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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 State House Candidates Talk I-95, Housing Darien State House Candidates Talk I-95, Housing
Darien State House Candidates Talk I-95, Housing DARIEN, Conn. - Traffic on Interstate 95 and affordable housing were big topics of conversation at a debate Tuesday night between state House of Representatives candidates from Darien, Stamford and Norwalk. Terrie Wood, the Republican incumbent in the 141st District (Darien/Norwalk) said leadership in the Department of Transportation could help fix traffic problems along I-95. She suggested finding somebody who could re-energize the department and make it more efficient. Rob Werner, the Democratic challenger in the 141st District, said that realistically not a lot could be done to fix traff…

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Romney Leads In Darien Fundraising, Reader Poll Romney Leads In Darien Fundraising, Reader Poll
Romney Leads In Darien Fundraising, Reader Poll DARIEN, Conn. – Mitt Romney continues to raise more money than Barack Obama from Darien donors and is polling higher among readers of The Darien Daily Voice in the race for president. But statewide polls show Obama is polling higher among Connecticut voters. The Republican nominee has received 452 campaign donations from Darien voters, according to the Center for Responsive Politics. Those contributions total $656,305. Obama has received 158 contributions, totaling $126,010, in town. Since The Darien Daily Voice last checked campaign contributions at the end of July, Romney has received 137…

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Romano, Perone Focus On Jobs, Schools In Norwalk State Rep. Debate Romano, Perone Focus On Jobs, Schools In Norwalk State Rep. Debate
Romano, Perone Focus On Jobs, Schools In Norwalk State Rep. Debate NORWALK, Conn. – Improving the economy and making sure Norwalk schools receive fair aid from the state were the main focuses of a debate Monday night between candidates for the 137th State House District. “We need to be more creative about putting money in the hands of small businesses to help keep them here,” said Chris Perone, the Democratic incumbent. Initiatives such as tax credits have helped businesses stay open and people keep their jobs, he said, and more credits can help companies grow. “We’re very business unfriendly,” said Joanne Romano, the Republican challenger. She pointed to …

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Events
What To Do In Darien This Week What To Do In Darien This Week
What To Do In Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. - The events in Darien this week include a state congressional debate, an information session on the Depot and a Halloween parade for kids. For more things to do, check out our Events page. Monday, Oct. 22 Author Emma Straub: 7 p.m. Author Emma Straub will discuss her novel, "Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures." The book tells the story of a woman from her childhood in 1920s Wisconsin to her life as a Hollywood star. Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. Straight Talk: 7:30 p.m. Parents are invited to talk to the Darien police youth officers and student resource officer about topics i…

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What To Do In Norwalk This Week What To Do In Norwalk This Week
What To Do In Norwalk This Week NORWALK, Conn. - The events in Norwalk this week include debates, a Halloween parade and concert for kids, and a haunted tour of Mill Hill graveyard. For a full listing of things to do, check out our Events page. Monday, Oct. 2  Gang Leader for a Day: 10 a.m. Sociologist Sudhir Venkatesh, who infiltrated a Chicago gang and wrote a book about it, will speak about his experiences. Norwalk Community College, 188 Richards Ave. Trends in Executive Coaching: 5:30 p.m. Rondi Frey of Norwalk Hospital, Ellen Keithline Byrne of Save the Children, Rick E. Spann of Gateway International and Karen Kirc…

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Real Estate
See Darien's Weekly Home Sales See Darien's Weekly Home Sales
See Darien's Weekly Home Sales DARIEN, Conn. - The following is a list of residential property transfers in Darien from Oct. 10 to Oct. 16, as provided by the town clerk's office. Carla Lisa Giansanti sold 11 William St. to Elizabeth and Duane Morgan for $812,000. John and Christa McNamara sold 181 Leroy Ave. to Charles and Rebecca Claffey for $2,140,000. Reilly Builders, LLC sold 36 Stanton Road to Lori and John Gianukakis for $2,250,000. Edward and Barret Gargano sold 74 Middlesex Road to Andrew and Lindsey Carr for $1,395,000. Wight Martindale III and Betsy Manning sold 2 Tokeneke Beach Drive to Erik and Sarah Cetrulo…

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Business
Find A Job In Norwalk Find A Job In Norwalk
Find A Job In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. - The following jobs were posted online by employers who are hiring in Norwalk. The City of Norwalk is hiring firefighters. Sprint is hiring bilingual retail consultants. General Electric is hiring several positions including quantitative analyst, manager of portfolio risk reporting, compliance specialist and global compliance training leader. Davita is hiring registered nurses. Constituency Management Group is seeking a creative design director. Konica Minolta Business Solutions is looking for a center consultant and center assistant manager. Bank of America is hiring teller…

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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 concert by Mavis Staples and cabaret performances. For a full listing of events, check out our Events page. Friday, Oct. 19 Rowayton Farmers' Market: Noon to 5 p.m. Pick up fresh fruit, vegetables and other items from local farmers and vendors. Pinkney Park, 176 Rowayton Ave. Mavis Staples – the Epitome of Soul: 7 p.m. Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Mavis Staples will be performing. Tickets are $55 to $75. Concert Hall, 125 East Ave. Cabaret On The Green: 8:30 p.m. Enjoy cabaret performances, including Broadway p…

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What To Do In Darien This Weekend What To Do In Darien This Weekend
What To Do In Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. - The events in Darien this weekend include the Holly Pond School Family Fun Day, a dog Halloween costume parade and a couple of author talks. For a full listing of events, check out our Events page. Friday, Oct. 19 Social Media Roundtable: 8 a.m. Ellen DePasquale of Constant Contact will discuss email marketing and integrating social media with email. $25. 341 Studios, 30 Old Kings Highway S. Mom's Morning In: 10 a.m. Beautiful Marcia will stop by to sing funny, original songs for Halloween. $10 per child. Darien Community Association, 274 Middlesex Road. Ask a Lawyer: 11 …

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Himes, Obsitnik Talk Health Care In House Debate Himes, Obsitnik Talk Health Care In House Debate
Himes, Obsitnik Talk Health Care In House Debate NORWALK, Conn. – Reforming health care and getting the economy growing were the focus of U.S. Congressional candidates Jim Himes and Steve Obsitnik at their second debate Thursday at the Norwalk Inn. The two agreed that bipartisan solutions are needed to fix Medicare, but they disagreed on the effectiveness of recent health-care reforms such as Obamacare. Himes praised health-care reform, saying that it provides coverage to millions who had none. But he acknowledged that there is still work to be done to fix the country’s health-care problems. “Medicare sits on top of an enormously expensiv…

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