of two Darien homes in the wee hours of Saturday morning, Darien police said.



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Darien DUI Arrest for 48-Year-Old Man

Darien police charged a 48-year-old man with driving while under the influence of alcohol on Monday, Jan.



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Inspired by National Day of Service?

... are a few options for you to get involved volunteering here in our region of Connecticut: a€¢ At Person-to-Person in Darien, the staff is looking for folks to come help sort clothes for their clothing center clients. a€¢ Family Centers in Greenwich ...



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Fairfield Prep Stays At Top Of High School Hockey Ratings

... two-game skid by coming from two goals down in the first period to beat Xavier, 6-2. TW: at Hamden on Saturday. 3. DARIEN (8-1-1): LW: 3. Outscored Division II foes Wilton and Trinity Catholic by a combined score of 16-2 last week. TW: at Greenwich ...



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Himes visits Darien foot and ankle medical practice

Scott Weiss, D.P.M., left, and his father, Robert F. Weiss, D.P.M., of the Foot & Ankle Institute in Darien recently hosted a visit by U.S. Rep.



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Darien police charge Trumbull man with DWI

Ronald Cioppa , 48, of 139 Fernwood Road, Trumbull, was arrested on Monday, Jan.



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Himes visits Darien foot and ankle medical practice

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4, recently visited the new offices of the Foot & Ankle Institute of Darien to learn about the "meaningful use" federal grant program in operation.



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Darien forecast: Light snow, chilling temps ahead

The weather for this Martin Luther King Jr. Day begins with partly sunny skies, but clouds will gather this afternoon with the possibility of snow showers.



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Darien forecast: Light snow, chilling temps ahead

The weather for this Martin Luther King Jr. Day begins with partly sunny skies, but clouds will gather this afternoon with the possibility of snow showers.



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Cocktails to Raise $ for YW Parent Awareness

... Resilience . To continue to provide meaningful programs, YWCA Parent Awareness is hosting a fundraiser. Kensett Darien, is generously donating use of its beautiful new Meeting House and sponsoring the event. The evening will feature a relaxed ...



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Darien girls basketball team holds off New Canaan

Katie Lauten didn't need much of a scouting report for Tuesday night's FCIAC battle between Darien and New Canaan High School.



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What To Do In Darien This Week

DARIEN, Conn. Events in Darien this week include a talk on college applications and a fundraiser for the YWCA Parent Awareness Program.



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See Darien's Weekly Home Sales

The following is a list of home sales and residential property transfers in Darien from Jan.



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Venture Yoga Brings Inner Calm, Inner Warmth to Darien

... experiences, classes and community. Located at 10 Center Street in a bright, warm, 3,800-square-foot space above the Darien Social , the business features dual studios, changing rooms and showers, a room for children and amenities like rent-able ...



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Two Cars Burglarized on Same Night

Twice on Friday night, Jan. 11, cars were burglarized in restaurant parking lots, with rear, passenger-side windows broken to gain access, according to Darien police .



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Man Arrested for Pretending to Sell Drugs to Cops

Not only can you not sell illegal drugs, but i»¿ you can't pretend to sell illegal drugs in order to scam the buyer, which is what one Norwalk man is accused of doing to Darien police buying drugs in a sting operation.



via Darien Newswire http://milford.patch.com/articles/man-arrested-for-pretending-to-sell-drugs-to-cops

What's Open/Closed In Darien On Martin Luther King Day

DARIEN, Conn. Here's a list of what's open and closed in Darien for Martin Luther King Jr.



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Darien pulls away from Trinity Catholic in lopsided win

For one period at least on Saturday, the Trinity Catholic High School boys hockey team showed it could stay with powerful Darien, ranked fourth in the latest state poll.



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New Canaan girls hold off Ridgefield to remain perfect

New Canaan's Olivia Hompe celebrates her goal with a hug from teammate Corbett Ripley, left, as New Canaan hosts Ridgefield High School in a girls hockey game at the Darien Ice Rink in Darien, Conn., Jan.



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New Canaan boys get past Darien in OT

To the casual observer, Tuesday night's clash between the New Canaan and Darien boys basketball teams probably didn't look like a matchup of two teams that combined for all of three wins the previous season.



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Youth achievement contest deadline Jan. 31

... succeed, both in the classroom and beyond." The co-chairmen of the 2013 Award Committee are Molly Van Wagenen , of Darien, and Kristine Stoker , of Pound Ridge, N.Y., both of whom are parents of bright children with learning disabilities. In June ...



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A Cure for the January Blahs: Braised Lamb Shanks

... oth to a slow cooker). Add the shanks to the broth and cook on low in the slow cooker for 8 hours. Julie du Pont is a Darien resident, mom and lawyer. She blogs about food and entertaining at weekend table .



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Richard O'Connell

... and branching out into merchandise featuring his original photos. Patty Reis is a realtor at Halstead Property in Darien, CT. Patty hasn't aged at all and is still the nicest person I know. Elena Salij who was an account planner in the NY office is ...



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Darien forecast: Sunny and warmer today, but ...

Today is expected to be sunny -- and warmer -- than yesterday, but the National Weather Service warns that a polar express of frigid weather is headed this way next week.



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Darien forecast: Sunny and warmer today, but ...

Today is expected to be sunny -- and warmer -- than yesterday, but the National Weather Service warns that a polar express of frigid weather is headed this way next week.



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Leadership Role for Wood on Shooting Prevention Panel

Concerned about mental health and safety in the wake of the Newtown school shooting? Well, you might want to let Terrie Wood, who represents Darien in the state Legislature, know about it.



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Find A Job In And Around Darien

The Darien Republican Town Committee has selected Guy Wisinski to fill a vacancy left by former Vice Chair Dick DiDonna, who left to join the Planning and Zoning Commission.



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Plainville Driver, 16, Earns $200K Racing Scholarship

Peter Portante, a junior at Plainville High, won the 2012 Skip Barber Race Series Championship Shootout last month in Georgia.



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Greenwich boys defeat Darien 55-44

Alex Wolf # 32 of Greenwich grabs a rebound during the boys high school basketball game between Greenwich High School and Darien High School at Greenwich, Friday night, Jan.



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Darien girls dominate Greenwich for fourth straight win

... tournament, the Cardinals claimed an overtime victory, but the Blue Wave had no such troubles this time around. Darien's Meg Marren scored a game-high 17 points and Darien played strong defense after the first quarter to cruise to a 56-38 win. "It ...



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A good lacrosse goalie needs courage, composure, communication skills and a lot more

... hard that summer and every summer since to be ready for his senior year, when he's the latest in a run of successful Darien goalies. "What happens is you get a tradition of good goaltending, and that sets a standard for others to emulate," Blue Wave ...



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Darien native starts new life in Costa Rica

... and sister-in-law started a new life in the rain forest of Costa Rica, Zene Randall Morales was ready for a break. A Darien native, she graduated from college in Boston and was teaching at a special education charter school in Chelmsford, Mass. The ...



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Darien native starts new life in Costa Rica

Darien native Zene Randall Morales and her husband Henner own Cristal Azul, an award-winning bed and breakfast in Costa Rica.



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Original Batmobile leaves North Hollywood for auction in Arizona

The midnight-black and fluorescent-red-pinstriped car that Adam West 's Batman used to battle villains in Gotham will be up for grabs Saturday at a Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz.



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Darien forecast: Sunny but cold

Today will be sunny but cold, according to the National Weather Service, a trend expected to prevail through the weekend and Monday's observance of Martin Luther King Jr.



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Darien Husband Charged with Domestic Violence

A 43-year-old Darien husband who struck his wife during an argument was arrested Saturday, police said.



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Darien forecast: Sunny but cold

Today will be sunny but cold, according to the National Weather Service , a trend expected to prevail through the weekend and Monday's observance of Martin Luther King Jr.



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What To Do In And Around Darien This Weekend

DARIEN, Conn. The events in and around Darien this weekend include a student music festival and dance classes.



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Check Out Open Houses In Darien This Weekend

House hunting in Darien? Like checking out the insides of other people's houses? There will be several open houses in Darien this weekend.



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Hostages still held after Sahara assault

At least 22 foreign hostages remained unaccounted for on Friday after Algerian forces stormed a desert gas complex to free hundreds of captives taken by Islamist gunmen, an operation in which dozens of the hostages were killed.



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Japan ministry: JAL 787 fuel leak caused by valve-related malfunction

Japan's transportation ministry said a fuel leak on a Japan Airlines-operated Boeing 787 jet last week was due to a malfunction in a driving mechanism that controls a valve.



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Bridgeport Teen Charged With Making Facebook Threats To Kill Other Students

A 16-year-old student at Central High School has been busted for allegedly threatening on Facebook to kill fellow students, police said.



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Sidewalk priority rankings presented to Darien selectmen

Director of Public Works Robert Steeger presented to the Board of Selectmen on Monday, Jan.



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Sidewalk priority rankings presented to Darien selectmen

Director of Public Works Robert Steeger presented to the Board of Selectmen on Monday, Jan.



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Darien Republicans Fill Committee Vacancy

The Darien Republican Town Committee has selected Guy Wisinski to fill a vacancy left by former Vice Chair Dick DiDonna, who left to join the Planning and Zoning Commission.



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Darien senior center to compete in National Senior Wii Bowling League

The cheers you'll hear at the Darien Senior Activities Center bowling alley aren't different from those you'd hear at any other one.



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Darien wrestling team defeated by Greenwich

Sometimes bigger is better. And that was precisely the case when the Greenwich wrestling team traveled to Darien Wednesday with four times as many competitors than the Blue Wave .



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700-mile run passes through

... Yard restaurant Wednesday afternoon, as people waited for long-distance runner Gary Allen to cross the border from Darien into Stamford. About 12:50 p.m., a Stamford police officer stationed nearby turned on his cruiser's flashing lights, as ...



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Greenwich man charged in Darien disturbance

A 22-year-old Greenwich man serving as his own attorney to fight charges of resisting arrest and breach of peace from a March 2011 incident at a Darien store was ordered to undergo a psychiatric examination Tuesday as his case was about to go to trial.



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Newtown Tragedy Subject of PBS Series

PBS has announced plans to broadcast a weeklong series of documentaries and news specials surrounding the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting , "After Newtown," from Monday, Feb.



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Too Many Kids With Seizures

... syndrome, rasmussen's encephalitis. The RE Children's Project was founded in 2010 after an outpouring of support by Darien for Grace Wohlberg as she struggled with unrelenting seizures and paralysis on half her body. The research supported by the RE ...



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Man Arrested Twice for New Years Card, Texts Sent to Darien Woman

A Bridgeport man was arrested twice at the same time after turning himself in on charges that he violated a protective order filed against him by a Darien woman, according to authorities.



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Greenwich Avenue Restaurant To Harvest Local Flavors

... local farms. It will also offer an extensive wine selection, much like Siguenza's other restaurants in New Canaan, Darien and Fairfield. "Our concept is 'from farm to fork.' We're working with a lot of local farms to get the freshest ingredients ...



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700-mile run passes through Conn.

... The Boat Yard restaurant Wednesday afternoon, as people waited for long-distance runner Gary Allen to cross the from Darien into Stamford. At about 12:50 p.m., a Stamford police officer stationed nearby turned on his flashing lights, as waitress ...



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Exterminator admits stealing customer's jewels

An exterminator from Bridgeport admitted to taking valuable stones out of some customers' valuable rings in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan and replacing them with worthless glass.



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Cypress Ensemble in benefit concert in Darien for KEYS

The Cypress Ensemble will take the stage at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, at the Talmadge Hill Community Church in Darien to perform classical music in a program to benefit KEYS -- Kids Empowered by Your Support Inc.



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Exterminator admits stealing customer's jewels

An exterminator from Bridgeport admitted to taking valuable stones out of some customers' valuable rings in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan and replacing them with worthless glass.



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Exterminator admits stealing customer's jewels

An exterminator from Bridgeport admitted to taking valuable stones out of some customers' valuable rings in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan and replacing them with worthless glass.



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Cypress Ensemble in benefit concert in Darien for KEYS

Cellist Gunnar Sahlin will join his Cypress Ensemble colleagues in a benefit concert in Darien on Sunday, Jan.



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The Running Doctor/Wrestle your opponent, not your weight

... as well as proper vitamins and minerals. Dr. Robert Weiss lives in Westport and has a sports-podiatry practice in Darien. He is a former marathon runner and was a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the 1984 and the 1988 Olympic Trials. With ...



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Darien girls basketball team holds off New Canaan

Katie Lauten didn't need much of a scouting report for Tuesday night's FCIAC battle between Darien and New Canaan High School.



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Darien girls basketball team holds off New Canaan

Katie Lauten didn't need much of a scouting report for Tuesday night's FCIAC battle between Darien and New Canaan High School.



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Bank Robbery In Cromwell

The robbery was reported from Citizens Bank on Shunpike Road shortly after 10 a.m. Four or five men are being sought.



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Critics question apartment proposal for Fairfield Metro site

... saying that empty nesters are leaving town, while young professionals have been moving to Stamford, Greenwich and Darien. Kathryn Braun , a member of the Representative Town Meeting, said she had heard that the proposed 2013-14 town budget would ...



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90-Minute Delay for Darien Public Schools Wednesday Due to Snow, Sleet

Darien Public Schools are on a two-hour delay due to the Wednesday morning's mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain, according to its Web site .



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Darien forecast: Morning snow expected to change to rain

Snow falling across southwestern Connecticut early this morning is expected to keep coming down until this afternoon, although by then, the precipitation is expected to change to sleet and rain.



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Darien forecast: Morning snow expected to change to rain

Snow falling across southwestern Connecticut early this morning is expected to keep coming down until this afternoon, although by then, the precipitation is expected to change to sleet and rain.



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Darien Man Turns Himself into Police on DWI Warrant

A Darien man wanted in connection to a motor vehicle accident that occurred while he was allegedly drunk turned himself into authorities, according to Darien police.



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Letter: DJFL Thanks You For 'Enlightenment'

The following is an open letter to the Darien Community: The Darien Junior Football League would like to express its deep appreciation for your overwhelming support for the use of practice lights at the Darien High School Stadium Field and Town Hall's Holahan Field this past season.



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State Teacher Evaluations To Cost Darien Time And Money

New state mandated teacher evaluations are expected to significantly increase the amount of time Darien school administrators devote to evaluating teachers.



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New Canaan boys get past Darien in OT

To the casual observer, Tuesday night's clash between the New Canaan and Darien boys basketball teams probably didn't look like a matchup of two teams that combined for all of three wins the previous season.



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Exterminator admits stealing jewels

An exterminator from Bridgeport admitted to taking valuable stones out of some customers' valuable rings in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan and replacing them with worthless glass.



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Exterminator admits stealing jewels

An exterminator from Bridgeport admitted to taking valuable stones out of some customers' valuable rings in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan and replacing them with worthless glass.



via Darien Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/policereports/article/Exterminator-admits-stealing-customer-s-jewels-4197167.php

South Windsor Police Make Arrest In Assaults

The man wanted by police for a brutal assault at an auto repair shop was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/community/south-windsor/hc-south-windor-assault-0116-20130115,0,1739405.story

The five biggest lies about highway tolls

... highways with collapsing bridges a or pay a few bucks for a safe, speedy ride. Jim Cameron has been a commuter out of Darien for 21 years. He is chairman of the CT Metro-North/Shore Line East Rail Commuter Council, and a member of the Coastal ...



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Darien Police Offer Gun Disposal And Locks

DARIEN, Conn. Darien residents who own unwanted firearms can dispose of them at the Darien Police Department.



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Wintry Mix On The Way For Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Rain, snow and sleet is expected to make its way into southern Fairfield County Tuesday night through Wednesday afternoon.



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Darien Boys Basketball Players Serve The Homeless

DARIEN, Conn. The Darien boys basketball team took a break from the courts to serve meals Saturday night to residents of the Shelter for the Homeless in Stamford.



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Darien bank branch showing Rowayton artist's work

The paintings of Tom Ranges, including "Menemsha Fishing Shacks," will be on display at the Darien branch of the Darien Rowayton Bank through January.



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Darien bank branch showing Rowayton artist's work

The artwork of Norwalk resident Tom Ranges will be on display at Darien Rowayton Bank, 1001 Post Road, Darien, through January.



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New Canaan girls hockey team shuts out Darien to keep perfect record intact

The Darien Ice Rink was rocking Monday night as the archrival Darien and New Canaan girls hockey teams clashed for FCIAC supremacy.



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New Canaan girls hockey team shuts out Darien to keep perfect record intact

The Darien Ice Rink was rocking Monday night as the archrival Darien and New Canaan girls hockey teams clashed for FCIAC supremacy.



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Darien Woman Of Distinction Works To Teach Life Lessons

Lisa Joyce, the 2011 YWCA Woman of Distinction in Darien, dedicates her time and energy to building relationships in the community to create a better world for those who need it the most.



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Darien forecast: Wintry mix on the way

Today will be cloudy and colder than yesterday, according to the National Weather Service , with a wintry mix of rain, snow and sleet likely overnight.



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Darien forecast: Wintry mix on the way

Today will be cloudy and colder than yesterday, according to the National Weather Service, with a wintry mix of rain, snow and sleet likely overnight.



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Cops: Teen Found Sleeping in Car with Foot-Long Bong

A 19-year-old Darien man was arrested early Sunday morning on marijuana charges after a patrol officer allegedly caught the man smoking with a bong, police said Monday.



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Darien Selectmen Promote Gun Buyback Alternative

A proposal for Darien to host a gun buyback program is apparently off the table.



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Darien Leaders Support Assault Weapon Legislation

Darien leaders approved a resolution Monday night supporting legislation that would restrict the availability of assault weapons in the wake of the Newtown school shooting last month.



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Stamford Legislators: Unite For Tougher Gun Laws

... meeting Monday night in Stamford. "Write letters to all of them," said state Sen. Carlo Leone, D-Stamford and Darien, telling attendees that if they want to see changes, they must get in the ears of legislators. He added that personal stories make ...



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Does Legislature Need More Than 100 Extra-Paid 'Leaders'?

The first day of the 2013 session of the General Assembly was filled with nostalgia, nonpartisan expressions of pride in the historic significance of Connecticut's House of Representatives, the importance of old friends and new relationships, as well as hope and expectations for a meaningful and productive session.



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Art of the Deal

... projected sales and transaction sides : $11 million on 39 sides My husband and I married in 1999 and were living in Darien, Conn., which is an expensive area. We are avid sailors, and we wanted to live near water but have a lower cost of living. We ...



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McDonald Nomination Hearing Stays On Script

... request of a constituent, who was upset with the embezzlement of more than $1 million from churches in Greenwich and Darien. He said the embezzlement was done within a statutory scheme that's existed since 1821. He said he didn't propose the bill to ...



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Ioannis Tsahirides, 28, Darien Auto Mechanic

... Chris and Sofia Telidis Tsahirides of Norwalk. Tsahirides was employed as an automotive mechanic at Vernos Service in Darien. In addition to his parents, survivors are three brothers, Dimitrios, George and Anastasios Tsahirides, all of Norwalk; his ...



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Ox Ridge Brownies Tour New Darien Police Station

A troop of Brownies from Ox Ridge Elementary got to see how the Darien police operate when the girls toured the newly-built police station recently.



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Darien girls hockey team tops Ridgefield for seventh win

The Darien girls hockey team picked up a 4-1 win over Ridgefield on Thursday at the Winter Garden Ice Arena.



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Darien/New Canaan American Legion baseball team to hold tryouts in late January

The Darien/New Canaan American Legion baseball program is having open tryouts for Darien and New Canaan residents only for the 2013 Junior Legion and Senior Legion teams at IST Baseball Headquarters at 25 Van Zant in Norwalk.



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Darien/New Canaan American Legion baseball team to hold tryouts in late January

The Darien/New Canaan American Legion baseball program is having open tryouts for Darien and New Canaan residents only for the 2013 Junior Legion and Senior Legion teams at IST Baseball Headquarters at 25 Van Zant in Norwalk.



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Undercover Drug Bust Goes Down in Norwalk

Darien police announced Monday the arrest of three teens following an undercover operation in which the teens were allegedly involved in selling fake crack cocaine to a police officer.



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Three Arrested In Undercover Drug Bust in Norwalk

DARIEN, Conn. Undercover Darien officers arrested three people in a sting operation in Norwalk Saturday.



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New Natalie Wood Info

A new Los Angeles County Coroner's report into the death of Natalie Wood released Monday questions original 1981 findings that led investigators to conclude that the actress died accidentally, sources close to the investigation told The Times.



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The Running Doctor: Wrestle your opponent, not your weight

... Committee of the 1984 and 1988 Olympic Marathon Trials. Weiss is a veteran of 35 Marathons and has a practice in Darien: The Foot & Ankle Institute of Darien . For information, visit www.therunning doctor.net. With competition in weight categories, ...



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Darien forecast: Gray skies are going to clear up

It's another foggy, drizzly morning in southwestern Connecticut, but the National Weather Service says that the gloom will gradually lift and this afternoon will be mostly sunny.



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Darien forecast: Gray skies are going to clear up

It's another foggy, drizzly morning in southwestern Connecticut, but the National Weather Service says that the gloom will gradually lift and this afternoon will be mostly sunny.



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What To Do In Darien This Week

DARIEN, Conn. Events in Darien this week include a talk on bullying, a comfort-food cooking class and a jazz performance.



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Venture Yoga Brings Inner Calm, Inner Warmth to Darien

... experiences, classes and community. Located at 10 Center Street in a bright, warm, 3,800-square-foot space above the Darien Social , the business features dual studios, changing rooms and showers, a room for children and amenities like rent-able ...



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See Darien's Weekly Home Sales

DARIEN, Conn. The following is a list of residential property transfers in Darien from Jan.



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Darienite designated 'super lawyer' in New England

... have been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers magazine list of New England attorneys. George A. Reilly, of Darien, was named for the fifth year and Frederic J. Siegel was added to the list for 2012. Senior associate Ross M. Kaufman was named ...



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Darienite designated 'super lawyer' in New England

... have been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers magazine list of New England attorneys. George A. Reilly , of Darien, was named for the fifth year and Frederic J. Siegel was added to the list for 2012. Senior associate Ross M. Kaufman was ...



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Arrest Made After Subway Gunpoint Robbery

A 35-year-old resident man was arrested after allegedly robbing the Subway on Farmington Avenue at gunpoint Saturday night.



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Monroe Man Sets Fire to TV for Dying in This Week's Omg PD

... while she worked at the store in the Westfield Trumbull Mall. The missing funds totalled $17,933.26 , police said. A Darien man with a scrap metal pile in his yard to which friends and neighbors would occasionally add called police - who then called ...



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Arresting News: Setting TV on Fire; Grenades in Junk Pile

... while she worked at the store in the Westfield Trumbull Mall. The missing funds totalled $17,933.26 , police said. A Darien man with a scrap metal pile in his yard to which friends and neighbors would occasionally add called police - who then called ...



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Arresting News: Setting TV on Fire; Grenades in Junk Pile

... while she worked at the store in the Westfield Trumbull Mall. The missing funds totalled $17,933.26 , police said. A Darien man with a scrap metal pile in his yard to which friends and neighbors would occasionally add to called police - who then ...



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Unsung Hero: The Story of a WWII Soldier's Missing Medals

... Kathleen brought discharge papers to the funeral director as they prepared to bury Schaffer at St. John's Cemetery in Darien. "She told me to bring in his discharge papers and while we were getting everything prepared, she came back and said, 'Oh, ...



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Darien boys hockey holds off Fairfield

Darien's #11 Nicholas Tuzinkiewicz center, disrupts a drive to the goal by Fairfield Warde/Ludlowe's #8 Michael Aquila, during boys hockey action at the Wonderland of Ice in Bridgeport, Conn.



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Darien musicians performing in regional festival

Twenty-eight musicians from Darien High School have been chosen through a competitive audition process to perform at the Connecticut Music Educators Association Western Region Music Festival.



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Young Darien composers sought

The concert, sponsored by the Music Department of the Darien Public Schools , will take place on Thursday, April 11 at Darien High School and will feature the works of Darien student composers from the elementary, middle and high schools.



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Darien musicians performing in regional festival

Twenty-eight musicians from Darien High School have been chosen through a competitive audition process to perform at the Connecticut Music Educators Association Western Region Music Festival.



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Darien bank branch showing Rowayton artist's work

The paintings of Tom Ranges, including "Menemsha Fishing Shacks," will be on display at the Darien branch of the Darien Rowayton Bank through January.



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Home Care Worker Steals from Homebound Man

... home health care worker is accused of stealing almost $100,000 from a Naugatuck man whom she worked with last year. A Darien man with a scrap metal pile in his yard, to which friends and neighbors would occasionally add, called police - who then ...



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Man Allegedly Tries to Tackle Cop After Setting TV on Fire

... while she worked at the store in the Westfield Trumbull Mall. The missing funds totalled $17,933.26 , police said. A Darien man with a scrap metal pile in his yard to which friends and neighbors would occasionally add called police - who then called ...



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Cops: Man's TV Set Explodes, He Tackles Police Officer

... while she worked at the store in the Westfield Trumbull Mall. The missing funds totalled $17,933.26 , police said. A Darien man with a scrap metal pile in his yard to which friends and neighbors would occasionally add called police - who then called ...



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Grenades in the Scrap Metal Pile! Call the Bomb Squad

A Darien man with a scrap metal pile in his yard, to which friends and neighbors would occasionally add, called police - who then called the Stamford bomb squad - when two grenades were discovered among the discarded metal.



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Target Employee Accused of Stealing Over $17K from Register

... while she worked at the store in the Westfield Trumbull Mall. The missing funds totalled $17,933.26 , police said. A Darien man with a scrap metal pile in his yard to which friends and neighbors would occasionally add called police - who then called ...



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Allen's layup paves the way to New Canaan's 1-point win over McMahon

... the fourth quarter when it got close." The Rams will get their shot to make it four-for-five when they play host to Darien on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Senators will look to pick up win No. 2 on Tuesday at 7 p.m. when Greenwich comes to town. Larry ...



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Allen's layup paves the way to New Canaan's 1-point win over McMahon

... the fourth quarter when it got close." The Rams will get their shot to make it four-for-five when they play host to Darien on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The Senators will look to pick up win No. 2 on Tuesday at 7 p.m. when Greenwich comes to town. Larry ...



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Tips For Talking To Children About Video Games

Set clear rules about media use from a young age. This should include what can be played and watched, when, and for how long.



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Southington Group Cancels Video Game Drop, But Says Effort Prompted Parental Discussions

Copies of "Sniper 2: Ghost Warrior," "Black Ops 3" and similarly violent video games won't be piled into a garbage bin at the old Southington Drive-In on Saturday after all.



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JoyRide spinning off Darien studio

... money for lung disease research. Lorenz and her co-owners, Amy Hochhauser and Debbie Katz, are planning to open a Darien, Conn. studio in June, 2013. Photo: Contributed Photo JoyRide, which is schedule to open a location at the Goodwives Shopping ...



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