Stamford beats Darien to reach Class LL softball semifinals

Stamford's Clare Kaptinski scores a run as Darien's Rebecca DeMaio reaches for the ball during Friday's FCIAC quarterfinal softball game at Darien High School on May 31, 2013.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/Stamford-beats-Darien-to-reach-Class-LL-softball-4567406.php

55th Annual Darien Art Show And Sale Opens Saturday

DARIEN, Conn. The annual Darien Art Show and Sale opens Saturday and runs through June 8 at the Weatherstone Studio in the Darien Arts Center behind Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road.



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Property deals

... sales office at the site. Investment Metrics will move from One Parklands Drive in the Parklands office complex in Darien to a 7,000-square-foot space at Three Parklands Drive. The 36,000-square-foot Three Parklands Drive building also has ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Property-deals-4566322.php

Latest Darien property transfers; $3.4M sale on Long Neck Point

18 Long Neck Point LLC to John M. Vasily and Medina S. Vasily , $3,450,000 5 Morehouse Drive: William Storrs Morehouse and Polly Miles Morehouse to Kevin Bravo-Ferrer and Kimberly A. Bravo-Ferrer , $1,670,000 Latest Darien property transfers; $3.4M sale on Long Neck Point The following Darien property transfers were recorded by the town clerk's ... (more)



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New Canaan News reporter awarded first place at SPJ

... story," Editor Ashley Varese said. "In addition to interviewing New Canaan officials, he went on a ride along with a Darien police officer who regularly uses a license plate reader to nab criminals through statewide and FBI databases. "He also spoke ...



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2013 Farmers' Markets Across The State

... to 4 p.m. It runs from June 28 through October 25 at Kennedy Park, located at the corner of Main Street and Kennedy. Darien Farmers' Market The Darien market is held on Wednesdays, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. The marketplace runs weekly between May ...



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Air Quality Alert Issued For Friday In Darien

An Air Quality Alert is in effect in Fairfield County from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced. The forecast for Friday is for high temperatures of 90 degrees under sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.



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Naugy boys face stiff competition at Class Ls

... won more games and sets than last year and Julian advanced to the second round. He lost to a very strong player from Darien." "It was good to expose Julian to a large tournament like this," Loomis said. "He was certainly taken back at how many ...



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Darien forecast: Heat, humidity trigger air-quality alert

Already? A "triple-H" day -- hazy, hot and humid -- so common during August is on tap for this "spring" day in southwestern Connecticut.



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What To Do In And Around Norwalk This Weekend

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Here's a look at some events happening in and around Norwalk and Darien this weekend.



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Greenwich wins 2nd straight FCIAC boys golf crown; Staples finishes 5th

... Village Country Club in Southbury, Conn. on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Greenwich won with a team score of 312 and Darien placed second. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Darien's Christian Ostberg hits out of a bunker during the FCIAC Boys Golf Championship at at ...



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Darien Hosts Trails Day Event At Dunlap/Selleck's Woods

An easy 2-mile hike through a variety of ecosystems in Dunlap/Selleck's Woods in Darien is just one of 259 events in 152 Connecticut towns to celebrate National Trails Day this weekend.



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See Open Houses In And Around Darien This Weekend

... ur Real Estate page to see a full listing of open houses, with days and times, and to see homes that recently sold in Darien.



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Game 1 | Bruins at Penguins , Saturday, 8 p.m. Torey Krug an unlikely hero for Bruins

... not want his charges to resemble NFL running backs. Last summer, when Krug reported to Prentiss Hockey Performance in Darien, Conn., a football in his mitts would have completed the look. Krug's body fat was 14 percent. The Popeye-like muscles on ...



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Osherow's 1-hitter leads Darien softball past Naugatuck into Class LL semifinals

Erika Osherow's stretch of 13 consecutive no-hit innings propelled the Darien High School girls' softball team into the Class LL state tournament's quarterfinal round.



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Darien girls lacrosse uses big second half to reach Class L semifinals

For the entire season, the Darien girls lacrosse team had hoped to reach the peak of their potential in the postseason.



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2013 Charity Horse Show to Kick Off 100 Year Celebration of Ox Ridge Hunt Club in Darien CT

"The Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show is a foundation of Darien life, letting families and children enjoy our area's equestrian tradition," said Alan Griffin, OHRC's general manager and head trainer.



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Greenwich wins second straight FCIAC boys golf crown

... Village Country Club in Southbury, Conn. on Thursday, May 30, 2013. Greenwich won with a team score of 312 and Darien placed second. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Darien's Christian Ostberg hits out of a bunker during the FCIAC Boys Golf Championship at at ...



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Hokies Pitcher Has Connecticut Ties

... go unnoticed by major programs." Virginia Tech has four players from Connecticut, including Burke, a righthander from Darien who is the Hokies' No. 2 starter, relievers Hodges, also from Darien, and O'Keefe, from Waterford, and outfielder Carson ...



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Webster Bank's Brockton center earns national EPA recognition

... at 220 Oak St., was the national leader in water conservation, reducing its water consumption by 80 percent. And in Darien, Conn., the Webster banking center at 1101 Boston Post Road, led all New England facilities by reducing overall energy use by ...



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Late Private Equity Exec's Fifth Avenue Apartment Is For Sale For $11.5 Million

... McKeon's death at 58 made headlines when it was ruled a suicide. He died of asphyxia in September 2012 at his home in Darien, Conn., press reports show. He purchased the co-op in November 2006 for $7.3 million, according to city property records. ...



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Here's the scoop: Gofer Ice Cream celebrating 10 years

Jay Ragusa, president of Gofer Ice Cream, is hosting a 10-year anniversary celebration at his Darien shop on Father's Day.



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Darien teen arrested twice in three days, held on $150K bond

... May 23 and May 25 on a slew of charges, according to police. At approximately 5 p.m. May 23, state police contacted Darien police requesting assistance in dealing with a combative person who was involved in a car accident with a state trooper near ...



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Trending: Who Earns Advanced Degrees

... of residents with a graduate or professional degree, at 37.5 percent, followed by Weston at 37.3 percent and Darien and New Canaan at 36 percent. "The master's degree is the new bachelor's degree," said Kathy Dilks , executive director of graduate ...



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UConn Baseball Team Makes Adjustments On Way To Virginia Tech

... ERA in 14 games, 12 starts, will be the Game 1 starter for Virginia Tech. Righthander Devin Burke (10-3, 3.30), from Darien, Conn., will likely pitch for Va Tech on Saturday, against either Oklahoma or Coastal Carolina, the Nos. 2 and 3 seeds here.



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Callari Auto Group (BMW, MINI, VOLVO, FIAT) Premiere Sponsor for 2013 Ox Ridge Charity Horse Show

"The Darien community has supported our business for over thirty years and this is our way of saying, 'Thank you,' and giving back said Pam Love, owner of Glen Liquors and Fine Wine, a family-owned and operated Darien-based liquor store founded in 1979.



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Viola Matlak, 82, Former Longtime Darien Resident

Matlak was born Feb. 11, 1931, in Kentucky to Stephen and Flora Thompson. She and her husband made their home in Darien for 50 years, before moving to Heritage Village in Southbury in December 2000.



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Darien forecast: Suddenly, weather that's hot stuff

At least that's what it will feel like in southwestern Connecticut as a mini heat wave engulfs the region over the next few days.



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Trending: Who Earns Advanced Degrees

... of residents with a graduate or professional degree, at 37.5 percent, followed by Weston at 37.3 percent and Darien and New Canaan at 36 percent. "The master's degree is the new bachelor's degree," said Kathy Dilks , executive director of graduate ...



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Trending: Who Earns Advanced Degrees

... of residents with a graduate or professional degree, at 37.5 percent, followed by Weston at 37.3 percent and Darien and New Canaan at 36 percent. "The master's degree is the new bachelor's degree," said Kathy Dilks , executive director of graduate ...



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Phoenix of Darien fourth grade boys basketball team defeats John Jay

The fourth grade boys AAU basketball team, Phoenix of Darien, notched its second win of the season on Saturday at John Jay High School in Cross River, NY against the Hudson Valley Wolves by a score of 27-25. Either team could have been the victor in the final minute, but the Firebirds stayed true to their mantra: "Phoenix always wins the close ... (more)



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'As You Like It' to take the stage in Rowayton

... featuring a range of works by more than 100 artists. The featured artist this year is Laura Trask , a longtime Darien resident. Trask's larger-than-life paintings offer a unique and innovative take on ordinary elements of everyday life. Her dramatic ...



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New Canaan's Falcone takes fifth at FCIAC girls golf championship

... 79 -- the Cardinals earned a four-person score of 361, 17 strokes better over 18 holes than second-place Staples. Darien, led by Izzy Lee 's 83, finished third at 401. Danbury, topped by Sam Steichen 's 97, was fourth at 410. The young Cardinals' ...



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DDHS's 40-foot high ropes adventure course offers free preview

- Delavan-Darien High School's adventure courses have been a hit with the students enrolled in them. Now the public is invited to experience what students are doing in and out of the classroom. The new 40-foot high-ropes Adventure Course at DDHS will ...



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Bristol Residents Invited To Comment On Charter Revision Suggestions

Voters have shown little interest in overhauling city government in recent years, but they might get another shot this fall.



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Veritas founder's estate looks to sell Fifth Avenue co-op

... McKeon's death at 58 made headlines when it was ruled a suicide. He died of asphyxia in September 2012 at his home in Darien, Conn., press reports show. He purchased the co-op in November 2006 for $7.3 million, according to city property records. ...



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New Canaan's Essigs captures Holahan Invitational

... hole, you had to do that. I hit it well today, I just couldn't do anything on the greens." Christian Ostberg of Darien finished fourth (79) along with Stephen Colodny of Staples (79). Michael Swift (New Canaan), Tyler Mazut ( Fairfield Warde ), Pat ...



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New Canaan girls lacrosse team routs Daniel Hand in first round of state tourney

The New Canaan girls lacrosse team was still smarting from its heartbreaking defeat against Darien in the FCIAC title game.



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Darien girls golf team takes third at FCIAC championship

... 79 -- the Cardinals earned a four-person score of 361, 17 strokes better over 18 holes than second-place Staples. Darien, led by Izzy Lee 's 83, finished third at 401. Danbury, topped by Sam Steichen 's 97, was fourth at 410. The young Cardinals' ...



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Special Education consultant's contract finalized

... monthly and she will be paid within 30 days of the board's receipt of the invoice. DeFrancis will not need to work in Darien every day, Falcone said. However, travel from her listed home in Newington to Darien is roughly an hour and 10 minutes one ...



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Darien's Ostberg takes fourth place in Holahan Invitational

... hole, you had to do that. I hit it well today, I just couldn't do anything on the greens." Christian Ostberg of Darien finished fourth (79) along with Stephen Colodny of Staples (79). Michael Swift (New Canaan), Tyler Mazut ( Fairfield Warde ), Pat ...



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Understanding autism: Removing the label of "problem children"

... Andrea Payo is the coordinator of Family Centers ' Young Parents Program. With offices in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and New Canaan, Family Centers is a United Way, New Canaan Community Foundation and Community Fund of Darien partner agency that ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.greenwichcitizen.com/opinion/article/Understanding-autism-Removing-the-label-of-4557487.php

Hartford, Towns To The North Should Brace For Bad Weather, Accu/Weather Says

The bad weather could be headed to the Hartford area. Other areas that could see stormy weather are to the north and include Worcester, Mass.; Providence, R.I.; Nashua, N.H. and the western suburbs of Boston .



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/community/hartford/hc-thunderstorm-alert-0530-20130529,0,111436.story

Darien's message of Memorial Day

... the Connecticut National Guard, lead by the Division 2 Bagpipe, marched downthe road for the Memorial Day Parade in Darien. Onlookers stood and applauded the troop. Photo: Megan Spicer The Darein Police Department and color guard lead the parade, ...



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Here's the scoop: Gofer Ice Cream celebrating 10 years

Jay Ragusa, president of Gofer Ice Cream, is hosting a 10-year anniversary celebration at his Darien shop on Father's Day.



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'Drama of Light' fashioned in Flemish tradition

Through June, the Geary Gallery of Darien presents "The Drama of Light," featuring the work of classical Flemish painter and Greenwich resident Peter Arguimbau.



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Darien girls lacrosse team routs Fairfield Ludlowe in first round of state tourney

Darien's Jena Fritts shoots and scores during the first round Division L state playoff game against Fairfield Ludlowe at Darien High School on Tuesday, May 28, 2013.



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Greenwich wins FCIAC girls golf title; Staples takes second

... 79 -- the Cardinals earned a four-person score of 361, 17 strokes better over 18 holes than second-place Staples. Darien, led by Izzy Lee 's 83, finished third at 401. Danbury, topped by Sam Steichen 's 97, was fourth at 410. The young Cardinals' ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/sports/article/Greenwich-wins-FCIAC-girls-golf-title-Staples-4557249.php

Marjorie Merriam, 89, Of Darien, Worked For J. Walter Thompson Agency

... Sorority. After college, she worked at the J. Walter Thompson Agency in New York City. She was a 60 year resident of Darien, and a member of the Children's Aid Society and Wee Burn Country Club. Merriam is survived by daughters, Frances Marsillio, ...



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Darien forecast: A gray day, storms later

Scattered thunderstorms -- some of them severe -- could punctuate the end of a gloomy day in southwestern Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service .



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Staples takes 2nd in FCIAC girls golf championship

... 79 -- the Cardinals earned a four-person score of 361, 17 strokes better over 18 holes than second-place Staples. Darien, led by Izzy Lee 's 83, finished third at 401. Danbury, topped by Sam Steichen 's 97, was fourth at 410. The young Cardinals' ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Staples-takes-2nd-in-FCIAC-girls-golf-championship-4554837.php

First Selectman Stevenson seeks nomination for re-election

... Stevenson said. "With what is happening with the state economically and across the country, we're in a time when Darien residents would be best served by some continuity rather than some substantial change in leadership." Campbell, the CEO of Ring's ...



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Darien boys track team claims fourth at FCIACs

Led by standout junior Nick Lombardo , the Darien boys track team placed fourth at the FCIAC Championship with 64 points on Tuesday.



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Darien forecast: Showers likely by evening

After glorious Memorial Day weather and a fine start to the shortened work week today, there's a likelihood that showers will put a damper on things by this evening, according to the National Weather Service .



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Darien's Population Continues To Grow, Says U.S. Census

DARIEN, Conn. Darien's population grew by nearly 350 people from 2010 to 2012, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a sign that people continue to find the town one of the most desirable places to live in the state.



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See Darien's Recent Home Sales

DARIEN, Conn. Curious about the amount that homes recently sold for in Darien? The following are the recent sales of homes in town, as reported by the town clerk's office.



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Nighttime Road Work To Begin On I-95 Near Norwalk

A nighttime milling and resurfacing project will begin Tuesday on I-95 southbound in Darien and Stamford, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced.



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Darien's message of Memorial Day

... the Connecticut National Guard, lead by the Division 2 Bagpipe, marched downthe road for the Memorial Day Parade in Darien. Onlookers stood and applauded the troop. Photo: Megan Spicer The Darein Police Department and color guard lead the parade, ...



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Investment Metrics moving to larger space at Darien's Three Parklands Drive

Investment Metrics is leasing 7,000 square feet at 3 Parklands Drive, Darien, according to Signature Group , a commercial real estate firm.



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Darien forecast: A memorable Memorial Day outlook

A holiday-weather spectacular is in the offing for today's Memorial Day parades, tributes and picnics, according to the National Weather Service .



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Solo exhibit features 'best in show' winner's works

The best-in-show winner at the 2012 Darien Art Show and Sale, Sergey Stepanenko, is exhibiting his artwork at the Darien Town Hall.



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Train Crash Aftermath Leads Week's News In Darien

DARIEN, Conn. The ability of Darien's rail commuters to deal with the headaches of congested train travel following the May 17 Metro-North derailment and crash led the news in the city this week.



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Darien outlasts rival New Canan for second straight FCIAC girls lacrosse title

Darien's Jena Fritts takes a shot during Friday's girls lacrosse FCIAC Championship game against New Canaan at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Conn., on May 24, 2013.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/sports/article/Darien-outlasts-rival-New-Canan-for-second-4547897.php

Debate Over Southbury Training School Turns To On-Campus Services

Some would say that Roberts, 67, and Herbst, 37, represent the past and the future of the way people with developmental disabilities are supported and treated in Connecticut.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-southbury-developmentally-disabled-0507-20130525,0,2157703.story

Person-to-Person's Letter Carrier Food Drive receives tremendous support

... translation describing the Persian system of mounted postal carriers. The adage accurately applies to the Norwalk, Darien and Wilton letter carriers, who -- in the pouring rain -- collected more than 76,000 pounds of grocery items from households ...



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Darien resident joins Shakespeare on the Sound apprentice company

... You Like It," which will be staged at Norwalk's Pinkney Park June 13 to 30. Among the group is Kristina Lew , 18, of Darien, who is a stage management apprentice and a student at Fordham University . The trainees were selected from upwards of 60 ...



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Darien forecast: Holiday weekend gets better each day

A chilly, wet start to this Memorial Day weekend will only get better the closer we get to the actual holiday, according to the National Weather Service .



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Get Ready For The Memorial Day Parade, Darien

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk, Rowayton and Darien will host Memorial Day parades this weekend as the region and the nation honors its fallen warriors.



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Traffic update; 9 a.m.

Things a starting to lighten up on southwestern Connecticut roads. There's still congestion on SB I-95 from Bridgeport down to Darien.



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Darien outlasts rival New Canan for second straight FCIAC girls lacrosse title

At halftime of its FCIAC championship clash with archrival New Canaan at Brien McMahon High School on Friday, the Darien girls lacrosse team found itself in fairly uncharted territory: Down by two goals.



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New and seasoned volunteers honored at annual luncheon

Alicia Lyon and Sue Trager were recognized for their volunteer work with the Royle Elementary School at the 34th annual Darien Volunteer Recognition Day on Friday, May 17.



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Food Fair back for Memorial Day fun

Jen Robinson, Lilly Cassidy and Maggie Close arrange balloons at Tilley Pond Park during last year's Darien EMS-Post 53 annual Food Fair.



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What's Open/Closed On Memorial Day In Darien

Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives in defense of this country, and to honor their lives Darien's local government and other municipal buildings are closing on Monday.



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Darien forecast: Stormy cycle rolls into holiday weekend

More wet, stormy weather is likely today -- and right on through most of the holiday weekend -- according to the National Weather Service.



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Darien forecast: Stormy cycle rolls into holiday weekend

More wet, stormy weather is likely today -- and right on through most of the holiday weekend -- according to the National Weather Service .



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Darien Student Succeeds Sister To Support Soldiers

DARIEN, Conn. Mikey Farren is a rookie taking over as the volunteer coordinator for "Operation Darien Little League Cares," the annual drive to provide essentials to U.S. soldiers.



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Video: Family Centers Hosts Benefit Luncheon

Family Centers hosted their Annual Spring Luncheon to benefit two of their programs on Monday afternoon at the Woodway Country Club in Darien.



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What To Do In And Around Darien This Weekend

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Here's a look at some events happening in and around Norwalk and Darien this weekend.



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Final Four lacrosse regional report

... used turnovers Colin Scott (Ridgefield), Att: 17 games, 8 starts, 10 goals, 12 assists, 17 ground balls Case Matheis (Darien), Att: 19 games, 13 starts, 27 goals, 21 assists, 18 ground balls Charlie Payton (Greenwich), Mf:...



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PHOTOS: DHS Prom

Greg Marku, Eric Christensen, Jocelyn Mendez, Berlin Martinez, Brittany Osborn, Ciara Burgos, Emily Moscatello, Sarah Tricarico outside the Greenwich Hyatt hotel for the 2013 Darien prom.



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Board accepts athletic foundation's gifts, send to RTM for approval

The Darien Athletic Foundation is quickly making its way through the process toward installing a $200,000 scoreboard for the start of the fall sports season and a $500,000 concession stand in spring 2014, two parts of a much larger $7.5 million Sunny Day project.



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Board accepts athletic foundation's gifts, send to RTM for approval

The Darien Athletic Foundation is quickly making its way through the process toward installing a $200,000 scoreboard for the start of the fall sports season and a $500,000 concession stand in spring 2014, two parts of a much larger $7.5 million Sunny Day project.



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One Mom's Venture Helps Others Realize Their Creative Talents

... "My mission is supporting other moms in finding their passion, finding their fulfillment," says founder Holly Hurd of Darien, an entrepreneurial spirit and mother of three who decided to write a motivational book about five years ago. "I looked ...



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Jobless in Connecticut face tougher times

... it harder for people to pay bills. The prospects of 30,000 people, which is about 10,000 more than the population of Darien, losing 19 percent of their income presents a daunting problem to charities. "This will put more strain on the already frayed ...



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Cape Elizabeth | $165,000

... to all town amenities and the Shore Road path. Close to beaches & parks too. A terrific value! Born and raised in Darien, Connecticut I left for Maine to go to college and stayed. I am married and have 3 school aged daughters, Sarah, Kate & Hannah. ...



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Darien painter to exhibit in Paris gallery

Artist Jan Dilenschneider straightens her award winning painting, "A Birch and a Pine in a Whiteout," in her studio in Darien, Conn., on May 3, 2013.



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Expect Flooding With Heavy Rain And Thunder, Darien

Updated at 1:30 p.m. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A flood advisory has been added until 4:15 p.m. Thursday in Fairfield County as thunderstorms move through the region, the National Weather Service said.



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Darien painter to exhibit in Paris gallery

Snow fell in sheets outside the Long Neck Point Road home as the wind blew fiercely off Long Island Sound.



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Sen. Leone: Senate Votes to Create New Class of Refundable Prepaid Bank Cards

... cards which Connecticut banks could offer to consumers. This innovative idea was brought forth by a constituent in Darien, and it should prove to be a great convenience for many people. This is the free market working at its best, generating an ...



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Expect Heavy Rain And Thunder, Darien

Thunderstorms and extreme downpours are possible in Fairfield County from Thursday afternoon into early Friday, the National Weather Service says.



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Joseph F. Gutowski, Of Stamford, WWII Veteran, Plumber

... Blvd., in Stamford. The committal service and the interment will immediately follow Mass at St. John R.C. Cemetery in Darien.



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Darien forecast: A stormy day on tap

In a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" issued early today, the weather says that downpours of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible, which could trigger flash flooding in southwestern Connecticut.



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Darien forecast: A stormy day on tap

In a "Hazardous Weather Outlook" issued early today, the weather says that downpours of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible, which could trigger flash flooding in southwestern Connecticut.



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Volunteer With Darien EMS Post 53 Receives Award

DARIEN, Conn. Ron Hammer, a volunteer with Darien EMS Post 53, was honored at the Connecticut Emergency Medical Services Awards ceremony for his dedication to the position and the community.



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Genetically Modified Food Bill Passes State Senate

... organisms would have to be labeled, if a law winding its way through the Connecticut General Assembly is adopted. DARIEN, Conn. A bill that would require all food sold in Connecticut to carry labels if that it contains genetically modified ...



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Delavan-Darien students may have longer school days next year

- In an effort to boost academic achievement, students in the Delavan-Darien School District may spend more time in the classroom starting next school year. The school board is considering extending the high school day by 15 minutes, the middle ...



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Clamdigging around Rowayton

... featuring a range of works by more than 100 artists. The featured artist this year is Laura Trask , a longtime Darien resident. Trask's larger-than-life paintings offer a unique and innovative take on ordinary elements of everyday life. Her dramatic ...



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New Canaan boys and girls track teams place seventh and ninth at FCIAC championships

... victories by freshman Hanna Debalsi in the 1,600 and 3,200 helped the Wrecker girls edge defending champion Darien by four points for the title. Wynne won the 800 in an FCIAC meet-record time of 1:52.94 and the 1,600 in 4:20.82. Darien's Nicholas ...



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The Running Doctor: Common athletic injuries

... 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 more information, visit www.therunningdoctor.net. A large majority of all athletes go ...



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Athletes of the Week

... New Canaan on May 16. Accomplishment: Staples' No. 1 doubles tandem clinched the Wreckers' 4-1 quarterfinal win over Darien on May 16 with a 7-5, 6-4 victory. Westport News Athletes of the Week The Westport News Athletes of the Week for May 13-19 ...



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First and foremost: 'Citizen' honors bestowed by Chamber of Commerce

... School , where she helps people with disabilities. She has also worked with the Obie Harrington-Howe Foundation in Darien, and on the Bart Center 's annual Wounded Warrior Project. Proctor founded the Weston Television Network and has produced a ...



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Greenwich High Ranks On New Top Schools List

... data from the 2011-2012 school year. Other area high schools that made the list include Staples (Westport) at 196; Darien at No. 204; New Canaan at No. 227; Ridgefield at No. 270; Fairfield Ludlowe at No. 691; and Fairfield Warde at No. 973. To see ...



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Darien softball team eliminated by St. Joseph in FCIAC semifinals

... St. Joseph seniors will get the chance to play in their first conference final following a convincing 13-0 win over Darien at Sacred Heart University. The top-seeded Cadets (19-3) will face New Canaan, a 1-0 winner over Fairfield Ludlowe in the ...



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Darien girls and boys track teams take second and fourth at FCIAC championships

... victories by freshman Hanna Debalsi in the 1,600 and 3,200 helped the Wrecker girls edge defending champion Darien by four points for the title. "I'm ecstatic," Wynne said. "We came into the meet thinking we would do well, but we didn't know how ...



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Traffic update;

The state Department of Transportation is reporting long delays on I-95 SB. In fact, DOT the backup stretches 26.8 miles from Exit 30 in Stratford down to Exit 5 in Stamford/Darien. NB I-95 traffic slows near Exit 41 in Orange and then it's a slow crawl 5.6 miles through Long Wharf in New Haven.



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Darien forecast: Dodging raindrops through the weekend

Showers and thunderstorms are possible, periodically, throughout today -- a pattern that will hold sway until the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.



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Darien forecast: Poor visibility, quality make for a bad 'air' day

For a second consecutive day, dense fog blankets most of southwestern Connecticut early today, and increasingly warm, humid conditions has prompted the state to issue an air-quality alert.



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Patient support volunteers needed in Darien

Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County is seeking mature, compassionate individuals from Darien to serve as patient support volunteers, who visit homebound adults experiencing loneliness, personal loss, bereavement, life transitions or chronic illness and provide companionship and counseling for one hour a week.



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Darien Helps Stamp Out Hunger During Food Drive

... to benefit needy families in the area. A total of 112 postal trucks covering 117 routes in Wilton, Norwalk and Darien collected groceries from hundreds of households on May 11 - in the rain - as part of the 21st annual National Association of Letter ...



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Darien Ultra-Conservative Party Seeks Selectmen Candidates

DARIEN, Conn. Do you believe future taxes in Darien should be capped at 2.5 percent? Or that the "education monopoly" should be dismantled so Darien "can afford to have more teachers and offer more classes." Or maybe Darien should not allow residents to blow their yard debris "into public roads." Then the Darien Ultra-Conservative Party wants you ... (more)



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Darien High School Ranked 4th Best In State On New List

DARIEN, Conn. For the second time in as many months, Darien High School was again ranked among the best in Connecticut and nation, this time by Newsweek Magazine and its Daily Beast website .



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Darien forecast: Dodging raindrops through the weekend

Showers and thunderstorms are possible, periodically, throughout today -- a pattern that will hold sway until the weekend, according to the National Weather Service .



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Darien and New Canaan to meet in FCIAC girls lacrosse final

Darien and New Canaan won't meet in the state tournament this year since the Blue Wave moved from Class M to Class L, but that doesn't mean the Rams and Blue Wave's long-standing postseason rivalry has ended.



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Darien forecast: Poor visibility, quality make for a bad 'air' day

For a second consecutive day, dense fog blankets most of southwestern Connecticut early today, and increasingly warm, humid conditions has prompted the state to issue an air-quality alert.



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Darien girls and boys track teams take second and fourth at FCIAC championships

... and Field Championships at Danbury High School in Danbury, Conn. on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Darien's Anna Sulger, right, wins the girls 400 meter dash at the FCIAC Track and Field Championships at Danbury High School in Danbury, ...



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Darien softball team tops Greenwich to advance to FCIAC semifinals

Darien High School softball players Julia Domiziano and Avery Maley exchange high fives following the Blue Wave's FCIAC win over Greenwich in the quarterfinals at Darien High School on Monday, May 20, 2013.



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Darien couple led aquarium fundraiser planning

... students in the tri-state area, following the annual "Cirque de la Me" fundraiser on April 25. Rob and Kit Rohn, of Darien, were chairpersons of this year's event, whose theme was "Argentum," which is Latin for silver in honor of the aquarium's ...



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New Canaan High Listed Among Best For College Prep

... the state out of 35 schools that made the list. Other area schools on the list include Weston at 190, Staples at 196, Darien at 204, Ridgefield at 270, Greenwich at 570, Fairfield Ludlow at 691, and Fairfield Warde at 973. The list is made up of six ...



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Traffic update; 9 a.m.

Things a starting to lighten up on southwestern Connecticut roads. There's still congestion on SB I-95 from Bridgeport down to Darien.



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Athletes of the Week

... New Canaan on May 16. Accomplishment: Staples' No. 1 doubles tandem clinched the Wreckers' 4-1 quarterfinal win over Darien on May 16 with a 7-5, 6-4 victory.



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Staples High School Ranks 3rd Best In State On New List

... The list used school-reported data from the 2011-2012 school year. Other area high schools that made the list include Darien at No. 204; New Canaan at No. 227; Ridgefield at No. 270; Greenwich at No. 570; Fairfield Ludlow at No. 691; and Fairfield ...



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St. Joseph routs Darien to reach FCIAC softball final

... St. Joseph seniors will get the chance to play in their first conference final following a convincing 13-0 win over Darien at Sacred Heart University. The top-seeded Cadets (19-3) will face New Canaan, a 1-0 winner over Fairfield Ludlowe in the ...



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Darien softball team tops Greenwich to advance to FCIAC semifinals

Perhaps the greatest strength of the Darien High School softball team is that from top to bottom, and at every position, there is no noticeable weakness.



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Darien and New Canaan to meet in FCIAC girls lacrosse final

Darien and New Canaan won't meet in the state tournament this year since the Blue Wave moved from Class M to Class L, but that doesn't mean the Rams and Blue Wave's long-standing postseason rivalry has ended.



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New Canaan upends rival Darien to advance to FCIAC championship game

With both goaltenders putting on nothing short of a keeping clinic, scoring plays were at premium when long-time rivals New Canaan and Darien met in the semifinals of the FCIAC tournament at Brien McMahon High School on Tuesday.



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Crystal Theatre to mark 25th anniversary with Thanks for the Memories event

... not only be entertaining, but a great party," adds Cheryl. " 'Thanks for the Memories'--with musical direction by Darien native Dan Micciche (Broadway's Chicago and NYC-based musical director/vocal coach) --will feature over 40 Crystal alums from ...



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Day 2: Rail riders avoid gridlockTrains were twice as full, but let people avoid packed highways.

... At 8 a.m., southbound traffic crawled for more than 20 miles on I-95 from the Moses Wheeler Bridge in Stratford to Darien. On the Merritt, it was the same hellish commute with traffic creeping along from Exit 52 in Trumbull to nearly Route 7 in ...



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Traffic update;

Heavy delays continue on southbound I-95 from the Moses Wheeler Bridge in Stratford all the way down to Darien.



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Traffic update; 9 a.m.

Delays on southbound I-95 stretch from Exit 27 in Bridgeport down to Darien. It's more of a stop and go situation with varying speeds and gaps between vehicles.



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Darien Finds 'Pretty Normal' Train Commute On Monday

Darien commuters heeded Gov. Dannel Malloy's suggestion to work from home or use alternate transportation to work on Monday morning: The Darien Metro-North station was a little quieter than normal in the first weekday commute since Friday's train crash in Bridgeport.



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Darien Commuters Can Park Near Talmadge Hill Station In New Canaan

DARIEN, Conn. With Metro-North rail lines expected to be congested due to last Friday's train derailment and crash, New Canaan will allow Darien residents to park at the Waveny Park swimming pool parking lot, 677 South Ave., if they want to commute from the nearby Talmadge Hill Station.



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NVC Presents Leaving Home With Malcolm Gets, Kirsten Scott and More, 6/10

... - and potentially dangerous - young man. Pamela, the final play in the trilogy, is based on Hamlet - but set in Darien, Connecticut - where a young woman who has come back to her childhood home to attend her father's second wedding is visited by the ...



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One Mom's Venture Helps Others Realize Their Creative Talents

... "My mission is supporting other moms in finding their passion, finding their fulfillment," says founder Holly Hurd of Darien, an entrepreneurial spirit and mother of three who decided to write a motivational book about five years ago. "I looked ...



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Darien forecast: A.M. fog, P.M. rain = driving misery

Thick fog blanketing the region this morning and the potential for heavy rain this afternoon pose a double-whammy to an already-challenging day on the roads in southwestern Connecticut in the wake of Friday's train collision in Bridgeport.



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Free Train Parking in Darien, Stamford

A service advisory is announced at the Noroton Heights train station in Darien on Sunday, May 19, 2013.



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Darien PD suspends parking fees in commuter lots due to derailment

Due to the current limitations of Metro-North train service, the Town of Darien in conjunction with the Darien Police Department will be temporarily suspending parking enforcement and parking fees in commuter parking lots.



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Darien advances to FCIAC semifinals with win over rival Wilton

No strangers to one another, the Darien and Wilton boys lacrosse teams met for the second time this season, and for the second time it was the Blue Wave walking away winners -- this time by a 9-6 margin -- advancing to Tuesday's FCIAC semifinals against the winner of Saturday night's meeting between No.



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Darien forecast: Sun to burn off early clouds

Even though skies are gray early this first day of the weekend, the National Weather Service says that skies will gradually brighten and most of today will be sunny in southwestern Connecticut.



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Two more sponsors jump into Ox Ridge horse show

... epeat sponsor, is the publisher of numerous lifestyle magazines throughout Fairfield County, including in New Canaan, Darien and Norwalk.



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Darien girls tennis team falls to Staples in FCIAC quarterfinals

On Thursday, just three days after his team edged Darien 4-3, Staples girls tennis coach Paco Fabian admitted that the Blue Wave was the last team he wanted to face again to start the playoffs.



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Darien boys golf team completes regular season with just one loss

Darien: Christian Ostberg 39, Kieran Suri 40, Sam Knowlton 41, Cameron Van de Graaf 41, Mac Koorbusch 45 After eight holes, Greenwich held a slim two-shot lead with one hole to play in the battle of the FCIACs last two undefeated teams.



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Darien cruises past Warde in FCIAC girls lacrosse playoffs

Eleven different players found the back of the net as Darien began the defense of its FCIAC crown with a 22-5 win over Fairfield Warde in the FCIAC quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon.



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Darien police: Man violated protective order

... ion of a protective order. He was arraigned the same day. It is unknown whether he was appearing in court for a prior Darien arrest or by another agency, according to Capt. Frederick Komm, police spokesman.



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Fighting off 'donor fatigue' in Greenwich

... connection and do it through a good cause," Vivier said. Family Centers has offices in Greenwich, Stamford and Darien and more than 2,200 professionals and trained volunteers a year working together to provide a wide range of programs. It has an ...



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Donors coming from all walks of life

... Volunteers Kelsey Jance, left, and Oscar Cruz, both of Stamford, sort donated clothing items at Person-to-Person in Darien on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Person-to-Person utilises the website, volunteersquare.org, to find volunteers. Photo: Brian A. ...



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New Canaan middies spark FCIAC win over St. Joseph

... Teddy Bossidy and Duke Repko scored two goals apiece at Dunning Stadium for the Rams (15-2), who'll play rival Darien in the semifinals on Tuesday, at either 5:15 or 7 p.m., at McMahon. Griffin White and Cole Turpin scored one each. New Canaan's ...



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Commuter rep predicts 'carmageddon'

... from the Outer New Haven Line beyond South Norwalk look to make their way to work. Cameron has asked officials in Darien to suspend street parking rules near the town's two rail stations to accommodate commuters east of South Norwalk. The first ...



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Metro-North commuters seek alternate transportation

... from the Outer New Haven Line beyond South Norwalk look to make their way to work. Cameron has asked officials in Darien to suspend street parking rules near the town's two rail stations to accommodate commuters east of South Norwalk. The first ...



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Nelson sisters are Ludlowe softball's odd couple

... team to its best regular season to date. The Falcons are 14-6 as they enter Friday's regular-season finale at Darien. Emily, a four-year starter who has spent the last three at shortstop, leads Ludlowe in most offensive categories. Alice, a ...



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Darien baseball team shut down by Wilton

Darien's Cameron Smith fields a ball hit to the outfield during the baseball game against Wilton at Darien High School on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.



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Darien boys golf team completes regular season with just one loss

Darien: Christian Ostberg 39, Kieran Suri 40, Sam Knowlton 41, Cameron Van de Graaf 41, Mac Koorbusch 45 After eight holes, Greenwich held a slim two-shot lead with one hole to play in the battle of the FCIACs last two undefeated teams.



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Darien girls tennis team falls to Staples in FCIAC quarterfinals

On Thursday, just three days after his team edged Darien 4-3, Staples girls tennis coach Paco Fabian admitted that the Blue Wave was the last team he wanted to face again to start the playoffs.



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Two Darien students receive prestigious scholarships

Anjali Krishnamachar is one of the two Darien recipients of the National Merit Scholarship.



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Darien cruises past Warde in FCIAC girls lacrosse playoffs

Eleven different players found the back of the net as Darien began the defense of its FCIAC crown with a 22-5 win over Fairfield Warde in the FCIAC quarterfinals on Thursday afternoon.



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Darien forecast: Sun to burn off early clouds

Even though skies are gray early this first day of the weekend, the National Weather Service says that skies will gradually brighten and most of today will be sunny in southwestern Connecticut.



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Prom: An increasingly-costly high school tradition

... arranged and sold between 230 and 240 corsages and boutonnieres combined. Vitti said its biggest business comes from Darien. The store also sells corsages and boutonnieres to surrounding towns, as well. Scrolling through pictures of past proms, one ...



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Hatters pull upset in 1st playoff win

... 8-7 overtime win at Wilton on Friday afternoon. With the victory, its first ever over the Warriors, Danbury will meet Darien in the semifinals Monday. "It's huge for the program, getting past the first round of FCIAC's," Danbury coach Jaime Williams ...



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AAII web site offers useful investment advice for retirement

... is to attend a local presentation. The Connecticut chapter's next meeting will be held June 13 at Giovanni's II in Darien. Liz Ann Sonders , senior vice president and chief investment strategist for Charles Schwab, will present her views on the ...



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Where To Buy Powerball Tickets In Darien

Feeling lucky? There are several places in Darien where you can put that luck to work and buy tickets for Saturday's Powerball drawing.



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YWCA Honors Darien, Norwalk Women Of Distinction

DARIEN, Conn. -- The YWCA hosted the fourth Annual Darien/Norwalk Women of Distinction Luncheon on Thursday at Woodway Country Club in Darien.



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New Canaan boys volleyball team defeats Darien for first time

New Canaan High School 's boys' volleyball team simply wanted it more. At least that's the way representatives of both the victorious Rams and visiting Darien Blue Wave explained it after the Rams earned a 3-1 win on Wednesday.



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FCIAC boys lacrosse preview: Ridgefield the team to beat

... Mullin Ridgefield put itself on the FCIAC map in 2009, winning its first championship in a conference that had seen Darien, Wilton and New Canaan claim all but two of the titles during a 33-year span. Entering the 2013 FCIAC Tournament as the No. 1 ...



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What To Do In Greenwich This Weekend

... performance. Breast Cancer Alliance Walk For Hope Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., walk begins at 11 a.m. Genovese (Darien) and Nicole Ewing (Darien.) "Walk For Hope" welcomes participants of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents, and even dogs ...



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See Open Houses In And Around Norwalk This Weekend

... other homes in the area, at an open house on Sunday. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. House hunting in and around Norwalk and Darien? There will be several open houses in the area this weekend. The properties on display range from a three-bedroom, ...



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Stamford's Sen. Carlo Leone Helps To Pass Veterans Aid Bills

State Sen. Carlo Leone (D-Stamford and Darien) led two bills to passage in the state Senate on Wednesday that will help veterans back in the States. One bill, H.B. 5387 , would set up a task force to look into using military occupational specialty ...



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Big outdoor concert to Benefit Tiny Miracles

... son, and overwhelmed with concerns and questions about caring for a premature infant. For support, they turned to the Darien-based Tiny Miracles Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families with premature infants in and around ...



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Darien forecast: A bright, warm day

Sunny, mild weather today should set the table today for a similarly pleasant "meteorological menu" for the rest of the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.



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Penguins of Patagonia explored at Atria Darien lecture

Graham Harris, a biologist, author, illustrator and director of the Argentine office of the Wildlife Conservation Society, will present "The Penguins of Patagonia" at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at Atria Darien, 50 Ledge Road.



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Two Darien students receive prestigious scholarships

Reed Morgan, a senior at Darien High School, and Darien resient Anjali Krishnamachar, who attends Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass., were awarded $2,500 scholarships for their academic and leadership achievements in high school.



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Fairfield Burglary Suspect Faces New Charges

... Redding Road and Stella Lane. Donnelly is also awaiting trial for other burglary charges in Monroe, Westport, Easton, Darien and Newtown, according to Connecticut Judicial System records. Investigators identified Donnelly as a suspect in another ...



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How zoning protects the rich and harms a 'community'

... covers the whole New England region, but two of the six chapters are devoted to the Connecticut towns of Roxbury and Darien. In her introduction, the author said she was inspired to do the book by a stormy zoning meeting in Darien Town Hall in 2005 ...



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Shopping at the Sono Marketplace

... to serve with cheese, or in fact, it would be fine on an English muffin, too. Olivette is the Sono branch of their Darien store, offering over a dozen types of olive oil, and about a dozen kinds of balsamic vinegar and more than a dozen kinds of sea ...



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Courtney Bennett Named an IWLCA Third-Team All-American

... selection was also her first nod at earning IWLCA All-American status in her four-year career. The senior from Darien, Conn., wrapped up her tenure with the Big Green on Sunday afternoon in a second-round NCAA Tournament game at Syracuse. Having ...



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Bridal designer Sareh Nouri

... r designs at sarehnouri.com . Her wedding gowns are sold in Connecticut at A Little Something White Bridal Couture in Darien.



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Slideshow: Depot's spring house tour

Five families in Darien opened their homes up to people as part of a house tour.



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Joan Darling Hopps

... was born in Stamford, Conn. and grew up with her family in the home of her great-grandparents on Five Mile River in Darien, Conn. She attended Whittier College in California, and graduated from Norwalk Community College in Connecticut. Joan lived in ...



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Darien boys lacrosse team routs Stamford in regular season finale

The Darien boys lacrosse team closed out its regular season in style with a lopsided 16-2 victory against visiting Stamford on Tuesday at Darien High School .



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Darien police: Man violated protective order

... of a protective order. He was arraigned the same day. It is unknown whether he was appearing in court for a prior Darien arrest or by another agency, according to Capt. Frederick Komm , police spokesman. Marc Devico, 48, of 7 Glenwood Drive was ...



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First of six campus monitors hired almost two months after RTM approval

... Elementary School on Dec. 14, 2012, that left 26 dead, including 20 children, schools across Connecticut, including Darien took a serious look at their security measures. Within days of the attack, the district had conducted a review of their ...



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Synapse Sports Names Courtney Bennett Third-Team All-American

... in Dartmouth history, trailing only Sarah Plumb '12 who was named a 2012 Synapse Sports First Team All-American The Darien, Conn., native also finished fifth on the team in scoring as she netted 13 goals and added nine assists for 22 points in 2013.



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Darien Farmers Market To Open May 29

DARIEN, Conn. The Darien Farmers Market will open for the season May 29 and will be open on all subsequent Wednesdays through Dec.



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Norwalk baseball blanks Darien

... with a 3-for-3 performance that included a home run as Norwalk ended its six-game losing skid with a 6-0 win over Darien that put a serious dent in the Blue Wave's FCIAC playoff hopes. "That's how I think we are capable of playing," Tucci said. "We ...



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Ex-husband charged with threatening

... z's former wife told police that Mendez threatened to physically harm her and her boyfriend, according to the report. Darien officers, accompanied by Norwalk officers, went to...



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Darien boys golf team tops Staples and Ridgefield to remain undefeated

The Darien boys golf team defeated Staples and Ridgefield at Wee Burn CC in Darien on Monday to keep its perfect season intact at 16-0. Leading the way for the Blue Wave were freshmen Sam Knowlton and Christian Ostberg , who were supported by junior Cameron Van de Graaf and senior Kieran Suri .



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Sign Stolen From New Red Petticoat Owners

... shop they are currently renovating. "Maybe someone thought we were closed for good," said Kelsey Rollinsons, a Darien native who last week moved her family to Ridgefield after 20 years in Manhattan (during which they never had anything taken from ...



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Darien forecast: Rebounding from a chilly night

After frosty overnight temperatures, readings today will rise to the low-60s under sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.



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Darien forecast: Rebounding from a chilly night

After frosty overnight temperatures, readings today will rise to the low-60s under sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service .



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Darien RTM Approves $125.69 Million Spending Plan

DARIEN, Conn. Property taxes for Darien residents will rise nearly 4 percent next year under the new $125.69 million spending plan for 2013-14 that was overwhelmingly approved by the Representative Town Meeting on Monday.



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Darien's Scott Pelley Criticizes Spate Of Mistakes By Media

In accepting the 20th annual Fred Friendly First Amendment Award, CBS anchor Scott Pelley of Darien seized the opportunity to criticize the widespread mistakes made by modern journalists and the use of social media, Quinnipiac University reported on its website.



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Ridgefield boys lacrosse bounces back with win over New Canaan

Two days after "a very average effort" for the Tigers against Darien and their first in-state loss, Ridgefield came back Thursday night with a 13-5 win over New Canaan at Tiger Hollow.



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Breast Cancer Alliance Walk for Hope in Greenwich is Sunday May 19

... one-mile walk in Greenwich, starting and ending at Richards, chaired by Caroline Brecker (Greenwich), Julie Genovese (Darien) and Nicole Ewing (Darien.) "Walk For Hope" welcomes participants of all ages, from toddlers to grandparents, and even dogs ...



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Darien Police: Avoid Grove, Brook, Day Streets Because Of Downed Lines

Update: According to Darien Police Capt. Fred Komm, a construction contractor working in the area of Day Street Monday accidentally knocked down a utility pole, which caused the temporary outage in the area.



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The Running Doctor: Baseball techniques

... 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 more information, visit www.therunningdoctor.net. Whether you are involved in ...



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Rise of Darien's Osherow bad news for rest of FCIAC

Whether Darien High School 's sophomore pitcher is the shooting star that disrupts the race for the championship will be answered next week.



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Darien's Stone named to IWLCA Division-III All-American team

Washington and Lee junior women's lacrosse player Leanne Stone from Darien was selected to the 2013 Intercollegiate Women's Lacrosse Coaches Association Division-III All-America team.



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Darien boys track team picks up pair of wins over Stamford and Bassick

The Darien boys track team upped its record to 8-1 with wins over Stamford and Bassick Wednesday.



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Cops: Shoplifting Husband, Wife From Norwalk Arrested At Whole Foods

DARIEN, Conn. A husband and wife from Norwalk were charged with misdemeanor sixth-degree larceny and conspiracy Sunday after they shoplifted $143 worth of grocery items from the Darien Whole Foods market on Ledge Road, police said.



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New Canaanites help support aquarium programs

A living silver "tree" greeted guests at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk's April 25 Cirque de la Mer fundraiser, including, from left, Jim Hurlock of New Canaan; Elizabeth Jensen, Ken Weil, Monica McNally and Audrey Weil, all of Darien; Patricia Lunka of New York; Kate Hurlock of New Canaan; and Susan Adamsen of Wilton.



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Talking Transportation: Sound Barriers A Waste of Money

... of Connecticut's Department of Transportation. (CDOT). This won't win me many friends among my neighbors in Darien, but I just don't see that they should be asking the government to subsidize their peace and quiet. After all, most of them bought ...



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Phillip Frank Forlenzo, 77, Longtime Darien Resident

Forlenzo was born Oct. 7, 1935, and was a resident of Darien for more than 40 years.



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Digital 'panic button' aims to make people safer

No one can plan for every emergency, but the creation of a Darien man and his company could certainly take away some of the worry.



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Zoning Kills Affordable Housing

... or working class, local residents overwhelmingly object to new development, regardless of the justified need. In Darien, Connecticut, for instance, the town's senior housing center had a long wait list, as did the last condo development built in ...



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Darien forecast: Pleasant conditions continue

The nice weather that heralded Mother's Day in southwestern Connecticut is expected to continue nurturing the region today and most of the coming week.



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Darien forecast: Pleasant conditions continue

The nice weather that heralded Mother's Day in southwestern Connecticut is expected to continue nurturing the region today and most of the coming week.



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See Darien's Recent Home Sales

DARIEN, Conn. Curious about the amount that homes recently sold for in Darien? The following are the recent sales of homes in town, as reported by the town clerk's office.



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Teaching seminars add up to second career for retired math professor

... students. Hartford is starting a pilot program using Fosnot's math curriculum and sent 45 teachers to the seminar. Darien and Fairfield schools have also adopted her math curriculum. Fosnot has authored or co-authored about 40 books and articles on ...



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Buzz on advertising rising as regs near

... OK, it's our job," said Timothy Barron, chief investment officer and senior vice president for Segal Rogerscasey in Darien, Conn. "There's likely to be increased transparency and broadened information flow, which is a positive thing," he added, ...



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Residents Show Up To Help Darien Postal Service Food Drive

... lined the sorting tables for volunteers to put like foods with like to easily store the foods in the food pantry. DARIEN, Conn. - Regardless of the wet and rainy weather bags of groceries were delivered to the Person to Person sorting center for the ...



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Greenwich bolts past Warde in boys lacrosse

With a showdown against Darien on Friday, Greenwich High School boys lacrosse coach Scott Bulkey tried to make sure his team focused on the one in front of them on Wednesday afternoon.



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Brubeck tribute reaps $100,000 for visiting nurse agency

... Friends and supporters of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County gathered at Woodway Country Club in Darien on Saturday, April 27, to celebrate the life and music of the late jazz great Dave Brubeck and raised more than $100,000 for the ...



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Bridgeporter charged with taking scrap metal

... April 30, on a charge of sixth-degree larceny. According to police, the larceny was reported on Monday, April 29, at Darien Auto Body, 159 West Ave., and the items reported taken from the exterior of the premises were scrap metal. The total value ...



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Brubeck tribute reaps $100,000 for visiting nurse agency

Friends and supporters of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County gathered at Woodway Country Club in Darien on Saturday, April 27, to celebrate the life and music of the late jazz great Dave Brubeck and raised more than $100,000 for the benefit of the patients of the agency.



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Cyclist taken to hospital, driver given warning after collision

A 52-year-old Darien man was struck while riding his bicycle outside Saxe Middle School by a 78-year-old South Salem, N.Y., driver.



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Little Leaguers Helping Soldiers Leads Darien's Week In News

DARIEN, Conn. Darien Little League's announcement that its players would collect items for servicemen and women overseas led the news in Darien this week.



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Inheritance Windfall: Record-Breaking Year For Estate Taxes Helps Fuel Budget Surplus

... his wife, the celebrated abstract painter Helen Frankenthaler. They lived in a home on Contentment Island Road in Darien, pictured, that is for sale for $6.9 million. His estate was valued at $20 million. (Zillow.com) Even if death and taxes are the ...



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Volunteers, mail carriers 'Stamp Out Hunger'

Mariam Bigelow helps unload a postal truck at Person to Person in Darien, Conn., during Stamp Out Hunger, a food for which area residents left bags of food donations for letter carriers to deliver to the food pantry, on Saturday, May 11, 2013.



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Post 53 selling food fair tickets

Darien EMS-Post 53 is selling admission tickets for its annual Memorial Day Food Fair at select locations around town between now and Monday, May 27.



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Darien forecast: Saturday washout, Mom's Day nicer

On this first day of the weekend -- with an array of springtime events on the agenda -- the National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook," saying that storms this afternoon and evening could buffet southwestern Connecticut with a mix of heavy rain and winds.



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Darien forecast: Saturday washout, Mom's Day nicer

On this first day of the weekend -- with an array of springtime events on the agenda -- the National Weather Service has issued a "Hazardous Weather Outlook," saying that storms this afternoon and evening could buffet southwestern Connecticut with a mix of heavy rain and winds.



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Greenwich Couple Honored At Maritime Aquarium Fundraiser

... Red Apple Awards at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk's annual Cirque de la Mer fundraiser. Rob and Kit Rohn of Darien chaired this year's annual fundraiser to benefit the aquarium. The theme "Argentum" is Latin for silver in honor of the aquarium's ...



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Darien High Students Join Effort To Stop Dangerous Driving

DARIEN, Conn. With the school's prom scheduled for May 17, Darien High School students held a Safety Fair as part of the national Students Against Destructive Decisions campaign.



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Maritime Aquarium Event Raises $630,000 For Education Programs

... including: (from left) Jim Hurlock of New Canaan; Elizabeth Jensen, Ken Weil, Monica McNally and Audrey Weil, all of Darien; Patricia Lunka of New York; Kate Hurlock of New Canaan; and Susan Adamsen of Wilton. From left, Darien residents John ...



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Darien baseball team wins in walk-off style against Warde

Senior leadership. That was the theme of Darien's critical 5-4 walk-off victory over the visiting Fairfield Warde Mustangs Friday.



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Two Fairfield County Whole Foods Mix Up Chicken, Vegan Salads

The Whole Foods stores in Darien and Fairfield were two of 15 in the Northeast that sold mislabeled chicken salads this week, the grocery chain announced.



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Palen named chairman of Darien RTC

The Darien Republican Town Committee Wednesday elected Vice Chairman Jim Palen to succeed former Chairman Bob Bewkes who stepped down as committee chairman last month.



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Darien boys golf team remains undefeated

The Darien boys golf team picked up three wins in three days to move to 14-0 on the season.



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Palen named chairman of Darien RTC

According to a press release, Palen, a Darien resident for nine years, has been a member of the RTC for two years and served as the committee's vice chairman for the past 18 months where he, along with Bewkes, energized the RTC with their leadership, hard work and transparency.



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Local duo starts summer program in Ecuador

... and surfing in the afternoon. The program is the creation of Jeff Sharpe, of New Canaan, and Anne Fenton, of Darien, who now live and work in Brooklyn. The program offers a three-week session on Ecuadorian coast and the Andean highlands, which ...



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Darien forecast: Rain, storms on tap

Odds of daytime precipitation are 100 percent, the NWS says. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are also possible tonight, and patchy fog may settle over parts of the region.



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Latest Darien property transfers; Home on Tokeneke Trail sells for $2.6M

The following Darien property transfers were recorded by the town clerk's office from April 25-May 1. 26 Maple St.: Estate of Ida B. Rick to Andi T. Sutanto, $630,000 42 Delafield Island Road: Reilly Builders LLC to Bernardo H. Llovera, $100,000 13 Tokeneke Trail: J. Christopher and Karen S....



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Infinity Fitness opens second location

David Peterson, who began his interest in fitness and training during his junior year in high school, now owns two Infinity Fitness gyms in Darien and New Canaan.



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Skin-care specialist sets up shop at The Studio

Nancianne Warren has returned to the Boston Post Road, providing comprehensive skin-care management at The Studio , a full-service salon at 977-979 Boston Post Road, Darien.



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French classes offered at Darien Community Association

Instructor Florence Anglade , a French citizen and Darien resident, will teach students the basics of the language, with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills.



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Latest Darien property transfers; Home on Tokeneke Trail sells for $2.6M

The following Darien property transfers were recorded by the town clerk's office from April 25-May 1. 26 Maple St.: Estate of Ida B. Rick to Andi T. Sutanto, $630,000 42 Delafield Island Road: Reilly Builders LLC to Bernardo H. Llovera, $100,000 13 Tokeneke Trail: J. Christopher and Karen S....



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Darien forecast: Warm day, wet night

Today should be the warmest so far this year, as the daytime high rises to about 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service, before nighttime storms cool things off a bit.



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Darien forecast: Warm day, wet night

Today should be the warmest so far this year, as the daytime high rises to about 80 degrees, according to the National Weather Service , before nighttime storms cool things off a bit.



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Darien RTM Set To Finalize Town Spending Plan Monday

DARIEN, Conn. Darien's Representative Town Meeting, the 100-member legislative body, is slated to vote Monday on the town's 2013-14 spending plan of $125.69 million.



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See Open Houses In And Around Norwalk This Weekend

The properties on display range from a four-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bathroom single-family house on Bittersweet Trail in Norwalk for $2.195 million, to a five-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bathroom single-family house on Harbor Road in Darien for $2.095 million.



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See Open Houses In And Around Darien This Weekend

The properties on display range from a five-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bathroom single-family house on Harbor Road in Darien for $2.095 million to a four-bedroom, three-and-one-half-bathroom single-family house on Bittersweet Trail in Norwalk for $2.195 million.



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What To Do In And Around Darien This Weekend

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Here's a look at some events happening in and around Norwalk and Darien this weekend.



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Ridgefield boys lacrosse bounces back with win over New Canaan

Two days after "a very average effort" for the Tigers against Darien and their first in-state loss, Ridgefield came back Thursday night with a 13-5 win over New Canaan at Tiger Hollow.



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Ridgefield boys lacrosse bounces back with win over New Canaan

... Ridgefield. Thursday, May 9, 2013 Photo: Scott Mullin Two days after "a very average effort" for the Tigers against Darien and their first in-state loss, Ridgefield came back Thursday night with a 13-5 win over New Canaan at Tiger Hollow. "This is ...



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Darien school's 'Odyssey' team going to World Finals

Three Middlesex Middle School Odyssey of the Mind teams competed in the Connecticut state tournament in Bristol in April 5. Though this was its first year participating in Odyssey of the Mind, the school's Tumblewood team -- whose members are Isabelle Leclerc, Jackson McNear, Edward Glassmam, Cole Hanson and John Goll -- came in second and ... (more)



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Norwalk baseball blanks Darien

... with a 3-for-3 performance that included a home run as Norwalk ended its six-game losing skid with a 6-0 win over Darien that put a serious dent in the Blue Wave's FCIAC playoff hopes. "That's how I think we are capable of playing," Tucci said. "We ...



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Norwalk baseball blanks Darien

... with a 3-for-3 performance that included a home run as Norwalk ended its six-game losing skid with a 6-0 win over Darien that put a serious dent in the Blue Wave 's FCIAC playoff hopes. "That's how I think we are capable of playing," Tucci said. "We ...



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Fairfield YMCA names new executive director

... executive director at the Valley YMCA in Ansonia and for eight years each in the wellness and aquatic areas at the Darien and Wilton YMCAs. She is a YMCA organizational leader with certifications in the Executive Director Program; Recruiting, ...



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Westport woman named executive director of Fairfield YMCA

... executive director at the Valley YMCA in Ansonia and for eight years each in the wellness and aquatic areas at the Darien and Wilton YMCAs. She is a YMCA organizational leader with certifications in the Executive Director Program, Recruiting, ...



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Westport woman named executive director of Fairfield YMCA

... executive director at the Valley YMCA in Ansonia and for eight years each in the wellness and aquatic areas at the Darien and Wilton YMCAs. She is a YMCA organizational leader with certifications in the Executive Director Program, Recruiting, ...



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Digital 'panic button' aims to make people safer

Jim Ackerly of Darien, CEO of New Canaan-based DefenCall, has created a "panic button" app for smartphones that he hopes will bring a safety revolution to schools and universities.



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Fairfield YMCA names new executive director

... executive director at the Valley YMCA in Ansonia and for eight years each in the wellness and aquatic areas at the Darien and Wilton YMCAs. She is a YMCA organizational leader with certifications in the Executive Director Program; Recruiting, ...



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