Open House at Amanda Smith Caterers Saturday

Amanda Smith Caterers will open its new boutique, tasting space, and offices at 1480 Post Road across from the public library in Darien, Conn., on Saturday, Mar. 1. There will be an open house with tastings of its new En Route dinner service on Saturday and Monday through Friday, Mar. 3-7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hope to see you there!



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Staples swimmers second in FCIAC championships

... during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. 27, 2014. Zac Pear of Darien competes in the 500 freestyle event during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. ...



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Woman Flags Down Cops as Phone Scammer Threatens

The Stamford woman was frantic as she drove into the Darien Police headquarters parking lot last Saturday and flagged over some officers .



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Review: Sevigny's new show

The surprise-filled plot of A&E's "Those Who Kill" will put you on the edge of your seat, and Darien-raised Chloe Sevigny 's performance will keep you there.



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BCM Media moving to larger space

New Canaan resident Brenda McKenna, the managing director of BCM Media LLC, will move her firm to large office space at 30 Old Kings Highway South in Darien.



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Latest Darien property transfers; $1.5M sale on Richmond...

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The house at 79 Inwood Road in Darien is situated along a ridge and enjoys a private location.



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The house at 79 Inwood Road in Darien is situated along a ridge and enjoys a private location.



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... been determined. Oldham said she expects the event to become annual or biannual. Several other towns, including Darien and Fairfield, have had similar programs for a number of years. Murphy said the library did a good job picking a book that would ...



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New Canaan resident Brenda McKenna, the managing director of BCM Media LLC, will move her firm to large office space at 30 Old Kings Highway South in Darien.



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Darien Man Charged With DUI In Greenwich After Crash

Greenwich police charged a Darien man with driving under the influence after he crashed into a parked car Friday, Feb. 21, according to Patch.com.



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Darien student's death prompts legislation

The Darien High School track team and students gathered in 2011 for 6 minutes of silence in memory of Andy Pena, who died suddenly March 25th.



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On the market: Abundance of light

The Colonial at 79 Inwood Road in Darien is situated along a ridge in a private location.



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New Canaan swimmer awarded

... during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. 27, 2014. Zac Pear of Darien competes in the 500 freestyle event during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. ...



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Darien swimmers come in 3rd

... during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. 27, 2014. Zac Pear of Darien competes in the 500 freestyle event during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. ...



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visit|article-5276701|mobile_blockstates_tab-29895|1Staples swimmers second in FCIAC championships

... its dynasty, capturing the FCIAC title for the 43rd time in 44 years. Staples placed second (327), followed by Darien (288), Wilton (244) and New Canaan (197.5) before a large crowd at Greenwich High. "It was a wonderful performance by our team in ...



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Staples swimmers second in FCIAC championships

... Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. 27, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey Zac Pear of Darien competes in the 500 freestyle event during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. ...



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Darien Restaurant Inspection Results: 9 'Good,' 2 'Fair'

In the most recently released health code inspection reports by the Darien Health Department, nine food-serving establishments in town were scored "Good" and two received scores of "Fair."



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Darien's State Senators Push For Laws To Combat Sudden Cardiac Arrest

State Sens. Carlo Leone and Bob Duff of Darien and Sen. Martin Looney speak in support of a state senate bill that would improve awareness of sudden cardiac arrest in youth and high school athletics.



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Darien-Based Ring's End Adds New Paint Store In Danbury

Darien-based Ring's End Inc. has opened a new full-service paint store at 59 Federal Road in Danbury, next to the Frank Pepe Pizzeria.



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... other age-appropriate items to impoverished children. "We had seen backpack models before," said Jacobs, who called Darien home for eight years and lives in Los Angeles. "Plenty of companies did school supplies, but we didn't find anything that had ...



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Greenwich boys swim team wins 43rd FCIAC title in 44 years

... Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. 27, 2014. Photo: Bob Luckey Zac Pear of Darien competes in the 500 freestyle event during the FCIAC Boys Swimming Championships at Greenwich High School, Thursday night, Feb. ...



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Putting the 'good' in bags, two friends' nonprofit helps those in need

... other age-appropriate items to impoverished children. "We had seen backpack models before," said Jacobs, who called Darien home for eight years and lives in Los Angeles. "Plenty of companies did school supplies, but we didn't find anything that had ...



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Raise denied for school admins next year

Darien school administrators will go without their desired 2 percent salary increase for one year following arbitration between the Board of Education and the Darien Administrators' Association, saving the district between $60,000 and $70,000.



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Darien school administrators will go without their desired 2 percent salary increase for one year following arbitration between the Board of Education and the Darien Administrators' Association, saving the district between $60,000 and $70,000.



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Darien student's death prompts legislation

... Track Team huddles after the 6 minutes of silence in honor of teammate Andy Pena. Photo: Jeanna Petersen Shepard The Darien High School track team and students gathered in 2011 for 6 minutes of silence in memory of Andy Pena, who died suddenly March ...



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Andy Pena, a swimmer and track athlete at Darien High School, was one of thousands of children who die each year from sudden cardiac arrest.



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Darien Man Charged with DUI in Greenwich After Crash

By Barbara Heins According to Greenwich Police reports, a 51-year-old Darien man was arrested after he was spotted by an officer making an illegal U-turn at about 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, and hitting a parked car.



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Darien Library Celebrates 'Louise Berry Day' As Director Retires

Louise Berry will step down on Friday, Feb. 28, as the Director of the Darien Library.



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Carol Lanzit, 79, Former Darien Resident

Carol Lanzit of Fairfax, and formerly of New Canaan, Darien and Manchester, Conn., died Saturday, Feb. 22. She was 79. Lanzit was born Nov. 21, 1934, in Mankato, Minn., and was the daughter of Francis and Emma O'Connor.



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Greenwich's Amanda Smith Caterers Opens New Location In Darien

Amanda Smith Caterers will open its new boutique, tasting space and offices on the Post Road across from the pubic library in Darien on Saturday, March 1. An open house will be held with special treats on Saturday as well as Monday through Friday, March 3 to 7. The space is located at 1480 Post Road.



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Illegal U-Turn, Car Crash Mean Drunk DWI Charges for Drivers

... on Delavan Avenue at about 10 p.m. Feb. 21, and hitting a parked car. Timothy L. Grozier, of 25 Leeuwarden Rd., Darien, had a "strong and distinct odor of alcohol emanating from (his) breath and person" while officers investigated the crash. He ...



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Stamford blows past Darien

Stamford High School 's senior night was one to remember for the Black Knights as they defeated Darien 61-49 behind a dominant first half performance.



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New Canaan's Bobby Ross wins FCIAC Boys Diving title

... the 2014 FCIAC Boys Diving Championship. "To be the sole FCIAC boys diving champion feels very good. Tying with (Darien High's) Lee Christensen last year wasn't bad because we've been good friends for a long time," Ross said. "But this year I can ...



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Darien girls hockey advances to FCIAC final against Ridgefield

Last Monday, the Darien girls hockey team topped Ridgefield to earn itself the No.



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... game early as No. 3 Ridgefield came back to post a 3-2 overtime victory in the FCIAC semifinals Wednesday evening at Darien Ice Rink. Second-seeded New Canaan (14-6-1) had a 2-1 lead going into the third period with center Catherine Granito scoring ...



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Stamford High School's senior night was one to remember for the Black Knights as they defeated Darien 61-49 behind a dominant first half performance.



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... the 2014 FCIAC Boys Diving Championship. "To be the sole FCIAC boys diving champion feels very good. Tying with (Darien High's) Lee Christensen last year wasn't bad because we've been good friends for a long time," Ross said. "But this year I can ...



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Last Monday, the Darien girls hockey team topped Ridgefield to earn itself the No.



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Wreckers fall to Trinity Catholic, still qualify for...

... also qualified for the tournament after Greenwich defeated Wilton late Wednesday. The No. 8 Wreckers will meet Darien in the quarterfinals. "We were up and down; we've been up and down a lot of games as of late," Crusaders assistant Pete Stokes ...



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Ridgefield shocks New Canaan in OT

... game early as No. 3 Ridgefield came back to post a 3-2 overtime victory in the FCIAC semifinals Wednesday evening at Darien Ice Rink. Second-seeded New Canaan (14-6-1) had a 2-1 lead going into the third period with center Catherine Granito scoring ...



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Darien 'Y' Cares Club Visits Senior Center

Last Friday, February 21st, 21 "Y" Cares Club kids visited with 14 seniors at the Darien Senior Center.



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Wood Joins Call for Common Core Statehouse Hearing

State Rep. Terrie Wood, who represents parts of Darien and Norwalk, has joined the call for a public hearing on Common Core education standards.



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... private donations. Percentage wise, the center receives a smaller town contribution than do the teen centers in Darien and Wilton, according to Outback documents. "It is very difficult to provide programming for our young people with the town ...



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Darien wrestling puts 2014 in the books

Plagued by the shortcomings that come with a scant roster, the Darien wrestling team finished its year with a 23rd place finish out of 27 schools at the Class L meet last weekend at Bristol Central High School .



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Plagued by the shortcomings that come with a scant roster, the Darien wrestling team finished its year with a 23rd place finish out of 27 schools at the Class L meet last weekend at Bristol Central High School.



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Despite recent challenges, Outback seeking support from town

... private donations. Percentage wise, the center receives a smaller town contribution than do the teen centers in Darien and Wilton, according to Outback documents. "It is very difficult to provide programming for our young people with the town ...



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Dirk C. Lloyd

In November 2013 Darien police investigated a West Avenue burglary resulting in more than $20,000 worth of stolen gold jewelry and coins.



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Art Van Sciver, 56, Former Owner of Bait Shop in Rowayton

Arthur Lawrence Van Sciver, a lifelong resident of Darien, passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 .



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Suspect In Darien Burglary Picked Up In Florida

DARIEN, Conn. A man identified as a suspect in a Darien home burglary last fall in which more than $20,000 worth of jewelry and coins were stolen has been arrested in Florida, police said in a statement Wednesday.



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Darien's Ice Cats U12 Girls Hockey Team Wins State Tournament

The Connecticut Ice Cats Under-12 girls hockey team, which is sponsored by the Darien Youth Hockey Association, won the Tier II state tournament last weekend.



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Darien police applied for the arrest warrant of Dirk Lloyd in connection to the theft of more than $20,000 in jewelry and coins from a West Avenue home.



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Suspected Darien burglar nabbed in Florida

Darien police applied for the arrest warrant of Dirk Lloyd in connection to the theft of more than $20,000 in jewelry and coins from a West Avenue home.



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Suspected Darien burglar nabbed in Florida

Darien police applied for the arrest warrant of Dirk Lloyd in connection to the theft of more than $20,000 in jewelry and coins from a West Avenue home.



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Ring's End Opens New Paint Store On Federal Road In Danbury

Filling Void to Bring Benjamin Moore Paints to Eager Market (Darien, CT) -- Ring's End, Inc. today announced that it has opened a new full-service paint store at 59 Federal Road in Danbury, CT. The store, featuring the full line of high quality ...



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Darien police have obtained an arrest warrant for Dirk C. Lloyd, 36, of 68 Melrose Ave., Bridgeport, in connection with the November theft of more than $20,000 in gold jewelry and coins from a West Avenue home.



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Bridgeport man accused of Darien burglary

Darien police have obtained an arrest warrant for Dirk C. Lloyd , 36, of 68 Melrose Ave., Bridgeport, in connection with the November theft of more than $20,000 in gold jewelry and coins from a West Avenue home.



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Man facing weapons charge

... an unregistered vehicle and having no insurance. When Farzam was traveling westbound on Carter Street at 7 p.m., a Darien officer on patrol noticed the marker plate lights of his vehicle were out, police said. The officer then checked the license ...



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... from the same phone number, according to police. On Feb. 22, another woman, who was on her cellphone, pulled into the Darien Police Department parking lot and flagged down an officer, according to the report. The officer noted that the woman ...



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... 49, of 29 Ridge Court, West Haven, was arrested Feb. 19 on a charge of breach of peace. Ryle's mother, who lives in Darien, called police to complain that her son had shown up at her house heavily intoxicated and that she feared for her safety, ...



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Two more phone scams thwarted

... from the same phone number, according to police. On Feb. 22, another woman, who was on her cellphone, pulled into the Darien Police Department parking lot and flagged down an officer, according to the report. The officer noted that the woman ...



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Scarlett Lewis seeks to choose love, change angry thoughts

Scarlett Lewis, a mother of one of the slain first graders in Sandy Hook Elementary School, spoke to a group at the Darien Community Association about her journey in the aftermath of Dec. 14, 2012.



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Drunken man gets breach of peace charge

... , 49, of 29 Ridge Court, West Haven, was arrested Feb. 19 on a charge of breach of peace. Ryle's mother, who lives in Darien, called police to complain that her son had shown up at her house heavily intoxicated and that she feared for her safety, ...



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... Nurturing. Healing. Love. "Those three words are not in the vernacular of a 6-year-old," Lewis, who was raised in Darien, told the audience at the Darien Community Association Tuesday. And it's not as if Jesse learned the words from Lewis either. As ...



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... an unregistered vehicle and having no insurance. When Farzam was traveling westbound on Carter Street at 7 p.m., a Darien officer on patrol noticed the marker plate lights of his vehicle were out, police said. The officer then checked the license ...



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Norwalk Students Launch Service To Help Teens Get Home Safely

... Brien McMahon senior and SafeRides volunteer Brian Ocampo said via email. SafeRides has similar programs in Westport, Darien and Wilton. Melissa Rojo, a Norwalk alum and now a sophomore at Princeton, felt that the program could have even more use in ...



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Girls on the Run Returns to Darien this Spring

Girls on the Run will be returning to Darien this spring with programs at Hindley, Royle, Tokeneke, Holmes, and Pear Tree Point Schools.



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Keep the Green in Darien

As you start making your St. Patrick's day plans, be sure to include Thursday Mar 13th in your calendar for the annual Keep the Green in Darien event.



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Police: Darien Residents Report Two More Calls From Threatening Scammer

DARIEN, Conn. Darien residents received two more calls from a potential scam artist who may be targeting families across the area, according to police reports.



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St. Joseph tops Fairfield Ludlowe

... season to pull out a 59-44 victory over Fairfield Ludlowe Monday night. Coupled with losses by Trinity Catholic and Darien, the Cadets are currently the No. 8 seed for the FCIAC playoffs, with a home game against McMahon on Wednesday still to come. ...



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Video: Making Dress Dreams Come True

... entering their 10th prom season, Operation PROM has now expanded into Connecticut, opening their chapter office in Darien in the beginning of February "I had a lot of friends that couldn't afford to go to prom and thinking back, when I was in ...



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Free seminar to tackle taxes

Frederick M. Glotzer , a partner in William H. Parr and Company LLP, Certified Public Accountants of Darien, will present his annual free seminar on 2013 income and related taxes and what to expect in 2014 at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Masonic Club of Darien , 354 Post Road.



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Frederick M. Glotzer, a partner in William H. Parr and Company LLP, Certified Public Accountants of Darien, will present his annual free seminar on 2013 income and related taxes and what to expect in 2014 at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the Masonic Club of Darien, 354 Post Road.



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Southfield Center 'Adopts' Human Services Council for Giving Day

... When Dr. Christopher Bogart, Norwalk resident and Executive Director of The Southfield Center for Development in Darien, learned that the Human Services Council was participating in this event, he jumped at the opportunity to help. The Southfield ...



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Westhill overcomes Azounwu, Darienvisit|article-5265683|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|2

... White had another idea: "I didn't have a game plan, I'm not going to lie," White said after the Vikings had beaten Darien and its imposing center Chima Azuonwu, 57-54. "We had no answer for him, none whatsoever." Azuonwu made 10 of 14 field goal ...



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visit|article-5265694|interleaved-29832-tab1|1Infinite Roots pounds out the beat for Royle kids

Infinite Roots, a drum troupe, recently visited Royle Elementary School in Darien to demonstrate the instruments and drumming technique to the children.



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Westhill overcomes Azounwu, Darien

... White had another idea: "I didn't have a game plan, I'm not going to lie," White said after the Vikings had beaten Darien and its imposing center Chima Azuonwu, 57-54. "We had no answer for him, none whatsoever." Azuonwu made 10 of 14 field goal ...



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Infinite Roots pounds out the beat for Royle kids

Infinite Roots, a drum troupe, recently visited Royle Elementary School in Darien to demonstrate the instruments and drumming technique to the children.



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Blue Wave stave off Ridgefield, rise to 18-2

The Darien girls hockey team survived two late Ridgefield goals and escaped with a 3-2 win from the Winter Garden Ice Arena last Monday afternoon.



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Blue Wave stave off Ridgefield, rise to 18-2visit|article-5265543|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|1

The Darien girls hockey team survived two late Ridgefield goals and escaped with a 3-2 win from the Winter Garden Ice Arena last Monday afternoon.



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Art Van Sciber, 56, Former Owner of Bait Shop in Rowayton

Arthur Lawrence Van Sciver, a lifelong resident of Darien, passed away suddenly on Friday, Feb. 21, 2014 .



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Photographer Donates Work To Tree Conservancy Of Darien For Auction

Local artist Andrea Bonfils has donated a photograph from her limited edition collection to the Tree Conservancy of Darien for a benefit.



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Darien's JoyRide Cycling Studio Launches Team Competition In March

JoyRide Cycling Studio in Westport and Darien is kicking off March with a month-long competition called JoyRide Across America.



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Woman, 22, Accused Of Drunken Driving Charged With Kicking Darien Cop

DARIEN, Conn. A 22-year-old Darien woman was accused of kicking a police officer in the groin while she was being arrested on drunken-driving charges early Monday, police said.



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Find A Job In Darien

Check out how the varsity sports teams from Darien High School fared last week and the games scheduled for this coming week.



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... season to pull out a 59-44 victory over Fairfield Ludlowe Monday night. Coupled with losses by Trinity Catholic and Darien, the Cadets are currently the No. 8 seed for the FCIAC playoffs, with a home game against McMahon on Wednesday still to come. ...



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St. Joseph

... season to pull out a 59-44 victory over Fairfield Ludlowe Monday night. Coupled with losses by Trinity Catholic and Darien, the Cadets are currently the No. 8 seed for the FCIAC playoffs, with a home game against McMahon on Wednesday still to come. ...



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Police: Darien Woman Kicks Cop in Groin After DUI Arrest

A Darien woman, already under arrest on charges of driving while intoxicated, became very uncooperative when being put in her jail cell and kicked an officer in his groin, police said.



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Hockey Ratings: Notre Dame-Fairfield Latest To Take State's Top Spot

... in the top position since 2006, defeated Notre Dame- West Haven , 6-2, last Wednesday and previously top-rated Darien , 2-1, on Saturday. Notre Dame-Fairfield is the fourth team to hold the top spot and will face pressure to kweep it with games this ...



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Off the fridge and into a book, two preserve children's art

... But what happens with that old artwork? Does it get tucked away in a box up in the attic or shoved in a drawer? Two Darien women have found a way to preserve children's artwork in a way that's appealing enough to put it on a coffee table. Jumbo Dogs ...



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... But what happens with that old artwork? Does it get tucked away in a box up in the attic or shoved in a drawer? Two Darien women have found a way to preserve children's artwork in a way that's appealing enough to put it on a coffee table. Jumbo Dogs ...



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Suspects In Darien Home Invasion Charged With Norwalk Burglary

NORWALK, Conn. A couple charged with confronting an elderly Darien woman during a home invasion last month have been linked to a daytime burglary in Norwalk that occurred the previous day, police said.



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Scarlett Lewis to share story of survival and love

Scarlett Lewis, a Darien native and the mother of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim Jesse Lewis, will speak at the Darien Community Association Tuesday, Feb. 25. Photo: Contributed Photo, AP



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Fairfield County Giving Day Planned For March 7

... When Dr. Christopher Bogart, Norwalk resident and executive director of the Southfield Center for Development in Darien, learned that the Human Services Council was participating in this event, he jumped at the opportunity to help. The Southfield ...



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... top-notch photography," said Eileen Hanford, a Realtor with Halstead Property who sold a home on Long Neck Point in Darien for $14.9 million last fall. At 2 Wooddale Road in Greenwich, Wells has hundreds of photos of the home -- everything from ...



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Three of Middlesex Middle School's four teams finished in the top 15 percent of the third annual Charter Oak Scholastic Open Quiz Bowl in January, hosted by the Darien school.



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Letter: P2P thanks community for food and clothing donations

... come to us for assistance. In December, we provided groceries to 2,400 individuals at our emergency food pantries in Darien and Norwalk and more than 3,400 people visited our Darien clothing center. Those numbers increased to more than 3,000 ...



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David M. Robbins, 58; Town of Greenwich Employee Who 'Loved the Outdoors'

... of Seattle, WA and Waller R. Walker of Mystic, CT. He is also survived by his nephew Robert Barney Walker II of Darien, his niece Blair Walker Tarara of Cumberland, RI, and his Aunt Sallie Luers of Port Townsend, WA. Also a great niece and three ...



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ND-Fairfield knocks off top-ranked Darien

... toppled the top-ranked Blue Wave with a 2-1 victory at Webster Bank Arena on Saturday afternoon. The defeat was Darien's first since Dec. 12, and it snapped an 18-game unbeaten streak. Tyler Henchcliffe and Jonny Suporn notched goals for the ...



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... toppled the top-ranked Blue Wave with a 2-1 victory at Webster Bank Arena on Saturday afternoon. The defeat was Darien's first since Dec. 12, and it snapped an 18-game unbeaten streak. Tyler Henchcliffe and Jonny Suporn notched goals for the ...



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Calby Reaches 100 Career Points in Season-Opening Win at UNH

... the game. Her fourth goal of the day came in the final two minutes and was her fifth point of the affair, giving the Darien, Conn., native 100 for her collegiate career. But it was more than just Calby who contributed to Dartmouth's fourth straight ...



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Darien boys hold off Rams

Darien's Chima Azuonwu dunks the ball on New Canaan's Erik Jager during their basketball game at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014.



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Scarlett Lewis to share story of survival and love

Scarlett Lewis, a Darien native and the mother of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim Jesse Lewis, will speak at the Darien Community Association Tuesday, Feb. 25. Photo: Contributed Photo, AP Author and Darien native Scarlett Lewis will appear at the Darien Community Association , 274 Middlesex Road, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, to ... (more)



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LWV hears about legislative issues

... Wood maintained that the chairman of the Housing Committee doesn't really want changes and there is a feeling that Darien is not doing enough to provide affordable housing, according to the release. The town's moratorium expires in October 2014. ...



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Darien students' achievements cited

Reed Coots and Alexander Stockinger were named to the dean's list for the fall semester at Clemson University .



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visit|article-5258322|interleaved-29832-tab1|1Scarlett Lewis to share story of survival and love

Scarlett Lewis, a Darien native and the mother of Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victim Jesse Lewis, will speak at the Darien Community Association Tuesday, Feb. 25. Author and Darien native Scarlett Lewis will appear at the Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Road, at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, to discuss her book "Nurturing, ... (more)



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The Darien League of Women Voters hosted state Sens. Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, and Carlo Leone, D-Stamford, and state Reps.



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Michael Palmer and Fernando Rodriguez-Barberet have been named to the dean's list for the fall semester at the University of Delaware.



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Kids Take Stage For YWCA Of Darien-Norwalk's 'Snow White'

The classic tale featured Darien's Michelle Saldivar Kelsey as Snow White and Megan Evershed , Millie Cunningham , Faith Helms , Gabby Highton , Lauren Bright , Rebecca Hayes , and Francesca Highton as the seven dwarfs.



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visit|article-5255578|mobile_home_category_body-21244|1On the market: Renovated retreat

The house at 8 Circle Road in Darien has a remarkable visage -- a veritable alpine chalet set on a private road that's still near everything one could want.



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Darien Angler Runner-Up in DEEP Photo Contest

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced the winners of its photo contest for the cover of the 2014 Angler's Guide, with finalists from Darien, Farmington, Monroe and Simsbury.



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New Canaan boys can't close at Darien, 40-37

New Canaan's Zachary Allen goes up for a shot as Darien's Chima Azuonwu defends during the boys basketball game at Darien High School on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014.



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Get Free Tax Help In Norwalk This Weekend

... is sponsored by the United Way and Bank of America. State Sen. Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) is also encouraging residents of Darien and Norwalk to take advantage of the free tax preparation services available online through the IRS Free File program and the ...



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On the market: Renovated retreat

The contemporary house at 8 Circle Road in Darien, on the market for $2,895,000, resembles an alpine chalet.



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The New Canaan boys basketball team, up eight points at halftime, failed to hold off rival Darien 40-37 on Thursday afternoon.



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The Darien boys basketball team, down eight points at halftime, rallied to hold off rival New Canaan 40-37 on Thursday afternoon.



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The house at 8 Circle Road in Darien has a remarkable visage -- a veritable alpine chalet set on a private road that's still near everything one could want.



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Circle Road house a contemporary-style retreat

The contemporary house at 8 Circle Road in Darien, on the market for $2,895,000, resembles an alpine chalet.



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The house at 8 Circle Road in Darien has a remarkable visage -- a veritable alpine chalet set on a private road that's still near everything one could want.



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Darien boys hold off New Canaan, 40-37

New Canaan's Zachary Allen goes up for a shot as Darien's Chima Azuonwu defends during the boys basketball game at Darien High School on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014.



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DPW overtime budget in the hole after storms

A Darien resident shovels the walkway outside her Hoyt Street home Thursday, Feb. 13. The town's Department of Public Works already is running a deficit due to number of the snow storms this winter.



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Darien boys hold off New Canaan

Darien's Chima Azuonwu dunks the ball on New Canaan's Erik Jager during their basketball game at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014.



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visit|article-5253711|interleaved-29839-tab3|1Darien boys hold off Rams

... afternoon. The Blue Wave (10-8, 8-8) kept their hopes alive for an FCIAC berth. New Canaan fell to 3-15, 3-13. Darien center Chima Azuonwu sunk the game-deciding layup and added a free throw with 37 seconds remaining and finished with a team-best 13 ...



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Darien Fifth-Graders Win Daughters Of American Revolution Essay Contest

DARIEN, Conn. -- Five fifth-grade students from the Darien schools received awards for their participation in the Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest Katherine McNamara from Royle School was named the winner.



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Cedars Tennis Resort, an RVA Property, Welcomes Tennis Professionals Jeffrey Aarts and Craig McSmythe

... with more than 30 years experience, Jeffrey Aarts is currently the Director of Tennis at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, Connecticut in the summer months. Early in Jeff's career, he played the European and United States satellite circuits, ...



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Kenneth Michael - Mike' Knott, Ph.D.

Surviving are two children: Kathy Asche of Milton and Kurt of Darien, Conn.; six grandchildren: Derek, Lauren, Olivia, Vivian, Quinton and Lydia; his partner, Brenda Johnson and her family; and his former wife, Frances Knott and her partner, Rodger Cook.



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'Women of Distinction' Nominee Deadline Extended

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk will continue to accept nominations for the Women of Distinction Awards until Friday, March 21st.



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Video: Commuters, Legislators Seek Metro North Change

... people who ride these trains, we're sick of it," said State Representative William Tong, who represents Stamford and Darien. The CT Rail Commuter Council hosted a forum in Stamford. Opening the floor to daily riders, who had their voices heard by ...



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Michael Smith, major gifts officer of Episcopal Relief and Development, will discuss the work of the organization and its Anglican partners around the world at the St. Luke's Discovery Hour Sunday, Feb. 23, at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall, 1864 Post Road, Darien.



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Talking Transportation: The Commuter Manifesto

... from commutersa back-patting by the polsa but from the CDOT and Metro-North, silence. JIM CAMERON has been a Darien resident for 22 years. He was a member of the CT Rail Commuter Council for 19 years and still serves on the Darien RTM. The opinions ...



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Discovery Hour hosting major gifts officer

Michael Smith , major gifts officer of Episcopal Relief and Development, will discuss the work of the organization and its Anglican partners around the world at the St. Luke's Discovery Hour Sunday, Feb. 23, at 9 a.m. in the Parish Hall, 1864 Post Road, Darien.



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A Darien resident shovels the walkway outside her Hoyt Street home Thursday, Feb. 13. The town's Department of Public Works already is running a deficit due to number of the snow storms this winter.



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DPW overtime budget in the hole after storms

A Darien resident shovels the walkway outside her Hoyt Street home Thursday, Feb. 13. The town's Department of Public Works already is running a deficit due to number of the snow storms this winter.



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New Service Plazas Should Be Built on I-95 East of Madison

Along Interstate 95, there are service plazas with food, fuel, and retail services in both directions approximately every 10 miles from Darien to Madison, then they disappear about 45 miles before the Rhode Island border.



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Construction Projects Slow Traffic On Fairfield County Highways

... Greenwich until 2:30 p.m. Thursday, DOT said. The left lane is closed on the Merritt Parkway north between Exit 37 in Darien and New Canaan and Exit 40B in Norwalk until 3 p.m. Thursday. The left lane is closed on I-84 in Danbury between Exit 3 and ...



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Darien boys and girls track score top-5 finishes at State Open

Darien's Nicholas Lombardo competes in the long jump event during the FCIAC Indoor Track Championships Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2014, at the Floyd Little Athletic Center in New Haven, Conn.



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Giovanni's offers chance to say "I do" again or for the first time

Rachel Cameron looks at Samantha Norris who would become her legal wife after a ceremony the Water's View at Giovanni's in Darien, Conn.



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The Darien boys hockey team believes it should have handled Trumbull more easily last Wednesday night.



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Rachel Cameron and Samantha Norris arrived at their hotel around 4 a.m. last Friday after driving nearly 14 hours from Ohio to Darien to be legally married.



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Commuters Blast Safety, Crowding, Reliability Of Metro-North Trains

... state commissioner of transportation. "I take the 5:41 [a.m. train] out of Fairfield, and they're standing by Darien," said Fairfield resident Ted Cook. Putting extra cars onto the train shouldn't be difficult, he said. "I just don't understand how ...



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... in April; two in solo competition, two in duets and one in the team competition. At the end of the meet, Darien natives Camilia Kline, Katie Chidley and Eliza Wetmore had earned the right to compete at nationals. "This was a physically demanding ...



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Three Darien natives to compete in U.S. synchronized swimming championships

... in April; two in solo competition, two in duets and one in the team competition. At the end of the meet, Darien natives Camilia Kline , Katie Chidley and Eliza Wetmore had earned the right to compete at nationals. "This was a physically demanding ...



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... got the chance to hear the popular author up close and personal Feb. 12 at a fundraiser for the Community Fund of Darien at the Country Club of Darien. Corrigan proved more identifiable than ever. The author of "The Middle Place" and "Lift" had the ...



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Man faces two charges in domestic dispute

Kevin Wandzilak , 32, of 19 Devonshire Drive, Darien, was arrested Feb. 10 on charges of disorderly conduct and second-degree threatening in connection with a domestic dispute.



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Disorderly conduct is charge in domestic dispute

Gerald J. Pacelli , 72, of 47 Hilton St., Darien, was arrested Feb. 14 on a charge of disorderly conduct in connection with a domestic dispute.



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Corrigan keeps them laughing with tales of Mom

Author Kelly Corrigan entertained her audience, at a benefit luncheon Feb. 12 for the Community Fund of Darien, with tales about her mother and her new book, "Glitter and Glue."



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Nonprofits can apply for Westport Sunrise Rotary grants

Individual grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 will be awarded to nonprofits "actively involved in Westport, Norwalk, Darien and Bridgeport," the club's Charitable Giving Committee said in a news release.



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Nonprofits can apply for Westport Sunrise Rotary...

Individual grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 will be awarded to nonprofits "actively involved in Westport, Norwalk, Darien and Bridgeport," the club's Charitable Giving Committee said in a news release.



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Kevin Wandzilak, 32, of 19 Devonshire Drive, Darien, was arrested Feb. 10 on charges of disorderly conduct and second-degree threatening in connection with a domestic dispute.



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Gerald J. Pacelli, 72, of 47 Hilton St., Darien, was arrested Feb. 14 on a charge of disorderly conduct in connection with a domestic dispute.



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visit|article-5248127|interleaved-29832-tab1|1Corrigan keeps them laughing with tales of Mom

Around 150 female fans got the chance to hear the popular writer up close and personal Feb. 12 at a fundraiser for the Community Fund at Darien at the Country Club of Darien.



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Photos: The #1 team

Darien's Dillon Fitzpatrick takes a shot during Saturday's boys hockey game against New Canaan at the Darien Ice Rink in Darien, Conn., on December 28, 2013.



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Artist donates limited-edition photo to auction

Darien artist Bonfils is donating a limited-edition photograph "Pear Tree Views" to the silent auction of the second annual Celebration of Trees photo contest reception in Darien.



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Maria Devico, of Darien, accused of selling Xanax

Officers say they searched Devico's home on Glenwood Drive on Sunday and found drug paraphernalia and the generic form of Xanax she'd been selling.



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Artist Andrea Bonfils, who likes to use what Van Gogh called the "language of nature" in her artwork, is donating her limited-edition photograph "Pear Tree Views" to the silent auction of the second annual Tree Conservancy of Darien's Celebration of Trees photo contest reception.



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Top 10 single-game performances

Bridget Sharnick #42 of St. Joseph. In a game against Darien earlier this season, Sharnick pulled off the strong double-double, scoring 18 points and hauling in 14 rebounds in the win over the Blue Wave.



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Artist donates limited-edition photo to auction

Darien artist Bonfils is donating a limited-edition photograph "Pear Tree Views" to the silent auction of the second annual Celebration of Trees photo contest reception in Darien.



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Home Buyers Busy in Darien Last Week

Neither rain nor sleet nor super storm snow kept home buyers from negotiations that resulted in six accepted offers in Darien last week.



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visit|article-5244465|interleaved-29832-tab3|1Darien wins in overtime

Behind a pair of goals from Dillon Fitzpatrick, the Darien boys hockey team bested No.



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... charges of misuse of marker plates, operating unregistered motor vehicle and driving without a license. Police said a Darien officer who was on patrol at 8 p.m. saw Alcala driving north in a green Ford Explorer on Hoyt Street. After running a ...



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David Plank, 26, of 139 West Ave., Darien, was arrested Feb. 16 on charges of operating under the influence, failure to drive right and failure to carry a registration or insurance card.



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No. 1 Darien hands No. 3 Notre Dame-West Haven 2-1 loss in overtime

Notre Dame West Haven's Kyle Lynch becomes airborne as Darien's Jack Massie battles for control of the puck during the boys ice hockey game at Bennett Skating Rink in West Haven on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014.



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Misuse of plates, other offenses charged on Stamford man

... charges of misuse of marker plates, operating unregistered motor vehicle and driving without a license. Police said a Darien officer who was on patrol at 8 p.m. saw Alcala driving north in a green Ford Explorer on Hoyt Street. After running a ...



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Darien man charged with DUI

David Plank , 26, of 139 West Ave., Darien, was arrested Feb. 16 on charges of operating under the influence, failure to drive right and failure to carry a registration or insurance card.



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Clarence N. Andrus, 89, Of Darien, Owned Andrus Floor Sanding

... by his wife, Rose Frasca Andrus; daughters, Rose Lewis of Alaska, Norma Jordan of Ansonia and Joanne Sullivan of Darien; and nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. ...



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Check Out Darien's Varsity Sports Scores, Schedules

Scores and schedules are provided by CIACSports.com. Darien High School varsity sports scores for Feb. 10 through Feb. 16: A food and restaurant in Darien is searching for an assistant manager.



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Library Hosts Talk On The History Of Darien For Seniors

The coffee and conversation program for seniors is set to continue at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Darien Library.



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Hockey Ratings: East Catholic Moves In; Three Area Teams In Top 10

The Courant state high school hockey ratings saw plenty of change this week as five teams traded places, but Darien wasn't one of them.



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Maria Devico, 48, was arrested on charges of the sale of a controlled substance, second-degree reckless endangerment and possession of narcotics.



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Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Set To Hit Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. The good news is the latest storm set to hit Fairfield County on Tuesday is a quick-moving system, and, by the end of this week, temperatures should hit the 50-degree mark.



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Darien woman charged with selling Xanax

Maria Devico , 48, was arrested on charges of the sale of a controlled substance, second-degree reckless endangerment and possession of narcotics.



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... with the best name. The silky-smooth quarterback has a sweet-sounding name as well. (7) The first name alone gets the Darien quarterback on our Top 10 list. Area fans will be hearing the name of Silas Wyper a lot next year as he returns to lead the ...



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Paul B. Murray, 90; WWII Navy Veteran, Retired Bank President

... a member of the Order of Malta and the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre. He was also a member of Woodway Country Club in Darien, Ekwanak Country Club in Manchester, VT, and University Club in New York. In addition to his wife, Anne, Paul is survived by ...



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Powerball At $400M

You've got to play to win, which this week could entail climbing snowbanks and crossing icy roads for a chance to snag the U.S. Powerball jackpot of $400 million, one of the largest prizes in lottery history.



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Michael R. Hilliard, 48, Computer Tech In Darien

... to Connecticut with his family in 1966. He worked at Fairchild Wheeler in Fairfield. He was also a computer tech in Darien and a security guard at Lafayette Plaza in Bridgeport. He volunteered at Longfellow Elementary School recreation and OFC ...



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Latest Snowstorm Expected To Arrive Overnight In Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. It's an unhappy weather pattern for Fairfield County residents and it will happen once again in the next 24 hours.



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Andrea Bonfils to Contribute "Pear Tree Views" to Tree Conservancy Photo Contest

It is a perfect fit for the Tree Conservancy of Darien photo contest and Andrea Bonfils; a great blend of local creativity, generosity and a love of nature.



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Rams girls basketball falls at Darien, 46-21visit|article-5240208|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|1

Whenever Darien and New Canaan meet on a rink, court or field, the intensity level tends to increase a few levels.



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Rams girls basketball falls at Darien, 46-21

Whenever Darien and New Canaan meet on a rink, court or field, the intensity level tends to increase a few levels.



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Girls basketball races past New Canaan, 46-21visit|article-5240184|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|1

Whenever Darien and New Canaan meet on a rink, court or field, the intensity level tends to increase a few levels.



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Girls basketball races past New Canaan, 46-21

Whenever Darien and New Canaan meet on a rink, court or field, the intensity level tends to increase a few levels.



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Opus' spring benefit to feature fiesta themevisit|article-5239953|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|5

... May 3, at the Wee Burn Beach Club in Rowayton. The Cinco de Mayo-themed gala, which supports the Norwalk and Darien-based Person-to-Person, will serve up an evening with south-of-the-border flair. Guests, who are asked to wear semi-formal attire, ...



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Opus' spring benefit to feature fiesta theme

... May 3, at the Wee Burn Beach Club in Rowayton. The Cinco de Mayo -themed gala, which supports the Norwalk and Darien-based Person-to-Person, will serve up an evening with south-of-the-border flair. Guests, who are asked to wear semi-formal attire, ...



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Outpouring Of Support For Darien Family Tops News This Week

Christina Yackery, and her father, Vince, have been supported by the Darien and Rowayton communities since a fall last April left Vince paralyzed.



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visit|article-5238718|interleaved-28469-tab1|1Trumbull wins FCIAC gymnastics title

... 33.75). Realistically, we can't win the FCIAC title every year. Although taking three in a row wasn't bad." Darien High took fourth place in the team standings at 126.850 thanks to the work of Samantha Gunn (FCIAC champ on bars at 8.6, 5th in the ...



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What's Open, What's Closed Washington's Birthday Weekend

... holiday because the third Monday of the month never falls later than Feb. 21. Here's what's open and what's closed in Darien and beyond for Presidents' Day weekend, 2014: Department of Motor Vehicles Holiday schedule for major service centers, ...



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Winter Weather Advisory Issued As Another Round Of Snow Heads To Darien

With more snow expected to fall on Fairfield County, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15. With a total of 2 to 4 inches predicted for Saturday, the advisory is in effect for the Hudson Valley, New York City and parts of Long Island as well.



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What's Playing? - Darien Summer Strings / Arden Anderson-Broecking

... them all together and shaped them up for a performance. The young lady was Jane Minnis , the string teacher at Darien High School . I had a moment or two with her before the Darien Summer Strings got down to business, with Miss Minnis "counting them ...



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See What's Open, Closed In Darien On Presidents Day

Monday, Feb. 17, is Presidents Day, a federal holiday. Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Darien on Presidents Day.



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Police Use Simulators To Teach Darien High Students About Drunken Driving

About 600 Darien High School students experienced first-hand the devastating effects of driving under the influence of alcohol by using a state-of-the-art simulator.



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... hardest meet of the season to get team points," Murray said. "You have individuals that start slicing away at points. Darien and Ridgefield will be tough. Darien can get big points." Danbury got off to a slow start at the Class LL meet with a ...



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Antiques show preview party benefits Liberation Programs

The Darien Antiques Show committee prepares invitations to the preview party. In back row from left, Nicole Casey, Marnie Hodil, Wyn Lydecker, Marc Thorne, Susan Wilson, John Bassler, Mariann Bigelow, Mandy Teare, Judith Sinche and Barbara Thorne; front row, Molly Watkins, Anne MacInnes and Janet Soskin.



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The Darien Antiques Show committee prepares invitations to the preview party. In back row from left, Nicole Casey, Marnie Hodil, Wyn Lydecker, Marc Thorne, Susan Wilson, John Bassler, Mariann Bigelow, Mandy Teare, Judith Sinche and Barbara Thorne; front row, Molly Watkins, Anne MacInnes and Janet Soskin.



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What's Open, What's Closed Washington's Birthday Weekend

... holiday because the third Monday of the month never falls later than Feb. 21. Here's what's open and what's closed in Darien and beyond for Presidents' Day weekend, 2014: Department of Motor Vehicles Holiday schedule for major service centers, ...



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New Canaan digs out, againvisit|article-5235557|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|1

... getting the fourth most amount of snow in Fairfield County -- 15.3 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Darien topped the list with 16.8. Friday's weather is mostly sunny with temperatures in the 30s and wind gusts as high as 39 mph, ...



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New Canaan digs out, again

... the fourth most amount of snow in Fairfield County -- 15.3 inches, according to the National Weather Service . Darien topped the list with 16.8. Friday's weather is mostly sunny with temperatures in the 30s and wind gusts as high as 39 mph, the ...



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The expanded Cape Cod at 18 Seagate Road in Darien, situated on a cul de sac at the water's edge, is an updated classic that still keeps the heart of its original charm.



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On the market: A nautical feel

The 11-room expanded Cape Cod at 18 Seagate Road in Darien fronts Holly Pond. It is on the market for $1,599,000.



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The expanded Cape Cod at 18 Seagate Road in Darien, situated on a cul de sac at the water's edge, is an updated classic that still keeps the heart of its original charm.



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Darien Schools on Two-Hour Delay

All Darien public schools are on a two-hour delay this morning, the school district has announced .



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Emily Turturino, 87, Longtime Stamford Resident

... She graduated from Stamford High School, Class of 1945. Turturino is survived by her daughters, Linda Ferris of Darien, and Christina Strain (Edward) of Stamford; son, Mark J. Turturino (Linda) of Port Chester, N.Y.; two grandchildren; and several ...



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Merchants brave storm for Valentine's

... the needs of the heart were right on schedule for people like Sandy Baumann , co-owner of Nielsen's Florist in Darien. "The biggest problem with weather like this would be if the product didn't arrive. All you can do is not argue with mother nature ...



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... County, the needs of the heart were right on schedule for people like Sandy Baumann, co-owner of Nielsen's Florist in Darien. "The biggest problem with weather like this would be if the product didn't arrive. All you can do is not argue with mother ...



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What's Open, What's Closed for Presidents Day Weekend

... holiday because the third Monday of the month never falls later than Feb. 21. Here's what's open and what's closed in Darien and beyond for Presidents' Day weekend, 2014: Department of Motor Vehicles Holiday schedule for major service centers, ...



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Snow brings challenges for local businesses for Valentine's Day

... Valentine's Day say they're up for the challenge that the latest round of snow has brought. At Nielsen's Florists in Darien, the store's owner says drivers are ready to make deliveries through tomorrow, adding that delivering flowers is better in ...



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Fairfield co-op skiers beat five teams

... a slow start in the first two CISL races in January, improved to 14-7. Fairfield was scheduled to meet Guilford, Darien and Southington on Thursday in Southington, with the girls also facing New Canaan. Fairfield's boys scored 294.14 from the two ...



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... a slow start in the first two CISL races in January, improved to 14-7. Fairfield was scheduled to meet Guilford, Darien and Southington on Thursday in Southington, with the girls also facing New Canaan. Fairfield's boys scored 294.14 from the two ...



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Tweedy wins first place in juried exhibitionvisit|article-5232510|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|3

"My Wonder Years," by Meg Tweedy, of Darien, has won first place in the sculpture category in "Inspiration," the juried all-media exhibition at the Rowayton Arts Center in Norwalk.



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What Town in Connecticut Got the Most Snow So Far?

... has the most snow in Connecticut? Here are all the inch totals reported by the NWS : Milford: 13.5 (as of 1 p.m.) Darien: 13 (as of noon) New Canaan 12.8 (as of noon) Norwalk: 12.0 (as of noon) Shelton: 11.3 (as of noon) Greenwich: 11 (as of 11:45 ...



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Tweedy wins first place in juried exhibition

"My Wonder Years," by Meg Tweedy, of Darien, has won first place in the sculpture category in "Inspiration," the juried all-media exhibition at the Rowayton Arts Center in Norwalk.



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Darien's Dey joins CT Challenge

Pamela Dey, of Darien, has joined CT Challenge as director of marketing, communications and digital strategy.



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In a battle pitting the very best of Connecticut girls high school hockey, Darien fell 3-2 at Simsbury last night for its first loss in exactly two months.



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Through 30 minutes last Wednesday night, the Darien boys hockey team couldn't solve St. Joseph goaltender Christian Furce.



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A night of sweet, sweet jazz for Darienvisit|article-5231855|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|1

The Darien High School and Middlesex Middle School jazz bands performed to a full room during an Evening of Sweet Jazz at the Darien Community Association on Thursday, Feb. 6. The two bands performed separately before coming together at the end of the night to perform as one.



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Snow slams Connecticut's Gold Coastvisit|article-5231644|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|2

Darien Public Schools cancelled school last night, bringing the snow day total to eight for the 2013-14 school year.



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A night of sweet, sweet jazz for Darien

Rebecca DeMaio, playing the alto saxophone, was a featured during one jazz piece at an Evening of Sweet Jazz on Feb. 6. Throughout the evening, several musicians soloed at the Darien Community Association.



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Stevenson requests residents' cooperation

Predictions indicate that Darien should be prepared for 6-12 inches of total snow accumulation possible by mid-day Friday.



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Snow slams Connecticut's Gold Coast

... work on an overturned car on I-95 North between exits 3 and 4 in Greenwich, Conn., on Thursday, February 13, 2014. Darien Public Schools cancelled school last night, bringing the snow day total to eight for the 2013-14 school year. Board of ...



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Women's Lacrosse opens up against UNC

... "I definitely think a couple freshmen are standing out," Robertshaw said. "[Freshman attack] Taylor Hardison from Darien, Conn., is doing a great job. She does some great things. She's confident, she's tall and she will be on the field and make an ...



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Closed: Darien Schools, Library, DCA, P2P; Fewer Trains

With about a foot of snow forecast to start falling overnight, Darien Public Schools is closing for Thursday and Metro-North is reducing its train service .



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On Feb. 12, New York Times bestselling author Kelly Corrigan spoke about her book, "Glitter and Glue" at a luncheon at The Country Club of Darien.



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Gymnastics readies for FCIACsvisit|article-5229144|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|2

... finish as the top all-around gymnasts for New Canaan, who only owns one team victory from their season opener against Darien. A few weeks following the win, Brindisi notched an 8.2 score on vault at Fairfield Ludlowe, where Fairfield Warde and ...



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Playdates celebrating 20 years of nurturing toddlers

... are always new toys and creative experiences to explore with Playdates. Josephine Andren and Merritt MacColl, of Darien, delight their teacher Mary Hayes by turning a puzzle into an impromptu balance beam. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed So ...



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Gymnastics readies for FCIACs

... finish as the top all-around gymnasts for New Canaan, who only owns one team victory from their season opener against Darien. A few weeks following the win, Brindisi notched an 8.2 score on vault at Fairfield Ludlowe, where Fairfield Warde and ...



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Bishop acts to open door

... arrival in 2001. New scandals surfaced over subsequent years. Michael Jude Fay , former pastor of St. John Church in Darien, pled guilty to stealing more than $1 million from his parish. Michael Moynihan, former pastor of St. Michael the Archangel ...



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State Rep. Terrie Wood, R-Darien, is the ranking member on the Human Services Committee.



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visit|article-5228886|interleaved-29832-tab3|120 years of nurturing toddlers

... are always new toys and creative experiences to explore with Playdates. Josephine Andren and Merritt MacColl, of Darien, delight their teacher Mary Hayes by turning a puzzle into an impromptu balance beam. So much has changed for toddlers in 20 ...



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New blood on Auburn University Foundation board as charitable giving to higher education...

... handles bequests and other transfers of real property to the university. Walton Thomas Conn Jr., class of 1985, of Darien, Conn., an audit partner and global head of Audit Methodology and Implementation with KPMG Inc., one of the largest profession ...



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Darien's defense held strong down the stretch to secure its victory over Danbury.



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With a 66-64 win at Danbury last Tuesday, the Darien boys basketball team punched its ticket to the Class L state tournament for the first time in 24 years.



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Robert Connelly, 45, of 11 Shore Road, Greenwich, was arrested Feb. 7 on a charge of disorderly conduct after an argument with his girlfriend, according to Darien police.



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Robert Connelly, 45, of 11 Shore Road, Greenwich, was arrested Feb. 7 on a charge of disorderly conduct after an argument with his girlfriend, according to Darien police.



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Disorderly conduct charged on Greenwich man

Robert Connelly , 45, of 11 Shore Road, Greenwich, was arrested Feb. 7 on a charge of disorderly conduct after an argument with his girlfriend, according to Darien police.



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He Said, She Said, Cabbie Said, Said Police

Darien police report that officers, arriving outside a Maplewood Drive home just before midnight on Friday, could hear what sounded like possessions being smashed and thrown about inside.



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Christopher Pinto, of Stamford, charged with forging mother's signature on dozens of checks

Darien police say Christopher Pinto was already facing charges for writing checks to himself and his attorney for a total of $7,500.



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He Said, She Said, Cabbie Said, Said Police

Written by David Gurliacci. Darien police report that officers, arriving outside a Maplewood Drive home just before midnight on Friday, could hear what sounded like possessions being smashed and thrown about inside.



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Yellow Wood Partners' Parfums de Coeur acquires Dr. Teal's Therapeutic Solutions

... "Taking the road less traveled in private equity." About Parfums de Coeur, Ltd. Parfums de Coeur, headquartered in Darien, CT, is a leading mass-market fragrance marketer with an exceptional portfolio of designer-quality perfumes, fragrance body ...



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Yellow Wood Partnersa Portfolio Company Parfums de Coeur Acquires Dr. ...

... private equity." For more information, please visit: http://ift.tt/1eqwS8z . Parfums de Coeur, headquartered in Darien, CT, is a leading mass-market fragrance marketer with an exceptional portfolio of designer-quality perfumes, fragrance body ...



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Darien 2013 Real Estate Summary

2013 marked our third straight year of gains in both median sales price and total homes sales in Darien, a clear indication that we are in the midst of a solid real estate market. In addition, we have seen a higher closed sale price than we did in ...



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Darien Safe Rides operation a model for nation

On many Friday and Saturday nights you can find Kiki Martin and Leah Hotchkiss waiting by a phone at the Depot in Darien, Conn.



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Fresh Green Light Driving School Opening in Wilton

... their first Driver Training Center in Rye, New York, their hometown. They have since opened Centers in Greenwich and Darien, Connecticut, with an emphasis on creating safer teen drivers. "Our students report dramatically fewer accidents compared to ...



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Stamford man charged with DWI after caught speeding

... traveling unreasonably fast, failure to obey a traffic control signal and failure to update motor vehicle license. A Darien officer on patrol on Hoyt Street just before 6 p.m. clocked Paruchuri driving his 2002 BMW M3 at 52 mph in a 30-mph zone and ...



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... traveling unreasonably fast, failure to obey a traffic control signal and failure to update motor vehicle license. A Darien officer on patrol on Hoyt Street just before 6 p.m. clocked Paruchuri driving his 2002 BMW M3 at 52 mph in a 30-mph zone and ...



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Darien Residents Report Calls From 'Kidnapping' Scam

DARIEN, Conn. Darien residents have been targeted by a local scammer using a phony kidnapping in an attempt to get money, police said.



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Michael 'Mookie' Ruegger, 31, Darien Native

Ruegger was born on Feb. 10, 1982, in Greenwich and was the son of Arthur and Susan Ruegger of Darien.



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Rowayton Family Turns To Community For Support After Paralyzing Fall

Vince Yackery sits in a van surrounded by his family. The van was purchased with support from the Darien community.



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Family Turns To Darien Community For Support After Paralyzing Fall

Vince Yackery sits in a van surrounded by his family. The van was purchased with support from the Darien community.



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Family Turns To Darien Community For Support After Paralyzing Fall

Vince Yackery sits in a van surrounded by his family. The van was purchased with support from the Darien community.



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The Senior Day ceremony for the Darien girls hockey team, held pregame to acknowledge its three seniors, was unusually and extraordinarily brief.



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Girls hockey shuts out Wilton on Senior Day 7-0

The Senior Day ceremony for the Darien girls hockey team, held pregame to acknowledge its three seniors, was unusually and extraordinarily brief.



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Home invasion victim shares her story

After fending off a thief in her home Jan. 30, a Darien woman shares her story. Photo: Brian A. Pounds To any passerby, Michele Kinloch 's Priscilla Lane home looked empty just around 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30. There was one car, quietly sitting in the driveway.



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Three Darien seniors chosen as Presidential Scholar candidates

Cameron Van Der Graaf is one of the three Darien High School seniors selected as a 2014 Presidential Scholar candidate.



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Family Turns To Darien Community For Support After Paralyzing Fall

DARIEN, Conn. Christina Yackery didn't know where to turn for help when an accident at her parents' Rowayton home left her father, Vince, paralyzed last spring.



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Family Turns To Darien Community For Support After Paralyzing Fall

Vince Yackery sits in a van surrounded by his family. The van was purchased with support from the Darien community.



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Catherine Teresa Sansone, 99, Of Darien

... daughter of William and Annetta Stassano. She lived in Stamford and attended Stamford schools. She was a resident of Darien since 1949. Sansone is survived by her daughters, Dolores (Laurie) and Al Lyon of Madison; Florence Sansone of Darien; Sandra ...



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Virginia Morris, 91, Of Darien

... for Nestle Corp. She lived with her family in St. Louis, Chicago, Stamford, and Wingate, N.C. before relocating to Darien in 1994 to be closer to her children and grandchildren. Morris is survived by her children, Barbara Gerardi (Dennis) of Laguna ...



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Home invasion victim shares her storyvisit|article-5224247|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|1

... was at the end of the driveway and was driving out onto the street. Just as Jordan took off down the road, multiple Darien police officers and detectives swarmed Kinloch's house, she said. She and one of the detectives went outside to examine the ...



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'Dumb Starbucks' Shut Down

The Los Angeles County Health Department shut down the Dumb Starbucks on Monday just as the man behind the faux coffee shop in Los Feliz revealed he was the host of a Comedy Central TV show.



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Westminster Dog Show

A Bulldog in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014.



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Darien Files New Charges Against Man Suspected Of Forging Mom's Checks

DARIEN, Conn. Darien police filed additional charges against a man who is accused of forging his mother's checks to steal more than $25,000 and was being held in jail awaiting arraignment, police said.



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Find A Job In Darien

Manny Ramos, a Metro-North employee who police said was masturbating in front of a passenger on a train near Fairfield last month, will be arraigned on Tuesday, Feb. 11, according to ...



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He Said, She Said, Cabbie Said, Said Police

... the man inside the home -- his girlfriend's home -- had refused to pay the cab driver, police said they were told. Darien police gave this further account (an accusation not proven in court) of the incident: The man, a 45-year-old resident of Shore ...



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Darien Business Hosts Local Chapter Of 'Operation PROM'

DARIEN, Conn. Darien is now home to the newest chapter of Operation PROM, an organization dedicated to helping underprivileged girls afford prom dresses.



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'Major Winter Storm' Headed Our Way - Again

... seem certain that another significant snowfall is slowly working its way north. Update 6:56 p.m., Monday: Here's the Darien-specific forecast (as of 5:56 p.m., Monday) from the National Weather Service: Monday night: Clear, with a low around 15. ...



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Kelly Corrigan to Speak at the Country Club of Darien

Barrett Bookstore and the Community Fund of Darien welcome Kelly Corrigan, author of the funny, thought-provoking memoir "Glitter and Glue" as the keynote speaker for a benefit luncheon at the Country Club of Darien, 300 Mansfield Avenue, on February 12 at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $55 and include a light lunch and a copy of "Glitter and Glue".



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Hockey Ratings: Xavier Checks Into Top 10

Darien remains the top team in The Courant state high school hockey ratings. The Blue Wave defeated Fairfield Prep 3-2 in overtime Thursday to solidify their grip on the top spot and run their unbeaten streak against teams in the top 10 to seven.



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Darien girls skiing races to second place

Last Thursday, the Darien ski team completed its fourth race of the season against Branford, Farmington, Pomperaug, and Westhill at the Mt.



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Girls hockey blanks Fairfield-Ludlowe 6-0visit|article-5221136|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|2

While there's no official designation or ranking for girls' high school hockey in Connecticut, Darien could very well be the best team in the state.



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Darien girls skiing races to second placevisit|article-5221439|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|1

Last Thursday, the Darien ski team completed its fourth race of the season against Branford, Farmington, Pomperaug, and Westhill at the Mt.



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Valentines for vets

... are making some very special cards to get in the spirit of Valentine's Day. Students at Ox Ridge Elementary School in Darien make Valentine's Day cards for veterans as part of their fifth annual "Valentines for Vets" program. "It's doing two things. ...



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Girls hockey blanks Fairfield-Ludlowe 6-0

While there's no official designation or ranking for girls' high school hockey in Connecticut, Darien could very well be the best team in the state.



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Seniors invited to dinner at Saint Luke'svisit|article-5220839|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|2

Seniors can attend free of charge and be provided with free transportation to and from Saint Luke's via At Home in Darien.



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Seniors invited to dinner at Saint Luke's

Seniors can attend free of charge and be provided with free transportation to and from Saint Luke's via At Home in Darien.



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Help Wanted: Jobs in and Around Norwalk

... at Priceline.com in Norwalk (click on the links for more details and contact information): Shift manager. Cheeseboy. Darien. Source: SnagAJob.com - "Cheeseboy, America's first quick-service grilled cheese restaurant concept, is seeking experienced ...



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Help Wanted Near Darien

Whether you're looking for work or seeking a change, here is a roundup of recently listed job openings within commuting distance of Darien : Shift manager.



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The Weekend in Photos, Feb. 7-9, 2014

... 7th, 2014. Photo: Mark Conrad On Saturday, February 8, The Depot hosted a fundraiser at the Woodway Country Club of Darien. Over 100 supporters were in attendance at the Olympics-themed event and the money raised will go towards equipment for the ...



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Letter: Thank You, Darien High

To the editor: On behalf of the parents and students of Darien High School, we would like to take this opportunity to express publicly our profound gratitude to each and every teacher and administrator at Darien High School.



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SEEN: Depot fundraiser in Darien

On Saturday, February 8, The Depot hosted a fundraiser at the Woodway Country Club of Darien.



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The Waters Edge at Giovanni's in Darien is hosting its fourth annual Vow Renewal and Wedding Celebration on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. For four years, the celebration has allowed couples in Connecticut to renew their marriage vows or get married free of charge.



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Kelly Corrigan, the author of the memoir "The Middle Place," will headline The Community Fund of Darien benefit luncheon, which takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Country Club of Darien.



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... the award. At the end, 141 students from across the country will be named scholars. Charles Williamson was the last Darien High School student to take home the award in 1999. There have been only three winners from Darien High School since the ...



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Waters Edge to celebrate love and marriage

The Waters Edge at Giovanni's in Darien is hosting its fourth annual Vow Renewal and Wedding Celebration on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14. For four years, the celebration has allowed couples in Connecticut to renew their marriage vows or get married free of charge.



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Corrigan returns to Darien to aid Community Fund

Kelly Corrigan will be the guest speaker at The Community Fund of Darien's benefit luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 12, and will discuss her new book, "Glitter and Glue."



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Three Darien seniors chosen as Presidential Scholar candidates

Catherine Lacy is one of the three Darien High School seniors selected as a 2014 Presidential Scholar candidate.



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Video Tours of Darien Houses for Sale

These videos of Darien homes for sale have been uploaded to YouTube. Each house listed here has a video attached to this article: 165 Old Kings Hwy.



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No winter this year of discontent

... Union) From left, Mountain Sports employee Stephanie Therrich rings up jackets and skies purchased by Bob Bewkes of Darien, Conn., and his children Julia and Alec Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, in the Potter Brothers store at Jiminy Peak ski area in Hancock, ...



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New Canaan physicians named 'top docs'

... with Castle Connolly. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Four doctors from Coastal Orthopaedics in New Canaan and Darien were named to a list of top physicians in Fairfield County. Moffly Media in association with Castle Connolly chose the ...



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Four doctors from Coastal Orthopaedics in New Canaan and Darien were named to a list of top physicians in Fairfield County.



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Darien physicians named 'top docs'

... with Castle Connolly. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Four doctors from Coastal Orthopaedics in New Canaan and Darien were named to a list of top physicians in Fairfield County. Moffly Media in association with Castle Connolly chose the ...



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Report shows crime in Darien increased slightly in 2013

If it seemed as though motor vehicle burglaries appeared weekly in the police blotter, it's because police saw a 40 percent increase in 2013 from 2012, according to the 2013 Darien Police Department performance report.



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Arianna Huffington to Speak in Darien

The Center for HOPE has announced that Arianna Huffington will be speaking in Darien on April 23 at a fundraiser luncheon to be held at Woodway Country Club.



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Horner - Arroyo

Dr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Horner III of Cleveland announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Cooley Ann, to Charles Alexander Arroyo of Darien, Conn.



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State OKs MRI for Orthopedic Hospital Branch Near Darien

State Sen. Carlo Leone's office issued this news release late Friday afternoon about the state's approval of use of an MRI machine by the New York City-based Hospital for Special Surgery at its proposed branch location next to Chelsea Piers athletic complex, about a mile from the Darien border: On Friday State Senator Carlo Leone and other members ... (more)



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Himes, Ox Ridge Kids to Make Valentines for Grizzled Vets

U.S. Rep. Jim Himes is coming to Darien on Monday to visit with students to discuss national policy.



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visit|article-5212474|mobile_home_category_body-10226|1Darien rallies to beat Fairfield Prep in OT

If there was any doubt this was a special season for the Darien High School boys ice hockey team, wonder no longer.



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Jessica Goodyear, Artist Who Grew up in Darien, Passes Away

Jessica Goodyear died in Branford on Jan. 20, 2014 after a brief illness. The daughter of Dr. Stephen Goodyear and Mary Robins Goodyear, she was born in Carmel, California and moved shortly thereafter to Englewood for two years and then spent the rest of her childhood in Darien.



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New Canaan property values on the declinevisit|article-5214576|interleaved-29839-breaking-news|1

... was chosen, through a bid process, to do the revaluation in 2008 and 2013. Compared to revaluations in Wilton and Darien, Sebastian said New Canaan "didn't get hit" so badly. Darien, which also had a revaluation done last year, is looking at a ...



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New Canaan property values on the decline

... was chosen, through a bid process, to do the revaluation in 2008 and 2013. Compared to revaluations in Wilton and Darien, Sebastian said New Canaan "didn't get hit" so badly. Darien, which also had a revaluation done last year, is looking at a ...



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Darien preps for teacher evaluation changesvisit|article-5214584|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|2

... be better spent in the classroom," Boucher said. Pierson said the proposed change will not have a budgetary impact in Darien because administrators within the district are conducting the evaluations. Malloy told the advisory committee that he also ...



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Darien preps for teacher evaluation changes

... be better spent in the classroom," Boucher said. Pierson said the proposed change will not have a budgetary impact in Darien because administrators within the district are conducting the evaluations. Malloy told the advisory committee that he also ...



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Callahan's Call: Storytimevisit|article-5213905|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|3

... to be told again. For these very reasons, and the graciousness of my new editors, I am your new sports editor of the Darien News. To share a little bit about myself I should first tell you that prior to writing this column, I spent a near-lifelong ...



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Boys hockey tops Fairfield Prep 3-2 in OTvisit|article-5213893|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|5

If there was any doubt this was a special season for the Darien High School boys ice hockey team, wonder no longer.



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On the market: Vintage feelvisit|article-5214101|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|2

The house at 614 Hollow Tree Ridge Road in Darien is a contemporary box-shaped stucco building with the 1938 vintage feel created by Edward Durrell Stone, who created both the Kennedy Center and Museum of Modern Art in New York.



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The house at 614 Hollow Tree Ridge Road in Darien is a contemporary box-shaped stucco building with the 1938 vintage feel created by Edward Durrell Stone, who created both the Kennedy Center and Museum of Modern Art in New York.



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On the market: Vintage feel

The house at 614 Hollow Tree Ridge Road in Darien is a contemporary with the 1938 vintage feel created by Edward Durrell Stone.



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Callahan's Call: Storytime

... to be told again. For these very reasons, and the graciousness of my new editors, I am your new sports editor of the Darien News . To share a little bit about myself I should first tell you that prior to writing this column, I spent a near-lifelong ...



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Boys hockey tops Fairfield Prep 3-2 in OT

... oncoming Green Knight rush in the first period. Staff Photo / Andrew Callahan Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed DARIEN -- If there was any doubt this was a special season for the Darien High School boys ice hockey team, wonder no longer. No ...



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2013 grand list shows 7% decrease from 2012

... and lithe enough to belie Bentley's image as a big, big car. Tune in a new one for $270,215. Woodway Country Club of Darien recently saw the renovation of its pool and poolhouse completed by A.P. Construction Company of Stamford. Photo: Contributed ...



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Darien Serves Up An Extension For Restaurant Week

Looking to enjoy a special meal out while getting a bargain? Several local restaurants are extending Darien Restaurant Week for another week to Feb. 13. The week was originally scheduled to last until Feb. 6 to coincide with the Indoor Sidewalk Sale.



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Car Vandalized in Store Parking Lot

Someone put two large scratch marks on a car last Saturday in the parking lot in front of Trader Joe's and other stores at 436 Post Rd. Darien police said the scratch marks were on the passenger side of the vehicle from the front to the rear door of the 2012 Nissan Altima.



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Darien rallies to beat Fairfield Prep in OT

Darien's Jack Pardue shoots and scores while under pressure from Fairfield Prep's Steven Bayles during their hockey game at Darien Ice Rink in Darien, Conn., on Feb. 6, 2014.



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Darien rallies to beat Fairfield Prep in OTvisit|article-5212482|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|1

If there was any doubt this was a special season for the Darien High School boys ice hockey team, wonder no longer.



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visit|article-5212474|interleaved-28469-tab3|1Darien tops Fairfield Prep in OT

If there was any doubt this was a special season for the Darien High School boys ice hockey team, wonder no longer.



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Darien tops Fairfield Prep in OT

Darien's Jack Pardue shoots and scores while under pressure from Fairfield Prep's Steven Bayles during their hockey game at Darien Ice Rink in Darien, Conn., on Feb. 6, 2014.



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Darien rallies to beat Fairfield Prep in OTvisit|article-5212507|mobile_simple_list_body-26795|1

If there was any doubt this was a special season for the Darien boys ice hockey team, wonder no longer.



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2013-14 BOE budget increases to $88.3 millionvisit|article-5211742|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|1

... challenging for all of us who are connected to the school community," Robin Nelson, co-chairman of the Council of Darien School Parents, said at the Board of Education public hearing. "The proposed budget allows us to begin to move forward and to ...



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2013-14 BOE budget increases to $88.3 million

... challenging for all of us who are connected to the school community," Robin Nelson , co-chairman of the Council of Darien School Parents , said at the Board of Education public hearing. "The proposed budget allows us to begin to move forward and to ...



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Boys basketball edged by St. Joseph's, 55-48visit|article-5211168|interleaved-29832-breaking-news|1

Positioned right on the cusp of make-or-break in the FCIAC standings, both St. Joseph's and Darien knew that last Tuesday's game mattered greatly.



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Boys basketball edged by St. Joseph's, 55-48

Darien senior Chima Azuonwu calls for the ball underneath the basket last Tuesday against St. Joseph's.



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Celebrate Valentine's Day with The Fresh Air Fund

... Canada through The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program. This summer, join volunteer host families in the Darien area who open their hearts and homes to New York City children. "We love sharing the wonders of lightening bugs, playing in ...



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... and lithe enough to belie Bentley's image as a big, big car. Tune in a new one for $270,215. Woodway Country Club of Darien recently saw the renovation of its pool and poolhouse completed by A.P. Construction Company of Stamford. Photo: Contributed ...



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