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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Norwalk, CT
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Metro-North Rolls Out First New M-8 Metro-North Rolls Out First New M-8 Metro-North Rolls Out First New M-8
Metro-North Rolls Out First New M-8 Darien resident Jim Cameron was one of the first people to ride Metro-North's debut M-8 train when it rolled out of Stamford at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, weeks earlier than many expected. "The ride was very smooth," said Cameron, who heads the Connecticut Rail Commuter Council. The six-car train made all the local stops on the way to Grand Central Terminal. "It's quieter than the existing cars. The windows are bigger, there's better lighting. It was very comfortable." The new cars, which were supposed to arrive last year, have been delayed by months of technical difficulties. This first set just c…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Ring's End Workers Arrested in Sting Ring's End Workers Arrested in Sting Ring's End Workers Arrested in Sting
Ring's End Workers Arrested in Sting Darien police arrested two Ring's End employees last Friday in a sting operation. Philip Palma, 53, and Luis Montanaz, 50, both of Norwalk, were arrested on a warrant and charged with stealing more than $10,000 worth of materials from their workplace. Police said they received a complaint from the yard foreman, saying that both men, who work in the woodshed, would approach customers and offer to sell materials for cash. They would then sign receipts and pocket the proceeds. After undercover officers conducted an investigation, a warrant was issued. Palma was charged with sixth-degree larceny…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Commuters Don't Want Hassle of Tolls Darien Commuters Don't Want Hassle of Tolls Darien Commuters Don't Want Hassle of Tolls
Darien Commuters Don't Want Hassle of Tolls Darien graduate student Paul Mowrey commutes to Fairfield University every day and appreciates not having to pay tolls. But a couple of bills now before the Connecticut General Assembly could change that. "Tolls make the commute longer and they make it more expensive," he said. The former New Jersey resident says he’s experienced firsthand how obnoxious tolls can be. The General Assembly's Transportation Committee held a public hearing recently for a group of proposals that would bring tolls back to Connecticut's highways. The most severe, Senate Bill 31, would give the transportation com…

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by Casey Donahue and Greg Canuel
Norwalk, CT
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Rep. Himes To Take On Watson the Supercomputer Rep. Himes To Take On Watson the Supercomputer Rep. Himes To Take On Watson the Supercomputer
Rep. Himes To Take On Watson the Supercomputer U.S. Rep. Jim Himes will test his brain power Monday night against Watson, the supercomputer that defeated two human challengers on "Jeopardy!" a few weeks ago, IBM has announced. The event will take place at the Liaison Hotel in Washington, D.C., at 7 p.m. Himes will join three other members of Congress, Rush Holt (D-N.J.), Nan Hayworth (R-N.Y.) and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) in a series of challenging questions against the computer. The event will not be televised. Watson was designed by IBM and faced off against former "Jeopardy!" champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter in three broadcasts, b…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Mark Your Darien Calendars Mark Your Darien Calendars Mark Your Darien Calendars
Mark Your Darien Calendars Monday 7:45 p.m.: Board of Selectmen meeting, Town Hall Tuesday 12:30 p.m.: DCA Thrift Store Fashion Show, Darien Community Association 7:30 p.m.: Board of Finance meeting, Town Hall 8 p.m.: Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, Town Hall Wednesday 9:30 a.m.: March exhibit opens at the Geary Gallery 7 p.m.: Parent Awareness discussion on gaming, Darien Library Friday 9:30 a.m.: Tax Help at the Darien Library 10 a.m.: Les Julian at Mom's Morning In, Darien Community Association 10 a.m.: Clutter workshop at the Darien Library 7 p.m.: Darien Antiques Show Preview Party, First Cong…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Trims Raises for School Administrators Darien Trims Raises for School Administrators Darien Trims Raises for School Administrators
Darien Trims Raises for School Administrators Darien’s six highest paid school employees, who also happen to be the highest paid town employees, will be taking either no or modest pay increases next year. Superintendent Stephen Falcone is the highest-paid town employee, making $225,000 a year. That figure is expected to stay at the same level next year, according to the proposed 2011-12 budget. Last year, when Falcone was Assistant Superintendent, he earned $167,763. The previous superintendent, Don Fiftal, earned $255,360 in his final year. Darien High School Principal Dan Haron is No. 2, earning $178,038 this year. For the past few…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Playhouse Workers Make Oscar Picks Darien Playhouse Workers Make Oscar Picks Darien Playhouse Workers Make Oscar Picks
Darien Playhouse Workers Make Oscar Picks Michael Freund, an employee at the Darien Playhouse, said he has not been paying much attention to which films have been nominated for Oscars, but he has seen some of the nominees. "I saw 'True Grit' and 'Inception.' 'True Grit' was all right. The acting was really good, but the story wasn't anything special. 'Inception' was really good," Freund said as he sold tickets at the theater's box office. With the Academy Awards on Sunday, many of the playhouse's employees were making their predictions. Minelli Vasquez, a manager at the theater, has seen more of the nominees, including "Black Swan,"…

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Leone Sworn In as State Senator Leone Sworn In as State Senator Leone Sworn In as State Senator
Leone Sworn In as State Senator Carlo Leone of Stamford took the oath of office Friday as state senator from the 27th Senatorial District, which includes parts of Stamford and Darien. "I am honored to have been chosen by the people of Stamford and Darien to represent their interests here in Hartford," Leone said in a statement. "Our state faces a number of tough problems, including a substantial budget deficit and a pressing need to grow jobs and get our economy back on track. I am eager to get to work." What kind of job do you think Leone will do as a state senator? Share your thoughts in the comments below, on Facebook …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Darien Police Conduct DUI Checkpoint Friday Darien Police Conduct DUI Checkpoint Friday Darien Police Conduct DUI Checkpoint Friday
Darien Police Conduct DUI Checkpoint Friday The Darien Police will conduct a DUI sobriety checkpoint Friday night at about 10 p.m., which will run into the early hours of Saturday. The checkpoint will be set up on Tokeneke Road near Old Farm Road. In the event of bad weather or other roadway problems, the checkpoint will be conducted on Post Road near Ledge Road. For the checkpoint, motorists will be stopped temporarily and asked a series of questions to determine whether additional sobriety testing is required. Police said traffic disruptions would be minimal. In addition, Connecticut Department of Transportation, which had planned …

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by Casey Donahue
Darien, CT
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Winter Flood Shuts Darien Underpass Winter Flood Shuts Darien Underpass Winter Flood Shuts Darien Underpass
Winter Flood Shuts Darien Underpass The railroad underpass on the Post Road in downtown Darien was turned into a lake Friday afternoon, leading police to close it off from traffic. Drivers can still get around by taking West Avenue and Leroy Avenue. The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Darien from 7 a.m. Friday to Saturday morning. The alert said that 1 1/2 to 2 inches of rain are expected Friday, and "the potential for brief heavy rainfall from embedded thunderstorms could further exacerbate rapid water rises across the watch area." There is also a high wind advisory in effect until 11 p.m. Friday, with …

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