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 Boy Gets Set for National Geographic Bee Darien Boy Gets Set for National Geographic Bee Darien Boy Gets Set for National Geographic Bee
Darien Boy Gets Set for National Geographic Bee Darien sixth-grader Michael Borecki has won a spot in the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C. But before he goes, he smashed some coconuts at school as a symbol of smashing any obstacles that might get in the way of his performing well. Darien District Geography Bee Coordinator Barbara Ivey started this tradition six years ago after a trip to India. Borecki qualified for the National Bee by winning the state competition in April. The National Geographic Bee will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, May 24 and 25, and will be hosted by Alex Trebek. How do you think Michael will do at the Na…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien MD Treats Depression With Magnetic Pulses Darien MD Treats Depression With Magnetic Pulses Darien MD Treats Depression With Magnetic Pulses
Darien MD Treats Depression With Magnetic Pulses Psychiatrist Dr. Tarique Perera has brought to Darien a new treatment for depression and anxiety that he says causes significant improvement in 90 percent of patients. After teaming with the Life Solution Center of Darien he is offering transcranial magnetic stimulation, which targets specific areas of the brain with magnetic pulses to treat depression. He says it is more effective than either electroconvulsive therapy or medication. "It's one of the safest, most durable treatments for depression. I believe that in the next 20 years or so, medication will be out of date," Perera said. He did…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Students Learn To Navigate NYC Darien Students Learn To Navigate NYC Darien Students Learn To Navigate NYC
Darien Students Learn To Navigate NYC It was a rainy Tuesday in Manhattan as six Darien High School kids marched down Columbus Avenue searching for Councilwoman Gayle Brewer's office. They were on an assignment to interview her for Jean Shortliffe's "Humanities" class, where they learn to analyze urban areas and navigate cities. "The interviews were fascinating, as has been this whole course," said sophomore Jared Garner. "I've learned so much about New York I feel like a native." By this third and final field trip, the kids felt totally capable of navigating the subways, using maps and, most importantly, talking with people. S…

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by Matt Mullen
Darien, CT
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Darien Runs for Japan Darien Runs for Japan Darien Runs for Japan
Darien Runs for Japan The Darien High School boys and girls track teams are teaming up with the Darien Rotary Club to raise money for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March. On Friday, June 10, the teams will hold a 2-mile Run for Japan at the DHS Stadium track. For a donation of $20, all participants will walk or run 2 miles and receive a "Run for Japan" T-shirt designed by the Art for Action Club at Darien High. All of the proceeds from the event will be donated directly to Japan through the Darien Rotary Club. The event starts at 7 p.m., rain or shine. Registration begins in pers…

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by Casey Donahue
Norwalk, CT
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Mark Your Calendar for the End of the World Mark Your Calendar for the End of the World Mark Your Calendar for the End of the World
Mark Your Calendar for the End of the World The Day of Judgment is coming on Saturday, May 21, if Christian radio host Harold Camping is to be believed. Camping, the president of the Christian radio network Family Radio, predicts that three percent of the world's population will be called up to Heaven on Saturday, while the rest suffer on Earth for five months before the world ends completely. Family Radio claims on its website that Camping has been able to pick out clues and signs from the Bible that at 6 p.m. on May 21 a horrible earthquake will take place. "This earthquake will be so powerful it will throw open all graves. The rem…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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New Darien Store Emphasizes Pet Health New Darien Store Emphasizes Pet Health New Darien Store Emphasizes Pet Health
New Darien Store Emphasizes Pet Health Elliot Sasson picked Darien as the location for his new store because the town’s dog and cat fanciers are “pet parents, not pet owners." "They feel the same satisfaction and the same connection with their pets as they would with kids," says Sasson, who will open the first U.S. outlet of Global Pet Foods in Darien on Saturday, May 21. Global specializes in natural, holistic foods for pets. The 30-year-old Canada-based company believes that because pets can't choose their own meals, people should take the same ethical and wellness approach when feeding their pets as they would when feeding …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Becoming A Venture Mom: Pricing Becoming A Venture Mom: Pricing Becoming A Venture Mom: Pricing
Becoming A Venture Mom: Pricing The following is the sixth in a 12-part series by Fairfield County Venture Mom Holly Hurd. If you have articles you would like to submit, send them to [email protected]. Week Six – Pricing On to Week Six, and I hope you are getting excited about your venture. This week, we are going to cover pricing. Many moms can be shy about asking to get paid for their product or service. Your goal this week is to come up with a pricing plan, draft it in clear wording and work on being open about it. First, do some research. Pricing a product is a bit easier than a service but you want to…

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by Holly Hurd
Darien, CT
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Darien Kids Celebrate Countries Around the World Darien Kids Celebrate Countries Around the World Darien Kids Celebrate Countries Around the World
Darien Kids Celebrate Countries Around the World Darien third-grader Sophie Howard dressed as the Statue of Liberty to kick off "A World of Knowledge" at Hindley Elementary School. The assembly for family and friends celebrated countries around the world. The students wore costumes and sang national anthems of foreign countries as part of their research of little-known facts about each country. If you have photos from a school event you'd like to share with our readers, send them to [email protected]. And don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter!

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Honors Memorial Day Grand Marshal Darien Honors Memorial Day Grand Marshal Darien Honors Memorial Day Grand Marshal
Darien Honors Memorial Day Grand Marshal This year's Memorial Day Parade, starting at Goodwives Shopping Plaza at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, will culminate in a special ceremony at the beautiful and newly landscaped Soldier's Monument in the Connecticut Veterans Cemetery. Everyone is welcome to participate in this event honoring our soldiers. We are honored to have Bill Flanagan, who served the Navy in World War II and the Darien community so well, to be our grand marshal. Born and raised in South Orange, N.J., William K. Flanagan Jr. attended public elementary and junior high schools in South Orange and graduated from Columbia High …

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by Marian Castell
Darien, CT
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Darien Divided Over Dog Leash Law Darien Divided Over Dog Leash Law Darien Divided Over Dog Leash Law
Darien Divided Over Dog Leash Law Frank Cirillo lives on the edge of Woodland Park in Darien and many times has had to deal with dogs scaring his children, fighting on his lawn or running into his garage. Cirillo was just one of many who came out Wednesday night to a public hearing on the proposed dog leash law, where opinions were split between people who want dogs kept on leashes at all times and those who want their dogs to be able to run free. "Very, very few people observe the leash law," Cirillo said. This has led to an increase of dog droppings, as well as threatened wildlife in the preserves. "There hasn't been a dea…

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