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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Finals Weigh Heavily on Darien Kids Finals Weigh Heavily on Darien Kids Finals Weigh Heavily on Darien Kids
Finals Weigh Heavily on Darien Kids Darien High School junior Niya Wright had been studying for more than four hours. Books, binders and papers littered her desk as she desperately tried to ace one final set of tests. But it wasn't easy. "Finals have been in the back of my mind for the last three weeks, and now that it's actually finals week all I can think about is them," Wright said. "There's so much to do; to say I'm stressed is putting it lightly." Wednesday marks the last day of finals for Darien High, with Thursday designated for students to make up any tests they missed. The average junior takes five academic classes, …

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by Matt Mullen
Darien, CT
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Prom Photos Finger Darien Burglar Prom Photos Finger Darien Burglar Prom Photos Finger Darien Burglar
Prom Photos Finger Darien Burglar Close examination of Darien High School prom photos last week revealed the perpetrator of an April burglary. The victim had left his apartment unlocked on April 15 and returned home to find $6,600 missing, including a $1,995 Invicta watch. He believed the burglar must have been a neighbor because someone unfamiliar with the apartment would likely have been scared away by his dogs. The victim began conducting his own investigation, and while looking through photos from the prom he noticed one of his teenage neighbors wearing the same Invicta watch that had been stolen. He contacted the polic…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Station Repairs Hinder Darien Commuters Station Repairs Hinder Darien Commuters Station Repairs Hinder Darien Commuters
Station Repairs Hinder Darien Commuters The closing of the pedestrian walkway over the Noroton Heights train station is forcing Darien commuters such as Alex Lindstrom to walk extra lengths to get from one side of the tracks to the other. Lindstrom and others were surprised last week to find that the walkways were closed and would remain so until the middle of July. "It's tough," Lindstrom said as he got off the train Thursday evening and detoured over the bridge on Hollow Tree Ridge Road to get to his apartment at Avalon. "Especially when there are track changes like this morning, when you have 100 people running back and forth, …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Students Conquer Wordmasters Challenge Darien Students Conquer Wordmasters Challenge Darien Students Conquer Wordmasters Challenge
Darien Students Conquer Wordmasters Challenge A team of Darien students representing the IDEA Program won highest honors in the WordMasters Challenge, a national language arts competition entered by more than 220,000 students annually. The challenge consists of three separate tests held at intervals during the school year. After tying for third place in the year's final test, the program's seventh-graders placed seventh in the nation in the year-end cumulative standings among 173 schools. They were competing in the difficult Gold division. The sixth-graders tied for 10th place in the nation in the year's final test, among 193 competing …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Pancake Breakfast Stacks Up Funds for Van Darien Pancake Breakfast Stacks Up Funds for Van Darien Pancake Breakfast Stacks Up Funds for Van
Darien Pancake Breakfast Stacks Up Funds for Van The Darien Fire Department was packed Sunday morning as neighbors came out for a pancake breakfast fundraiser to help get Freddie Tuccinardi a van to get around town. Tuccinardi, who must use a wheelchair because of his cerebral palsy, was thrilled at the turnout. "I want to thank everyone for coming and who contributed," he said. "Hopefully, the van fundraiser will go well so my mom won't have to work so hard getting me around everywhere." The Darien Lions Club put the pancake breakfast together. Club member John Campbell greeted people at the door with a huge smile and thanked them their …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Jon Kenneth Takseraas, Longtime Darien Resident Jon Kenneth Takseraas, Longtime Darien Resident Jon Kenneth Takseraas, Longtime Darien Resident
Jon Kenneth Takseraas, Longtime Darien Resident Jon Kenneth Takseraas, a longtime resident of Darien, was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and raised in Laurelton, Queens, N.Y. He graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School with honors in industrial design and then attended Pratt Institute. In 1962, he and Arie Ilton started Form & Function Inc., a model-making business in New York City. In 1995, Form & Function moved to Darien, and it continued there until his retirement. During his career, Takseraas developed thousands of consumer product containers and whimsical TV props. He was also involved in several World's Fair exhibitions and wa…

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Darien, CT
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Darien Musicians Win Big at Festival Darien Musicians Win Big at Festival Darien Musicians Win Big at Festival
Darien Musicians Win Big at Festival The Middlesex Middle School music ensembles were recognized with many awards for their performances at the Parks Music Festival. Each of the middle school ensembles competed with other school ensembles from throughout Connecticut. The Camerata Singers won first place for best overall middle school choir, the Jazz Ensemble won best overall middle school jazz ensemble and the Honors Band won best overall middle school concert band. The seventh and eighth grade Orchestra won second place in its division. Additionally, saxophonist Julia Evans was recognized as an Outstanding Soloist, and Paige A…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Complete List of Darien Art Show Award Winners Complete List of Darien Art Show Award Winners Complete List of Darien Art Show Award Winners
Complete List of Darien Art Show Award Winners Best in Show: Olivia Robinson for "Kappa Hill" (award compliments of Dana Fead of Prudential Connecticut Realty). Oil & Acrylics: First, Henry Glavin for "Hinsky Avenue" (award compliments of Vicki French Smith). Second, Susan Russell for "My Garden" (award compliments of Baubles). Third, Helen Robinson for Untitled (award compliments of the Sugar Bowl). Honorable Mention, Meg Tweedy for "Orange, Orange," Caroline Sforza for "butts," Brenda Jacobsen for "Hats" and Karen Bergman for "Washing." Color Photography: First, Pierre Lahaussois for "One Dozen Eggs" (award compliments…

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by Meg Tweedy
Darien, CT
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Darien Florists Win National Retail Award Darien Florists Win National Retail Award Darien Florists Win National Retail Award
Darien Florists Win National Retail Award Nielsen's Florist & Garden Shop in Darien won the 2011 Retail Florist of the Year award, co-sponsored by the Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association and Florists' Review magazine. Two members nominated Nielsen's for its community involvement and ability to adapt to changing times. Sal DiPalermo, director of sales for A. Perri Farms Inc., said he nominated Nielsen's Florist because "in troubling economic times and an ever-evolving industry, they are thriving by offering unique specialty flowers at attractive prices." They were also nominated by Carbone Floral Distributors, w…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Elizabeth H. Patrick, Longtime Darien Resident Elizabeth H. Patrick, Longtime Darien Resident Elizabeth H. Patrick, Longtime Darien Resident
Elizabeth H. Patrick, Longtime Darien Resident Longtime Darien resident Elizabeth H. Patrick died Tuesday, June 7, at Yale-New Haven Hospital at the age of 95. Born in Arlington, Mass., on Oct. 29, 1915, she was the daughter of the late William and Pauline Hills. Patrick went to Rollins College in Florida and the School of Fine Arts in Boston. She lived in Darien for 45 years, where she raised her children and was involved with Daughters of the American Revolution, scouting and the P.T.A. Her husband was the first selectman for 12 years. After a brief time in Florida, Patrick moved to Madison with her husband where she enjoyed reading, g…

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