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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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Events
What To Do In Norwalk This Weekend What To Do In Norwalk This Weekend
What To Do In Norwalk This Weekend NORWALK, Conn. - The events in Norwalk this weekend include a fundraiser and an information session for post-Sandy recovery. Check out our Events calendar for more items. Friday, Nov. 30 Cocktails for a Cause: 7 p.m. Enjoy martinis, wine, beer and gourmet pizza at this benefit for Side by Side School and the American Red Cross Hurricane Sandy Relief Fund. $50 per person. The Loft, 97 Washington St. Tallis Scholars Concert: 7:30 p.m. The Tallis Scholars will perform their unique Renaissance sacred music. $40 per person. St. Paul’s on the Green, 60 East Ave. Saturday, Dec. 1 Post-Sand…

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Business
Maplewood Senior Living Community Opens Its Doors In Darien Maplewood Senior Living Community Opens Its Doors In Darien
Maplewood Senior Living Community Opens Its Doors In Darien DARIEN, Conn. — When you walk into Maplewood at Darien, you almost wouldn't realize you're in an assisted living and memory care community. The sitting room, quiet library, fancy dining rooms, outdoor patios, pub, salon and well-lit bedrooms evoke the feel of a high-end hotel or apartment building. The senior living facility celebrated its grand opening Thursday night with a reception. The 66 studio and one-bedroom apartments are divided into separate levels for residents with assisted living needs, those with the beginning stages of dementia and those with more advanced memory loss. "One…

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News
Darien Gets Into The Spirit Of The Season Saturday Darien Gets Into The Spirit Of The Season Saturday
Darien Gets Into The Spirit Of The Season Saturday DARIEN, Conn. – Darien kids will get a chance to ride Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Lucy the Polar Bear this Saturday when the annual Holiday Magic event returns to town. The holiday celebration kicks off at 4 p.m. in the Grove Street Plaza with free rides on the two mechanical animals, which are being provided by the Darien Toy Box. There will also be live music, candy canes, and hot chocolate served by the Girl Scouts. At 5 p.m. the big man, Santa Claus himself, will be coming down the chimney and popping out of the fireplace to spread holiday cheer to all the girls and boys. The…

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Business
New Yoga Studio Heats Up In Darien New Yoga Studio Heats Up In Darien
New Yoga Studio Heats Up In Darien DARIEN, Conn. - Venture Yoga recently opened in Darien and is using infrared heating for its hot yoga classes. Owner Erin Huot said the infrared system is only one component that sets Venture apart from other yoga studios. "People are literally addicted to it," she said of the hot yoga classes. Most yoga studios use convection heat from HVAC systems to heat their hot yoga classes, which warms the air around you. The infrared heat system heats you directly, radiating heat outward. The result is a more energizing, detoxifying and healthy feeling, Huot said. It can help with arthritis, mus…

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Neighbors
Darien Charity Collects Board Games For Needy Families Darien Charity Collects Board Games For Needy Families
Darien Charity Collects Board Games For Needy Families DARIEN, Conn. — Darien's Person-to-Person is teaming with Learning Express to collect new board games for its annual holiday toy store. A collection bin will be located at Learning Express in the Goodwives Shopping Center. "The P2P toy store at the holidays is critical because the toys and board games we distribute are going to those of our clients who have the least and who are helped throughout the year with basic necessities," Person-to-Person Executive Director Ceci Maher said. This year, Person-to-Person is expanding the capacity of its toy store by about 24 percent to meet increased…

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Police & Fire
Personal Documents Snatched From Norwalk Cars Personal Documents Snatched From Norwalk Cars
Personal Documents Snatched From Norwalk Cars NORWALK, Conn. – A purse containing several documents with personal information was stolen out of a car on Hemlock Place in Norwalk, police said. A woman reported she was visiting friends Tuesday night on Hemlock Place when she returned to her car to find the rear passenger side window had been smashed. The rock used to smash the window was lying on the floor, police said. Taken from the car was a purse, which contained three passports, two birth certificates, two Social Security cards, the woman’s driver’s license, a health insurance card, several credit cards and about $8 in cash. Ano…

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News
Fairfield County Tries Its Luck At $500 Million Powerball Fairfield County Tries Its Luck At $500 Million Powerball
Fairfield County Tries Its Luck At $500 Million Powerball NORWALK, Conn. — Uben Shah remembers people lining up outside Crossroads Card and Gift in Norwalk to buy Powerball tickets when the jackpot was $300 million in 1988. Back then, Powerball wasn't played in New York or New Jersey. But lots of people have been coming in to get a chance at the $500 million jackpot drawing Wednesday, he said. "The locals are going crazy and buying a lot of tickets," he said. He bought a ticket for himself and said that if he won, he would "take care of all the bills." Christine Foster bought a ticket at Puritan Stationery in Darien and said it was the 10th sh…

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Events
Bring A Gift To Darien Playhouse, See A Free Movie Bring A Gift To Darien Playhouse, See A Free Movie
Bring A Gift To Darien Playhouse, See A Free Movie DARIEN, Conn. – Kids can get into a free showing of "Rise of the Guardians" at the Darien Playhouse Friday by donating a gift to charity. The annual Community-Wide Movie event is hosted by the theater, the Selectman's Office, the Darien Youth Commission, the Social Services Department and the Depot. It benefits the Social Services Department's holiday gift drive. Gifts must be new, unwrapped and have a value of at least $10. Tickets can be picked up at the Youth Commission office at Town Hall on Thursday or Friday until 1 p.m. Movie-goers should bring tickets and gifts to the theater for …

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Norwalk Commissions New Fire Rescue Boat Norwalk Commissions New Fire Rescue Boat
Norwalk Commissions New Fire Rescue Boat NORWALK, Conn. – The Norwalk Fire Department christened its new rescue boat, the Robert Bedell, at a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Monday. The 38-foot boat is equipped with three nozzles that can spray up to 2,400 gallons of water per minute, said Lt. Tim Morrissette, who oversaw the acquiring of the boat. It has sensors that can track chemicals and radiation. The boat is powered by two 425-horsepower diesel engines and can travel at speeds of up to 35 knots. It also has a pressurized cabin to protect its occupants from hazardous conditions. “This event is the culmination of seve…

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Sandy Likely To Cost Darien More Than Irene Sandy Likely To Cost Darien More Than Irene
Sandy Likely To Cost Darien More Than Irene DARIEN, Conn. – Darien officials don’t have final numbers on what Hurricane Sandy will ultimately cost the town, but said it is likely to exceed the cost of Hurricane Irene last year. The process for municipalities filing to FEMA will begin Tuesday. First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said town departments are in the process of compiling their after-storm reports and that a final report will be delivered. Town officials met at the Emergency Operations Center and identified some things that they would like to work on for future emergency events. “Generally things worked very smoothly this time…

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