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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What's Happening in Darien This Week What's Happening in Darien This Week What's Happening in Darien This Week
What's Happening in Darien This Week DARIEN, Conn. – This week there are several Darien government budget presentations, as well as events where parents can learn about technology. Here’s a rundown of what’s happening this week in Darien: Monday 10 a.m.: The Darien Library presents a screening of the documentary “Growing Up Online.” This documentary peers inside the world of cyber-savvy tweens and teens, a generation that has grown up with an entirely different notion of privacy and personal space. 12:30 p.m.: The Darien Senior Center hosts Hope Street Pharmacy. This program is intended for seniors to get answers to any quest…

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New Darien Store Specializes in Unique Olive Oils New Darien Store Specializes in Unique Olive Oils New Darien Store Specializes in Unique Olive Oils
New Darien Store Specializes in Unique Olive Oils DARIEN, Conn. – Long before she opened her new shop in Darien, Alina Lawrence loved olive oil. Her store, Olivette, reflects this lifelong love with an impressive collection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. “There are 700 different kinds of olives, so you can imagine how many different olive oils you can have,” she said. Her store carries 48 varieties of olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Lawrence developed her love of oils while growing up in Romania and through her relatives who live in Greece. She loves using it to cook but has also found other uses for it. “I used to put it in my ha…

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New Darien Law Firm Specializes In Entrepreneurs New Darien Law Firm Specializes In Entrepreneurs New Darien Law Firm Specializes In Entrepreneurs
New Darien Law Firm Specializes In Entrepreneurs DARIEN, Conn. – A new law firm specializing in entrepreneurs has opened its office in Darien. The Rucci Law Group, LLC says it uses technology to help its clients start new businesses. Partners Joseph J. Rucci Jr., Amy Zabetakis and Kate Diehm have several years of experience practicing law in the area. Rucci, a New Canaan resident, has helped clients start businesses that include a pharmaceutical company, several commercial banks and a for-profit college and law school. Zabetakis lives in Darien and specializes in zoning, land use and real estate law. She also has helped several nonprofits…

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Depot Hosts Annual Darien Community Spelling Bee Depot Hosts Annual Darien Community Spelling Bee Depot Hosts Annual Darien Community Spelling Bee
Depot Hosts Annual Darien Community Spelling Bee DARIEN, Conn. – Assemble a team and brush up on your spelling for Darien’s third annual Community Spelling Bee. This fundraiser for the Depot Youth Center will be held at Darien Town Hall on March 18. Teams of three will work together. In past years teams from many different groups at Darien High School have taken part, including the field hockey team, the crew team, Post 53 and the National Honor Society. There have also been many teams from town organizations and businesses, such as the Darien Chamber of Commerce, the boards of Education and Finance, the Darien Library, the Noroton Fire De…

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Darien Executive Charged With Hate Crime Darien Executive Charged With Hate Crime Darien Executive Charged With Hate Crime
Darien Executive Charged With Hate Crime DARIEN, Conn. – A Morgan Stanley executive from Darien was charged with a hate crime after allegedly getting in a fight with a cab driver over a fare, police said. William Jennings, 45, of Knollwood Lane, was charged with second-degree assault, sixth-degree theft of service and intimidation by bias or bigotry. The cab driver told police he picked Jennings up on the night of Dec. 21 in Manhattan and drove him to Darien. He told police that he and Jennings agreed on a rate of $204 before leaving New York. At the end of the ride, Jennings refused to pay the agreed upon fare, police said. An ar…

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School Employees Earn Top Salaries in Darien School Employees Earn Top Salaries in Darien School Employees Earn Top Salaries in Darien
School Employees Earn Top Salaries in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Darien school administrators make the highest salaries of all town employees, with the Top 10 highest paid individuals earning a total of $1.7 million. Superintendent Stephen Falcone is the highest paid town employee, pulling in $229,500 in the 2011-12 fiscal year. He is followed by Darien High School Principal Dan Haron, who makes $180,709 and assistant superintendents Judith Pandolfo and Matt Byrnes, who each make $178,836. Town Administrator Karl Kilduff is the highest paid non-school employee and makes $151,510, according to information from the town's Finance Department…

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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. – This weekend, the First Congregational Church of Darien is hosting the 45th Annual Darien Antiques Show. This annual event features more than 30 dealers of antiques. Here are some other events happening this weekend: Friday 9:30 a.m.: Tax-Aide, a free tax preparation and e-filing program provided by the AARP, will be at the Darien Library. Tax assistance is available to all individuals regardless of age or income. Bring all your 2011 tax forms, Social Security and other official identification and 2010 tax returns, if possible. 11 a.m.: Join the Darien Library’s Tweet Ups, …

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Darien Kids Celebrate Black History Month Darien Kids Celebrate Black History Month Darien Kids Celebrate Black History Month
Darien Kids Celebrate Black History Month DARIEN, Conn. – Second graders at Holmes Elementary School celebrated the achievements of African Americans on the last day of Black History Month. The students each researched and wrote about famous African Americans, such as Barack Obama, Jackie Robinson, Booker T. Washington, Sojourner Truth, Oprah Winfrey and Duke Ellington.

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Darien Cops To Coach Parents On Internet Safety Darien Cops To Coach Parents On Internet Safety Darien Cops To Coach Parents On Internet Safety
Darien Cops To Coach Parents On Internet Safety DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Police Youth Division and the Depot are teaming up to teach parents how to keep kids safe while surfing the Internet. The hands-on workshop will be taught by Detective Chet Perkowski, a forensic computer specialist with the Darien Police Department. The program is intended for parents of children in fifth grade through high school. It will teach parents how to install and navigate parental-control software, look up a computer’s history after it has been deleted, keep track of what kids do on Facebook and other social media, and offer tips on how to remove content t…

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Darien Democrats Seek New Registrar of Voters Darien Democrats Seek New Registrar of Voters Darien Democrats Seek New Registrar of Voters
Darien Democrats Seek New Registrar of Voters DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Democratic Town Committee is looking for a new Democratic Registrar of Voters to replace Tom Dunn, who will be retiring at the end of his term in 2012. The registrar’s responsibilities include administering state election procedures, maintaining and updating voter registration databases, and training and monitoring Election Day workers. The committee ideally is looking for a candidate who has experience as a poll worker and some familiarity with election procedures, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and train staff and to understand and adhere to legal or…

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