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Meredith Guinness

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mguinness@dailyvoice.com

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Meredith Guinness was formerly a Daily Voice reporter covering breaking news and community features in Fairfield County.

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Business

Long Island Sound's Sunken Secrets Revealed In Bridgeport Man's Videos This is one of the most popular stories of 2017 in Fairfield County. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Anyone who thinks scuba diving is a sport best done in Aruba or along the Great Barrier Reef should have a little chat with Denis Habza. Scuba certified since 2006, the Black Rock resident has made a side career of hunting through the dark depths of Long Island Sound, creating fascinating videos for a growing audience of landlubbers who want to know just what’s lurking offshore. “You can dive in the Sound for 100 years and not see everything that’s down there,” said Habza, who works for a wholesale se…

by Meredith Guinness

12/27/2017

Police & Fire

Five Arrested, Police Officer Injured In Early Morning Westport Incident WESTPORT, Conn. — A police officer was injured and five were arrested Tuesday morning in Westport for attempting to break into cars in Saugatuck and running a stolen vehicle into a police car, police said. Police began receiving calls of several people in a white Audi SUV attempting to open cars around 5 a.m. Officer Michael Tomanelli, who was first on the scene, saw the suspects speeding around a curve on Harbor Road and crossing the double line into his path, police said. He attempted an evasive maneuver, but the car drove straight at him, causing extensive damage to both vehicles and se…

by Meredith Guinness

12/26/2017

Lifestyle

Dancing Queen: SHU Sophomore A Contender On Italian TV Talent Show FAIRFIELD, Conn. — It’s safe to say Lauren Celentano has got talent and she thinks she can dance. That’s why the Sacred Heart University sophomore has spent the last several weeks competing as the first American on “Amici,” Italy’s answer to “American Idol.” In fact, the Cheshire resident, a member of SHU’s Dance Company, is currently #1 in the voter popularity in the dance category and #4 overall with a real chance of winning when she returns to the competition in January. “I feel so very proud to have had the opportunity to help Lauren achieve her professional dreams and at the same time…

by Meredith Guinness

12/25/2017

Neighbors

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…

by Meredith Guinness

12/24/2017

Neighbors

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. “…

by Meredith Guinness

12/24/2017

Lifestyle

Listen Up: Veteran Westport Narrator Lands In Hall of Fame WESTPORT, Conn. — Some people have a way with accents. Others have a knack for bringing a lively yarn to life. Westport resident Davina Porter is such a talented speaker she is among the inaugural inductees of The Narrator Hall of Fame. In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Audible Books has launched the distinction as a way of honoring “the voices that transform stories.” Porter, an award-winning actor and 20-year narrator of audio books, is among just 20 featured inductees — and it’s easy to see why. Known for the sheer beauty of her voice and her special talent for dialects and acce…

by Meredith Guinness

12/23/2017

Schools

Fairfield Ranked As One Of The Safest College Towns In America FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield has been named one of the safest college towns in America by the home security website SafeWise. The town, home to both Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University, ranked 24th out of 30 this year. SafeWise cited the town’s low crime rate, high quality of life and “abundant outdoor recreation.” “We continually strive to make our community a safe place,” said Todd Pelazza, director of Fairfield University’s Department of Public Safety. “Our collaboration with our town’s police and fire departments are prime examples of those partnerships, including training…

by Meredith Guinness

12/21/2017

Schools

Bridgeport Lighthouse Wins Nearly $500K For After-School Program BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — The Bridgeport Lighthouse Program, which provides after-school programs for hundreds of children, recently received nearly $500,000 in state grants. Organizers applied for three grants to support activities in nine locations and won them all, totaling $485,880 over two years. “Receiving this award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of agency partners, school administrators, site coordinators and staff,” said Tammy Papa, the city’s director of youth services. “Lighthouse is fortunate to once again be the recipient of state after school funds and we thank the s…

by Meredith Guinness

12/21/2017

Lifestyle

Happy New Year! Westport's Gearing Up For First Night Festivities WESTPORT, Conn. — Looking for something the whole family can enjoy on New Year’s Eve? Head to downtown Westport for First Night Westport-Weston, one of the region’s largest holiday celebrations. This year’s festivities include the tuneful melodies of songstress Michele Grace, crowd-pleasing hypnotist Jim Spinnato, karaoke, horse-drawn carriage rides and much more throughout the afternoon and evening. “First Night welcomes thousands of Fairfield County residents and visitors from all over to our city to share the music, family fun and fireworks side by side and look forward to a bright 2018…

by Meredith Guinness

12/21/2017

Schools

Toys For Tots: Fairfield Prep Helps To Make The Holidays Bright For Kids FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Students at Fairfield College Preparatory School collected new toys for area families, in support of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Bridgeport. Hundreds of toys plus packages of much-needed diapers filled the school’s Arrupe Hall. Prep students volunteered to load the toys into vehicles, filling five SUVs and cars to the top.

by Meredith Guinness

12/21/2017

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