Walsh’s Wonderings — Knives on roadsides
By HAN Network |
Robert F. Walsh There’s a disturbing trend on the streets these days that is as dangerous as it is unnecessary. No, I’m not referring to Drake’s “In My Feelings” Challenge (age check, everyone). The fad I find most disturbing ...
SEPAC presents a data instruction for dyslexia talk
On Thursday, Feb. 28, Dr. Margie Gillis will present a program on Understanding Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities — Using Data-Driven ...
ONE MORE DAY: Arts Center smartphone photo contest deadline approaching
A 2018 photo entry by Georgia Sheehan Deadline to enter the Darien Arts Center’s smartphone photo contest Pic ...
Assault, robbery reported at Walgreen’s in Noroton Heights
By Susan Shultz |
Keston Charles On Feb. 4, at about 6:27 p.m., Darien Police officers responded to the Walgreen’s on Heights Road for the report of an assault. A description of the fleeing offending parties was broadcast to responding officers. A responding officer observed a man in the area fitting the description and detained him. The male, later identified as Keston Charles, 21, of Brooklyn, informed the officer that he had just come ...
Darien girls track takes second in Class L, puts three relays in Open
Darien freshman Mairead Clas competes in the 1,000-meter run at the FCIAC indoor track and field championships in New Haven on Thursday, Jan. 31. — Dave Stewart/Hearst Connecticut ...
Darien’s Alex Ostberg runs sub 4-minute mile for Stanford
Darien’s Alex Ostberg, a senior at Stanford University, runs to a 13th-place finish at the NCAA Div. I cross country championships on Nov. 17. — Contributed photo Two ...
Darien strikes gold in 4×400 relay, finishes fifth in Class L boys track
The Darien boys 4x400 relay team came home with the silver medals from the FCIAC indoor track and field championships on Jan. 31. At the state meet, they ...
Schmidt leads Darien gymnastics at FCIACs
Junior Lana Schmidt had a stellar day to lead the Blue Wave gymnastics team at the 2019 FCIAC championship meet on Saturday at Westhill High School. Darien junior ...
Darien football holds Lift-A-Thon to raise fund for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
By Darien Times |
Darien Blue Wave football players will sponsor a lift-a-thon to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Friday, March 8. — Contributed photo For the 10th year in a row, Darien head coach Rob Trifone and the Blue Wave football team will sponsor a lift-a-thon to support charity. The team will compete in a weight ...
Jesse Lewis Choose Love movement holding ‘Choose Love’ poetry contest
After Darien native Scarlett Lewis’ 6 year-old son was killed in his first grade classroom at Sandy Hook ...
So We Think We Can Dance returns to Darien Arts Center Saturday and Sunday
So We Think We Can Dance returns for its eighth year at the Darien Arts Center on Saturday, ...
Young Patriot Award scholarships available to high school students
By The Ridgefield Press |
The Western Connecticut Military Officers Association (WCMOA) announced that Patriot Bank N.A will sponsor this year’s “Young Patriot Awards” given to local high school students who demonstrate leadership, ...
Reel Dad: Remembering Albert Finney
By TinaMarie Craven |
From the start, his smile lit the screen. And in that first moment Albert Finney appeared on film — in a small role in Laurence Olivier’s The Entertainer ...
Jesse Lewis Choose Love movement holding ‘Choose Love’ poetry contest
After Darien native Scarlett Lewis’ 6 year-old son was killed in his first grade classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School, she began the Jesse Lewis Choose Movement. The movement is ...
SEPAC presents a data instruction for dyslexia talk
On Thursday, Feb. 28, Dr. Margie Gillis will present a program on Understanding Dyslexia/Reading Disabilities — Using Data-Driven Instruction to Make Progress, in the Darien Library community room from 12 ...
ONE MORE DAY: Arts Center smartphone photo contest deadline approaching
A 2018 photo entry by Georgia Sheehan Deadline to enter the Darien Arts Center’s smartphone photo contest Pic Darien is February 14th. Photographers of all ages and abilities are encouraged ...
Darien football holds Lift-A-Thon to raise fund for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
By Darien Times |
Darien Blue Wave football players will sponsor a lift-a-thon to raise money for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation on Friday, March 8. — Contributed photo For the 10th year in a row, Darien head coach Rob Trifone and the Blue Wave football team will sponsor a lift-a-thon to support charity. The ...
Darien girls track takes second in Class L, puts three relays in Open
Darien freshman Mairead Clas competes in the 1,000-meter run at the FCIAC indoor track and field championships in New Haven on Thursday, Jan. 31. — Dave Stewart/Hearst Connecticut Media photo At the ...
Darien’s Alex Ostberg runs sub 4-minute mile for Stanford
Darien’s Alex Ostberg, a senior at Stanford University, runs to a 13th-place finish at the NCAA Div. I cross country championships on Nov. 17. — Contributed photo Two years worth of work ...
Darien strikes gold in 4×400 relay, finishes fifth in Class L boys track
The Darien boys 4x400 relay team came home with the silver medals from the FCIAC indoor track and field championships on Jan. 31. At the state meet, they took the extra step ...
Walter Stewart’s Market — Expert butchers ready to help for holidays
Richard Pinto, the meat and seafood manager, leads a skilled team of butchers at Walter Stewart’s Market. One of the few things you won’t be able to find at Walter Stewart’s Market in New Canaan is a rookie butcher. “All of us here have multi-year experience - our team has ...
Creating a Learning Community in King’s Middle School
King School students thrive, supported by strong relationships with classmates and teachers. Sponsored content: King School educators, like many who research factors in academic progress, believe that social and emotional learning strengthens academic risk taking and overall success in schools. This learning is grounded in the connections students make both ...
Walter Stewart’s: ‘Showstoppers’ for the Thanksgiving table
Casey Beland, Pauline Rhoads, Daniela Ferrante and Pedro Regalado at a tasting of the Walter Stewart’s Thanksgiving Menu. For a holiday where food takes centerstage, let the experts handle the menu. “Kids are home from college, family and friends are gathering,” Walter Stewart’s Store Manager Ann Cheney said of the ...
Walsh’s Wonderings — Knives on roadsides
Robert F. Walsh There’s a disturbing trend on the streets these days that is as dangerous as it is unnecessary. No, I’m not referring to Drake’s “In My Feelings” Challenge (age check, ...
Jesse Lewis Choose Love movement holding ‘Choose Love’ poetry contest
After Darien native Scarlett Lewis’ 6 year-old son was killed in his first grade classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School, she began the Jesse Lewis Choose Movement. The movement is a charitable ...
Op/ed: Optimism while creating common ‘cents’
State Rep. Terrie Wood is a Republican representing Rowayton and Darien. We are four weeks into the legislative session and as is typical for this time of year, we have been busy ...
Assault, robbery reported at Walgreen’s in Noroton Heights
Keston Charles On Feb. 4, at about 6:27 p.m., Darien Police officers responded to the Walgreen’s on Heights Road for the report of an assault. ...
Young Patriot Award scholarships available to high school students
The Western Connecticut Military Officers Association (WCMOA) announced that Patriot Bank N.A will sponsor this year’s “Young Patriot Awards” given to local high school students ...
Op/ed: Optimism while creating common ‘cents’
State Rep. Terrie Wood is a Republican representing Rowayton and Darien. We are four weeks into the legislative session and as is typical for this ...
Hazing documentary to be shown at Darien Library
On Monday, March 4, The Community Fund of Darien and their Youth Asset Team will be partnering with the Darien Library for a yearly ...
Assault, robbery reported at Walgreen’s in Noroton Heights
Keston Charles On Feb. 4, at about 6:27 p.m., Darien Police officers responded to the Walgreen’s on Heights Road for the report of an assault. ...
Young Patriot Award scholarships available to high school students
The Western Connecticut Military Officers Association (WCMOA) announced that Patriot Bank N.A will sponsor this year’s “Young Patriot Awards” given to local high school students ...
Op/ed: Optimism while creating common ‘cents’
State Rep. Terrie Wood is a Republican representing Rowayton and Darien. We are four weeks into the legislative session and as is typical for this ...
Hazing documentary to be shown at Darien Library
On Monday, March 4, The Community Fund of Darien and their Youth Asset Team will be partnering with the Darien Library for a yearly ...
Conscious Cook: The lusciousness of love
“Happiness. Simple as a glass of chocolate or torturous as the heart. Bitter. Sweet. Alive.” — Joanne Harris, Chocolat" Love is in the air! With ...
Test Drive: 2019 VW Golf knows big things come in small packages
Anyone who remembers driving a 1960s or ’70s Volkswagen Beetle may be surprised to learn the ...
Reel Dad: Remembering Albert Finney
From the start, his smile lit the screen. And in that first moment Albert Finney appeared ...
Binge and Repeat: Bundy Tapes glamorize killer
Serial killers appear to be all the rage lately, especially Ted Bundy, who is the subject ...
Test Drive: 2019 VW Golf knows big things come in small packages
Anyone who remembers driving a 1960s or ’70s Volkswagen Beetle may be surprised to learn the ...
Conscious Cook: The lusciousness of love
“Happiness. Simple as a glass of chocolate or torturous as the heart. Bitter. Sweet. Alive.” — Joanne Harris, Chocolat" Love is in the air! With ...
Reel Dad: Remembering Albert Finney
From the start, his smile lit the screen. And in that first moment Albert Finney appeared ...
Binge and Repeat: Bundy Tapes glamorize killer
Serial killers appear to be all the rage lately, especially Ted Bundy, who is the subject ...
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