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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Lundeen: Stop Scaring Darien's Seniors Lundeen: Stop Scaring Darien's Seniors Lundeen: Stop Scaring Darien's Seniors
Lundeen: Stop Scaring Darien's Seniors DARIEN, Conn. – The following piece on the Darien Senior Center was submitted by John Lundeen, Democratic candidate for first selectman. A lot of seniors are being told a scare story by the Republicans seeking to hang onto control of the Board of Selectmen. They are telling the seniors that if they want a new senior center, they must fall into line and vote for the current board majority, under a shuffled leadership in the person of Mrs. Jayme Stevenson. This is misinformation deliberately being sown at the Senior Center, where the Republican ticket has been holding its news conferences. Ou…

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by John Lundeen, Democratic Candidate for First Selectman
Darien, CT
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Darien Chamber Says It's Politically Neutral Darien Chamber Says It's Politically Neutral Darien Chamber Says It's Politically Neutral
Darien Chamber Says It's Politically Neutral DARIEN, Conn. – Carol Wilder-Tamme said Monday that neither she nor the Darien Chamber of Commerce is taking a stance on the upcoming town elections.  The chamber president's statement came in reaction to a letter that appeared on The Daily Darien over the weekend from Richard Kelsey, chairman of the Darien Chamber. Wilder-Tamme said she was concerned that the letter, which ran under the headline "Darien Chamber Head Endorses Lundeen," made it seem as if she was endorsing a candidate, since she is often seen in town as the face of the Darien Chamber. She released a statement Monday saying th…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Letter: Darien Democrats Address Public Safety Letter: Darien Democrats Address Public Safety Letter: Darien Democrats Address Public Safety
Letter: Darien Democrats Address Public Safety DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter was submitted by Darien residents David Kahn and Holly Schulz. We're writing to express our gratitude for all the support we've received over the past two years from David Bayne during our efforts to encourage the town of Darien to address pedestrian safety issues, specifically sidewalks along Hoyt Street near the Talmadge Hill train station. As commuters, we are personally affected by the lack of pedestrian access to our neighborhood public transit. Many residents of our neighborhood utilize Hoyt Street to walk to work while navigating a road filled with…

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by David Kahn and Holly Schulz, Darien Residents
Norwalk, CT
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Frightful Weather Surprises Norwalk Frightful Weather Surprises Norwalk Frightful Weather Surprises Norwalk
Frightful Weather Surprises Norwalk FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The freak snowstorm that blew in Saturday hit Fairfield County hard. Residents were surprised to see snow before Halloween for the first time in decades and were frustrated by the widespread, record-breaking power outages throughout the state. Monday classes were canceled for schools in Norwalk, Wilton, New Canaan and Fairfield. Easton and Weston schools will be closed through Tuesday. Schools in Darien, Stamford and Greenwich will open Monday on a 90-minute delay. Westport schools will open on a regular schedule Monday morning. Lisa Grant of Norwalk volunteered at…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
Your Community
Darien Schools To Open on 90-Minute Delay Monday Darien Schools To Open on 90-Minute Delay Monday Darien Schools To Open on 90-Minute Delay Monday
Darien Schools To Open on 90-Minute Delay Monday DARIEN, Conn. – Darien schools will open on a 90-minute delay Monday due to power outages caused by Saturday night's snowstorm. Darien schools announced the delay after thousands in town were left without power Sunday. Earlier this year, Hurricane Irene caused classes to be canceled for three consecutive days right at the start of the new school year.

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by Casey Donahue
Wilton, CT
Breaking News
Wilton Library Extends Hours for Storm Victims Wilton Library Extends Hours for Storm Victims Wilton Library Extends Hours for Storm Victims
Wilton Library Extends Hours for Storm Victims WILTON, Conn. – The Wilton Library has extended its hours for residents left without power after Saturday's snowstorm. The library was to be open until 8 p.m. Sunday for people to use the Internet, recharge  phones, get warm or find a book to read until their power comes back. The library will open at 7 a.m. Monday and close at 8 p.m. As of 4 p.m. Sunday, Connecticut Light & Power reported that 5,660 customers were without power in Wilton, representing 77 percent of the town. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for updates on the storm.

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
Weather
Send Us Your Darien Snow Photos! Send Us Your Darien Snow Photos! Send Us Your Darien Snow Photos!
Send Us Your Darien Snow Photos! DARIEN, Conn. – It's not often that Darien sees snow in October. We want to see your Halloween snow photos! Send us pictures of your Halloween decorations covered in snow, downed trees, snow-covered lawns, kids playing in the snow or any other shots you have of this rare early winter. Send your photos to [email protected].

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
Breaking News
Rare October Storm Knocks Out Power in Darien Rare October Storm Knocks Out Power in Darien Rare October Storm Knocks Out Power in Darien
Rare October Storm Knocks Out Power in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Trade in your Halloween costume for snow gear. A rare October snowstorm Saturday night knocked out power to thousands in Darien and left several roads closed throughout town. As of 1 p.m., there are 2,082 Connecticut Light & Power customers in town without power. First Selectman Dave Campbell said crews were out working to restore power throughout town and that by Sunday afternoon it was expected that power will be restored to 650 homes on the Post Road, 250 homes in the area of Park Place and Maple Street, and 150 homes in the Goodwives River area. The Darien Library is…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
Your Community
Letter: Lundeen Qualified For First Selectman Letter: Lundeen Qualified For First Selectman Letter: Lundeen Qualified For First Selectman
Letter: Lundeen Qualified For First Selectman DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter was submitted by Richard L. Kelsey, chairman of the Darien Chamber of Commerce. The qualifications of those seeking elective local government office include proven career experience, sincere interest in the well-being of the community at large and an ability to lead town government for the common good of its constituents. First selectman candidate John Lundeen has these attributes as demonstrated with his proven leadership roles in the public, private and Darien community sectors. My support for John is based on my personal experience working with him on…

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by Richard L. Kelsey, Chairman of the Darien Chamber of Commerce
Darien, CT
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Letter: Darien Democrats Ready to Tackle Issues Letter: Darien Democrats Ready to Tackle Issues Letter: Darien Democrats Ready to Tackle Issues
Letter: Darien Democrats Ready to Tackle Issues DARIEN, Conn. – The following letter was submitted by Darien resident Victor Pena. My wife Giovanna and I want to express our strong support to John Lundeen, David Bayne and Vicki Riccardo in their run for Board of Selectmen. We have personally and closely known both John and David for years, and are outright impressed by the quality of the team they have put together along with Vickie for the leadership of our town. I have known John Lundeen for over two years and have worked closely with him on various projects. John has an impressive breadth of expertise which makes him uniquely qualifie…

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by Victor Pena, Darien resident
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