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Donna Christopher

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Schools

Mentors Bring 'Big Changes' To Kids At Stamford Public Education Foundation STAMFORD, Conn. — The Stamford Education Foundation — a nonprofit that reached 734 of the city's public school students last year through its mentoring programs — is enjoying bright new offices at Columbus Park, 247 Main St. "It's a great space, bright and airy with room to spread out," said Lynn Tusa, the foundation's director of development. She talked to Daily Voice about the mentorship program in which volunteers work either one-on-one or two-to-one with students in Stamford's elementary, middle and high schools. The volunteer mentors include high school and college students …

by Donna Christopher

02/23/2017

Neighbors

Crossfit Gyms Team Up To Support Trumbull Toddler With Rare Disorder TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Nine Connecticut Crossfit gyms are working together to help a Trumbull toddler with a rare genetic disorder. One-year-old Cameron "Cam" Simpson has Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood or AHC. It is characterized by recurrent attacks of temporary paralysis, stiffness, and unusual eye movements. There is currently no cure for AHC. The gyms on Saturday, Feb. 25, and Tuesday, Feb. 28, will compete in "the Cam" workout to raise funds for AHC Foundation. The organization strives to develop research for effective treatments and find a cure for AHC. The Cam…

by Donna Christopher

02/23/2017

Police & Fire

21-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Heroin In Fatal Greenwich Overdose FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A Brooklyn, N.Y., man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to charges of dealing heroin that resulted in the death of a Greenwich man, according to U.S. Attorney for Connecticut Deirdre M. Daly. Isaiah Hart, 21, was dealing drugs in Brooklyn and sold two bundles, or 20 bags, to the victim for $185 on Dec. 7, 2015, Daly said. The following day, Greenwich police officers and emergency medical personnel responded to a local residence on the report of an unresponsive 26-year-old man who was later pronounced dead. Within the home, officers fou…

by Donna Christopher

02/22/2017

Weather

February Thaw: Temps Will Keep Climbing To Nearly 60 In Greenwich FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — You need to check the calendar to believe it's February, because weather-wise, it's starting to feel like spring across Fairfield County. Temperatures will be soaring into the 60s this week, according to the National Weather Service. Despite any clouds, temperatures will continue to average well above normal. On Thursday morning, a southerly flow will bring in low-level moisture, resulting in a good deal of cloud cover with areas of patchy fog. After the fog clears, Thursday will be partly sunny and the balmy air will hit nearly 61 degrees. Rain could come by l…

by Donna Christopher

02/22/2017

Police & Fire

Wilton Police Department Conducts K-9 Training In Town Wednesday WILTON, Conn. -- If you encounter a trained police dog in Wilton Wednesday, keep your distance, as the Wilton Police Department is conducting Police K-9 training in town today.There will be numerous K-9 units from Wilton and neighboring departments attending the training, police said.

by Donna Christopher

02/22/2017

Police & Fire

Weston Residents Warned After Coyote Attacks Small Dog WESTPORT, Conn. -- A small dog was attacked by a coyote in Weston Tuesday night, and Animal Control received several calls from residents about coyotes running through yards and howling. "The coyotes were raising hell last night," Weston Animal Control Officer Mark Harper told Daily Voice. He's calling on pet owners to "do their due diligence" and keep a watchful eye on their pets. "We got three calls last night and I just talked to a lady who saw them as far south as Riverfield Drive. Last night, the little dog was outside. He had an electric fence collar. The coy…

by Donna Christopher

02/22/2017

Business

Build Acai Bowls Or Savor Smoothies At Boostjuice In Bethel BETHEL, Conn. -- A dizzying array of fresh fruits and toppings can be loaded into pineapples and coconuts. There are wraps and overstuffed sandwiches of hummus and other healthful foods. Boostjuice in Bethel, with its endless assortment of juices, smoothies and cleanses, is the kind of place you can drop by for a quick pick me up, or sit and linger with a friend or over a laptop. The juice cafe with Wifi opened two years ago next to Famous Pizza at 16 PT Barnum Square. Tatiana Mehmeti and business partners, husband Daldrin Mehmeti and his mother Ajne Mehmeti, preside over the shop that the …

by Donna Christopher

02/22/2017

Lifestyle

Go Back In Time As Docent For Fairfield Museum & History Center FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Some of Fairfield's historic buildings will undergo a revitalization and open to visitors this summer. That's when adult and teen docents are needed by the Fairfield Museum & History Center. To qualify as a docent, you should enjoy history, and like working with people. The docents are needed for the Victorian Cottage (1988) and Sun Tavern (1780) located on the Town Green and Museum Commons. The buildings open in June. Docents are also needed to guide summer tours of the 1750 Ogden House at 1520 Bronson Road. “This is the perfect time to get involved with the Fairfi…

by Donna Christopher

02/22/2017

Politics

Ridgefield Program Tackles Civility In Politics RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Love talking politics but want to avoid arguments? A Civility in Politics discussion will address the current political climate and divisiveness on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ridgefield Library. The library and League of Women Voters of Ridgefield are sponsoring the event. Veteran journalist, historian and author Todd Brewster will moderate the discussion. Other participants will include First Selectman Rudy Marconi, Easton, Redding and District 9 Superintendent of Schools Tom McMorran, Newtown First Selectman E. Patricia Llodra, Connecticut Republican Party…

by Donna Christopher

02/22/2017

Business

Southport's Menaji Worldwide Carves Out Market For Men's Skincare Products FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Menaji Worldwide, a skincare company in Southport, created a line of men's skincare products often used by celebrities and models. But the line is perfect for any man who wants to look his best. Makeup artists depended on the products from Menaji Worldwide for the male models who walked the catwalk for the recent New York Fashion Week show. The King's Highway company founded in 2000 by a former makeup artist combines natural ingredients to make the corrective cosmetics and skincare products for men, Menaji CEO and senior partner Pamela Viglielmo told Daily Voice. She has…

by Donna Christopher

02/22/2017

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