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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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Darien Home Broken Into On Halloween Darien Home Broken Into On Halloween
Darien Home Broken Into On Halloween DARIEN, Conn. - A Darien man returned home Halloween in time to disrupt a burglary at his house. When the man pulled into the driveway of his Hoyt Street home, he saw a suspicious white Chevy Impala already parked there. He blocked the car in and went around to the back of the house. As he was entering the back door he heard a car leaving his driveway. He went to the front of the house and saw that the Impala had driven over the lawn and left. The resident never saw the person who entered his house, but the Impala was described as “beat up” and had a Texas registration. It is uncertain ho…

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Darien Schools Will Open On 90-Minute Delay Monday Darien Schools Will Open On 90-Minute Delay Monday
Darien Schools Will Open On 90-Minute Delay Monday DARIEN, Conn. – Darien public schools will open Monday and Tuesday on a 90-minute delay. Pear Tree Point School will remain closed on Monday. All schools will have power and all bus routes have been cleared of debris, Superintendent Stephen Falcone announced Sunday afternoon. Tuesday had originally been scheduled as a day off for students and a professional development day for teachers. The delay will allow teachers to have professional development in the morning, and for voters to attend polling sites in the morning with minimal traffic interference. “We are sensitive to any situations…

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Poll: What Do You Think Of CL&P's Response To Sandy? Poll: What Do You Think Of CL&P's Response To Sandy?
Poll: What Do You Think Of CL&P's Response To Sandy? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - The Daily Voice would like to hear what you think about Connecticut Light & Power's response to Hurricane Sandy. Do you think it has been better or worse than their response to Hurricane Irene and the October snowstorm last year? Take our poll and share your thoughts in the comments below.

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Many Darien Roads Remain Inaccessible Many Darien Roads Remain Inaccessible
Many Darien Roads Remain Inaccessible DARIEN, Conn. - There are 14 public roads and 15 private roads in Darien that are currently inaccessible to emergency vehicles. First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said that opening up access to those roads remains the highest priority for the town. Crews from CL&P and the Department of Public Works are working around the clock to clear trees, debris and wires so that power restoration can begin, Stevenson said in an address to the public Friday night at the Darien Library. Several town facilities are still without power, including Town Hall and several schools. Hurricane Sandy caused sig…

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Darien Schools Hope To Open Monday On 90-Minute Delay Darien Schools Hope To Open Monday On 90-Minute Delay
Darien Schools Hope To Open Monday On 90-Minute Delay DARIEN, Conn. — Darien school officials plan to open schools Monday with a 90-minute delay. The district is also planning to hold classes Tuesday, which had previously been scheduled as a day off for Election Day. Final information about the opening of school will be posted by 1 p.m. Sunday, said Superintendent Stephen Falcone. If school is held Tuesday, it will likely also be on a 90-minute delay. Classes will open Monday only if all school buildings have power and are free from storm-related safety concerns, if all bus stops and normal walking routes are deemed safe, and if all roads th…

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Darien To Hold Town Hall On Hurricane Sandy Friday Darien To Hold Town Hall On Hurricane Sandy Friday
Darien To Hold Town Hall On Hurricane Sandy Friday DARIEN, Conn. — Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson will hold a public information meeting on Hurricane Sandy at 6 p.m. Friday at the Darien Library. Stevenson will share post-storm information with the town. This will be the first public meeting on the storm, though Stevenson has been providing regular updates on the town's progress in clearing roads and restoring power via the town's reverse 911 system.

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Almost 50 Darien Roads Still Inaccessible After Sandy Almost 50 Darien Roads Still Inaccessible After Sandy
Almost 50 Darien Roads Still Inaccessible After Sandy DARIEN, Conn. - There are 12 CL&P crews working with the Darien Department of Public Works to clear roads that are still inaccessible Thursday afternoon. As of 3 p.m., there are 26 public and more than 22 private roads that are still inaccessible to emergency vehicles due to downed trees with wires. “These roads remain our highest priority. We have additional tree crews working to clear areas that do not involve utility wires. The backbone of the CL&P system must be repaired before further restorations can begin,” First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said. Stevenson has notified the …

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Police: Bogus FEMA Representative In Darien Police: Bogus FEMA Representative In Darien
Police: Bogus FEMA Representative In Darien DARIEN, Conn. - Darien police are warning residents about a person claiming to be a FEMA representative and asking to enter homes. A resident of Cliff Avenue reported that at 9 a.m. Thursday he was approached by a man claiming to be from FEMA. The man asked the homeowner if he could go inside his house to assess storm damage. When the resident asked for identification, the man immediately returned to his car and drove off, police said. Police said the suspicious person was a white man, approximately 6 feet tall with average build and brown hair. He looked to be in his 40s, and was wearing…

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CL&P: Power Back For Most By Monday Or Tuesday CL&P: Power Back For Most By Monday Or Tuesday
CL&P: Power Back For Most By Monday Or Tuesday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - Connecticut Light & Power expects to have power back to the majority of its customers by Monday or Tuesday, the company announced Thursday morning. "This is an estimate, not a guarantee," said Bill Quinlan, senior vice president for emergency preparedness. "There will likely be customers whose restoration will extend beyond that period." Quinlan predicted that 2 percent of customers would still be out of power Tuesday. Polling places are a priority for the company, and Quinlan said most of the state's polling places should have power for Tuesday's election. …

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Darien Clears Roads To Help With Power Restoration Darien Clears Roads To Help With Power Restoration
Darien Clears Roads To Help With Power Restoration DARIEN, Conn. — Darien and Connecticut Light & Power workers were clearing roadways of fallen trees and wires Wednesday in an effort to restore power in town. But residents may want to consider seeking shelter with friends and family outside of town, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said. “As we are able to access areas previously inaccessible, we continue to identify fallen trees and utility wire damage,” Stevenson said. “Clearing roadways for emergency access must be our first priority and must be complete before restoration efforts can begin.” As of 3 p.m., 87 percent of Darien was …

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