Ben Lambert, Reporter

A graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, he has worked for the Valley Advocate, MassLive and The Register Citizen.
University of Massachusetts warns of TikTok drinking trend
(AP) — The University of Massachusetts is warning about a TikTok drinking trend after 28 ambulances were summoned to off-campus parties. ... UMass officials said this is the first time the university has ...
U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy honors a Darien student for her essay and other local news

Dean's lists Eva Maniatty of Darien has been named to the Fall 2022 Term Dean’s List at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
New Canaan Police Chief hired as Darien school's first security director, to start Jan. 9

Krolikowski earned a bachelor’s degree in General Studies from the University of Connecticut and graduated from the Stamford Police Academy.While working full-time as a police officer, he earned an M.B.A. ...
Community news: Darien Arts Center is under leadership of new executive director, and more

She earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a graduate degree in nursing from Fairfield University.
Greenwich High photographers win University of Massachusetts competition

Greenwich High photographers win UMass competition Staff reports GREENWICH — The works of five Greenwich High School photographers have been selected as winners in the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s ...
Darien Library names new director

Parrott received her MLIS from Queens College and her bachelor’s degree in political science and philosophy from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Obituary: Andrew Meshberg, 50, Darien High Class of '84, talented pianist, artist
Mr Meshberg graduated from Darien High School in 1984 and from the University of Massachusetts with a Bachelor’s degree in Math and Literature.
Obituary: Genevieve Keohane Burlingame, Boston native, active Darien volunteer

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Dennis J. and Blanche A. ... A 1946 graduate of the University of Massachusetts Teachers College in Boston, Mrs. ... In 1995, she established the ...
Where they are headed: Here's a list of colleges Darien High grads are destined for

Susan Shultz American University Babson College Barnard College Bates College Belmont University Bentley University Boston College Boston University Bowdoin College Brandeis University Brigham Young University ...
Darien Old Timer’s Athletic Association honors six for their achievements

Brian attended the University of Connecticut and worked in the real estate industry for over 35 years. ... John graduated from Jacksonville University, and has worked locally in the trucking and construction ...
Darien schools welcome new assistant superintendent

Tranberg is a Ph.D. candidate in educational leadership, policy, and administration at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Obituary: Marie Helen Smoltz — dedicated wife, mother, teacher and friend

Marie was born in New York in 1941, raised in Worcester, Massachusetts and lived in Darien for the last 43 years. ... Smoltz received a bachelor's degree from University of Massachusetts Amherst and a master’s degree with honors from Stanford.
Obituary, John T. (Jack) Whitehead, long-time Darien resident, town employee
He received an A.S. degree from Norwalk Community College, Norwalk; a B.S. degree from Springfield College in Springfield, Massachusetts and attended the Master’s Program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
DCA awards scholarships to returning students
The recipients are Lily Boe, who attends Villanova University; Matt Brown, Fordham University; Jimmy Documet Clarke, University of Connecticut; Pierina Documet Clarke, University of Connecticut; Jessica DeMaio, ...
11 awarded DCA scholarships
Lily Boe, who attends Villanova University Joffrey Chandler, Johnson & Wales University Jessica DeMaio, University of Connecticut-Storrs Pierina Documet, Norwalk Community College Margot Hodenfield, University ...
Darien native creates book to help children read music

She has a bachelor’s degree in child study and human development from Tufts University in Massachusetts and a master’s degree in therapy from Boston University.
Christopher Tranberg tapped as new superintendent of schools in Branford; to start in July

Tranberg, who went on to earn his Ph.D. in educational policy, research and administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, said his music background and experience helped fine-tune both his teaching and leadership skills.
Susan Granger's review of 'The November Man'
(As a local tie-in, Smitrovich was born in Bridgeport, educated at Smith College and worked as an acting teacher at the University of Massachusetts.)
University of Massachusetts students nosh on 6,700-pound seafood stew
(AP) -- The University of Massachusetts has again welcomed students back to campus with a world record-breaking culinary treat.