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Enjoy Food, Fun And Fish At 'Maritime With A Twist' At Aquarium In Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. – Sample the best of South Norwalk’s restaurants amid pulsing jellyfish and prowling sharks during a fun adults-only evening on Thursday, Jan. 11 in The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The event is the Aquarium’s next “Maritime with a Twist,” which are casual affairs offered occasionally to celebrate and connect SoNo’s food and drink with SoNo’s anchor, The Maritime Aquarium. From 6 to 9 p.m., guests 21 and over can explore the entire Aquarium, including the expanded new jellyfish exhibit “Journey with Jellies” and the new “Sea Turtle Nursery” featuring an adorable 4-month- old…
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Learn About Monroe's History In New Illustrated Book Launching This Month
MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be launched at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Jan. 7. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919 The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose a…
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Love Is All Around: Fairfield County Bid Goodbye To Mary Tyler Moore In '17
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The entire nation mourned when actress Mary Tyler Moore died on Jan. 25 at age 80. And her local fans were able to pay their last respects when Moore, a longtime Greenwich resident, was buried in Fairfield. A steady stream of fans made a pilgrimage to Oak Lawn Cemetery on Jan. 30 to pay their respects to the iconic actress and producer who was laid to rest there the day before. “I grew up watching Mary Tyler Moore,” said Liz Zarrilli of Fairfield. “She’s my idol. I loved her effervesce, her vitality, the path that she led for women in this world.” Moore died in Greenwic…
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Bridgeport Good Samaritan Rewarded For Helping In Westport Crash
The Daily Voice is closing out 2017 by looking back at some of the most popular stories of the year. In July, a Good Samaritan on his way to a job interview jumped in to help the victims of a Westport crash. WESTPORT, Conn. -- Aaron Tucker was on his way from Bridgeport to Norwalk for a job interview on Wednesday, July 12 when a crash in Westport threw a wrench into those plans. A car had flipped on Post Road East in Westport near the bus that Tucker, 32, was taking to the job interview. Despite being told that he wouldn't be able to re-board, Tucker jumped off the bus and helped rescue an …
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Westport Announces Warming Centers In This Week's Frigid Cold
WESTPORT, Conn. — Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced today that the Westport Center for Senior Activities, 21 Imperial Ave., will be open to the public today, Friday and Saturday as an officially designated “warming center.” Hours for the center are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. “Folks are welcome to come in for a cup of coffee, charge their phones and stay warm and comfortable,” said Director Sue Pfister. Contact the Center at 203-341-5099 with any questions. The public is also invited to warm up at the Westp…
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TV Dance Star From Weston Donates To Trumbull-Based Autism Project
WESTON, Conn. — Weston resident Tony Dovolani of “Dancing With the Stars” fame made the holidays brighter for children with special needs across the region by donating $60,000 to The Kennedy Center’s Autism Project. Dovolani hosted the second annual Tony Dovolani Golf for Special Needs Children Tournament, earmarking the proceeds for the Trumbull-based Kennedy Center. “I am honored to be a member of the PGA Player and Coaching Development Committee and look forward to contributing to the future of professional golf and helping such worthwhile charities such as The Kennedy Center,” he said.…
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Bridgeport Rallies Around Quadriplegic Teacher With Benefits In Limbo
This is one of the most popular stories of 2017 in Fairfield County. Wade is still awaiting word on his benefits. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Friends are rallying around a beloved Central High School teacher who recently learned that state budget changes might make it impossible for him to work or to continue his normal lifestyle. Tom Wade sustained a spinal cord injury from a diving accident when he was 17. He is a quadriplegic with a personal care attendant to help him daily with showers, meals, exercise and other necessities. But late last month, the Milford resident received a letter from the …
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Fairfield Celebrates 2017 Employee and Resident Of The Year
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The town’s economic development director and a pair of residents who tirelessly supported Fairfield were named the 2017 Fairfielder and Employee of the Year winners. In a first-time tie, Tom Quinn and the late Bob Frigo were named Fairfield of the Year. Mark Barnhart, director of community and economic development, won the employee award. “I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holiday season than to honor these three hardworking and compassionate individuals for their outstanding contributions to our town,” First Selectman Mike Tetreau said. Quinn is the former …
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Westport Cancer Survivor Credits Recovery To Exercise, Love For Son
Our story about a Westport brain cancer survivor who credits his recovery to a newly-developed exercise regime -- as well as the love he has for his son -- caught your eye in (and possibly a tear) in 2017. The story ran in October and is being re-run below. WESTPORT, Conn. -- It's the words one hates to hear: "We found something." Westport native Peter Green talks about those words -- and the battle with brain cancer that followed -- in his new book, "Cancer Crossroad." Set for a late September release, the book features Green's unique adaptive exercise program designed…
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Christmas Light Show Is Making Spirits Bright For The Holidays In Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Christmas holidays are bright at the "Wonderland at Roseville," where the Halliwell family has been decorating their Fairfield home on a large scale for nearly two decades. This year, some lights are a little dimmer and the music is more muted. But there’s peace on Roseville Terrace after a petition threatened to end the popular 300,000-light Christmas extravaganza. “It’s resolved,” homeowner Gene Halliwell said of complaints from neighbor about the crowds and traffic that come with "Wonderland at Roseville." Each year for the last 18, Halliwell…
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Friends Rally To Help Stamford Teen Who Lost Leg In Restaurant Car Crash
STAMFORD, Conn. — Friends and family of a Stamford High School senior who had a leg amputated after a freak car accident Wednesday, Dec. 27, have set up a GoFundMe page to help with his medical expenses. Erwin Hernandez was working at Table 104 on Long Ridge Road in Stamford when a car driven by a valet crashed through a wall and into the kitchen, according to News 12. He suffered serious injuries to his leg, which was later amputated, according to the GoFundMe page. “Erwin is an incredibly hard-working and motivated senior at Stamford High School,” a statement on the GoFundMe page says. “…
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Stepping Stones Museum Provides Free Memberships To Families In Need
NORWALK, Conn. – The Stepping Stones Museum for Children in Norwalk is partnering with non-profit Person-to-Person this holiday season to provide free museum memberships to local families in need. For every Get One, Give One membership purchased or renewed by Sunday, Dec. 31, Stepping Stones will deliver a membership to a deserving family in lower Fairfield County. The families will be able to enjoy all of the benefits of membership, including free admission for a year and invitations to fun family events. "We've worked closely with Person-to-Person over the years on toy collections, c…
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