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Sunday, June 30, 2013

Two Darien PTs earn special recognition

Physical therapists Melissa Morin and J.C. Bender of Moore Physical Therapy & Fitness in Darien have been designated board-certified orthopaedic clinical specialists.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Two-Darien-PTs-earn-special-recognition-4638981.php

Darienite named to PDF board

Howard D. Morgan of Darien, a senior partner at a private equity firm in New York, has been elected chairman the Parkinson's Disease Foundation .



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darienite-named-to-PDF-board-4638977.php

Darien team of inventors creates clothing to detect air pollution

A Darien woman and two partners recently won a national challenge to develop a wearable, small, low-cost sensor that combines a person's air-quality intake and other health data, such as heart rate and breathing.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-team-of-inventors-creates-clothing-to-4638979.php

Work To Revive Lobster Industry Leads News In Darien

DARIEN, Conn. Area legislators praised efforts by the state to revive the region's lobster industry, which led the news in Darien this week.



via Darien Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/news/work-revive-lobster-industry-leads-news-darien

Saturday, June 29, 2013

Darien LWV elects new board members

The Darien League of Women Voters held its annual meeting and panel discussion June 12. From left, Rosemarie Reardon, moderator; State Rep. Terrie Wood; Eileen Whalen, Darien High School psychologist; Laura Autore, president of Laurel House; and Larry Rosenberg, director of the Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-LWV-elects-new-board-members-4638016.php

Darien forecast: Storm threat subsides under bright skies

While there remains a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms today, the odds of precipitation are considerably less than the past several days, according to the National Weather Service .



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-forecast-Storm-threat-subsides-under-4637725.php

Darien's Got Talent Showcases The Finalists Saturday

DARIEN, Conn. A total of 20 performers will sing, act and put on their best routines before a panel of judges at the finals of Darien's Got Talent on Saturday night.



via Darien Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/events/darien-s-got-talent-showcases-finalists-saturday

Friday, June 28, 2013

Guest editorial / Town must unite to settle SPED controversy

With regard to the controversy over the Darien schools' special education program and its management, I feel compelled to say: We can't have it both ways.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/opinion/article/Guest-editorial-Town-must-unite-to-settle-SPED-4635808.php

On the market: Fantasy home fronts Gorham's Pond

The Mediterrean-style home at 87 Goodwives River Road in Darien, on the market for $4,250,000, overlooks Gorham's Pond.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/On-the-market-Fantasy-home-fronts-Gorham-Pond-4635843.php

Darienites transported back to the Jazz Age

Mark and Vicki Smith, Rocco and Netta D'Angelo and Sandi and Jim Duffy, all of Darien, from left, enjoy the glitz and glamour of the Jazz Age at Family Centers' "Gatsby on the Sound: benefit in Greenwich.



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See Open Houses In And Around Darien This Weekend

This single-family home on Lake Drive in Darien is on the market for $899,000. See it, and other area homes, during an open house this weekend.



via Darien Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-open-houses-and-around-darien-weekend-4

Darien renter rebate program taking applications

The renters rebate program, for seniors and totally disabled Darien residents, is now in progress and will run through Oct. 1. Applicants must be residents of Connecticut for one year, age 65 as of Dec. 31 or receives Social Security Disability.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-renter-rebate-program-taking-applications-4634697.php

See Open Houses In And Around Norwalk This Weekend

... on North Taylor Avenue in Norwalk for $739,000, to a four-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house on Lake Drive in Darien for $899,000. Check out our Real Estate page to see a full listing of open houses, with days and times, and to see homes that ...



via Darien Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-open-houses-and-around-norwalk-weekend-5

Darien's Dilenschneider named 'Family Champion'

... actions have strengthened families in Connecticut. Since joining the board of directors in 1998, Dilenschneider, of Darien, has employed a "big picture" approach to help the agency expand its reach in the community. As board chairman from 2005 to ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-s-Dilenschneider-named-Family-Champion-4633898.php

Crash Closes Route 106 Near In Darien Near New Canaan Border

Hoyt Street, also known as Route 106, was closed in Darien near New Canaan due to a motor vehicle accident involving a utility pole at about 8 a.m. Friday, the Darien Police announced via Twitter @Darien PD.



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Darien forecast: Unsettled cycle rolls on

Today's forecast is a mirror-image of yesterday's: Isolated storms -- some of them severe -- are possible throughout the day and night, triggering both a flash-flood warning and hazardous- weather outlook from the National Weather Service .



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-forecast-Unsettled-cycle-rolls-on-4631805.php

What To Do Around Norwalk This Weekend

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



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Darien Resident Named Chair Of Parkinson's Foundation

DARIEN, Conn. Darien resident Howard Morgan, co-president of the private equity firm Castle Harlan Inc., was named chairman of the New York-based Parkinson's Disease Foundation, the group recently announced.



via Darien Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/darien-resident-named-chair-parkinson-s-foundation

Thursday, June 27, 2013

Darien resident launches Douglas Vanderhorn Architects

Darien resident Douglas VanderHorn has launched his new firm, Douglas VanderHorn Architects , which is an outgrowth of his former company, Hilton-VanderHorn.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-resident-launches-Douglas-Vanderhorn-4627424.php

Latest Darien property transfers; $2.8M sale on Mansfield Avenue

Latest Darien property transfers; $2.8M sale on Mansfield Avenue The following property transfers were recorded by the Darien town clerk June 11-19: 13 Revere Road:



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Latest-Darien-property-transfers-2-8M-sale-on-4627452.php

Darien students' achievements cited

... of Technology 's College of Imaging Arts and Sciences , was named to the dean's list for the spring quarter. The Darien News accepts for publication news items about students' achievements. They may be sent to phines@bcnnew.com. Provide contact ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-students-achievements-cited-4626252.php

Darien American baseball team falls to North Stamford

Nick Conte , who terrorized North Stamford last year when Darien American reached the District 1 championship, would have represented the tying run had he not been left in the on-deck circle as Wednesday's game ended.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-American-baseball-team-falls-to-North-4626163.php

Trending: How We Connect

... mall were using their phones. Robertino, a student at Norwalk Community College and waitress at a steakhouse in Darien, sat on the bottom set of stairs, fiddling with her iPhone as she waited to pick up a new pair of glasses. With all the ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Trending-How-We-Connect-4625609.php

Board of Education seeks to hire independent investigator

... meeting to hire its own independent investigator to review the complaint and subsequent allegations against the Darien special education department. "As a Board of Education and as a community, we must make sure the appropriate procedures and ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Board-of-Education-seeks-to-hire-independent-4625528.php

A-Rod Drama

In the first week since opening an account with the handle @ARod, the injured slugger was profanely rebuked by Yankees GM Brian Cashman on Tuesday for tweeting details of his injury details.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/sports/baseball/sns-rt-bbo-yankees-team-reportl1n0f301y-20130626,0,199733.story

New School Snack Rules

Snacks sold in U.S. schools must be lower in fat, salt and sugar, according to federal rules released on Thursday aimed at giving students more nutritious options and fighting childhood obesity .



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/sns-rt-us-usa-nutrition-schoolsbre95q0e5-20130627,0,6678953.story

Zimmerman Trial

Jurors this morning will hear more testimony from a crucial state witness in the George Zimmerman murder trial: A young South Florida woman who was on the phone with 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in the moments before his shooting.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/breaking/os-george-zimmerman-trial-day-14-20130627,0,272400.story

Darien forecast: Stormy days ahead

Storms with heavy rain, gusty winds and thunder and lightning are likely after 2 p.m. today and overnight, the NWS says in a "hazardous weather outlook" issued today.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-forecast-Stormy-days-ahead-4625186.php

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.



via Darien Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-darien-s-recent-home-sales-9

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Trending: How We Connect

... mall were using their phones. Robertino, a student at Norwalk Community College and waitress at a steakhouse in Darien, sat on the bottom set of stairs, fiddling with her iPhone as she waited to pick up a new pair of glasses. She sent her father a ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Trending-How-We-Connect-4624808.php

Changes made to Darien High School concession stand plan

Tom Seiler, member of DAF and former president of the Darien Youth Lacrosse, presented the changes made to the concession stand at the Darien High School that will be given to the Board of Education as a gif.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Changes-made-to-Darien-High-School-concession-4623595.php

Connecticut Governor's Mansion Flies Pride Flag For DOMA Strikedown

... and to represent a state that helped lead the way," Blumenthal said. State Sen. Bob Duff, a Democrat who represents Darien and Norwalk, said via @senatorduff on Twitter: "Congratulations to all who fight for equality. Today's Supreme Court decisions ...



via Darien Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/politics/connecticut-governors-mansion-flies-pride-flag-doma-strikedown

New Canaan's Deluca, Darien's Hollingsworth named to Brown University's team of the decade

Reed Deluca of New Canaan, a 2008 graduate of Brown University and a 2004 graduate of New Canaan High School , and Kyle Hollingsworth , formerly of Darien, a 2009 graduate of Brown University and a 2005 graduate of Darien High School , were among the 18 players recently named to the Brown Men 's Lacrosse "Team of the Decade" .



via Darien Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/New-Canaan-s-Deluca-Darien-s-Hollingsworth-named-4623202.php

Women empowered as wise investors

... Westport, speaks to a group of women at the Woodway Country Club about their financial futures. Jarret Liotta/For the Darien News Photo: Contributed Kenneth Haman, managing director of The Advisor Institute, talked about the psychology of why women ...



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Click it for Cassie Announces Educational DVD

... Anne and Tom are Norwalk residents and owners of the Geary Gallery, Accent Picture Framing & Accent Restoration in Darien. They lost their 17-year-old daughter, Cassie, when she lost control of her car in bad weather and was killed due to blunt ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Click-it-for-Cassie-Announces-Educational-DVD20411.shtml

Man remembered as 'reliable' by his widow

... Schectman Blitzer said. "I'm convinced he was inside. And it flew right past me." Meanwhile, at St. Luke's Parish in Darien, where Blitzer had worked as its financial director for the past five years, co-workers were trying to make sense out of his ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/local/article/Man-remembered-as-reliable-by-his-widow-4622252.php

Sister Fernanda Scarlato, POSC, 85, Of Stamford

... A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 11 a.m. Entombment will be at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Darien. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to The Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts, c/o Our Lady of Grace Convent, 635 ...



via Darien Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/sister-fernanda-scarlato-posc-85-stamford

Darien Residents Need Parking Permits For Friday Fireworks

To park at Darien High School to view the fireworks this year, you must purchase a parking pass at the first floor receptionist desk at Town Hall.



via Darien Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/events/darien-residents-need-parking-permits-friday-fireworks

Trending: Where the 'Most Educated' Are?

... aren't included. For instance, analyst and report author Nico Leyva pointed out that nearby towns like New Canaan and Darien -- which certainly seem highly educated -- simply weren't part of the analysis. For the places that were analyzed, there are ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Trending-Where-the-Most-Educated-Are-4622460.php

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Widow remembers husband as reliable

Gene Blitzer, a Monroe man who died after Norwalk police said he jumped from a third-floor window during a raid on an illegal gambling establishment served as the finance director for Darien's St. Luke's Parish in Darien, Conn.



via Darien Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Man-remembered-as-reliable-by-his-widow-4622252.php

Man remembered as 'reliable' by his widow

Gene Blitzer, a Monroe man who died after Norwalk police said he jumped from a third-floor window during a raid on an illegal gambling establishment served as the finance director for Darien's St. Luke's Parish in Darien, Conn.



via Darien Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Man-remembered-as-reliable-by-his-widow-4622252.php

Stamford Man Arrested In Connection With Bus Disturbance

DARIEN, Conn. A 39-year-old Stamford man was arrested on a charge of breach of peace in Darien last week after he was accused of creating a disturbance on a Connecticut Department of Transportation bus, police said.



via Darien Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/stamford-man-arrested-connection-bus-disturbance

Porsche driver charged with DWI

At approximately 12:17 a.m., police said, George drove his 2012 Porsche Panna through a checkpoint that had been set up by the Darien and Stamford police departments.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Porsche-driver-charged-with-DWI-4621207.php

Bus rider charged with breach of peace

... St., Stamford, was arrested on June 19 one a charge of of second-degree breach of peace. At approximately 12:23 p.m., Darien police were dispatched to the intersection of the Post Road and Old Kings Highway North. An officer working extra duty was ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Bus-rider-charged-with-breach-of-peace-4621222.php

More

... Parents Association . The students auditioned and were selected for a Western Regional Festival that took place in Darien in January. Students from four state regional festivals then were eligible to audition later in the winter for the all-state ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/news/article/Student-musicians-vocalists-named-all-state-4612918.php

Signature Group in charge of leasing One Parklands Drive

Signature Group is the leasing broker for One Parklands Drive in Darien, which is close to the Darien Train Station and Interstate 95. Photo: Contributed



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Letter: Food fair fundraiser another success

The annual Darien Food Fair was a terrific event this year and Darien EMS-Post 53 has many people to thank for making our community fund-raising event so successful.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Letter-Food-fair-fundraiser-another-success-4620892.php

Conn. Lobstermen Praise Anti-Pesticide Bill

DARIEN, Conn. -- Fairfield County's lobster industry has been decimated in the past 15 years, but a new bill signed into law by Gov. Dannel Malloy last Friday is giving the few remaining lobster fishermen hope of reviving the population of the marine crustacean in Long Island Sound.



via Darien Newswire http://www.nationalfisherman.com/news-events/top-news/1532-conn-lobstermen-praise-anti-pesticide-bill

Darien Rowayton Bank supports the library

Ellen Bay, Darien branch manager of Darien Rowayton Bank, left, and Bob Kettenmann, president of Darien Rowayton Bank, present a check to Kerrie Kelley, a member of the Darien Library board of trustees.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-Rowayton-Bank-supports-the-library-4620563.php

Darien forecast: Hot, humid and storms possible

Today, and through the end of the week, scattered showers -- and occasional thunderstorms -- could be a factor, the National Weather Service warns.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-forecast-Hot-humid-and-storms-possible-4620296.php

Fairfield County Lobstermen Praise Anti-Pesticide Law

... pesticides on the lobster population in Long Island Sound and what new legislation passed this month will do to help. DARIEN, Conn. -- Fairfield County's lobster industry has been decimated in the past 15 years, but a new bill signed into law by ...



via Darien Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/politics/darien-lobstermen-praise-new-anti-pesticide-law

Stamford Lawmaker Praises Law To Protect Lobsters From Pesticides

... pesticides on the lobster population in Long Island Sound and what new legislation passed this month will do to help. DARIEN, Conn. -- Fairfield County's lobster industry has been decimated in the past 15 years, but a new bill signed into law by ...



via Darien Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/politics/darien-lobstermen-praise-new-anti-pesticide-law

Monday, June 24, 2013

The Running Doctor: Your running program

... 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. The calf, hamstring (back of the ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/The-Running-Doctor-Your-running-program-4619045.php

On the market: Vintage bungalow perfect for commuters

While close to the train station, the vintage bungalow at 55 Leroy Ave. in Darien, on the market for $885,000, offers a commuter convenience and privacy at the same time.



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Signature Group in charge of leasing One Parklands Drive

Signature Group is the leasing broker for One Parklands Drive in Darien, which is close to the Darien Train Station and Interstate 95. Photo: Contributed Signature Group , a full-service commercial real estate firm, is the leasing broker for One Parklands Drive, a 27,660-square-foot, class "A" executive headquarters building in Darien.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Signature-Group-in-charge-of-leasing-One-4618607.php

Eight women behind scenes of Darien's Got Talent

The behind-the-scenes team for Darien's Got Talent includes, from left in front, Catherine McNear, Pat Atkin and Mary Crawford.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Eight-women-behind-scenes-of-Darien-s-Got-Talent-4618603.php

Bench dedicated to residents at Maplewood

At the dedication ceremony at Maplewood at Darien were, from left, Howard Bloom, Alzheimer's Association; Lexi Rodrigues, Alzheimer's Association; Selectman John Lundeen; Gregory Smith, chairman and CEO, Maplewood Senior Living; Sue Morris, Maplewood at Darien first resident; Bill Crawford, Maplewood at Darien first resident; Susan Collins, M.D.; ... (more)



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Darien forecast: Occasional storms possible

After a brilliantly sunny and warm first weekend of summer, southwestern Connecticut spins back into an unsettled weather cycle, with isolated storms possible over the next several days.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-forecast-Occasional-storms-possible-4618174.php

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Darienite takes second place

Pam Lindberg of Darien won second place for color photography in the Rowayton Arts Center 's juried photography and sculpture exhibition.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darienite-takes-second-place-4617172.php

Artist's show at Atria Darien on display through July

Atria Darien, 50 Ledge Road, will host an art opening and wine reception in honor of featured artist Bruce Horan from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 2. He combines the two disciplines to produce mixed-media pieces that are both abstract and sometimes representational, balancing between the two.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Artist-s-show-at-Atria-Darien-on-display-through-4617170.php

September at Geary Gallery: New England realism plus decoy carvings

... Kevin Kerrigan. Pictured is a duck carving by Kerrigan. Photo: Contributed Photo Through September, Geary Gallery of Darien will show the breathtaking New England scenes of Neil McAuliffe , as well as the classic precision decoy carvings of Kevin ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/September-at-Geary-Gallery-New-England-realism-2139030.php

Darien Police Search For Gun Suspect Leads Week's News

Darien police, aided by Norwalk police and State Police, did not find the gunman.



via Darien Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/news/darien-police-search-gun-suspect-leads-week-s-news

Saturday, June 22, 2013

NCHS seniors bid adieu to high school

... of the speech. I do think high school has been the best four years of my life so far. At least I didn't go to Darien!" "Come with me. Let's take in the uncertain future and begin to dream ... I have a dream: to be a mother, to create a home full of ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/NCHS-seniors-bid-adieu-to-high-school-4616065.php

Darien RTC thanks dedicated volunteers

The event recognized 28 volunteers, who, in total, have served more than 300 years on various elected and appointed boards and commissions as well as other volunteer organizations in Darien.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Darien-RTC-thanks-dedicated-volunteers-4616094.php

Blue Wave Booster Club adds seven directors

... appointed president. Stepping down this year after numerous years of dedication and service that included the recent Darien High School Fitness Center upgrade and expansion were President Ron D'Andrea and Julie Whiting , Greg Lesko and Laurie Orem . ...



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Latest Darien property transfers; $2.4M sale on Middlesex Road

Latest Darien property transfers; $2.4M sale on Middlesex Road The following property transfers were recorded by the Darien town clerk June 4-11: Melanie Lea Kelly to Number-63 Old Kings Highway South LLC, $490,000



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Latest-Darien-property-transfers-2-4M-sale-on-4616090.php

Darien forecast: A summer place

The second day of summer today will be just as nice as the first -- with the same caveat: air quality will be less than stellar.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-forecast-A-summer-place-4615994.php

Pizza Place To Host Fundraiser For Stamford Fire Safety

You can enjoy a great meal and help the community on Monday as Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza in Darien hosts a fund-raiser to benefit the Stamford Fire Safety Foundation.



via Darien Newswire http://stamford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/anthonys-coal-fired-pizza-darien-aid-fire-safety-program

Friday, June 21, 2013

Boy's Body Recovered from Water: Police

... authorities said. The boy, identified as Rashad Gross, was swimming with friends in the channel between Stamford and Darien when he was overcome by a strong current, police said. Several of the children had trouble getting back to the shore because ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/Body-Pulled-from-Conn-Water-Believed-to-Be-Missing-12-year-old-212539791.html

Stamford police ID Cove Island drowning victim

Emergency personnel search for a possible drowning victim in the water off Weed Beach in Darien, Friday afternoon, June 21, 2013.



via Darien Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-search-for-missing-swimmer-in-Stamford-4614849.php

Missing boy found at Cove Island Park

Authorities in Stamford found the boy and pulled him out of the water more than five hours after he was reported missing. Divers went into the water and there was also a search on land. Teams from Darien and Norwalk were assisting Stamford in the search.



via Darien Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/cove-island-park-stamford-water-search

Boy Pulled From Water at Cove Island Park

... ficials said. According to police, Gross and several of his friends were swimming in the channel between Stamford and Darien when they got caught in a strong current.



via Darien Newswire http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Boy-Missing-at--212527991.html

12-year-old Stamford boy drowns

Emergency personnel search for a possible drowning victim in the water off Weed Beach in Darien, Friday afternoon, June 21, 2013.



via Darien Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stamford-police-ID-Cove-Island-drowning-victim-4614849.php

Report: Body Of Missing Boy Pulled From Water In Stamford

... after 5 p.m., NBC said. Read the full story here . A search had been under way near Stamford's Cove Island Park and Darien's Holly Pond on Friday afternoon since the boy went missing, the Belltown Fire Department said in a Tweet. The search was ...



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Officials Search For Missing Boy In Water Off Stamford, Darien

A search was under way in the waters of Long Island Sound near Stamford's Cove Island Park and Darien's Holly Pond on Friday for a missing boy, the Belltown Fire Department said in a Tweet.



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Darien native graduates top of Dartmouth's class

Darien native Maura Farley was one of five valedictorians from Dartmouth Collegeis Class of 2013.



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See Open Houses In And Around Norwalk This Weekend

The properties on display range from a three-bedroom, one-and-one-half-bathroom single-family house on Creeping Hemlock Drive in Norwalk for $515,000, to a four-bedroom, four-bathroom single-family house on Middlesex Road in Darien for $1.485 million.



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See Open Houses In And Around Darien This Weekend

This single-family home on Middlesex Drive in Darien is on the market for $1.485 million.



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Darien's Lacy sets New England Championships record in long jump

... Lawrence said, "We may go a long time before we see anybody like that again." Tyson Kaczmarek , the boys coach at Darien for the past decade, said having runners as uniquely talented as Wynne and DeBalsi, at the same time and at the same school, is ...



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Quartet of Darien players named to All-American Girls Lacrosse Team

... ice, finishing her career as the New Canaan hockey team's all-time leading scorer. Taylor Hardison , senior attack, Darien: The ability to make the perfect pass in clutch moments separated Hardison from the rest. Hardison registered a school record ...



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Feral cat colony populations a worry in town

... wild if they are unfriendly or if their owners move and they become strays, said Priscilla Feral , president of the Darien-based Friends of Animals. "If stray cats have kittens, they become feral and the offspring are not used to human handling. And ...



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On the market: Vintage bungalow perfect for commuters

While close to the train station, the vintage bungalow at 55 Leroy Ave. in Darien, on the market for $885,000, offers a commuter convenience and privacy at the same time.



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Darien celebrates Flag Day

State Rep. Terrie Wood , U.S. Navy Capt. Sueann Schorr and Selectman Jerry Nielsen at the Flag Day ceremony at Darien Town Hall Friday, June 14. Mac McDonough/For the Darien News Photo: Contributed Photo Scott Dansker, Curran Garganigo, Lexi Dansker, Jake Dansker celebrate Flag Day during the annual ceremony at Darien Town Hall Friday, June 14. Mac ... (more)



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At 98 years old, Camp Arcadia still has the magic

... work backstage setting up the show. For 98 years, the stewardship of Camp Arcadia has passed down Johnson's maternal Darien family tree, from grandmother to mother, through an aunt, and now to Johnson. "Camp is a haven for children where they can ...



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Darien students' achievement cited

Murtuza Jafri, right, a graduating senior at Darien High School, is the recipient of the sixth annual Edward Tunick Business Scholarship.He was presented a check for $1,000 by Edward Tunick, owner of Edward Tunick men's clothing store in the Noroton Heights Shopping Center, left.



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More

... competes in the state open diving finals at Middletown High School on Thursday, March14, 2013. Photo: Jason Rearick Darien's Lee Christensen competes in the state open diving finals at Middletown High School on Thursday, March14, 2013. Photo: Jason ...



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Darien Police Looking For Suspects In Dollar-Bill Switching Scams

Have you seen this man? Darien police are looking for this person in connection with a scam at Learning Express in the Goodwives Shopping Center from earlier this week.



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New Canaan's Whirlwind Divers Dominate Regional Meet

... divers took four of the seven podium spots in the one-meter, and four of the top-five spots on 3-meters. Darien's Jake Bowtell won two events. The other divers to earn All-American status were Greenwich's Andrew Bologna, New Canaan's Kylie Towbin ...



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What To Do Around Norwalk This Weekend

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



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Darien Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program

Children ages 2 to 7 are invited to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Program with an outdoor celebration Friday at the Darien Library.



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Rest area water fountains open at a trickle pace

... When I asked the DOT about the rollout of water fountains, a spokesperson for the agency said one service plaza, in Darien on the northbound side of I-95, has opened with them. The new Darien plaza on the south side of the highway will also have ...



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Thursday, June 20, 2013

Future bright for Darien grads

Darien High School graduation ceremony on the athletic field at the school, Thursday evening, June 20, 2013.



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A Darien diving star

... competes in the state open diving finals at Middletown High School on Thursday, March14, 2013. Photo: Jason Rearick Darien's Lee Christensen competes in the state open diving finals at Middletown High School on Thursday, March14, 2013. Photo: Jason ...



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Services Planned Friday For Sarah Ramsey, 23, Formerly Of Darien

BROOKLYN, N.Y. Services for Sarah Elizabeth Ramsey, 23, formerly of Darien, will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 21, at Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, 2119 Boston Post Road in Darien.



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Editorial / 10 tips for high school grads to negotiate the next year

... the belief that outgoing students should never be released into the world until they have been properly sedated. As Darien High School handed out diplomas yesterday, students closed the book on adolescence and began new chapters as young adults. For ...



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Darien students' achievement cited

Murtuza Jafri, right, a graduating senior at Darien High School, is the recipient of the sixth annual Edward Tunick Business Scholarship.He was presented a check for $1,000 by Edward Tunick, owner of Edward Tunick men's clothing store in the Noroton Heights Shopping Center, left.



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Pedestrian safety plans on Hoyt Street may be too much for residents

... "Short of sidewalks, which we know are not happening in this budget cycle, this is the promise that we made to the Darien commuters who walk to the Talmadge Hill train station in New Canaan, is that we would improve street lighting and that we would ...



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Future of Edgerton property: Open for discussion

... property at 30 Edgerton St. will be up for discussion during a public hearing scheduled for sometime this fall. The Darien Senior Activities Center is currently housed at the property, but come October, it will move to the newly renovated Mather ...



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Former O.J. Simpson prosecutor talks 'Killer Ambition'

... Tuesday as women involved with Ladies Who Launch and Over 40 Females gathered in the Callari Auto Group showroom in Darien to listen to her journey of becoming a writer and about her latest book, "Killer Ambition." Ironically, the day before her ...



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Anchor gets protective order changes

A judge has modified a protective order to allow former CBS 2 news anchor Rob Morrison, a Darien resident, to drive his young son places in his car and visit the family home as long as his wife, Ashley, provides written permission.



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Metro North crisis?

... passengers and the folks who work 24/7 to run the busiest commuter railroad in the U.S. safe! Jim Cameron has been a Darien resident for 22 years. He is chairman of the CT Metro-North/Shore Line East Rail Commuter Council, and a member of the Darien ...



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Video: Former Renown Prosecutor Talks 'Killer Ambition'

... life." Former Los Angeles deputy district attorney-turned-novelist joined local women at Callari Auto Group's BMW of Darien on Wednesday to discuss her newest novel and life as a prosecutor. Marcia Clark was the lead prosecutor in football legend's ...



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Fairfield County Cosmetic Dentist Offers Invisalign for Improved Oral ...

... Notre Dame and earned his dental degree from Northwestern University School of Dentistry. He has been in practice in Darien, CT for over 26 years. Dr. Diette is an active member of the Stamford Dental Society, American Dental Association, the ...



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Atria Darien Residents Dig Into Garden Project At Town Hall

Residents from Atria Darien rolled up their sleeves to help the Darien Beautification Committee plant the flower container at Town Hall.



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Darien forecast: Sunny days shine on

Like a broken record: That's what the weather forecast for southwestern Connecticut sounds like through the weekend and into early next week.



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Letter: Post 53's Ron Hammer Is A Great Asset To Darien

I've had the privilege of honoring Post 53 Director Ron Hammer twice in the last several weeks: Late May, in the State Capitol, and a week later at Post 53 Family and Senior Night.



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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Report of Darien gunman disrupts thousands

... was delayed. State Police received a report about 7 a.m. of a male with a handgun in the bathroom at the northbound Darien I-95 rest stop. Responding officers found nothing. A Metro-North worker reported a black male with camouflage shorts on the ...



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More

... compared with $285,500 last year. Across Fairfield County, prices fell slightly or remained steady in many markets. Darien and Greenwich were almost equally strong in some areas, up 22 percent and 23 percent, respectively, in the number of ...



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Search for gunman ends

... to police, at about 7 a.m. State Police received a report of a male with a handgun in the bathroom at the northbound Darien I-95 rest stop. Officers responded but did not locate anyone. A Metro-North worker reported a black male with camo shorts on ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/local/article/Thousands-disrupted-in-Darien-gunman-search-4609123.php

'Snob Zones' Takes On New England Zoning

... out. Two of the six examples of grass roots intolerance that Prevost chronicles are in Connecticut: the tony towns of Darien and Roxbury . In fact, the author got the idea for the book in 2005 while covering a contentious zoning hearing on ...



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Ten Dartmouth Student-Athletes Earn Spring Acadmic All-Ivy Honors

... team in 2013. The psychology major was a tri-captain for the Big Green, earning third-team All-America honors. The Darien, Conn., native also received first-team All-Ivy accolades and first-team All-Northeast Region honors as a senior. In her final ...



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Lessons learned: A tribute to teachers

... Spellman 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 ...



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Lessons learned: A tribute to teachers

... Spellman 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 ...



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Store features self-service washing stations; one in Darien

... and Maryland. The chain opened a Ridgefield store at Copps Hill Plaza on Danbury Road a month ago and a location in Darien's Goodwives Shopping Center on Old Kings Highway North two weeks ago. "We do a lot of research before we go into a market, and ...



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Second person charged in 2012 HSBC bank thefts

... with an officer. Bowden was wanted on an arrest warrant. According to the report, Stamford police contacted Darien police saying they had taken Bowden. His arrest stems from a Sept. 5, 2012, incident at HSBC Bank, 151 Post Road, Darien, where ...



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Forgotten iPhone turns up at Avalon apartment

... Tree Ridge Road, apartment 213, was arrested on June 16 on a charge of sixth-degree larceny. At approximately 3 p.m., Darien police received a report of an iPhone, valued at $400, stolen from the Stop and Shop parking lot at 148 Heights Road. The ...



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Police Search Concluded For Man With Gun; Suspect Not Found

Update 10:30 a.m.: DARIEN, Conn. Both the Darien and Norwalk police departments ended their joint search Wednesday morning for a man who was reported to be carrying a gun near the town line.



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Search ends for Darien gunman

... to police, at about 7 a.m. State Police received a report of a male with a handgun in the bathroom at the northbound Darien I-95 rest stop. Officers responded but did not locate anyone. A Metro-North worker reported a black male with camo shorts on ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Thousands-disrupted-in-Darien-gunman-search-4609123.php

Search ends for Darien gunman

The search started around 7 a.m. and ended about an hour later. Darien police earlier had urged residents to stay in their homes while officers search for a man armed with a gun in the area of Tokeneke Road.



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Police Search For Man With Gun; Darien Schools On Delay

UPDATE 8:30: DARIEN, Conn. -- A manhunt for a suspect with a gun was conducted through parts of Darien on Wednesday morning, involving the new rest area and Metro-North tracks and stations and putting local schools on a 90-minute delay, Darien police updated in a Facebook post .



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Search ends for Darien gunman

The search started around 7 a.m. and ended about an hour later. Darien police earlier had urged residents to stay in their homes while officers search for a man armed with a gun in the area of Tokeneke Road.



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Cops looking for armed man urge Darien residents indoors

Darien police are warning residents to stay in their homes while officers search for a man armed with a gun in the area of Tokeneke Road.



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Cops looking for armed man urge Darien residents stay inside

Darien police are warning residents to stay in their homes while officers search for a man armed with a gun in the area of Tokeneke Road.



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Darien police warn of armed man

Darien police are warning residents to stay in their homes while officers search for a man armed with a gun in the area of Tokeneke Road.



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Darien forecast: All's clear for days

After days of unsettled weather that saw downpours periodically buffet the region, the National Weather Service predicts southwestern Connecticut will bask in sunny and warm conditions through the weekend.



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Darien Schools Continue To Deal With Special Ed. Review

Darien School Superintendent Stephen Falcone is urging parents of special educations students to come forward if they know of potential violations in how the district runs the program.



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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Anchor gets protective order changes

A judge has modified a protective order to allow former CBS 2 news anchor Rob Morrison, a Darien resident, to drive his young son and visit the family home as long as his wife, Ashley, provides written permission.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/policereports/article/Anchor-gets-protective-order-changes-4608184.php

Former Senate candidate charged with making harassing calls

... June 13 on a charge of second-degree harassment, her second arrest in two months. Police said the director of Atria Darien, a senior living facility at 50 Ledge Road, filed a complaint against Whitnum-Baker, who is not allowed on site. The director ...



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Norwalk's Rep. Terrie Wood To Lead Town Hall Discussion In Darien

State Rep. Terrie Wood will hold a Town Hall meeting Wednesday at the Darien Library about the major pieces of legislation considered during the 2013 session of the General Assembly.



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Darien spring football game ends in tie

Darien QB Silas Wyper stretches for yardage during the annual Blue & White football game at Darien Stadium, June 16th, 2013.



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Country Club of Darien hosts seventh annual NFL Charity Golf Classic

Lee Nystrom and Ernie Koy at the NFL Alumni CT Chapter 7th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Country Club of Darien Photo: Dru Nadler Don Fitzgerald at the NFL Alumni CT Chapter 7th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Country Club of Darien Photo: Dru Nadler Lee Nystrom, Ernie Koy and Don Fitzgerald ... (more)



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Darien sees increase in students heading to college

The Darien Board of Education held its first meeting at the recently renovated 35 Leroy Ave. The former town library is now the home of the Darien Board of Education.



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Letter: A Big Thank You From Darien EMS-Post 53

The annual Darien Food Fair was a terrific event this year and Darien EMS-Post 53 has many people to thank for making our community fundraising event so successful.



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Darien man charged with burglary, criminal mischief

Dariusz Lesniewski , 37, of 4 Devonshire Drive was arrested on June 13 on charges of criminal attempt of second-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace.



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Giants' Herzlich attends NFL Alumni Connecticut Chapter's Charity Golf Classic

Lee Nystrom and Ernie Koy at the NFL Alumni CT Chapter 7th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Country Club of Darien Photo: Dru Nadler Don Fitzgerald at the NFL Alumni CT Chapter 7th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Monday, June 17, 2013 at the Country Club of Darien Photo: Dru Nadler Lee Nystrom, Ernie Koy and Don Fitzgerald ... (more)



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Darien forecast: Mostly sunny, but storms possible

The greatest likelihood of storms -- rated about 60 percent by the National Weather Service -- is between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. New rainfall amounts between one-quarter and one-half inch possible.



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Darien Learns How To Brew Great Coffee At Espresso Neat

DARIEN, Conn. How to brew the often-elusive perfect cup of coffee is brought into focus at Darien's espresso NEAT, a 4-year-old coffee shop on Grove Street.



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WABC guy in storm

... when WCBS/Channel 2 anchorman Rob Morrison was arrested for allegedly choking his wife in a drunken rage at their Darien, Conn., home. He was later spotted by The Post downing beers at a Stamford, Conn., bar after the brutal spat with his wife, ...



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Monday, June 17, 2013

Truck Crashes Into Darien Train Bridge, Closes Post Road

A truck crashed into the train bridge in downtown Darien on the Post Road on Monday evening, temporarily shutting down traffic after 6 p.m., police said.



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Truck Crashes Into Darien Train Bridge, Closes Post Road

A truck crashed into the train bridge in downtown Darien on the Post Road on Monday evening, temporarily shutting down traffic after 6 p.m., police said.



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Darien Police Arrest Man In Connection With Bank Scam

DARIEN, Conn. A 28-year-old Bronx, N.Y. man was arrested on larceny, forgery and identity theft charges by Darien police last week in connection with an alleged scam where $5,800 was taken from HSBC Bank on the Post Road.



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East Rockaway nipped by Babylon

... by freshman Caitlin O'Mara tied the game at 3-3 in the top of the sixth. Lores was quick to thank the students from Darien, Connecticut for their major contribution to the team. A joint effort carried out by Darien High School's Community Council ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.liherald.com/stories/East-Rockaway-nipped-by-Babylon,48275

O.J. Simpson Prosecutor Marcia Clark To Launch Novel In Darien

Marcia Clark, who became famous as the lead prosecutor in football legend O.J. Simpson's 1995 murder trial, will celebrate the release of her new novel Tuesday in Darien.



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Darien spring football game ends in tie

Darien QB Silas Wyper stretches for yardage during the annual Blue & White football game at Darien Stadium, June 16th, 2013.



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Ed Malley of The SSD Group Attends NOSSCR Conference

Jun. 17, 2013 - DARIEN, Conn. -- DARIEN, Conn. - Ed Malley, founder and owner of The SSD Group, attended the NOSSCR Conference in Washington, D.C. last month.



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Embroiled Darien SPED director placed on leave

... three things the district needs to do to resolve the issues: repudiation, compensation and fumigation. "We need for Darien to admit and to be very explicit that the policies implemented last year are no longer in effect and being used by staff," ...



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VFW fish fry fundraiser June 21

The Darien Veterans of Foreign Wars will host a benefit all-you-can-eat fish fry for its marching unit from 6 Two kinds of fish will be served.



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Book Review: 'Killer Ambition' by Marcia Clark

Marcia Clark will appear at the Callari Auto Group BMW Showroom in Darien, CT, Tuesday evening, June 18th, from 6 to 8 p.m. This event will be hosted by Ladies Who Launch and Over 40 Females and sponsored by the Callari Auto Group and First County Bank.



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Miss Utah Fumbles Question

Erin Brady, Miss Connecticut, took the crown Sunday in the annual Miss USA contest but it's Miss Utah who takes the cake for odd answers to the questions posed by the panel of contest judges.



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Putin Denies Stealing Super Bowl Ring

First a spokesman for Vladimir Putin said the assertion this week by Kraft that the New England Patriots owner didn't give the Russian President his 2005 Super Bowl ring as a gift is "weird."



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Kim, Kanye's New Baby

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are officially parents! After a closely watched pregnancy, Kardashian has given birth to a baby girl, according to several reports.



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Farrington's Phenomenal Double Leads The Omega Alpha Weekend Update

... the top of the $35,000 Outback Grand Prix ( see results ). Kevin McCarthy topped the $30,000 Ox Ridge Grand Prix in Darien, Conn., ( see results ). At the Blenheim June Classic II (see results), Rusty Stewart rode Bristol to the win in the $30,000 ...



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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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Sunday, June 16, 2013

Rents soaring in the area

... recoup income that was lost during the recession. "Retailers need to be on top of their games in towns like Westport, Darien and Greenwich," said Tom Torelli , managing partner of Allied Property Group in Greenwich. "The tenant will always say rents ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.fairfieldcitizenonline.com/realestate/article/Improving-economy-sends-rents-soaring-in-4597228.php

Students' achievements cited

Per Bjornstad, of Darien, was named to the dean's list for the spring semester at Eastern Connecticut State University .



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Darien music groups receive awards at festival

Several elementary and middle school musical ensembles from the Darien public schools participated in the annual Music in the Parks Adjudication Festival June 1 in New Britain and Lake Compounce.



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Cape Elizabeth | $629,000

... bath, full daylight basement, new deck & views from many rooms. A short stroll to the beach! 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. We ...



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Saturday, June 15, 2013

Sacred Heart grads urged to take risks

... Friday afternoon, June7, 2013. Eighty-two students graduated. Photo: Bob Luckey Graduating senior Taylor Ryan, 18, of Darien, during the Convent of the Sacred Heart Commencement at the school in Greenwich, Friday afternoon, June7, 2013. Eighty-two ...



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Letter: Depot House Tour called a success

... meet our financial goals. The Depot is a valuable town asset. It is a nonprofit community organization that provides Darien youth with a supervised substance free environment in which to socialize, develop leadership skills and offers volunteer ...



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Wedding success starts with the invitation, says designer

... A native of Westport, Shannon has found the greater part of her work centered on her clients in her hometown of Darien. "I was always into design, and I really had trouble finding any invitations that were fresh and fun and kind of reflective of my ...



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Darien sees increase in students heading to college

The Darien Board of Education held its first meeting at the recently renovated 35 Leroy Ave. The former town library is now the home of the Darien Board of Education.



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Darien forecast: A shiny gift for Dads

A weekend special-ordered for Dads is on tap, a sunny and warm springtime showcase promising to shine on outdoor Father's Day celebrations.



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LUPICA: Nothing to show after Newtown but pain

... through the front door of Sandy Hook Elementary with his guns. "And how much has changed, really, since then?" a Darien, Conn., town policeman asked Friday morning, near one of the entrances to a cemetery where one of the small coffins was brought ...



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Friday, June 14, 2013

Forum focuses on stemming gun violence

... have intervention at other stages before they become involved in gangs or commit crimes," said Meikle, who lives in Darien. Jack Bryant , president of the Stamford chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People , said ...



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Darien Police Ask For Help With Noroton Avenue Accident

Darien police are asking for the public's help in piecing together the circumstances of a June 6 car accident on Noroton Avenue at Ledge Road.



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Between the lines with Marcia Clark

A former prosecutor-turned crime novelist, Ms. Clark will launch her newest book, Killer Ambition , in Darien on the evening of June 18th.



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Police seek witnesses to car accident

... that a Lincoln Continental hit a curb and then a cement wall on Noroton Avenue causing major damage to the car. Darien police are seeking witnesses to an accident that occurred on Thursday, June 6, on Noroton Avenue. At approximately 1:15 p.m., ...



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See Open Houses In And Around Darien This Weekend

The properties on display range from a two-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house on Edgehill Drive in Darien for $1.295 million, to a four-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family house on Meridian Road in Norwalk for $1.35 million.



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Monuments and Ceremonies Commission prepares for Flag Day

... monument at the downtown train station on the Post Road. Photo: Contributed Photo Friday, June 14, is Flag Day. Darien will observe the day at 6:30 p.m. at the Veterans' Memorial Circle in front of Town Hall. A brief ceremony will take place, during ...



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See Open Houses In And Around Norwalk This Weekend

The properties on display range from a four-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family house on Meridian Road in Norwalk for $1.35 million, to a two-bedroom, two-bathroom single-family house on Edgehill Drive in Darien for $1.295 million.



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On the market: Uniqueness abounds with Darien log cabin

ABOUT THIS HOUSE ADDRESS: 140 Christie Hill Road, Darien PRICE: $1,999,999 STYLE: Log cabin YEAR BUILT: 1934 SQUARE FOOTAGE: 2,896 ACRES: 2.73 NUMBER OF ROOMS: 7 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 3 FEATURES: Fireplace, skylights, balcony, ceiling fan, pool, hot tub, guest cottage, porch, sprinkler, original artwork, central air conditioning SCHOOLS: Ox Ridge ... (more)



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State Police Spot Fugitive Wanted By FBI On I-95 In Stamford

State troopers were able to apprehend a fugitive in Darien after noticing him driving on I-95 through Stamford on Thursday afternoon, State Police said.



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Nancy Louise Herron Cherry, 91, Former Darien Resident

... served in the WAVES first as an ensign, then as a Lt. J.G. until the end of World War II. In 1951 the family moved to Darien, Conn., and lived there until 1975. In 1975, they moved to Delray Beach, Fla,, and in 1979, to Hilton Head Island, S.C. In ...



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Naugy's season not short on accomplishments

... and received several individual honors. And they played with spirit all the way through the last game - a 3-0 loss at Darien. "I was proud how hard they played and attacked the ball at the plate," Naugy head coach Kevin Wesche said. "It's always ...



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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 Darien and Norwalk this weekend.



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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 Darien and Norwalk this weekend.



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Darien forecast: Drying out after drenching

Showers could fall periodically throughout today, according to the National Weather Service , but gradually ease by evening.



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Thursday, June 13, 2013

Cleric with Baghdad ministry to talk at St. Paul's

... states. White will also speak at Harvest Time Church of Greenwich on June 22 and St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Darien on June 23. In addition to St. George's ministry, White is also the president of the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in ...



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Darien man charged after jealous fit

A Darien man who police said bashed his neighbor's front door in with a potted plant Thursday morning because he thought his wife was sleeping there was arraigned in state Superior court in Stamford on burglary and other charges.



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Darien Republicans Say Thanks To Officials, Volunteers

DARIEN, Conn. A total of 28 Darien Republicans who have volunteered for the party and served on various boards and commissions were honored recently by the party for their service to the community.



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Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson Urges Hurricane Preparedness

DARIEN, Conn. Darien faces the prospect of as many 20 named storms slicing through the area this hurricane season, and First Selectman Jayme Stevenson is urging residents to prepare.



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Third Suspect Charged In Bank Withdrawal Scam In Darien

The man suspected of being the ringleader of an identity theft scam in which cash was withdrawn from HSBC Banks in Darien and Stamford last September has been arrested, police said.



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Darien man makes hole-in-one in Vermont

On Saturday, June 1, Douglas Carey of Darien made his first-ever hole-in-one at Okemo Valley Golf Club in Ludlow, VT.



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Theresa D'Acunto, 83, Longtime Stamford Resident

D'Acunto is survived by her husband, Antonio D' Acunto, Sr. of Stamford; daughters, Diane D' Acunto of Stamford, Donna Senft of Stratford; sons, Antonio D'Acunto, Jr. of Naugatuck, and Frederick D'Acunto of Stamford; sister, Maria Pagliarulo of Darien; and four grandchildren.



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Edward Snowden

China refused to be drawn on Thursday on revelations of U.S. electronic surveillance and on the American in Hong Kong who leaked the information, and a senior source said Beijing does not want to jeopardize recently improved ties with Washington.



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Father's Day Deals

Treat Papa to a steak, a burger or some yogurt, or make it a day at one of the state spots offering free admission.



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Darien forecast: Heavy rain, strong winds, possible flooding

Heavy rain, strong winds and possible thunderstorms are expected to buffet the region starting late this morning, tonight and into tomorrow afternoon, according to a "hazardous weather outlook" from the NWS.



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Soaking Rains To Hit Darien; Flood Watch Continues

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Earlier forecasts of up to 5 inches of rain have been dialed back by the National Weather Service, but Fairfield County remained under a flood watch, with 1 to 3 inches of rain expected to fall Thursday.



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Improving economy sends rents soaring in Greenwich, Westport

... recoup income that was lost during the recession. "Retailers need to be on top of their games in towns like Westport, Darien and Greenwich," said Tom Torelli , managing partner of Allied Property Group in Greenwich. "The tenant will always say rents ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/realestate/article/Improving-economy-sends-rents-soaring-in-4597228.php

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Darien and New Canaan players contribute to eighth grade All Star basketball squad

... score of 299-151. The team is comprised of All Stars from the Fairfield County Basketball League , including four Darien players and two from New Canaan. Darien's 6'6" Alex Preston is leading the team in blocked shots, and town mate Carter Scott ...



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Improving economy sends rents soaring in Greenwich, Westport

... recoup income that was lost during the recession. "Retailers need to be on top of their games in towns like Westport, Darien and Greenwich," said Tom Torelli , managing partner of Allied Property Group in Greenwich. "The tenant will always say rents ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/Improving-economy-sends-rents-soaring-in-4597228.php

Darienite to be honored by benefit fund

The gala on Oct. 24 will honor the New York Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange Fallen Heroes Fund.



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Clothing drive turns cast-offs into valued donations

... many of these garments saw the light of day again after landing in the grateful hands of Person-to-Person, a Darien-based nonprofit that provides emergency financial assistance, food, shelter and scholarships to thousands of residents in the area ...



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Darien forecast: Breaking the storm cycle, briefly

There will be a break today in the unsettled weather conditions that buffeted southwestern Connecticut with periodic rain -- and rainbows -- over the last several days, but more storms are possible tomorrow.



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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Darien boys golf team places third at Division-II state championship

The Darien boys golf team claimed a third place finish at the Division-II state championship at Tallwood Country Club in Hebron on Monday.



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Darien forecast: Cloudy, rainy, breezy

Another rainy day is in store for southwestern Connecticut, with brisk winds buffeting gray rain clouds across the region most of the day.



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Darien Rowayton Bank Continues Gifts To Darien Library

DARIEN, Conn. Darien Rowayton Bank, which has been a corporate sponsor for the Darien Library for the past three years, recently made an undisclosed donation to the institution.



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Six Darien Girls Earn Top Girl Scout Gold Awards

DARIEN, Conn. Six girls from Darien were among 70 from throughout Connecticut to earn the Girl Scout Gold Award this year, the highest honor given to participants in the national program.



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Division II Golf: Hand Gets Past Hurdles, Wins Title

... a 75. RHAM (347) placed 15th, while Bristol Eastern (366) and E.O. Smith (371) finished 18th and 19th, respectively. Darien placed third with a 309.



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Monday, June 10, 2013

Police: Darien Man Wrecks Car, Arrested On DUI Charge

Darien police recently arrested Hollow Tree Ridge Road resident Michael Shaughnessy on a charge of driving under the influence in connection with an accident on Renshaw Road.



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The Running Doctor: Fairfield half marathon

... 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 way of pre-cooling the body is ...



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Members of Darien track teams compete at New England Track Championships

... England champ winning in 9:07.02, just ahead of Ridgefield's Trevor Hopper . Jake Feinstein of Newtown was third with Darien's Alex Ostberg fourth. In addition, Darien's Nick Lombardo was seventh in the high jump with a leap of 6-5, falling just ...



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Turner elected programming director for association

Seana Turner, of Darien, owner of the Seana Method, has been elected director of programming for the Connecticut Chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers.



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Darien students' achievements cited

... magna cum laude and is a member of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society. Caroline Zuckerman , of Darien, was named to the dean's list at Muhlenberg College for the spring semester. She is a member of the Class of 2013 and majored in ...



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Darien forecast: Rain, flood-threat replay

After a weekend respite from the deluge unleashed across southwestern Connecticut by Tropical Storm Andrea, more heavy rain -- and possible flooding -- is on tap for the region today.



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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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NVC Presents Leaving Home With Malcolm Gets, Kirsten Scott and More Tonight

... - 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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Despite its problems, investors not abandoning fixed income

... very important changes,' says Yariv Itah, partner at money manager consulting firm Casey, Quirk & Associates LLC, Darien, Conn. 'Now it could be that if there were to be two events that can reshuffle the deck. One is a sudden increase in rates and ...



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Fed data show public DB plans rise, corporate DC disappoints

... that to be a lot bigger," said Tim Barron, chief investment officer of investment consultant Segal Rogerscasey , Darien, Conn. Comparing the 4.06% increase in defined contribution assets to a typical return of 5% based on a composite portfolio ...



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Money managers breaking with tradition to hold fixed-income clients

... but this trend is becoming fairly universal in the industry." A recent white paper by Casey Quirk & Associates, Darien, Conn., said investors would pull $1 trillion from traditional fixed-income investments in the next three to five years. The white ...



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Sunday, June 9, 2013

Darienite to lead revamped art therapy association

... under an executive board of directors led by its president, Mary Pellicci Hamilton , an art psychotherapist of Darien, and Vice President Catherine Horan , a psychotherapist of Greenwich. The executive board also includes Margaret McGovern , ...



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Click it for Cassie continues to grow in its fifth year

... of blunt trauma. After the accident, Geary retreated to Geary Gallery , the framing business the family owns in Darien, to get away from people looking to speak him and his wife. "`My God, if only you had your seat belt on,'" Geary thought to ...



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Who's News for Sunday, June 9

... Calvin Klein Underwear U.S. in 2008. She was appointed a Warnaco corporate officer in September 2010. A resident of Darien, Conn., she will serve on the board's academic affairs, finance, and recruitment and retention committees. Angela Jordan, ...



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New Darien Highway Rest Stop Leads Week's News

DARIEN, Conn. The opening of a new and improved I-95 rest stop in Darien led the news in town this week.



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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Darien routs Greenwich for Class L girls lacrosse championship

Darien team members hug goalie Caylee Waters and celebrate after beating Greenwich, during Class L lacrosse finals action in Stratford, Conn.



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Darien routs Greenwich for Class L girls lacrosse championship

Darien team members hug goalie Caylee Waters and celebrate after beating Greenwich, during Class L lacrosse finals action in Stratford, Conn.



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Kevin Duffy: In changing conference landscape, UConn lacrosse would be asset

Thirty years ago, Jeff Brameier took the Darien High boys lacrosse job because, well, there wasn't any other job available.



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Photos: The Championships

Greenwich'sJenny Goggin, left, drives the ball as Darien's Jena Fritts tracks her, during Class L lacrosse finals action in Stratford, Conn.



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Darien wins championship

Junior Emily Stein scored a game-high five goals to power the Darien High School girls lacrosse team to an 18-6 win over Greenwich in the championship game of the CIAC Class L Tournament.



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Darien wins Class L lacrosse championship

Taylor Hardison scored three goals and had five assists as the Darien girls lacrosse team captured the Class L championship with an 18-6 victory over Greenwich Saturday at Bunnell High School .



via Darien Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/highschool/article/Darien-wins-Class-L-lacrosse-championship-4588906.php

Simpson prosecutor to appear in Darien

Former Los Angeles deputy district attorney-turned-novelist Marcia Clark , who garnered international attention as the lead prosecutor in football legend O.J. Simpson 's 1995 murder trial, will celebrate the release of her latest book, "Killer Ambition" on Tuesday, June 18, in Darien.



via Darien Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Simpson-prosecutor-to-appear-in-Darien-4588657.php

Elliman adds steps to Shakespeare's opus

Michele Elliman , of Darien, whose theatrical biography in dance spans 30 years and three continents, is the choreographer for Shakespeare on the Sound's production of "As You Like It" at Pinkney Park in Norwalk from June 13 to 30. Elliman is creating two set dance sequences and two smaller selections supporting the vision of transformation that ... (more)



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Darien dancers celebrate the seasons

The members of the Darien School of Dance recently celebrated the beauty of the seasons at a recital at Darien High School.



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Latest Darien property transfers; $3.7M sale on Knollwood Lane

Latest Darien property transfers; $3.7M sale on Knollwood Lane The following Darien property transfers were recorded by the town clerk's office from May 24-30.



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'Walking Dead' Actress Arrested

Shannon Rogers Guess Richardson, an actress who has appeared in shows like "The Walking Dead" and "The Vampire Diaries," has been arrested in connection with three ricin-laced letters sent to President Barack Obama , New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and a non-profit associated with Bloomberg.



via Darien Newswire http://www.courant.com/zap-walking-dead-vampire-diaries-actress-arrested--20130607,0,1070379.story

'Night Stalker' Dies

Convicted serial killer Richard Ramirez, who earned the nickname "Night Stalker" for his mid-1980s reign of terror in the Los Angeles region, died on Friday at a hospital near the prison where he was held on death row, a corrections official said.



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Darien forecast: After Andrea's drenching, a nicer weekend trend

But the torrential rain and street flooding the storm inflicted on southwestern Connecticut yesterday and overnight into early-morning today had dissipated by 5 a.m. The total rainfall recorded by the region's National Weather Service station at Sikorsky Airport in Stratford charted nearly 4.5 inches of rainfall from yesterday morning through early ... (more)



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Where Andrew Carnegie once summered in Darien

A Second Empire Victorian home on more than an acre on Pear Tree Point in Darien has been totally revamped while keeping the flavor of the antique.



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Find A Job In And Around Darien

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Due to heavy rains and predicted coastal flooding, Friday's Cook Your Buns race at Tod's Point in Old Greenwich has been cancelled. No make up date has been announced.



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Friday, June 7, 2013

Darien makes jump to L and finds old foe Greenwich waiting

At left, Molli Haimerl of Greenwich defends against Darien's Taylor Hardison during the girls high school lacrosse match between Darien High School and Greenwich High School at Darien, Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 2013.



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New Canaan, Wilton meet again for Class M girls lacrosse crown

... odds seemed very high that New Canaan and Wilton would meet in the title game for the second straight season. With Darien out of the picture moving up to Class L and the two squads on opposite sides of the bracket, the Rams and Warriors appeared ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/sports/article/New-Canaan-Wilton-meet-again-for-Class-M-girls-4588055.php

Schwab's Sonders to address AAII

... Schwab, who will address the chapter on June 13 at The Waters Edge at Giovanni's II, 2748 Post Road (Route 1) in Darien. The stock market typically forecasts what is coming in the economy, said Sonders, a Darien resident, and based on current ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Schwab-s-Sonders-to-address-AAII-4587910.php

Darien rugby team concludes first varsity season with win over Fordham Prep

The Darien High School rugby team concluded its inaugural varsity season with a 42-17 victory at home against Fordham Prep on Thursday, May 30. The Blue Wave scored six tries to Fordham's three.



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Rain Cancels Race In Greenwich

... Your Buns race at Tod's Point in Old Greenwich has been cancelled. No make up date has been announced. At 10 a.m. in Darien, the Roots, Rock & Run three-miler will be held from Rory's, across the street from Runner's Roost on the Post Road. After ...



via Darien Newswire http://newcanaan.dailyvoice.com/sports/rain-cancels-race-greenwich

Heideklang's case continued; no plea entered

The case of the 18-year-old Darien man arrested on myriad charges following run-ins with Darien police over the course of two days on May 23 and May 25 has been continued until Thursday, July 11. Bethany Phillips , Heideklang's attorney from Butler, Norris and Gold, told the court that they were still awaiting an arrest warrant from the state ... (more)



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Flash flood watch: Town preparing for significant rainfall

... Selectman Jayme Stevenson . She and Mark McEwen , the emergency services director, are closely monitoring the storm. Darien police issued a flash flood warning to residents on Thursday, June 6, about the widespread rain that would come from Tropical ...



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See Open Houses In And Around Darien This Weekend

This single-family home on Lake Drive in Darien is on the market for $949,000. See it, and other area homes, during an open house on Sunday.



via Darien Newswire http://darien.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-open-houses-and-around-darien-weekend-1

On the market: Circa 1800 Colonial maintains antique ambiance

The antique Colonial at 165 Old King's Highway North in Darien, on the market for $1,850,000, has maintained its charm for more than 200 years.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/On-the-market-Circa-1800-Colonial-maintains-4586684.php

Darien Restaurant Rory's Adds Run To Festival

DARIEN, Conn. The third-annual Roots, Rock & Run Festival sponsored by Rory's, a Darien restaurant, includes a new component this year.



via Darien Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/darien-restaurant-rorys-adds-run-festival

Teen 'Swims Across America' for aunt

Owen Brannigan, a junior at Darien High School, will swim 3 miles on June 22 as part of Swim Across America.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/articleGallery/Teen-Swims-Across-America-for-aunt-4582921.php

Community Fund of Darien gives more than $600,000 to local nonprofits

The Community Fund of Darien awarded more than $675,000 in grants to agencies in Darien, Norwalk and Stamford.



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Report: Little Given Back by 6 Veterans Charities

... while they are hospitalized. The veterans charities named in the report are the National Veterans Service Fund of Darien, Conn.; Vietnow National Headquarters of Rockford, Ill.; The Veterans Fund of Treverton, Penn. ; Veterans Assistance Foundation ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3028476/posts

Greens Farms Academy graduation

... Farms Academy in Westport, Connecticut, on Thursday, June 6, 2013. Photo: Amy Mortensen Meighan Julia Grady, of Darien, during the eighty-eighth commencement ceremony at Greens Farms Academy in Westport, Connecticut, on Thursday, June 6, 2013. ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/graduations/slideshow/Greens-Farms-Academy-graduation-63110.php

Famed prosecutor Marcia Clark to launch new crime novel in Connecticut

... of the release of Killer Ambition (Mulholland Books , $26.00) - will be held at Callari Auto Group's BMW of Darien Showroom from 6 to 8 p.m. and is sponsored by the Callari Auto Group and First County Bank. (See event details below.) This event is a ...



via Darien Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/famed-prosecutor-marcia-clark-to-launch-new-crime-novel-connecticut?cid=rss

Darien forecast: Andrea comes calling with heavy rain, possible flooding

The "remnants" of Tropical Storm Andrea will buffet southwestern Connecticut with heavy rains today and tomorrow, as the storm that triggered flooding, gusty winds and tornadoes in the nation's Southeast moves up the Atlantic Coast.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/local/article/Darien-forecast-Andrea-comes-calling-with-heavy-4585881.php

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.



via Darien Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/events/what-do-and-around-norwalk-weekend-9

Rest Stop On I-95 Northbound Opens Between Darien And Norwalk

DARIEN, Conn. After more than a year of construction, the new 24-hour rest stop on I-95 northbound between Norwalk and Darien opened Thursday at noon.



via Darien Newswire http://westport.dailyvoice.com/business/rest-stop-i-95-northbound-opens-between-darien-and-norwalk

Thursday, June 6, 2013

I-95 rest area reopens

Anthony Oliveira, with John J. Brennan Construction Company based in Shelton, smoothes the drying concrete that will become the base to a power station for plug-in vehicles at the newly opened Darien-North rest area between exits 12 and 13 along Interstate 95 northbound on Thursday, June 6, 2013.



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Interstate 95 rest area reopens in Darien

Anthony Oliveira, with John J. Brennan Construction Company based in Shelton, smoothes the drying concrete that will become the base to a power station for plug-in vehicles at the newly opened Darien-North rest area between exits 12 and 13 along Interstate 95 northbound on Thursday, June 6, 2013.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Interstate-95-rest-area-to-reopen-in-Darien-4583075.php

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... international advocacy organization incorporated in New York in 1957, with its principal place of business in Darien, Connecticut. FoA seeks to free animals from cruelty and exploitation around the world, and to promote a respectful view of ...



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I-95 rest area reopens

... N' Out, which primarily serves varieties of macaroni and cheese. Both the northbound and southbound service plazas in Darien have been closed since March 2012. The southern plaza is expected to reopen by July 4. The overhaul of the Darien service ...



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Power tech couple pay $1.76m for actress Chloe Sevigny's New York apartment

... the actress's art collection, and the plaster was painted in pale pinks, blues and yellows. Sevigny, who grew up in Darien, Connecticut, said the wide planks used for floorboards, and low ceilings made her fall in love with the apartment. When ...



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Teen 'Swims Across America' for aunt

Owen Brannigan, a junior at Darien High School, will swim 3 miles on June 22 as part of Swim Across America.



via Darien Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Teen-Swims-Across-America-for-aunt-4582921.php

Darien tag sale to benefit Feed My Starving Children

A giant community tag sale at Saint Luke's Parish in Darien, 1864 Post Road, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, will benefit Feed My Starving Children.



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