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Casey Donahue

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Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey graduated from Fairfield University with a major in journalism and a minor in political science. He has covered several towns in Fairfield County since 2010. Case was formerly an assistant managing editor at Daily Voice.

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Westport Holds March To Defend Democracy Sunday Westport Holds March To Defend Democracy Sunday
Westport Holds March To Defend Democracy Sunday WESTPORT, Conn. -- A march to "defend democracy" will take place in Westport Sunday long the same route that women marched for equal rights in the early years of the 20th century."One Small State, One Big Voice" will include addresses by U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy, and U.S. Rep. Jim Himes. The event is organized by the Westport Democratic Town Committee and DefenDemocracy, a grassroots organization founded by Westport women. The march will celebrate Connecticut's history of activism, and hopes to gather people from across Fairfield County to "illu…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Officers Complete FBI Training Norwalk Officers Complete FBI Training
Norwalk Officers Complete FBI Training NORWALK, Conn. -- Several members of the Norwalk Police Department recently graduated from the FBI LEEDA Executive Leadership Institute.Lt. James Walsh, Lt. Terry Blake and Lt. Bruce Hume all completed the program, which is designed for executive level law enforcement leaders and focuses on the emerging challenges facing the law enforcement profession.   The highly-interactive program follows the FBI-LEEDA “Cops Talking to Cops” model of professional development. The seminar uses a wide range of source material and calls upon participants’ own professional experiences to facilitate individu…

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Tax Loophole Protesters To Rally At Greenwich HQ Of AQR Hedge Fund Tax Loophole Protesters To Rally At Greenwich HQ Of AQR Hedge Fund
Tax Loophole Protesters To Rally At Greenwich HQ Of AQR Hedge Fund GREENWICH, Conn. -- Protesters will take a bus tour of Greenwich and deliver invoices to the estates of hedge fund managers and private equity managers Saturday in a call for lawmakers to end tax loopholes for the wealthy. The Lifestyles of the Rich and the Shameless Bus Tour Protest is organized by the Working Families Organization. Workers and tax reform advocates will board the bus in Bridgeport and travel to Greenwich for the tour, which will be followed by a rally at AQR Capital. The protestors will be speaking out against the "carried interest" tax break utilized by hedge fu…

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Weather
Wet Weather Headed For New Canaan As Temps Warm For Weekend Wet Weather Headed For New Canaan As Temps Warm For Weekend
Wet Weather Headed For New Canaan As Temps Warm For Weekend FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It might be a while until Fairfield County sees the sun again, as it is expected to rain all through the weekend and into next week. But the good news is that it's supposed to warm up as well.  A warm front is supposed to move through the area, bringing with it light precipitation and temperatures climbing to more seasonable levels, according to the National Weather Service. There is a 40 percent chance of rain Friday, mainly after noon. The high will be near 44, with wind chill values between 25 and 35. It could be a bit windy, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Frida…

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Police & Fire
Murder Suspect Captured In Stamford Returns To New York Murder Suspect Captured In Stamford Returns To New York
Murder Suspect Captured In Stamford Returns To New York STAMFORD — A fugitive arrested in Stamford has been extradited back to New York, where he will face charges for killing a man on New Year's Eve, according to the Stamford Advocate. Juan Nico Morales, 20, of New York had been apprehended in his girlfriend's Stamford apartment last week when Stamford Police and U.S. Marshals executed a raid at 66 Smith St. where he was staying, according to police. Related story: Murder suspect apprehended in Stamford He waived extradition when he appeared in court on Monday, and the Stamford Advocate reported that he was arraigned Tuesday at Brooklyn Crimin…

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Politics
Proposed Shelton Budget Aims To Decrease Taxes Proposed Shelton Budget Aims To Decrease Taxes
Proposed Shelton Budget Aims To Decrease Taxes SHELTON, Conn. -- The mayor of Shelton has proposed a budget for the next fiscal year that could lower taxes a bit for city residents, according to the Shelton Herald. The $123.3 million budget proposed by Mayor Mark Lauretti is a 0.8 percent increase over the previous year, but would decrease the mill rate from 22.31 to 22.21 mills, according to the Shelton Herald. This would be the first change in the city's mill rate in four years, the Shelton Herald reported. The proposed budget takes into account decreased education cost sharing from the state, and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's proposal that…

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Lifestyle
Send Messages Of Love And Support To Trumbull Boy Who Lost Sister To Cancer Send Messages Of Love And Support To Trumbull Boy Who Lost Sister To Cancer
Send Messages Of Love And Support To Trumbull Boy Who Lost Sister To Cancer TRUMBULL, Conn. -- You have the chance to bring some comfort to a Trumbull boy who recently lost his sister to cancer. After Mia McCaffrey passed away last week at the age of 6, the charity Infinite Love for Kids Fighting Cancer set out to show love and support for Mia's 5-year-old brother James. The group is asking people to send James cards to help bring him some joy in this difficult time. Related story: Trumbull's Mia McCafrrey, 6, fought to raise awareness of childhood cancer "James loves Star Wars and anything related to super heroes, however much more than those things and most…

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Lifestyle
Lost Pit Bull/Boxer Mix Found Malnourished In Westport Lost Pit Bull/Boxer Mix Found Malnourished In Westport
Lost Pit Bull/Boxer Mix Found Malnourished In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- A pit bull/boxer mix was found in the area of 57 Old Hill Road in Westport and is now being held at Westport Animal Control.Shelter staff have been calling the pup "Simone," after she was found on Sunday, March 19. She is tan with light blue eyes, and found in a very malnourished condition, according to Westport Animal Control. She is now receiving proper care and veterinary treatment that she needs. She is described as "very loveable and elegant," with a quiet personality and gentle demeanor.  If you have any information about who previously owned Sim…

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Weather
Cold, Rain, Wintry Mix Spoil Rest Of The Week In New Canaan Cold, Rain, Wintry Mix Spoil Rest Of The Week In New Canaan
Cold, Rain, Wintry Mix Spoil Rest Of The Week In New Canaan FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Try to enjoy Thursday's sunny weather while you can, because a wintry mix due to hit Fairfield County on Friday will usher in several days of rain. Thursday will be sunny but unseasonably cold, with a high near 36 and wind chill values between 10 and 20, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperatures in the afternoon will average around 10 degrees colder than is normal for this time of the year. Clouds will increase Thursday night, with the temperature dropping to a low of around 21. Some locations may see readings in the teens. There is a chance …

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Police & Fire
Danbury Pickup Driver With Plow Charged With DUI After Hitting Pedestrian Danbury Pickup Driver With Plow Charged With DUI After Hitting Pedestrian
Danbury Pickup Driver With Plow Charged With DUI After Hitting Pedestrian DANBURY, Conn. -- A Danbury man was arrested on drunken driving charges after police say he hit a pedestrian with a plow attached to his pickup truck last week, according to WLAD. Michael Zeerip, 66, was driving on Stadley Rough Road last Thursday night when he hit a 56-year-old Danbury man who was walking on the shoulder of the road, according to WLAD. The man was taken to Danbury Hospital, where he was treated for a head injury, WLAD reported. After Zeerip failed his field sobriety tests, he was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and failure to drive right, WLAD reporte…

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