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Casey Donahue

Originally from Pennsylvania, Casey recently graduated from Fairfield University with a major in Journalism and a minor in Political Science. He is excited to be a news reporter for the Daily Darien, his first full-time job.
Email Casey at cdonahue@mainstreetconnect.us

News 14 hours ago

Metro-North Riders Want Fare Hikes Spent on Trains

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Neighbors 14 hours ago

Darien Women Donate to Domestic Violence Victims

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News 14 hours ago

Darien Police Charge Nanny With Stealing Dishes

by Casey Donahue Comment

DARIEN, Conn. – A Greenwich woman was charged in connection with the theft of dishes at the Darien home where she worked as a nanny. Blanca Pineda, 59, admitted to taking four pieces of stainless steel flatware, ... Read More

Schools 02/20/12

Special Education Costs Vex Darien Schools

by Casey Donahue Comment

DARIEN, Conn. – Darien schools expect special education costs to remain a challenge in the future. The 2012-13 budget the Board of Education has recommended includes a $200,000 safeguard to help handle any overruns.

For the past two years, the Board of Education has had to ask for additional funding after special education costs exceeded their budget. ... Read More

Neighbors 02/18/12

Memorial Tea To Honor Darien Education Volunteer

by Casey Donahue Comment

DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Advocates for the Education of the Gifted will be holding a memorial tea in honor of Barbara Harrington. Harrington, who died in August, created the gifted education program in the ... Read More

Schools 02/17/12

Darien Dads Serve Up Super Bowl Pancakes

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Neighbors 02/16/12

Children's Events Highlight Darien Weekend

by Casey Donahue Comment

DARIEN, Conn. – Kids can make a video about their favorite book at the Darien Library this weekend. There’s also a children’s concert Friday morning, and a chance to get help with your taxes or speak to an attorney. Here is a selection of weekend events:

Friday, Feb. 17

9:30 a.m.: The Darien Library hosts Tax-Aide, a free tax preparation and ... Read More

News 02/16/12