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's House of Needlepoint Expands Darien's House of Needlepoint Expands Darien's House of Needlepoint Expands
Darien's House of Needlepoint Expands DARIEN, Conn. – The House of Needlepoint in Darien is expanding after more than 20 years of business. The shop specializing in needlepoint canvases and stitching supplies will be moving into a larger space next to its current location at 839 Post Road. Owners Kim Kernan and Beth Crump have owned the shop for almost five years and are happy about moving into a larger space while staying in the same block. “It’s the best of both worlds,” said Kernan. “We can stay in our desirable location but have additional space to display more merchandise. We know our existing customers will love the large…

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Marie Tillman Shares Her Story at Darien Luncheon Marie Tillman Shares Her Story at Darien Luncheon Marie Tillman Shares Her Story at Darien Luncheon
Marie Tillman Shares Her Story at Darien Luncheon DARIEN, Conn. – Marie Tillman, the widow of an Army Ranger killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan, shared the story of coping with her husband’s death at a fundraising luncheon Friday at the Country Club of Darien. When her husband, Pat, decided to give up a promising NFL career to become a soldier after the Sept. 11 attacks, Marie stood by his side, she said, even though they were newly married and just starting their life together. She said she knew it was something he felt he had to do. Tillman talked about receiving the news of her husband's death in 2004. She took comfort as she grieve…

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What's Happening in Darien This Weekend What's Happening in Darien This Weekend What's Happening in Darien This Weekend
What's Happening in Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. – Among the events planned for this Memorial Day Weekend are the Darien Nature Center’s annual Down on the Farm and the Darien Little League’s “Operation DLL Cares” drive for the troops. Here’s what’s happening this weekend. Friday, May 25 Classic Movies: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Darien Community Association continues its series of classic movies with “Yankee Doodle Dandy” starring James Cagney. Admission is free and tea will be served. “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close” Screening: 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. The Darien Library hosts two screenings of “Extremely Loud and Incredibly Clo…

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Darien Woman Creates Line of Organic Cookie Mixes Darien Woman Creates Line of Organic Cookie Mixes Darien Woman Creates Line of Organic Cookie Mixes
Darien Woman Creates Line of Organic Cookie Mixes DARIEN, Conn. – Darien resident Kristin Farrell wanted to create a line of foods that not were not only tasty but also healthy and environmentally friendly. Last fall, she launched In A Jar, a line of cookie mixes with organic ingredients and “green” packaging. “I always try to buy organic products, because it’s better quality. And I try to be as eco-friendly as possible,” Farrell said. The chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin cookie mixes come in reusable glass jars with labels printed on recycled paper. Farrell came up with the idea and designed the jars and labels for a project last year wh…

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Darien Kids Excel at Mastering Difficult Words Darien Kids Excel at Mastering Difficult Words Darien Kids Excel at Mastering Difficult Words
Darien Kids Excel at Mastering Difficult Words DARIEN, Conn. – Students from Darien’s IDEA gifted program showed that once again they are champions of difficult vocabulary. Both the seventh- and eighth-graders excelled in this year’s WordMasters Challenge. The seventh-grade IDEA students placed seventh in the nation out of 171 teams in the year-end cumulative standings. The eighth-graders placed eighth in the nation out of 172 teams. Both teams were competing in the Gold Division. Students in the WordMasters Challenge compete by using difficult vocabulary to solve logic puzzles involving analogies. The vocabulary is considerably harder …

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Darien School Board Race to Be Contested This Year Darien School Board Race to Be Contested This Year Darien School Board Race to Be Contested This Year
Darien School Board Race to Be Contested This Year DARIEN, Conn. – There will be four candidates vying for three spots on the Darien Board of Education this election. Both the Republican and the Democratic parties nominated their candidates for the board Wednesday night. The Democrats nominated Patty McCormick and Katie Stein. The Republicans nominated current chair Elizabeth Hagerty-Ross and Sara Schneider-Zuro. This is the first board race in several years with more candidates than open spots. The open positions currently are filled by Hagerty-Ross, Republican Amy Bell and Democrat George Reilly. The Democrats chose to run two candidates …

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Middlesex Honors Principal for 26 Years of Service Middlesex Honors Principal for 26 Years of Service Middlesex Honors Principal for 26 Years of Service
Middlesex Honors Principal for 26 Years of Service DARIEN, Conn. - Middlesex Principal Debi Boccanfuso was celebrated at a special coffee held by the Middlesex Parent Association in honor of her 26 years at the school. The event's theme was "Middlesex - Soar to New Heights." Festive hot air balloon center pieces were placed at all the tables and Boccanfuso was given a hot air balloon ride for her and her husband. The MPA also announced that it is establishing a scholarship fund in her name. "She has set the stage for nurturing education in the numerous ways she has touched others and she is known for her effervescent style of endless words …

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Letter: Darien GOP Endorses Wood's Re-Election Letter: Darien GOP Endorses Wood's Re-Election Letter: Darien GOP Endorses Wood's Re-Election
Letter: Darien GOP Endorses Wood's Re-Election DARIEN, Conn. ? TheDailyDarien.com accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to [email protected]. To the Editor, On May 9th, the Darien Republican Town Committee voted unanimously to endorse the renomination of Terrie Wood as our state representative for the 141st District. Terrie's nomination is a well-deserved recognition of her hard work representing Darien and Rowayton over the past four years. Terrie's service on the Appropriations Committee and her understanding of the finances of the state makes her best suited to represent Republicans and fisc…

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Darien Democrats Nominate Werner for State Rep. Darien Democrats Nominate Werner for State Rep. Darien Democrats Nominate Werner for State Rep.
Darien Democrats Nominate Werner for State Rep. DARIEN, Conn. - Darien resident Rob Werner has been nominated to be the Democratic candidate to represent the 141st Assembly District, which encompasses parts of Darien and Norwalk. He will be running against Republican incumbant Terrie Wood. "Here in Darien and Norwalk we are often frustrated, disappointed, chagrined with our voice in the Connecticut House of Representatives," Werner said when accepting the nomination. "And yet we keep doing the same thing over and over and over again - electing people who cannot or will not get the job done for our communities. It's time to break the patt…

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Darien Appoints New Principal for Ox Ridge Darien Appoints New Principal for Ox Ridge Darien Appoints New Principal for Ox Ridge
Darien Appoints New Principal for Ox Ridge DARIEN, Conn. – Ox Ridge Elementary School Assistant Principal Luke Forshaw has been chosen as the new principal of the Darien school. He replaces John Rechi, who is retiring at the end of the year after 26 years as Ox Ridge’s principal. Forshaw has spent his career in the Darien school system. He began as an elementary school teacher before becoming the district’s technology integration specialist. Two years ago he was appointed assistant principal of Ox Ridge. During his tenure in Darien, he has been part of teams that have revised curriculum for elementary instructional technology, socia…

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