Darien Roundup: May 2014

Saturday, May 31, 2014

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... Society for Human Resource Management in the 2014 Fairfield County Human Resources People of the Year Awards. Peck, a Darien resident, is the head of CBP, a privately-owned benefits consulting firm headquartered in Stamford. Peck joined CBP in 1998 ...

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St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Darien recently confirmed 95 members in a ceremony officiated by the Most Rev.

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Confirmation at St. Thomas More

St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Darien recently confirmed 95 members in a ceremony officiated by the Most Rev.

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Darien tops Wilton for FCIAC girls lax 3-peat

Emily Stein, #9, holds up the FCIAC Girls Lacrosse Championship trophy with team mates Dillon Schoen, #3, Eleanor Bennett, #10, and Hollis Perticone, #29 after Darien High School defeated Wilton High School 9-7 in the championship game on Friday, May 30, 2014, played at Brien McMahon High School, in Norwalk, Conn.

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Darien beats Greenwich for 13th FCIAC lacrosse title

Darien boys lacrosse coach Jeff Brameier, left, gets the Gatorade bath from his player, Peter Lindley, right, after Darien won the FCIAC boys championship lacrosse match against Greenwich High School, 11-6, at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Friday night, May 30, 2014.

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Jeff Brameier registered his 500th career win when the Darien boys lacrosse team was victorious in the FCIAC Tournament quarterfinals last week -- a game he won't forget.

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Friday, May 30, 2014

Darien tops Wilton for FCIAC girls lax 3-peatvisit|article-5518132|mobile_home_category_body-10226|2

Just don't call this three-year run by the Darien girls lacrosse team anything short of what it has come to deserve: unquestionably dominant.

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Darien tops Wilton for FCIAC girls lax 3-peat

Just don't call this three-year run by the Darien girls lacrosse team anything short of what it has come to deserve: unquestionably dominant.

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Darien tops Wilton for FCIAC girls lax 3-peat

The Darien girls lacrosse team secured its third consecutive FCIAC championship with a 9-7 victory over Wilton Friday.

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The Darien girls lacrosse team secured its third consecutive FCIAC championship with a 9-7 victory over Wilton Friday.

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... 47, 9 Union Ave., Norwalk, was arrested May 26 on a charge of violating a protective order. In the recent incident, Darien police responded to a Littlebrook Lane residence just past midnight after a neighbor reported two people were arguing, police ...

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Wallet, Valued at $625, Stolen Downtown - Perhaps Left on Counter

A 73-year-old woman, visiting from North Carolina, lost her $625 Louis Vitton wallet in downtown Darien, perhaps when she put it on a counter at Williams & Co.

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Man again charged with violating protective order

... , 47, 9 Union Ave., Norwalk, was arrested May 26 on a charge of violating a protective order. In the recent incident, Darien police responded to a Littlebrook Lane residence just past midnight after a neighbor reported two people were arguing, ...

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New Canaan Police Ticket Two Drivers Who Passed Stopped School Buses

... of license plates of cars that illegally pass buses that are stopped with flashing lights, police told Patch.com. A Darien driver was ticketed after an incident May 22 near Lapham Road and Talmadge Hill Road, and a Norwalk driver was ticketed May 20 ...

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New Canaan Police Ticket Two Drivers After Passing Stopped School Buses

Highest-paid CEOs in Connecticut

9. Jeffrey Bewkes, Time Warner, $32.5 million, up 27 percent (Darien) Scroll through for the rest of the top 10: Photo: Paul Sakuma NEW YORK (AP) - The Associated Press and Equilar, an executive pay research firm, put together a list of the the 50 ...

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Bites: Mexican Restaurants

... authentic Mexican food, with a menu that reflects the country's diverse regions. Photo: Dru Nadler Bodega Taco Bar in Darien is one the many places to eat quality Mexican food in southwestern Connecticut. Photo: Jason Rearick The paella de mariscos ...

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Fueled by its upset loss in the conference final one year ago, the St. Joseph softball team stormed the FCIAC this season all the way to a dominant 12-1 title win over Darien Thursday at Sacred Heart University.

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... on the Spray (Div. N, Non-Spinnaker); Evan McCormick of Newton on Cassiopeia (Div. O, Non-Spinnaker); Gordon Mack of Darien, CT, on MSquared (Div. S1, Spinnaker); and Joyce Reservitz and crew of Dark 'n' Stormy of North Falmouth (Div. S2, ...

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Thursday, May 29, 2014

Rams falter late in FCIAC semifinal loss to Darien

Scenes from the New Canaan versus Darien boys lacrosse FCIAC semifinal game at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Conn., on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

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St. Joseph routs Darien to win FCIAC softball title

St. Joseph captains Samantha Errico, Mickaela Mallozzi and Victoria Ceballos hold up the team's trophy following their FCIAC Softball championship game win over Darien Thursday, May 29, 2014, at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn.

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Behind an eight-run fourth inning, the St. Joseph softball team claimed the 2014 FCIAC championship in a 12-1 rout of Darien Thursday at Sacred Heart University.

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St. Joseph routs Darien to win FCIAC softball title

Reader Submitted: Harc's 63rd Annual Meeting

HARC, Inc. is pleased to announce that its 63rd Annual Meeting will be conducted in honor of Marion and Sal Zaffino of Granby, Jackie and Garrett Benton of Simsbury , Kirsten and Peter Zaffino of Darien and Marnie and Jonathan Zaffino of New Canaan .

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All the participants of Darien's Let Me Run and Girls on the Run after-school programs are training for the 5K run portion of Hope in Motion, a charity event benefiting Stamford Hospital's Bennett Cancer Center.

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Orinda: Vet's widow honors his military service

... And Don poured out all his memories, along with photos and letters he wrote and received, into his memoir, "From Darien to D-Day: A Love Story." Published in 2004, the 60th anniversary year of D-Day, it is a personal account of his journey from ...

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Nightmare Traffic Makes Mess Of Fairfield County Commute On Thursday

... The southbound side of I-95 is almost as bad, as an earlier truck fire in Greenwich is still slowing traffic back to Darien. Conditions are not much better on the northbound Merritt, where an accident at Exit 36 in New Canaan has slowed traffic back ...

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... in the FCIAC championship game was officially set Wednesday as each prevailed in the semifinals. Staples defeated Darien 3-1 (25-18, 25-23, 19-25, 25-21) and the Tigers topped New Canaan 3-1 (25-19, 25-18, 22-25, 25-22) at Ludlowe High School, where ...

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Homeless man faces trespassing charge

Darien police were dispatched at 11 a.m. to the woods of Woodland Park on Middlesex Road, where a woman reported she found a man sleeping.

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Darien's kids running in Hope in Motion

... Charlotte Golden, Olivia Golden and Lindsey Darby. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed All the participants of Darien's Let Me Run and Girls on the Run after-school programs are training for the 5K run portion of Hope in Motion, a charity event ...

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Tractor-Trailer Fire Snarls Traffic On I-95 Near NY-CT Border

A tractor-trailer caught fire on Interstate 95 southbound about a quarter-mile past Exit 4 in Greenwich, Conn., near the New York border and is snarling traffic all the way back through Stamford, Conn., and into Darien, Conn.

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Tractor-Trailer Fire Snarls Traffic On I-95 In Greenwich

A tractor-trailer caught fire on Interstate 95 southbound about a quarter-mile past Exit 4 in Greenwich and is snarling traffic all the way back through Stamford and into Darien, according to a state Department of Transportation alert.

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Staples downs Wave boys volleyball in FCIAC semifinals

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New Canaan boys volleyball dropped in FCIAC semifinals

William Claxton

... longtime Amagansett resident, he had been living in Sunnyside, Queens. Mr. Claxton, who was called Rocky, was born in Darien, Conn., on May 7, 1951, to William R. Claxton and the former Maureen Palmer. He and his parents summered in Amagansett for ...

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Louise Henderson: Teacher, Counselor, Camp Director

... Connecticut after a long illness. She was the mother of Louise Fritts Johnson and mother-in-law of Stewart Johnson of Darien. Louise grew up in Darien. She attended the Thomas School in Rowayton prior to attending Wellesley College, from which she ...

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... and driving without a license. Ortiz was stopped during a DWI checkpoint on Ledge Road just after midnight, Darien police said. He attempted to drive through without stopping, but was going slow enough that a police officer was able to tap on the ...

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Volunteering at the Johnny Kelley

... at 7:30 a.m. Altogether the races had about 1,300 runners. Below are the first-place finishers: Liz Herbert 45 F 228 Darien CT 19:49 6:23 Half Marathon: Brent Schouler 22 M 734 Hyannis MA 1:15:59 5:48

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Man attempts to drive through DWI checkpoint

RHS volleyball to play for title

... in the FCIAC championship game was officially set Wednesday as each prevailed in the semifinals. Staples defeated Darien 3-1 (25-18, 25-23, 19-25, 25-21) and the Tigers topped New Canaan 3-1 (25-19, 25-18, 22-25, 25) at Ludlowe High School , where ...

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Darien Man Charged with Passing Stopped School Bus as Lights Flashed

... past the stop sign on the bus's extended arm. Police charged the driver, Zhao Jianqiao, 43, of Hillside Avenue in Darien with passing a standing school bus. Jelliff Mill Road near Shady Knoll Lane Sometime on Tuesday, May 20, a vehicle passed a ...

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Tag Sales In And Around Wilton

... is hosting a moving sale between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday. 6 Stanley Road in Darien is hosting an estate sale between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday. 550 Old Oaks Road in Fairfield is hosting an estate sale ...

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Young Darien Runners Training For Charity 5K In Stamford

... Smith, Mia Macdonald, Courtney Ball, Meghan Saba, Charlotte Golden, Olivia Golden and Lindsey Darby make cards. DARIEN, Conn. -- Students of Darien's Let Me Run and Girls on the Run after-school programs are training for Sunday's Hope in Motion 5K, ...

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Tag Sales In And Around Danbury

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The Blue Wave almost never allowed Greenwich High to hold the ball. And the result was a 19-8 Darien triumph in the FCIAC semifinals at New Canaan's Dunning Stadium.

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Staples senior Todd Goldstein goes up for a kill during FCIAC semifinals against Darien on Wednesday evening at Fairfield Ludlowe High School.

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Two Charged with Passing Stopped School Buses as Lights Flashed

Staples, Ridgefield set to collide in FCIAC volleyball final

Staples senior Todd Goldstein goes up for a kill during FCIAC semifinals against Darien on Wednesday evening at Fairfield Ludlowe High School.

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Former Lindbergh property rich in history

View of the private beach on 53 Contentment Island Road in Darien, Conn., which is for sale.

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Darien girls lacrosse tops Greenwich in FCIAC semis

Darien beats Westhill to reach FCIAC softball final

Teammates surround Darien's Erika Osherow at home plate after she hit a home run in the seventh inning to beat Westhill 4-1, during FCIAC Softball Championship semi-final action at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

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... the game, including a 2-1 win against Ludlowe in the quarterfinals, hurt itself with four errors. Warde, which beat Darien 6-2 in the quarterfinals, scored its first run in the top of the first without the benefit of a hit. Bobby Luckner led off ...

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Memorial Day parades in Connecticut 2014

... Memorial Day on 5/26 with the parade at 9:30, followed by parachute jumpers at Rogers Park and the ceremony. Darien - Monday, 5/26/14 is the selected date and time for the Memorial Day parade in Darien. The fun starts at 10am at the Goodwives ...

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Warde's Maniscalco one-hits St. Joseph in FCIAC semifinal

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... hold up. "Both pitchers were great," St. Joseph coach Jeff Babineau said after the Cadets earned a spot opposite Darien in today's 5 p.m. FCIAC championship at SHU. Darien beat Westhill 4-1 in the first semifinal. "These are two good hitting teams. ...

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Darien's Erika Osherow is accustom to winning games with her arm as arguably the best pitcher in the FCIAC, but when she had a rare lapse in the circle, it was her bat delivering the Blue Wave to glory in the FCIAC semifinals.

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John Keegan, 22, 2 Berry Lane, Darien, was arrested May 17 on charges of evading a motor vehicle accident, disobeying the signal of an officer, traveling unreasonably fast and improper turn.

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Police find teens with fake IDs, potvisit|article-5511002|interleaved-5509711-breaking-news|1

... were issued misdemeanor summons May 21 for third-degree forgery. Daniel Sullivan, 18, of 521 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien, was given an infraction for possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. A New ...

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... does not outweigh the "costs" outlined in the petition. The Ox Ridge Hunt Club is one of the landmark "anchors" of Darien and a cell tower on its grounds would compromise its existence and stature," wrote Debra McArthur, one of the signers of the ...

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Danbury boys, Darien girls win FCIAC track titles

It took a day longer than expected, but the Danbury boys and Darien girls eventually walked away with the 2014 FCIAC track championships.

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Police find teens with fake IDs, pot

... were issued misdemeanor summons May 21 for third-degree forgery. Daniel Sullivan , 18, of 521 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien, was given an infraction for possession of less than half an ounce of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. A New ...

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Man charged with evading scene of accident

John Keegan , 22, 2 Berry Lane, Darien, was arrested May 17 on charges of evading a motor vehicle accident, disobeying the signal of an officer, traveling unreasonably fast and improper turn.

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Petition requests cell tower meeting

Jenny Schwartz, of Saddle Ridge Road in Darien, is helping lead opposition to the construction of a cell tower at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club.

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... people to the hospital last summer and sickened hundreds from oysters caught in waters off of Westport, Norwalk and Darien, new handling regulations will require shellfish to be put on ice immediately after harvesting from beds in Long Island Sound. ...

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Fairfield exec. among top paid

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Tearing away from his sideline with less than 10 seconds left in a tied game, Ian Burgoyne called for the chance to put Darien in the FCIAC championship, to crush rival New Canaan and to keep the Blue Wave's undefeated season alive.

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Stamford Teen Arrested In New Canaan On Fake ID Charge

Three teens -- one from Stamford, one from Darien and one from Trumbull -- were issued infraction tickets in New Canaan last week on drug and false ID charges, according to a Patch report.

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Rams falter late in FCIAC semifinal loss to Darien

Scenes from the New Canaan versus Darien boys lacrosse FCIAC semifinal game at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Conn., on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

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Reading Rainbow

The man who asked us to "A Aoetake a look, it's in a book" is launching a Kickstarter campaign to raise $1 million to bring his show back to the web.

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Wave baseball eliminated from FCIAC playoffs in 6-2 loss

Darien had a bases-loaded, no-out opportunity in the bottom of the first inning in Tuesday's FCIAC baseball after visiting Warde had put up a crooked number on the scoreboard in the top of the frame.

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Undefeated Darien rallies past rival Rams to reach FCIAC final

Scenes from the New Canaan versus Darien boys lacrosse FCIAC semifinal game at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk, Conn., on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.

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Darien Steps Off As It Honors The Fallen For Memorial Day

DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien residents grabbed their flags and stepped off Monday, May 26, for the town's annual Memorial Day parade.

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Warde eliminates Darien from FCIAC baseball quarterfinals

Fairfield Warde junior starter Nick Nardone about to release a pitch to a Darien batter on Tuesday, May 27 in an FCIAC baseball quarterfinal at Darien.

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Stamford softball gets by Ludlowe

... Knights (15-6) earned a semifinal berth against No. 1 St. Joseph Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart University . Darien and Westhill battle in the other semifinal at 3. The final is Thursday at 4 p.m. at SHU. "Coming off the bench to pinch hit ...

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Danbury boys, Darien girls currently in first place at FCIAC track and field championships

... Brown won the event with a time of 12.37 seconds and Riley finished second. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Catherine Lacy, of Darien, competes in the girls long jump at the high school FCIAC track and field championships at Danbury High School in Danbury, ...

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Greenwich beats Darien to reach FCIAC tennis final

Coach and player alike for Greenwich looked at the 2014 tennis season as a rebuilding year after losing six of its better players from a year ago, but after a 4-3 victory over Darien on Friday the Cardinals find themselves in the FCIAC title match.

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Cops: DUI Arrestee Not Just Unsteady on His Feet, But Unsteady in His Seat

It wasn't just that Edgar Ortiz was unsteady when he tried to stand up, according to a Darien police report.

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... semifinals, Greenwich (16-2) advances to the FCIAC finals for the second straight year, where it will face top-seeded Darien (18-0). Foote scored a game-high four goals, the last of which he won't soon forget. Receiving a pass from senior midfielder ...

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Greenwich rallies to shock Ridgefield in OT

FCIAC track meet suspended

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

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Darien had a bases-loaded, no-out opportunity in the bottom of the first inning in Tuesday's FCIAC baseball quarterfinal after visiting Warde had put up a crooked number on the scoreboard in the top of the frame.

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... Knights (15-6) earned a semifinal berth against No. 1 St. Joseph Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart University. Darien and Westhill battle in the other semifinal at 3. The final is Thursday at 4 p.m. at SHU. "Coming off the bench to pinch hit is ...

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Three Teens, Two Fake IDs, One Small Amount of Pot

... When asked what he was putting under the seat, the 18-year-old passenger, a resident of Hollow Tree Ridge Road in Darien, pulled out a large Gatorade bottle which had some marijuana in it, along with a vaporizer (a device that sucks up smoke from a ...

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Warde eliminates Darien from FCIAC baseball quarterfinals

Stamford softball gets by Ludlowe

Man charged with assault after domestic dispute

... and disorderly conduct following an argument with his wife, police said. Police met with the 24-year-old wife at her Darien home around 2 a.m. when she told them that her husband had fled the scene in a blue Nissan prior to their arrival. Samuels ...

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Letter: At Home in Darien kicks off annual appeal

Our mission at At Home in Darien is to help Darien seniors live independently, comfortably and with dignity in their own homes and in the community as long as possible.

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It's not about turf -- it's about money and process. Clara famously asked, "Where's the beef?" The question our RTM should be asking the Darien Athletic Fund before even considering approving the gift of turf fields is, "Where's the money?" There is lots of money needed -- lots of money for the project, for ongoing maintenance and to replace the ... (more)

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Four re-elected to Silver Hill board

Ward Cleary, of Darien, and Deann Murphy, of New Rochelle, N.Y., were elected co-chairmen of the Silver Hill Hospital board.

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Dump Truck Chase

The California Highway Patrol was engaged Tuesday afternoon in a high-speed pursuit of a dump truck through Riverside and San Diego counties.

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Ward Cleary, of Darien, and Deann Murphy, of New Rochelle, N.Y., were elected co-chairmen of the Silver Hill Hospital board.

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Darien High sailing team wins league championship

The Darien High School sailing team poses with the Gold Cup after winning the 2014 Fairfield County Sailing League Championship.

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The Darien High School sailing team poses with the Gold Cup after winning the 2014 Fairfield County Sailing League Championship.

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Darien historian explores talent, valor of early war reporters

Darien historian Robert H. Patton will be talking about his book "Hell Before Breakfast" at the Ferguson Library in Stamford on Thursday, May 29. Photo: Contributed Photo, Connecticut Post Darien resident Robert H. Patton has written a history of the early war correspondents, "Hell Before Breakfast," which draws its title from where Gen.

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Former Lindbergh property rich in history

View of the private beach on 53 Contentment Island Road in Darien, Conn., which is for sale.

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Monday, May 26, 2014

Boater missing after kayak overturns in Sound off Norwalk

The U.S. Coast Guard and area police will resume searching the chilly waters of Long Island Sound from Greenwich to Darien Tuesday morning for a missing 40-year-old city man who fell in with two friends when their kayak overturned off Calf Pasture Beach just before 12:30 p.m. Monday.

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... destroyed during a hurricane. The Lindberghs never lived on the property; instead, they resided on Tokeneke Trail in Darien. The property includes 3 acres with 800 feet of waterfront, 8 acres of the Fish Islands and 34 acres of oyster beds. Then ...

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Boater missing after kayak overturns

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Boater missing near Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk

... just past the end of the pier. They then saw a capsized boat and people in the water. Rescuers from Norwalk, Wilton, Darien and Westport searched the water and pulled out three victims. A fourth is still missing. Officials say the people in the boat ...

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Emergency Crews Search For Missing Boater Off Coast Of Norwalk

... while dive teams were called to continue the search for a fourth person. Emergency responders from Norwalk, Westport, Darien and Wilton as well as the Coast Guard were taking part, the Hour said. The person went missing at about noon, the Hour said.

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Joe Gibaldi of the U.S. Navy was the speaker at the Memorial Day Ceremony in the Spring Grove Cemetery on Monday, May 26. For a long time, Joe Gibaldi, of the U.S. Navy, would give a host of answers when asked about his favorite song.

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$80,000 reaped at STAR fundraiser

... in the event May 4 at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport. The event chairmen was the O'Connor family, of Darien. STAR's Executive Director Katie Banzhaf said, "STAR's day at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard hosted by the Bridgeport Bluefish provided ...

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Walter E. Mueller, 89, Of Darien, Worked In Insurance Industry

... walk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, May 28, at 10 a.m. in St. John Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien. Interment will be private.

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Winners Of Memorial Day Drawing Contest Step Off In Darien Parade

DARIEN, Conn. Three lucky winners of the second annual Memorial Day Children's Drawing Contest will be marching in this year's Memorial Day parade in Darien.

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Darien Students Graduate From Western Connecticut State University

DARIEN, Conn. - Western Connecticut State University in Danbury held its commencement Sunday, May 11, at the Athletic Practice Field on its Westside campus.

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Stamford archives: The week of May 25

Mary Horesco of Stamford walks off of Cummings Beach after the city's health director Dr. Andrew McBride closed the city's beaches after 300,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled into Long Island Sound in Darien on May 26, 1989.

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Sunday, May 25, 2014

Stamford archives: The week of May 25

A bag of quarantined Blue Point Oysters at Swanson's Fish Market in...

... at sent 20 people to the hospital last summer and sickened hundreds from oysters caught off of Westport, Norwalk and Darien, new handling regulations will require shellfish to be put on ice immediately after harvesting from beds in Long Island Sound.

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Column: Nature at Arm's Length

... buds; lily of the valley and skunk cabbage, too. You may have noticed on a walk through our wooded, marshy areas in Darien a small, dark maroon, cone-shaped "hood" poking up through the snow in late February, early March. This is the part of the ...

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... based on application guidelines and make difficult decisions that will impact the appearance and character of Darien. To apply, visit www.darienrtc.com and submit the application to recruitment chairmen Malcolm Hall at 203-918-4549 and Dawn Crouch ...

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Ranking Of Darien ZIP Code In 10 Richest List Tops News This Week

A new Time magazine study of ZIP codes has ranked Darien's 06820 as the eighth-richest in the country .

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Saturday, May 24, 2014

Ridgefield boys rally late to beat St. Joe's in FCIAC lacrosse quarterfinals

... on Tuesday at McMahon. Greenwich cruised past seventh-seeded Warde in the quarterfinals on Friday, 14-5. Top-seeded Darien and fourth-seeded New Canaan will play in the other semifinal game Tuesday at McMahon. Scoring: SJ-- Peter Bashar 1g ; Rick ...

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... on Tuesday at McMahon. Greenwich cruised past seventh-seeded Warde in the quarterfinals on Friday, 14-5. Top-seeded Darien and fourth-seeded New Canaan will play in the other semifinal game Tuesday at McMahon. Scoring: SJ--Peter Bashar 1g; Rick ...

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Ridgefield boys rally late to beat St. Joseph in FCIAC lacrosse quarterfinals

... on Tuesday at McMahon. Greenwich cruised past seventh-seeded Warde in the quarterfinals on Friday, 14-5. Top-seeded Darien and fourth-seeded New Canaan will play in the other semifinal game Tuesday at McMahon. Records: St. Joseph 11-6; Ridgefield ...

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Memorial Day parades in Connecticut 2014

Dunne to seek election to 25th District

... Planning Commission and a 24-year resident of Norwalk, announces his candidacy for the 25th Senatorial District. "Darien and Norwalk deserve much better representation in the state Senate than we've been getting," Dunne said in a news release. "Bob ...

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ABC receives $100,000 for house renovations

The Darien Foundation for Community and Technology contributed $100,000 to A Better Chance in Darien's capital campaign.

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The Darien Foundation for Community and Technology contributed $100,000 to A Better Chance in Darien's capital campaign.

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US hedge fund raises money from wealthy Chinese

... that appeal to qualified Chinese buyers," said Daniel Celeghin, Asia head of Casey Quirk & Associates LLC, a Darien, Connecticut-based adviser to asset managers. "If Citadel, a global brand-name hedge fund, is successful, this will be a highly ...

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Air Ducts Cleaned out - and Sister's Bedrooms Cleaned out of their Money

... a police spokesman). While the air-duct cleaning took place, some family members were at home, but they were outside. Darien police detectives are continuing to investigate the matter.

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... But a 31-year coach earning his 500th career victory while leading his unbeaten squad is most certainly one of them. Darien boys lacrosse coach Jeff Brameier notched career win No. 500 Friday following a 12-2 Blue Wave blowout of Brien McMahon in ...

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... They see the scores." Warde won nine of 10 games before dropping relatively close decisions to the top two seeds, Darien and Wilton, in the last eight days. This was a close game until New Canaan (12-5) scored four times in the span of 1:55 late in ...

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Fairfield Ludlowe's Emily Demaso carries the ball as Darien's Kellyn Berrigan gives chase in an FCIAC girls lacrosse quarterfinal on Friday, May 23 at Darien.

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Friday, May 23, 2014

Brameier earns 500th career win

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... sent New Canaan to a 9-8 win over Staples to advance to the FCIAC semifinals. No. 4 New Canaan will meet top-seeded Darien on Tuesday at Brien McMahon High School at 5 p.m. "(Stanton) is unbelievable, he wants the ball in his stick with the game on ...

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... final on Wednesday at Wilton against the winner of the other semifinal between fourth-seeded Greenwich and top-seeded Darien. The Staples' 12-match winning streak ended and left the Wreckers, the tournament's third seed, with a final record of 16-3. ...

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Ludlowe advances to FCIAC girls tennis final by beating Staples

New Canaan beats improved Warde to advance

Darien's Brameier earns 500th career win in quarterfinal romp of McMahon

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Stanton's last-second goal lifts New Canaan over Staples

... New Canaan to a 9-8 win over Staples and a spot in the FCIAC semifinals. No. 4 New Canaan will meet top-seeded Darien on Tuesday at Brien McMahon High School at 5 p.m. "(Stanton) is unbelievable, he wants the ball in his stick with the game on the ...

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Stanton's goal with 7.5 seconds left gets New Canaan by Staples

Darien Residents Oppose Cell Tower Proposed For Ox Ridge

DARIEN, Conn. Many Darien residents are upset about a new cellphone tower that AT&T is proposing to build at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club.

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Volunteers honored for dedication

Caroline Murray was honored with the 10th annaul Obie Harrington-Howe award at the 35th Annual Darien Volunteer Recognition Day on Friday, May 16. Photo: Megan Spicer Caroline Murray's name will be added to a plaque that lists the other winners of the Obie Harrington-Howe Community Spirit Award.

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Lt. McCurdy honored as Memorial Day parade grand marshal

The 2014 Darien Memorial Day parade will step off at 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, from the Goodwives Shopping Center on Old Kings Highway North, proceed up Brookside Road and turn left onto the Post Road to the Spring Grove Cemetery, where Commander Joe Gibaldi will speak.

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Darien News reporter takes home journalism awards

In the feature reporting category, Spicer won first place for the article "The era of the 20-something entrepreneurs," which can be read here, http://bit.ly/1t2GSNy In the general reporting category, she won first place for "Seeking Sjolander's killer," http://bit.ly/1jKVxx8, and second place for "Darien runner close to the site of explosions," ... (more)

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Cell tower at Ox Ridge Hunt Club met with opposition

Jenny Schwartz, of Saddle Ridge Road in Darien, is helping lead opposition to the construction of a cell tower at the Ox Ridge Hunt Club.

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Vote For Fairfield County Homes, Enter To Win $10,000 From HGTV

A waterfront home in Darien and a pair of kitchens in Greenwich homes are up for 2014 HGTV "Doory Awards" -- and you could win $10,000 just by voting for them.

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Perfectly perched atop a knoll on an inlet of Scott's Cove, the home known as Villa Belvedere, or beautiful view, at 22 Searles Road in Darien offers just that and more.

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Darien News staff reporter Megan Spicer won three awards in the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists' Excellence in Journalism Contest.

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visit|article-5500708|interleaved-86035-tab3|1Residents oppose cell tower

Data and cell service may be spotty around the north end of Darien, but resident opposition to a proposed cell tower came through loud and clear.

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Memorial Day Closings In Darien

DARIEN, Conn. -- Monday, May 26, is Memorial Day, and that means much of Darien will shut down to mark the holiday and the unofficial start of summer.

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On the market: Special details

The home known as Villa Belvedere at 22 Searles Road in Darien is one of originals built in the Tokeneke Association.

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On the market: Special details

The home known as Villa Belvedere at 22 Searles Road in Darien is one of originals built in the Tokeneke Association.

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Garden Club Of Darien Donates Plantings For Cherry Lawn Park

DARIEN, Conn. The Garden Club of Darien is sprucing up the entrance to Cherry Lawn Park with new plantings and a 35-foot garden.

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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Volunteers honored for dedication

Darien Changes the Way Drivers Pay for Parking in Train Station Lots

Smartphone technology will soon be the way to pay for commuters at Darien's two train station parking lots .

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New Canaan girls lacrosse sends seniors off with 13-2 finale win

New Canaan's Samantha Stewart stands on the field during the girls lacrosse game against Darien at Darien High School on Friday, May 2. Photo: Amy Mortensen

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... destroyed during a hurricane. The Lindberghs never lived on the property; instead, they resided on Tokeneke Trail in Darien. There were plans to build a home on the empty lot, but it never happened. The property includes 3 acres with 800 feet of ...

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"The number of senior residents who needed transportation served by the Call a Car program that she ran from her kitchen table; the Darien Senior Center which she and her friend, Marge Harrington, began in 1978; the number of affordable housing units developed by Mutual Housing Association of Southwestern Connecticut, which she helped found in the ... (more)

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... that delays the implementation of state-mandated uniform calendars from the 2015-16 school year to 2016-17, Darien Public Schools will have more time to determine the best course of action for the district. The bill, if Gov. Dannel P. Malloy signs ...

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Author Christopher Buckley Speaks Thursday Night at Barrett Bookstore

Satirist and New York Times best-selling author Christopher Buckley will be at Barrett Bookstore in Darien at 7 p.m. Thursday to read from and sign copies of his new book But Enough About You .

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Former Lingbergh property rich in history

View of the private beach on 53 Contentment Island Road in Darien, Conn., which is for sale.

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Third schools calendar option to be proposed

... of this recognition," said GiGi Melillo , brokerage manager of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty's Darien brokerage. "He offers a unique set of skills, bringing a background as a lawyer and experience with negotiations and contracts, as ...

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Christopher Buckley, Former Stamford Resident, Speaks Thursday Night in Darien

Upper Pond dredging moves close to fruition

State Sen. Carlo Leone, D-27, right, and Darien Land Trust President Chris Filmer, left, joined Friends of Gorham's Pond President John Lundeen, center, and more than 50 Darien residents at a reception to benefit the group and its projects, including the dredging of Upper Pond.

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Ann M. Coughlin, 84, Of Darien

... Berry. Calling hours are Friday, May 23 from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at the Edward Lawrence Funeral Home , 2119 Post Road, Darien. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 23 at St. John R. C. Church, 1986 Post Road, Darien. ...

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Talking Transportation: America's Interstate Highways

... billions of repairs. Little did we know 60 years ago what our automotive future might bring. Jim Cameron has been a Darien resident for 22 years. He is the founder of the Commuter Action Group and also serves on the Darien RTM. The opinions ...

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Darien Memorial Day Parade Panel Picks Drawing Winners

Darien's Memorial Day Parade Committee announced that the winners of the second annual Memorial Day Children's Drawing Contest.

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Darien EMS Post 53 Serves Up Memorial Day Food Fair

... promises to feature an herb and flower market from volunteers from Nielsen's Florist and Garden Shop, a CPR tent, the Darien Power Squadron and the nonstop Donut Shop from Post 53 members. "As always, the fair will include a tasty and tempting food ...

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LobsterCraft Truck Drops Anchor in Darien

... announces the first brick-and-mortar location of the popular gourmet food truck of the same name. LobsterCraft Darien developed out of a relationship formed last summer at Imian's wildly successful pop-up, The Beer Garden at Harbor Point. The ...

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The Darien softball team has already clinched not only a playoff spot but a first round home game when the postseason kicks off next week.

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Darien topped Westhill 9-4 Wednesday behind a four-run fifth inning that snapped a tied score and ultimately decided the game.

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Greenwich girls tennis team edges Wilton, advances to FCIAC semifinals

... the FCIAC quarterfinals. The Cardinals (13-4) advanced to Friday's FCIAC semifinals, where they will visit top-seeded Darien, which lost to Greenwich, 4-3, last month. Though they didn't have to play in another three-setter, the Sheets/Schipper ...

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Osherow fans 15 as Darien shuts out Westhill

Darien shortstop Cassidy Schiff catches Westhill's Gabby Laccona trying to steal second base during their softball game at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, May 21, 2014.

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Darien baseball tops Westhill, earns FCIAC berth

Darien topped Westhill 9-4 Wednesday behind a four-run fifth inning that snapped a tied score and ultimately decided the game.

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Wednesday, May 21, 2014

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... a city block. The front facing Main Street is one of these iconic bank halls," said Brett Wilderman, a principal in Darien-based Forstone Properties, which is undertaking the development. "It's going to be quite a showcase. We're hoping to get the ...

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... on April 10. Last season's runner-up in the conference, St. Joseph, has won six straight since its lone loss, 1-0 to Darien on May 7. Although the Cadets are ranked fourth in the state poll, Mallozzi felt like they had plenty to prove on Wednesday. ...

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Mallozzi powers St. Joseph softball past Ludlowe 7-1

New Canaan beats Trumbull to clinch FCIAC softball playoff berth

With the FCIAC softball playoff bracket now coming into focus, the likely top seeds -- St. Joseph and Darien -- might be feeling just a tiny bit anxious right now.

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Mallozzi powers St. Joseph softball past Ludlowe 7-1

... Opening Day. Last season's runner-up in the conference, St. Joseph, has won six straight since its lone loss, 1-0 to Darien on May 7. Although the Cadets are ranked fourth in the state poll, Mallozzi felt like they had plenty to prove on Wednesday. ...

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Darien holds off Ridgefield to remain unbeaten

After dismantling Westhill 19-2 Tuesday afternoon, the Darien boys lacrosse team completed an undefeated regular season at 16-0.

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Deborah Hamilton Obituary

... who died peacefully on May 9. She was born on July 10, 1943, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She spent her youth in Darien, Conn. and graduated from Stephens College in Columbia, Mississippi where she studied theater. She attended and worked at the ...

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Ox Ridge Annual Charity Horse Show Canceled

After a long and harsh winter damaged the Ox Ridge Hunt Club property, the board of stewards decided to cancel the 84th Ox Ridge Annual Charity Horse Show, scheduled for June 11-16 in Darien, Conn., and will instead hold a one-day, C-rated Father's Day show on June 15. The original competition was slated to hold a $30,000 grand prix.

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Staples boys golf downs Darien

Fresh off a pair of quality match wins that brought them back into the FCIAC conversation, the Darien boys golf team traveled to Westport Monday aiming to move to its forefront against regular conference contender Staples.

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Terrie Wood eyes fourth legislative term

State Rep. Terrie Wood, R-Darien, is seeking re-election to the 141st General Assembly District in the November 2014 balloting.

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Farm event this Saturday

Visitors enjoy a previous Down on the Farm event at the Darien Nature Center in Darien, Conn.

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State Rep. Terrie Wood, R-Darien, is seeking re-election to the 141st General Assembly District in the November 2014 balloting.

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visit|article-5492660|interleaved-5494780-tab2|1Farm event this Saturday

Looking for a place that will give you a glimpse of a frog or two, put a bounce in your step and bring you face-to-face with some farm animals? Then make haste for the Darien Nature Center.

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Party Honors Retiring Director Of Darien Chamber Of Commerce

... left are Susan Cator, JoAnn Pannella, Gigi Barrett and Laurie Griffith at the farewell party for Carol Wilder-Tamme. DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien business community, local dignitaries and fellow area chamber directors gathered at Atria in Darien for ...

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Staples boys golf downs Darien

The Darien boys golf team poses with 12 Wave alumni, who returned for the team's "Alumni Day Scramble" event at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien on Monday, May 19. Photo: Contributed Fresh off a pair of quality match wins that brought them back into the FCIAC conversation, the Darien boys golf team traveled to Westport Monday aiming to move to the ... (more)

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Wave girls lacrosse caps season with 18-5 win over Ludlowe

In a preview of their upcoming meeting in the first round of the FCIAC tournament, the Darien girls lacrosse team blasted Fairfield Ludlowe 18-5 to wrap up its regular season Tuesday in Darien.

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Wave boys golf downed by 10 strokes at Staples

Fresh off a pair of quality match wins that brought them back into the FCIAC conversation, the Darien boys golf team traveled to Westport Monday aiming to move to the forefront against regular conference contender Staples.

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Patton to discuss 'Hell Before Breakfast'

Robert H. Patton, of Darien, will be discussing his latest book, "Hell Before Breakfast," Thursday, May 29, at the Ferguson Library, Stamford.

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Darien Republicans Recruiting For Zoning Board Of Appeals

The Darien Republican Town Committee is recruiting residents interested in the open position on the town's Zoning Board of Appeals.

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Buckley Brings Essay Collection To Darien Bookstore

DARIEN, Conn. -- Stamford native Christopher Buckley, a satirist and New York Times best-selling author, will appear at Barrett Bookstore in Darien to promote his new book of essays, "But Enough About You."

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Darien Residents Question Expansion Of Flood Areas On New Maps

DARIEN, Conn. Several Darien residents are seeking answers to questions about new flood maps that place their homes in flood zones -- and could increase their insurance rates.

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Citadel Marks First Global Hedge Fund to Raise Fund in China

Stamford Native Christopher Buckley Brings New Essays To Barrett Bookstore

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New Canaan takes infield practice before playing Darien on the artificial turf baseball field at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., photograped on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

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Members of the Darien lacrosse team watch New Canaan play Darien on the artificial turf baseball field at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., photograped on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

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In a close play, New Canaan first baseman Alex Lapolice stretches to catch the ball beating Darien's Mike O'Malley to the bag during their baseball game at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

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Dr. Ruth Westheimer speaks during the Women's Philanthropy division of the United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien annual spring dinner at Temple Beth El in Stamford, Conn., on Thursday, May 15, 2014.

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Ames Murray was the starting pitcher for Darien during the Blue Wave's baseball game against New Canaan at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

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New Canaan's Brandon Abate swings at a pitch during the Rams' baseball game against Darien at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

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New Canaan shortstop Matt Toth fields the ball before throwing to first during the Rams' baseball game against Darien at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

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Officials and coaches from New Canaan and Darien meet at home plate on the artificial turf baseball field at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., photograped on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

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Dan Rajkowski was the starting pitcher for New Canaan during the Rams' baseball game against Darien at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

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Beyond Bird Seed: Creating A Bird-Friendly Yard In Darien

According to the National Audubon Society, 20 of our most common bird species have declined by an average of 68 percent since 1967.

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Darien Board Of Realtors Hosts Homeowners Seminar

Lawley Insurance, a Darien Board affiliate member, will co-host the free informational session on how "new laws for flood insurance can impact their property insurance and provide tips on how they can protect their assets," representatives said in a press release.

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Blue Wave preps for FCIACs with 18-5 win over Ludlowe

Darien senior Dillon Schoen races upfield against Fairfield Ludlowe in an FCIAC girls lacrosse game on Tuesday, May 20 in Darien.

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... or Greenwich. "I think we are ready to go up against any team," Staples defender Amelia Heisler said. "Aside from Darien (a 19-7 loss), we were close with Wilton and New Canaan (10-5 and 10-9 losses), and we were really happy about the Greenwich ...

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Fairfield Ludlowe girls lacrosse coach Heather Lewsey didn't really have to stretch it to mention the positives from the Falcons performance Tuesday afternoon in an FCIAC game Darien won by more than a dozen goals.

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Staples girls lacrosse doubles up Danbury

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

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Staples steamrolls Danbury

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Sean Waters, 29, of 90 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien, was arrested May 12 on a charge of disorderly conduct in connection with a domestic dispute.

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Darien Nature Center plans a day at the farm

Visitors enjoy a previous Down on the Farm event at the Darien Nature Center in Darien, Conn.

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Domestic dispute leads to disorderly conduct charge

Sean Waters , 29, of 90 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien, was arrested May 12 on a charge of disorderly conduct in connection with a domestic dispute.

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Rams girls tennis tops Trumbull to qualify for FCIACs

New Canaan's Emily Brand and Sarah Lovejoy compete in the No. 1 doubles match of Monday's home girls tennis match against Darien.

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Darien Nature Center plans a day at the farm

Visitors enjoy a previous Down on the Farm event at the Darien Nature Center in Darien, Conn.

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New Canaan's Emily Brand and Sarah Lovejoy compete in the No. 1 doubles match of Monday's home girls tennis match against Darien.

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The entire match, pitting conference power Darien against undefeated Fairfield Ludlowe, hinged on a single tie-breaker in the No.

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Wave girls tennis drops unbeaten Ludlowe in season finale

Mia Dursht, Darien's No. 2 singles player, returns a shot towards Fairfield Ludlowe's Cami Adajian on Monday, May 19. Photo: Dave Crandall Darien's Pia Teschner serves the ball in the No.

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Darien Girls Win Memorial Day Essay Contest

Kathleen McIlree of Middlesex Middle School and Katy Murphy of Darien High School were named as authors of the best essays from the 2014 Memorial Day Essay Contest sponsored by the Monuments and Ceremonies Commission of Darien.

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IPods, CDs Reported Stolen From Darien Home

A Darien man reported that several iPods and CDs were stolen out of his house on Cliff Avenue, police said.

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Greens Farms Tennis Girls Tennis Repeats As New England Champions

... and Garner, and Maggie Sherin and Blair Marine. Photo: Kneeling, left to right,Weston's Maggie Sherin,Avery Wolfe of Darien and Georgie Garner of Greens Farms. Standing, left to right, Blair Marine, Darien; Devon Wolfe, Darien; Emily Cahill, ...

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Gowrie Group Sponsors Devon Horse Show and Kiley Prime Set to Compete

... ed States. Gowrie's 130+ dedicated professionals are primarily located in the company's main offices in Westbrook CT, Darien CT, and Newport RI.

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Darien sprints past Warde 15-6 in girls lacrosse

Darien senior Emily Stein moves through the Fairfield Warde defense in an FCIAC girls lacrosse game on Thursday, May 15 at Tetreau/Davis Field in Fairfield.

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Someone Stole the Cherry Lawn Park Sign - Just Guess How Much the Thing Cost

Darien spent an estimated $1,500 to $2,000 for a sign about three feet wide and about three feet high to tell people they're in or Cherry Lawn Park.

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Monday, May 19, 2014

Retirement planning topic for session

Christine Benz , director of personal finance at Morningstar, will discuss "Strategies for Pursuing Your Retirement Paycheck" at a dinner meeting of the Connecticut chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors Wednesday, May 21, at the Waters Edge at Giovanni's II in Darien.

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Proposed cell tower explained at informational session

Ox Ridge Hunt Club and AT&T invite residents to attend a public informational meeting from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at Darien Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road, to learn more their collaboration on a new wireless communications facility proposed for club property.

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Patton to discuss 'Hell Before Breakfast'

Robert H. Patton, of Darien, will be discussing his latest book, "Hell Before Breakfast," Thursday, May 29, at the Ferguson Library, Stamford.

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Time Magazine Names Darien In Top 10 Richest ZIP Code List

A new Time magazine study of ZIP codes has ranked Darien's 06820 as the eighth-richest in the country.

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Darien Woman Arrested After Fight With Fiance, Brother

A 25-year-old Darien woman was arrested after fighting with her fiance and brother after an evening out to celebrate a birthday, police said.

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Christine Benz, director of personal finance at Morningstar, will discuss "Strategies for Pursuing Your Retirement Paycheck" at a dinner meeting of the Connecticut chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors Wednesday, May 21, at the Waters Edge at Giovanni's II in Darien.

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Robert H. Patton, of Darien, will be discussing his latest book, "Hell Before Breakfast," at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at the Ferguson Library, Stamford.

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The Darien Nature Center is gearing up for its annual Down on the Farm, which brings old-fashioned family fun to town.

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Upper Pond dredging moves close to fruition

Down on the Farm returns to nature center

The Darien Nature Center is gearing up for its annual Down on the Farm, which brings old-fashioned family fun to town.

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Parked SUV's Window Smashed on Holmes Ave.

A 53-year-old New Jersey man visiting with family in Darien on May 10 found the driver's side front window smashed.

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Stamford archives: The week of May 18

Danny Yaggi of Alpine Tree Care Inc., adjusts the spray nozzles on his truck in Darien as part of an effort to kill gypsy moth caterpillars in May 24, 1989.

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Stamford archives: The week of May 18

Danny Yaggi of Alpine Tree Care Inc., adjusts the spray nozzles on his truck in Darien as part of an effort to kill gypsy moth caterpillars in May 24, 1989.

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Sunday, May 18, 2014

Slide Show: DHS students dance the night away

Julia Black, at left, and Allie Parsley posed for pictures before the 2014 Darien prom on Saturday, May 17. Photo: Megan Spicer Hollis Perticone, at left, Julia Black, Jackie Brokaw and Kelly Karczewski got together for a photo before the 2014 Darien prom on Saturday, May 17. Photo: Megan Spicer Nick Allam, at left, and Mac Koorbusch dressed sharp ... (more)

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Saturday, May 17, 2014

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Putting on a defensive clinic for the better part of its Saturday afternoon matchup did not guarantee a win for unbeaten Darien.

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Darien holds off Ridgefield to remain unbeaten

Putting on a defensive clinic for the better part of its Saturday afternoon matchup did not guarantee a win for unbeaten Darien.

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Can You Guess Which 2 CT Towns Are Among the Richest in America?

... data was derived from five-year averages from the American Community Survey . Weston (06883) came in at No. 3, and Darien (06820) landed in the 8th spot. According to the report, 59.7% of Darien households make more than $150,000, and 95% of ...

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Larissa Bailiff, independent art historian and Museum of Modern Art instructor and lecturer, will judge the 56th annual Art Show and Sale at the Darien Arts Center.

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MoMA instructor and art historian to judge annual show

Dog Bites Man on Brookside Drive

... home was chased by a white sheepdog who bit him in the leg between 5 and 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, he told police. Darien police gave this account (an accusation not proven in court) of the matter: The man had a one-inch cut on his left leg and ...

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Sotheby's Realtor From Darien Earns '40 Under 40' Honor

William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty real estate agent Bryan Morris, who is based in Darien, was recognized in Fairfield County Business Journal's 2014 "40 Under 40" competition.

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Norwalk Letter: In Response To Duff's Op-Ed On Hunger

... proof by data, of the continuing and growing demand for social assistance by hardworking families. These Norwalk and Darien families are trying to feed themselves while trying to make ends meet in this tough economy. Instead, Mr. Duff garners ...

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Pitt Realtor From Darien Earns '40 Under 40' Honor

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... over any of the three elite teams that have dominated the FCIAC for the past three decades -- Wilton, New Canaan or Darien. If Warde, which improved to 5-5 in the conference, beats McMahon (10-3) in Norwalk on Wednesday, it will qualify for the ...

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Wallet Filched From Right under Her Nose at Darien Restaurant

A 21-year-old woman was dining at a downtown Darien restaurant with friends between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. on May 10 when she put her American Eagle brand wallet on the table.

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In OT, Warde records first win over Wilton in boys lacrosse

Friday, May 16, 2014

In OT, Warde records first win over Wilton in boys lacrosse

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... of personal finance at Morningstar, from 6 to 9:15 p.m. at The Waters Edge at Giovanni's II, 2748 Post Road in Darien. Benz will speak on the topic: "Strategies for Pursuing Your Retirement Paycheck". Registration begins at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., ...

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Short Hills named richest town in America, according to Time Magazine

... o only about 30 percent in the average American zip code. Among the other richest towns in America: McLean, Virginia; Darien, Connecticut; and Chappaqua, New York, the home of Bill and Hillary Clinton.

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Obituary: Rosario "Tom" "Babe" DiMauro

... DiMauro. Tom is survived by his wife Alice DiMauro, of Middlefield; by his son Louis DiMauro and his wife Laura of Darien, CT, and their two children, Thomas and Deirdre; by his daughter Dina D'Amato and her husband Marc of Middlefield and their two ...

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Conn. home formerly belonging to Charles Lindbergh lists for $20 million

If you want to own a piece of American history and have a healthy chunk of change to spend, you might consider the former home of famed aviator Charles Lindbergh that just hit the market in tony Darien, Conn.

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Flash Flood Watch Remains For Darien

A flash flood watch remains in effect for southern Fairfield County from noon through late Friday night, May 16, according to the National Weather Service.

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Top athletes honored as top students

Catherine Lacy is the valedictorian of the Darien High School class of 2014. She will attend Yale University in the fall.

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New cell tower proposed at Ox Ridge Hunt Club

... United Methodist Church , 357 Middlesex Road; Wee Burn Country Club , 410 Hollow Tree Ridge Road; the Country Club of Darien , 300 Mansfield Ave.; and St. Thomas More Church, 374 Middlesex Road -- were considered possible locations, but were not ...

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Darien seniors Catherine Lacy and Cameron Van de Graaf were eating dinner at the CIAC Scholar-Athlete Banquet May 4 when they were told the good news.

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... United Methodist Church, 357 Middlesex Road; Wee Burn Country Club, 410 Hollow Tree Ridge Road; the Country Club of Darien, 300 Mansfield Ave.; and St. Thomas More Church, 374 Middlesex Road -- were considered possible locations, but were not ...

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Flash Flood Warning Remains For Darien

A flash flood warning remains in effect for southern Fairfield County from noon through late Friday night, May 16, according to the National Weather Service.

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Built more than a century ago, the renovated and expanded carriage house at 17 Edgehill Drive in Darien has kept its unique character and design, while meeting modern needs.

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GM Fined $35M

Federal regulators Friday fined General Motors Corp. the maximum $35 million for delays in recalling vehicles with faulty ignition switches that have been linked to 13 deaths.

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After a 2013 season that didn't measure up to their usual lofty expectations, the Darien boys lacrosse team decided to go on a mission this spring.

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On the market: Unique character

Built more than a century ago, the carriage house at 17 Edgehill Drive in Darien has kept its unique character and design, while meeting modern needs.

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Darien boys lacrosse rolls past St. Anthony's (NY), 12-6

After a 2013 season that didn't measure up to their usual lofty expectations, the Darien boys lacrosse team decided to go on a mission this spring.

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Community Fund Of Darien Honors 50 Volunteers At Luncheon

Fifty volunteers from local agencies and schools will be honored by the Community Fund of Darien at an annual lunch at the Darien Community Association on Friday, May 16, from noon to 2 p.m. at 274 Middlesex Road, Darien.

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Domestic Dispute Devolves into Digital Defenestration

A 28-year-old Darien woman was out with coworkers at night, and came home intoxicated, her husband told police on Thursday, May 8, according to a Darien police report.

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Thursday, May 15, 2014

Darien sprints past Warde 15-6 in girls lacrosse

Darien senior Emily Stein moves through the Fairfield Warde defense in an FCIAC girls lacrosse game on Thursday, May 15 at Tetreau/Davis Field in Fairfield.

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Darien High boys lacrosse rolls past St. Anthony's (NY), 12-6

After a 2013 season that didn't measure up to their usual lofty expectations, the Darien High School boys lacrosse team decided to go on a mission this spring.

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Rams boys lacrosse buries Barlow in 14-3 win

New Canaan's David Strupp controls the ball during a boys lacrosse game at Darien on Saturday, May 3. Photo: Lindsay Perry New Canaan's Justin Meichner passes the ball during an away boys lacrosse game at Darien on May 3, 2014.

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Darien's girls lacrosse team remained undefeated against state opponents Thursday afternoon with a 15-6 victory over one of the FCIAC's up-and-coming teams, Warde, at Tetreau/Davis Field in Fairfield.

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Darien sprints past Warde 15-6 in girls lacrosse

Darien's girls lacrosse team remained undefeated against state opponents Thursday afternoon with a 15-6 victory over one of the FCIAC's up-and-coming teams, Warde, at Tetreau/ Davis Field in Fairfield.

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Bill Dunne To Challenge Bob Duff For Darien Senate Seat

... and a 24-year resident of Norwalk, has announced his candidacy to represent the 25th State Senate District. "Darien and Norwalk deserve much better representation in the state Senate than we've been getting," Dunne said. "Bob Duff, the incumbent ...

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Women's Lacrosse Hands Out 2014 Team Awards in Small Gathering

... better exemplify the qualities and traits needed to earn each of those distinctions better than Calby. A senior from Darien, Connecticut, she was one of the focal points of the offense as well as an on-the-field catalyst that created numerous ...

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Darien High boys lacrosse rolls past St. Anthony's (NY), 12-6

After a 2013 season that didn't measure up to their usual lofty expectations, the Darien High School boys lacrosse team decided to go on a mission this 2014 campaign.

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... ayme Stevenson said at the meeting. "Many of Mr. Gentile's qualifications are specific to issues currently pending in Darien."

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Trumbull baseball versus Danbury Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Trumbull High in Trumbull, Conn.

New public works director appointed

... ayme Stevenson said at the meeting. "Many of Mr. Gentile's qualifications are specific to issues currently pending in Darien."

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Bill Dunne To Challenge Bob Duff For Senate Seat

... May 15, announced his candidacy to represent the 25th Connecticut Senatorial District in the Nov. 4 elections. "Darien and Norwalk deserve much better representation in the state Senate than we've been getting," Mr. Dunne said. "Bob Duff, the ...

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New Canaan softball upsets Blue Wave 2-1

One week after Darien softball claimed the FCIAC Eastern division lead from unbeaten St. Joseph, New Canaan threw its name in the coversation with a 2-1 upset of the Blue Wave Wednesday.

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Gowrie Group Sponsors Devon Horse Show and Kiley Prime Set to Compete

... ed States. Gowrie's 130+ dedicated professionals are primarily located in the company's main offices in Westbrook CT, Darien CT, and Newport RI.

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District reorganization approved

Director of Finance Michael Feeney, from left, Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education Judith Pandolfo and Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Schools Tim Canty listened to the new organization of the Darien Public Schools administration on Tuesday, May 13. Photo: Megan Spicer Darien Public Schools will lose an administrative position as ... (more)

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Swinging for the fences

Stamford Restaurant Owner Ready To Dance For Curtain Call

... Call in Stamford is the hardest thing she has ever done. The managing director of Water's Edge at Giovanni's in Darien also believes the hours and months of work are well worth it. "I've never done anything like this,'' said Latorraco, who will ...

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Darien Restaurant Owner Ready To Dance With The Stars

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

New Canaan rolls

New Canaan shortstop Matt Toth catches Darien's Brendan Donohue trying to steal second base during their baseball game at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

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... Matt Toth and Dan Rajkowski earn their titles more than they did Wednesday. On the road and trailing early to rival Darien, Toth launched a grand slam in the third inning to put his team ahead for good during an eventual 6-2 Rams victory. Rajkowski ...

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Toth's grand slam lifts New Canaan baseball over rival Darien

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... was a front-runner in seeing the need for such housing and built sites in Danbury, East Norwalk, Newtown, Orange and Darien in the past several years. Opened in November 2012, on the site of the former Mediplex at 599 Post Road, Maplewood at Darien, ...

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... help an increasing number of new mothers in need by providing newborn essentials. We offer our sincere gratitude to Darien for supporting our annual layette drive last month. In one week, we collected a plethora of pajamas, outfits, blankets, ...

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