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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Darien Shows Blue Wave Pride Darien Shows Blue Wave Pride Darien Shows Blue Wave Pride
Darien Shows Blue Wave Pride DARIEN, Conn. – If you’re out and about in Darien Saturday you might encounter Darien High athletes drumming up support for their teams. Saturday is Blue Wave Pride Day in Darien, and the kids will be selling memberships in the Blue Wave Booster Club as well as limited edition 2011 Blue Wave Pride T-shirts and other merchandise. Boosters encourage community members to stop by and show support by joining the club and buying a $5 tee. A $100 membership in the BWBC includes two free passes to all home football and basketball games and helps support the teams of Darien High School. The Darien S…

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Norwalk, CT
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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Hires New Leader YWCA Darien/Norwalk Hires New Leader YWCA Darien/Norwalk Hires New Leader
YWCA Darien/Norwalk Hires New Leader DARIEN, Conn. – Darien resident Ellen Kirby has been hired as the new executive director of the YWCA Darien/Norwalk, replacing Interim Executive Director Nancy Coughlin, who has held the post since June 2010. "We're thrilled to have Ellen as the new executive director of the YWCA Darien/Norwalk. Her dedication and knowledge of the organization combined with her passion and energy will be a huge asset moving forward. We are very excited about the future of the YW under Ellen's leadership and are grateful for Nancy Coughlin's contributions over the past year," said Amy Zabetakis, president o…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Schools Return $96K to Town Darien Schools Return $96K to Town Darien Schools Return $96K to Town
Darien Schools Return $96K to Town DARIEN, Conn. – Darien schools are returning more than $96,000 to the town after being forced to ask for an extra $475,000 to cover the excess costs of special education back in April. Director of Finance Richard Huot tallied up the schools' year-end budget numbers for 2010-11 and presented them to the Board of Education. "We ended the year in the black in personnel, fixed costs and equipment," Huot said. "The student activity fees were a little below what we expected, but the town was nice enough to provide additional appropriation." Darien schools spent a total of $76,737,534 in the 2010-…

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Darien, CT
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Darien High Students Seek an Open Campus Darien High Students Seek an Open Campus Darien High Students Seek an Open Campus
Darien High Students Seek an Open Campus DARIEN, Conn. – Many Darien High School seniors with free periods during the day wish they could go off campus when they do not have a class. However, a proposal by Principal Dan Haron that would create an "open-ends" policy for students has been shot down by the Board of Education. "I think I speak for all seniors when I say we want open-ends," said senior Meghan Foley. "We're seniors. After three years, we deserve this." The proposal would have allowed seniors in good academic standing in their second semester to come early and leave late if their schedules allowed it. Haron and Superinte…

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by Casey Donahue and Matt Mullen
Darien, CT
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Thieves Drill Hole Into Roof of Darien Home Thieves Drill Hole Into Roof of Darien Home Thieves Drill Hole Into Roof of Darien Home
Thieves Drill Hole Into Roof of Darien Home DARIEN, Conn. – Burglars broke into a house on Valley Forge Road over the holiday weekend by cutting a hole in the roof. The family was out of the house from 1 p.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Monday. When they returned, they found the hole in the roof and the second and third floors of the house had been rummaged through. The hole had been drilled through the slate roof, some plywood and the dry wall ceiling. Some jewelry was taken, but an exact amount was unknown. In late August, a home on Pembroke Road was broken into in a similar fashion, when thieves punched a hole in the roof and stole thousan…

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Darien, CT
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What's Your Outlook on the Next Decade, Darien? What's Your Outlook on the Next Decade, Darien? What's Your Outlook on the Next Decade, Darien?
What's Your Outlook on the Next Decade, Darien? DARIEN, Conn. – In the 10 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, Americans have fought two long wars, endured financial crisis and widespread unemployment, suffered through Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters, and watched intense political divisiveness. How do the events of the last decade shape your view of the next 10 years? Are you optimistic or pessimistic? Send your responses to [email protected], or post them on our Facebook page.

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Darien, CT
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Darien Democrats Make Plans for Selectman Race Darien Democrats Make Plans for Selectman Race Darien Democrats Make Plans for Selectman Race
Darien Democrats Make Plans for Selectman Race DARIEN, Conn. – Even though flooding has been identified as an issue in Darien, little has been done about it, Democratic first selectman candidate John Lundeen says. In a news conference Tuesday night at his house, Lundeen outlined the goals he would seek to accomplish if elected first selectman, including dealing with flooding. "It is time to openly discuss the public issues surrounding an updated approach to flood control in Darien," Lundeen said. "It is time to create the Flood and Erosion Control Board and assure the community that it will be an effective resource for necessary flood co…

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Darien, CT
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Plastic Bag Debate Continues To Rage in Darien Plastic Bag Debate Continues To Rage in Darien Plastic Bag Debate Continues To Rage in Darien
Plastic Bag Debate Continues To Rage in Darien DARIEN, Conn. – Choose to Reuse in Darien is pushing ahead with its plan to implement a townwide ban on plastic shopping bags. It has gone before many town boards and talked with businesses all over Darien, and the Board of Selectmen will further discuss the proposed ordinance at its meeting Tuesday. At its last meeting, the board heard testimony from Choose to Reuse, as well as from Greg Palmer of Palmer's Market and other representatives of the supermarket industry. Palmer argued that, although plastic bags pose a threat to the environment and agreed their use should be limited, a legal ba…

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Darien, CT
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Hindley Elementary Students Go Back To School Hindley Elementary Students Go Back To School Hindley Elementary Students Go Back To School
Hindley Elementary Students Go Back To School DARIEN, Conn. – Though Hurricane Irene delayed the start of school by three days, students at Hindley Elementary piled off the bus Thursday morning, ready to start the new year. Principal Rita Ferri greeted students such as fifth grader Ian Smith. Pictured waiting for their bus are Daniel Fitzpatrick, Christian Pllumbi, Caitlyn Hocker, Deanna Attisani, Alex Decsi, Ryan Hocker, Reese Wilson, Chole Hocker, Peter Canelli, Julia Decsi, Elizabeth Canelli and Gabby Wilson. Do you have pictures from the first day of school? Send them to [email protected]. And don't forget to follow us on…

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Darien, CT
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Do You Remember A Time Before 9/11? Do You Remember A Time Before 9/11? Do You Remember A Time Before 9/11?
Do You Remember A Time Before 9/11? DARIEN, Conn. – The tenth anniversary of Sept. 11 is next weekend, and many older people have vivid memories of that day. Are you young enough that you don't remember a world before 9/11? Do you know a kid who is that young? How do they view the world? To mark "The 9/11 Decade" The Daily Darien is compiling your responses to questions about Sept. 11. Send your responses to [email protected] or post them on our Facebook page.

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