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 Wages Ongoing Battle vs. Invasive Plants Darien Wages Ongoing Battle vs. Invasive Plants Darien Wages Ongoing Battle vs. Invasive Plants
Darien Wages Ongoing Battle vs. Invasive Plants DARIEN, Conn. – If you were to look over a landscape filled with Japanese knotweed, thistle and bindweed, you might think it was beautiful and healthy. But these are all examples of invasive species that crowd out natural plants and which the Darien Land Trust constantly works to eradicate. "One of the biggest threats to our national parks and U.S. wilderness are invasive plants that consume millions of acres," said Den Frelinghuysen, co-chair of stewardship at the Land Trust. "What that says is we have tipped the balance in land preservation. It is no longer about just stopping the 'bad th…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Driver Charged With DWI Darien Driver Charged With DWI Darien Driver Charged With DWI
Darien Driver Charged With DWI DARIEN, Conn. – Thomas Hobbes, 22, was charged with DWI and driving through a stop sign early Sunday. A state-funded DWI patrol saw Hobbes' Lexus approach a stop sign at the corner of Ox Ridge Lane and Hollow Tree Ridge Road at 1:57 a.m. and continue through it, police said. He was pulled over, and police said the officer noticed the odor of alcohol on his breath. He failed a field sobriety test and posted a $250 bond. He is due in court Aug. 10. Also from the police blotter: A fence on West Avenue was vandalized Friday, July 29, sometime between 6:45 a.m. and 8 p.m. Police said the number …

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Darien, CT
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Darien Offers Back-to-School Study Skills Course Darien Offers Back-to-School Study Skills Course Darien Offers Back-to-School Study Skills Course
Darien Offers Back-to-School Study Skills Course DARIEN, Conn. – As summer winds down it's time to think about going back to school, which is why Middlesex Middle School is hosting a workshop series run by Successful Study Skills 4 Students. It starts Aug. 15. The program is designed to work with a school's curriculum. S4 classes are based on educational research and taught by accredited teachers. Previous S4 workshops at Middlesex have been fully enrolled. The courses focus on 10 essential skills for learning and studying: goal setting, time management, note-taking, the importance of asking questions, active reading strategies, understan…

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Darien, CT
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Darien's OPUS Charity Announces New Board Darien's OPUS Charity Announces New Board Darien's OPUS Charity Announces New Board
Darien's Opus Charity Announces New Board DARIEN, Conn. – OPUS for Person-to-Person, an organization of more than 200 women in Darien and surrounding towns, has selected its 2011-12 board of directors. The board is made up of 24 women who volunteer their time and energy to fundraising efforts for the Darien-based non-profit Person-to-Person. The board is led by co-presidents Sara Franzese and Betsy Wilson. "Opus continues to thrive because of its dynamic and committed members who donate their time and talent throughout the year," Franzese said. "We are fortunate to have a strong, 15-year foundation of successful fundraisers, dedica…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Veteran Awarded For World War II Service Darien Veteran Awarded For World War II Service Darien Veteran Awarded For World War II Service
Darien Veteran Awarded For World War II Service DARIEN, Conn. – Darien resident Orlando "Red" Francesconi fought in the invasions of North Africa and Sicily as a member of the 1st Infantry Division during World War II. On Friday, the 95-year-old was honored for his service in "The Fighting First" when U.S. Rep. Jim Himes gave him a World War II Victory Medal and a World War II Honorable Service Lapel Button. Francesconi received the medals at his home, surrounded by a sea of family and friends. Francesconi was honorably discharged from the Army 67 years ago and Himes said a remarkable number of veterans have still not received the medals…

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Darien, CT
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Send Us Your Vacation Photos, Darien! Send Us Your Vacation Photos, Darien! Send Us Your Vacation Photos, Darien!
Send Us Your Vacation Photos, Darien! DARIEN, Conn. – August is the month when a lot of Darien residents take one last vacation before school starts. We want to know where you're going! Tell us about your vacation experiences in the comments below, and send your vacation photos to [email protected]. And don't forget to keep checking The Daily Darien while you're away to stay plugged in to what's going on in your town. Send your vacation photos to [email protected], and tell us about your trip in the comments below, on Facebook and on Twitter.

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
Weather
Rain Likely To Roll Into Darien This Weekend Rain Likely To Roll Into Darien This Weekend Rain Likely To Roll Into Darien This Weekend
Rain Likely To Roll Into Darien This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. – The weather may be cool and wet in Darien this weekend after a sunny Friday.  The National Weather Service is predicting a chance of rain and thunderstorms Saturday, mostly after 3 p.m. The high will be around 81 degrees, with a 40 percent chance of rain. Keep an umbrella handy Saturday night, when thunderstorms are likely. Expect between a tenth and one quarter of an inch of rain. The weather may stay wet on Sunday, when there's a 50 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms. The high will be 82, though it should cool off to about 70 by nightfall. Expect the rain to continue…

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Darien, CT
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Jean A. Rich, 88, Known For Her Culinary Skills Jean A. Rich, 88, Known For Her Culinary Skills Jean A. Rich, 88, Known For Her Culinary Skills
Jean A. Rich, 88, Known For Her Culinary Skills DARIEN, Conn. – Jean Annabelle Hopkins Rich, a longtime resident of Darien and Stamford, died at the Atria in Darien on July 30 at the age of 88. She was born in Shelburne, Vt., on April 28, 1923, and moved to Stamford shortly thereafter, graduating from Stamford High School in 1944. She was a dental hygienist and served in the WAVES division in World War II. After being discharged, she was employed by Gordon Jewelers in Stamford. She was also an active volunteer at Stamford Hospital. Rich was an avid reader and athlete. She particularly enjoyed tennis, platform tennis and golf, passing alo…

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Darien, CT
Breaking News
Debt Deal Could Hurt Darien's Needy Debt Deal Could Hurt Darien's Needy Debt Deal Could Hurt Darien's Needy
Debt Deal Could Hurt Darien's Needy DARIEN, Conn. – Some may not realize that in a wealthy town like Darien there are residents who need help paying their bills and buying food and medicine. Darien Director of Social Services Olive Hauser says Congress's recent debt-ceiling deal may cut some of the assistance provided by the town. "I think whenever the budget is in trouble, the social services always suffer," Hauser said. It's difficult to know how they will be affected, but not knowing might be the worst part, she added. "It's nerve-wracking." Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, other top state officials and some of Connecticut's seven…

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by Richard Weizel and Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
Breaking News
Outings Will Help Darien Teens and Police Bond Outings Will Help Darien Teens and Police Bond Outings Will Help Darien Teens and Police Bond
Outings Will Help Darien Teens and Police Bond DARIEN, Conn. – Detective Mark Cappelli says he has been working with teens for years, and has developed a good rapport with them. Now, thanks to a $10,000 grant from the state, he and his fellow officers will get a better chance to interact with young people on adventure trips and service projects. The program, titled "Cops and Kids Adventure," will operate out of the Depot and include 15 to 20 kids ages 12 to 18 who accompany officers on trips to rope courses, ziplines and rock walls. "The big thing for me is breaking down the barriers," Cappelli said. "Kids can sometimes see police as ev…

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