After fending off a thief in her home Jan. 30, a Darien woman shares her story.

A lost New York University student was arrested May 9 on charges of breach of peace and reckless use of a highway by a pedestrian after Darien police discovered him trying to flag down cars with a broom handle, according to the report.



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Opus supports new mothers

... 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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Boy Scout tag sale called a success

Every year, more than 450 Darien Boy Scouts, family and friends come together to put on an enormous community event.



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After experiencing an unsatisfactory season last year, the Darien boys lacrosse team entered its 2014 campaign more motivated than ever to re-establish itself as one of the best squads in the state.



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A lost New York University student was arrested May 9 on charges of breach of peace and reckless use of a highway by a pedestrian after Darien police discovered him trying to flag down cars with a broom handle, according to the report.



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Rams girls tennis routed by rival Darien, 1-6

Darien's Kateri Martin returns the ball during the No. 1 singles match of the Wave's away girls tennis match at New Canaan on Monday, May 12. Photo: Dave Crandall Darien's Pia Teschner fires a serve in an away girls tennis match at New Canaan on Monday, May 12. Photo: Andrew Callahan New Canaan's Schuyler O'Mahoney lunges for a return during a home ... (more)



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Conservancy lines road with cherry trees

Tree Conservancy of Darien completed its two-day installation of 11 cherry trees and two magnolias along Ledge Road near exit 10 of Interstate 95. The conservancy preserves and enhances wooded resources and works to raise awareness of the value of trees in the community.



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Rams

... 3-1 Monday to improve to 7-4 on the season. Following their first back-to-back losses of the season last week against Darien and Ridgefield, the Rams have bounced back with a sweep of Bassick and a rematch win over the Cadets. On April 30, New ...



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Darien resident Zach Heyde, an award-winning pianist, composer and educator, will teach music composition as part of the summer program at the Darien Arts Center in July.



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Job Fair Friday for 200 Restaurant Positions in Stamford

... match for employers and for everyone involved." State Sen. Carlo Leone, a Democrat representing parts of Stamford and Darien, worked with BLT and Career Resources to organize and promote the event. If you can't make Friday's job fair, you may get ...



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Selectmen Hire New Public Works Director

A news release from the Darien First Selectman's Office: On Monday night, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Edward L. Gentile Jr. as the town's superintendent of public works.



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Job Fair Friday for 200 Restaurant Positions in Stamford

... match for employers and for everyone involved." State Sen. Carlo Leone, a Democrat representing parts of Stamford and Darien, worked with BLT and Career Resources to organize and promote the event. If you can't make Friday's job fair, you may get ...



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Job Fair Friday for 200 Positions in South End

... match for employers and for everyone involved." State Sen. Carlo Leone, a Democrat representing parts of Stamford and Darien, worked with BLT and Career Resources to organize and promote the event. If you can't make Thursday's job fair, you may get ...



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Job Fair Friday for 200 Restaurant Positions in Stamford

... match for employers and for everyone involved." State Sen. Carlo Leone, a Democrat representing parts of Stamford and Darien, worked with BLT and Career Resources to organize and promote the event. If you can't make Thursday's job fair, you may get ...



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Stamford Man Hired as Darien's New Public Works Director

A news release from the Darien First Selectman's Office: On Monday night, the Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Edward L. Gentile Jr. as the town's superintendent of public works.



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Award-winning composer to teach music composition at DAC

Darien resident Zach Heyde, an award-winning pianist, composer and educator, will teach music composition as part of the summer program at the Darien Arts Center in July.



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RTM Scrutinizes Darien Budget Before Approving It

Darien's approved budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year includes funds to manage town facilities and better handle special education.



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NCAA lacrosse: Regional athletes competing in tournaments

Sophomore midfielder Henry West of Darien has 14 goals and eight assists for the Terrapins, including an assist on the last-second winning goal in the first round against Cornell, his former school.



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Ridgefield hires Branchville School principal

... be a great fit for our team," Drekker said. "He's got a lot of energy. I think he's got a really good track record in Darien. We're very excited to have him join us." Jason McKinnon , the current principal of Branchville Elementary School, is ...



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Sophomore midfielder Henry West of Darien has 14 goals and eight assists for the Terrapins, including an assist on the last-second winning goal in the first round against Cornell, his former school.



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Ed Board Chair Hagerty-Ross on 2014-2015 Education Budget

The Representative Town Meeting on Monday passed the town's 2014-2015 budget, including the budget for Darien Public Schools, which amounts to more than two thirds of it, after Board of Education Chairperson Elizabeth Hagerty-Ross delivered this speech : Good Evening, Madame Chairman, members of the RTM, elected officials, and the Community of ... (more)



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Darien girls track runners finish the 100-meter dash Monday in a home meet against Fairfield Warde and St. Joseph Lost amid all the headlines stolen by undefeated boys lacrosse, Darien outdoor track and field athletes have proven to be every bit as much of a force this spring, losing one meet between both the boys and girls squads.



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NEW CANAAN "" The Darien girls tennis team suffered its first No. 1 doubles loss of the season, but aside from that, it was not easy to find a blemish in the Wave's stellar performance Monday against rival New Canaan.



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Wave girls track races by undefeated Warde, St. Joe's

Darien girls track runners finish the 100-meter dash Monday in a home meet against Fairfield Warde and St. Joseph Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Lost amid all the headlines stolen by undefeated boys lacrosse, Darien outdoor track and field athletes have proven to be every bit as much of a force this spring, losing one meet between both the ... (more)



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Letter: United Way makes a difference in Darien

... neighboring communities along southwestern Connecticut, including many of the communities served by Person-to-Person (Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Weston, Westport and Wilton). With its focus on the issues that affect a child's life -- income, ...



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Rams girls tennis routed by rival Darien, 1-6

Darien's Kateri Martin returns the ball during the No. 1 singles match of the Wave's away girls tennis match at New Canaan on Monday, May 12. Photo: Dave Crandall Darien's Pia Teschner fires a serve in an away girls tennis match at New Canaan on Monday, May 12. Photo: Andrew Callahan New Canaan's Schuyler O'Mahoney lunges for a return during a home ... (more)



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... be a great fit for our team," Drekker said. "He's got a lot of energy. I think he's got a really good track record in Darien. We're very excited to have him join us." Royle Elementary School Council of Darien School Parents co-chairmen Shannon ...



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Wave girls tennis tops New Canaan, extends win streak to 11

Darien's Kateri Martin returns the ball during the No. 1 singles match of the Wave's away girls tennis match at New Canaan on Monday, May 12. Photo: Dave Crandall Darien's Pia Teschner fires a serve in an away girls tennis match at New Canaan on Monday, May 12. Photo: Andrew Callahan New Canaan's Schuyler O'Mahoney lunges for a return during a home ... (more)



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The Darien Police Department at 25 Hecker Avenue in Darien, Conn on Tuesday, September 3, 2013.

A 28-year-old female Darien resident lost more than $2,000 in a widespread kidnapping scam, according to police.



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Royle principal heads to Ridgefield

... be a great fit for our team," Drekker said. "He's got a lot of energy. I think he's got a really good track record in Darien. We're very excited to have him join us." Margolus has been principal at Royle Elementary School since July 2010, according ...



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