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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Norwalk, CT
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Maritime Aquarium Gets a 'FINtastic' Makeover Maritime Aquarium Gets a 'FINtastic' Makeover Maritime Aquarium Gets a 'FINtastic' Makeover
Maritime Aquarium Gets a 'FINtastic' Makeover NORWALK, Conn. – The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is undergoing a major transformation that will give visitors a more vivid understanding of the marine life in Long Island Sound. "The footprint of the aquarium isn't changing. We're trying to create a deeper, richer, more dynamic exploration of Long Island Sound," said Dave Sigworth, publicist for the aquarium. The aquarium is unique because it is mainly devoted to a single body of water. It is undergoing a $4 million renovation, dubbed the "FINtastic RefurbFISHment," that will change the walking pattern of the aquarium to put a bigger empha…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Police Launch Winter Coat Drive Darien Police Launch Winter Coat Drive Darien Police Launch Winter Coat Drive
Darien Police Launch Winter Coat Drive DARIEN, Conn. – With the holidays upon us, many are thinking about ways to help by giving to others. The Darien Police Department is doing its part by collecting coats for the needy for the winter. This Sunday, the Darien Police Association will start its second annual winter coat drive. It will donated the gently used coats to Person-to-Person. The coat drive was launched last year, when Officer Dan Skoumbros called Person-to-Person, asking whether the police could collect coats for the charity. Although the police had donated to Person-to-Person for years, this was the first big initiativ…

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Darien, CT
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Man Charged With Having Pound of Pot in Darien Man Charged With Having Pound of Pot in Darien Man Charged With Having Pound of Pot in Darien
Man Charged With Having Pound of Pot in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – A Bridgeport man stopped for a defective license plate light ended up being charged with possession of more than a pound of marijuana, Darien police reported. Police gave this account:  Donald Larrow, 30, was spotted driving on Hoyt Street on the morning of Nov. 14 with the defective plate light. He also drove over the double yellow line a couple of times. When he was pulled over, the officers detected a strong odor of marijuana in the car. Larrow told them that he had a little bit on him. In searching the car, the officers found several baggies filled with marijuana on the d…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Teen Beaten After Friday Night Party Darien Teen Beaten After Friday Night Party Darien Teen Beaten After Friday Night Party
Darien Teen Beaten After Friday Night Party DARIEN, Conn. – A Darien teen who allegedly beat another teen during a party Friday night was arrested on an assault charge. Scott Waters, 18, of 5 Walmsley Road, Darien, was arrested after police investigated a report of a party on Hollow Tree Ridge Road. When officers arrived, they found the beating victim sitting on a stone wall. He had several lacerations, abrasions and contusions on his face and first told officers that he had fallen in the street. The victim, a 17-year-old male resident of Darien, admitted to police that he had been beaten. Waters and other partygoers were unhappy tha…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Sets Date for Shuffle Referendum Vote Darien Sets Date for Shuffle Referendum Vote Darien Sets Date for Shuffle Referendum Vote
Darien Sets Date for Shuffle Referendum Vote DARIEN, Conn. – Darien residents will get a chance to vote on the shuffle project on Tuesday, Dec. 13. The Board of Selectmen approved that date Monday night for a referendum on a proposal to move the Senior Center to Town Hall and the Board of Education offices to 35 Leroy Ave. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The vote will consist of a paper ballot, asking residents whether they approve of appropriating $6.979 million for the project. Residents can also vote by absentee ballot, which will be available in the town clerk’s office at Town Hall on Wednesday. The Representative Town Me…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Dancers Keep 'Nutcracker' Tradition Alive Darien Dancers Keep 'Nutcracker' Tradition Alive Darien Dancers Keep 'Nutcracker' Tradition Alive
Darien Dancers Keep 'Nutcracker' Tradition Alive DARIEN, Conn. – Darien High School senior Caroline Schau will lead 28 Darien dancers in a New England Dance Theater production of "The Nutcracker." Performances will be given at New Canaan High School. Schau will play three roles, the Snow Fairy, Dew Drop and Marzipan in the Land of Sweets. She will be joined by dancers from all Darien schools, from little dancers just starting out to high schoolers mastering challenging steps and solo performers. The ballerinas will perform as angels, mice, bluebells, ginger cookies, bonbons, candy canes, soldiers and children at a party. Now in its 26th y…

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Darien, CT
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Math Games Are a Big Plus for Darien 3rd Graders Math Games Are a Big Plus for Darien 3rd Graders Math Games Are a Big Plus for Darien 3rd Graders
Math Games Are a Big Plus for Darien 3rd Graders DARIEN, Conn. – Who knew learning math could be fun? The Cranium Challenge program at Ox Ridge School is a popular math-enrichment class sponsored by Darien Advocates for the Education of the Gifted. Third-grade students enhance their math, problem-solving and critical thinking skills by playing puzzles and games before school. During the six-week course, the kids work individually and cooperatively to explore mathematical strategies and solve problems creatively. The class just ended for the fall, but it will be offered again in the spring. It is open to all third-grade students, but there …

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Darien, CT
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Check Out Darien's Town Meetings Check Out Darien's Town Meetings Check Out Darien's Town Meetings
Check Out Darien's Town Meetings DARIEN, Conn. – Here’s a schedule of government meetings this week in Darien: Monday 7:45 p.m. – Board of Selectmen at Town Hall, Room 206. Click here for the agenda. 8 p.m. – RTM Rules Committee at Town Hall, Room 119. Tuesday 7:30 p.m. – TV 79 Advisory Board at Town Hall, Room 119. 7:30 p.m. – Board of Education at Town Hall, Board of Education office. 8 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Commission at Town Hall, Room 206. Click here for the agenda.

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Darien, CT
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Darien to Get Welcoming Greenery at I-95 Exits Darien to Get Welcoming Greenery at I-95 Exits Darien to Get Welcoming Greenery at I-95 Exits
Darien to Get Welcoming Greenery at I-95 Exits DARIEN, Conn. – Darien’s about to get a little greener. Monday morning, the Tree Conservancy of Darien will plant 11 trees at I-95 Exits 13 and 11 onto the Post Road to create welcoming gateways to the eastern and western approaches to town. The plantings are funded by donations from the community. The grassland at Ext 13 will be upgraded with three 14-foot aurora dogwoods, six 10-foot blue hollies and an American sweetgum. Exit 11 will get a blue spruce, two red maples, a Valley Forge elm and an Eastern redbud. “Adding trees to our town gateways will accentuate the special beauty of Darien…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Teachers Win Grants for Special Training Darien Teachers Win Grants for Special Training Darien Teachers Win Grants for Special Training
Darien Teachers Win Grants for Special Training DARIEN, Conn. – Darien Advocates for the Education of the Gifted held a reception at Middlesex Middle School for the 2011 recipients of grants from the Barbara Harrington Fund. The fund was established in 1984 by Darien Advocates in honor of Barbara Harrington, founder of Darien’s IDEA program for gifted students. The following 32: teachers received grants: Darien High School Bonita Messman, Math Michelle Currier, Art Hai-Ming Wu, World Language Catherine Ermann, Science Dorine Bosler, Art Charlene Riordan, World Langauge Middlesex Middle School Madelyn Mainiero, Science Peter Mart…

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