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, 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 rundown of all the town meetings happening in Darien this week. Monday 9 a.m. – Darien Beautification Committee at Town Hall, Room B-3. 7 p.m. – RTM Public Health and Safety Committee at Town Hall, Room 213. 7:45 p.m. – Board of Selectmen at Town Hall, Room 206. Click here for the agenda. 8 p.m. – RTM Public Works Standing Committee at Town Hall, Room 213. 8 p.m. – Representative Town Meeting at Town Hall, Auditorium. Click here for the agenda. Tuesday 8 p.m. – Planning and Zoning Commission at Town Hall, Room 206. Click here for the agenda. Wednesday 9 a.m.…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Student Makes a Difference Darien Student Makes a Difference Darien Student Makes a Difference
Darien Student Makes a Difference DARIEN, Conn. – Darien High School student Jack Kauffman spent Make a Difference Day building garden beds for the Barnum Elementary School in Bridgeport. Jack and 105 other  students performed 315 hours of commumity service working on five local Make a Difference projects sponsored by Builders Beyond Borders.  For more than a decade, Builders Beyond Borders has hosted Make a Difference Day, in which millions of Americans rally for a single day of community service. Builders Beyond Borders provides high school students with opportunities to do  community service and work on international bui…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Kids Have a Heyday at Nature Center Darien Kids Have a Heyday at Nature Center Darien Kids Have a Heyday at Nature Center
Darien Kids Have a Heyday at Nature Center DARIEN, Conn. – Kindergartners from Ox Ridge Elementary recently got up close and personal with the farm animals at the Stamford Nature Center. The kids enjoyed petting and feeding the animals and also learned how apple cider is made. Send your school photos to [email protected]

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Library Showcases International Kids Art Darien Library Showcases International Kids Art Darien Library Showcases International Kids Art
Darien Library Showcases International Kids Art DARIEN, Conn. – Catch holiday-themed art by children from around the world at a new exhibit at the Darien Library. The 35 pieces were created by children between the ages of 7 and 15 from countries such as China, Latvia, Russia, Japan, New Zealand and the United States. The art was provided by Creative Connections, a Norwalk-based non-profit that facilitates global art-based exchanges. The show is co-sponsored by PG Properties and can be seen in the lower library art gallery through Jan. 11.

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Market Helps Empower Poor Women Darien Market Helps Empower Poor Women Darien Market Helps Empower Poor Women
Darien Market Helps Empower Poor Women DARIEN, Conn. – Women all over the world are struggling to feed their families, and the Darien Nature Center is trying to help these women make enough money to support themselves. To that end, handcrafted goods from women in impoverished countries are on sale this week at the Center's Fair Trade Holiday Market. The market is filled with clothing, toys, accessories and decorations provided by Handcrafting Justice, a non-governmental organization that tries to help women from South America, India, Indonesia, Africa, Mexico and South Korea improve their financial situations. "Our mission is to…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Residents Petition to Overturn Shuffle Vote Darien Residents Petition to Overturn Shuffle Vote Darien Residents Petition to Overturn Shuffle Vote
Darien Residents Petition to Overturn Shuffle Vote DARIEN, Conn. – More than 950 residents have signed a petition calling for a referendum on the shuffle project. The controversial plan would move the Senior Center to Town Hall and the Board of Education to the old library at 35 Leroy. Once the signatures are validated, the town must wait at least 19 days to hold a referendum.  After the Representative Town Meeting approved the project on Nov. 1, residents began a movement to take the matter to a townwide vote. Kathy Finnegan, one of the organizers, said that as soon as the petitions went out she received numerous responses from people who w…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Woman Charged With Destroying Mom's Kitchen Darien Woman Charged With Destroying Mom's Kitchen Darien Woman Charged With Destroying Mom's Kitchen
Darien Woman Charged With Destroying Mom's Kitchen DARIEN, Conn. – A Darien woman was arrested at her home on Edgerton Street after getting in a fight with her mom. The 30 year-old woman was upset that her mother had taken her alcohol out of her bedroom and, in a fit of rage, she destroyed the kitchen, police said. She used a wet-dry vacuum cleaner to break the glass on top of the oven and dent the fridge during the Sunday incident, police said. The mother called the police, who came and arrested her daughter. The daughter had a protective order against her, stating that she was not to be disruptive or abusive. She was charged with disorder…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien To Host Talk On Investing In Today's Market Darien To Host Talk On Investing In Today's Market Darien To Host Talk On Investing In Today's Market
Darien To Host Talk On Investing In Today's Market DARIEN, Conn. – If you’re looking for investment advice, fund manager Jean-Marie Eveillard will discuss investing in the post-2008 world at a dinner this Wednesday night. The event, hosted by the Connecticut chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors, will begin at 6 p.m. at the Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s II in Darien. Eveilard will explain why he thinks "value investing" makes long-term sense, even though 2011 saw some serious fluctuations in markets. He will review the causes of the 2008 financial meltdown and give his views on the current state of the economy and what it …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien School Thanks Friends, Family Who Served Darien School Thanks Friends, Family Who Served Darien School Thanks Friends, Family Who Served
Darien School Thanks Friends, Family Who Served DARIEN, Conn. — Ox Ridge School of Darien honored 30 veterans who were family members or close friends of students at its Veterans Day ceremony on Thursday.  The veterans in attendance served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Somalia, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Cold War, Afghanistan and Iraq. Generations of grandparents, parents, and children learned about the history of Veterans Day and remembered the sacrifices made by veterans for our country’s freedom.  The festivities began with kindergartners welcoming the veterans by singing “Grand Old Flag” and “Americ…

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by Jenny Voelker, Ox Ridge mom
Darien, CT
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Darien Celebrates Fall Family Fun Day Darien Celebrates Fall Family Fun Day Darien Celebrates Fall Family Fun Day
Darien Celebrates Fall Family Fun Day DARIEN, Conn. – The Holly Pond School raised a record amount of money at this year's Family Fun Day. The event, which is in its 15th year, drew a large crowd even though the construction at the YMCA drove most of the action indoors. "This is a unique year for our school with the ongoing construction, and the amazing turnout and show of support by our community was truly appreciated," said April Greene, Holly Pond School youth services director. "Our dedicated parents and volunteers did a superb job of making this a seamless and, most importantly, fun family event." Families enjoyed a magic …

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