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Frank MacEachern

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Originally from Canada, Frank started his journalism in his native country before moving to Fairfield County a decade ago where he continued his career. He is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia and of University of King's College in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Frank was formerly a reporter at Daily Voice.

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Stamford-Based AmeriCares Keeps Up Support For Syrian Refugees Stamford-Based AmeriCares Keeps Up Support For Syrian Refugees
Stamford-Based AmeriCares Keeps Up Support For Syrian Refugees STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Syrian civil war has been a humanitarian catastrophe — and AmeriCares has thrown its resources to help thousands of Syrian refugees for the past three years, said a senior spokesman for the Stamford-based organization. “AmeriCares has been helping refugees from the Syrian civil war since 2012,” Jed Selkowitz told the Daily Voice. The organization does not send teams to help with refugees and displaced Syrians on the ground in the country or in neighboring Turkey, Lebanon and Jordan. Instead, AmeriCares has provided $4.4 million in medical and other aid to organizatio…

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Police & Fire
Brooklyn Woman Faces Bias, Forgery Charges In Greenwich Brooklyn Woman Faces Bias, Forgery Charges In Greenwich
Brooklyn Woman Faces Bias, Forgery Charges In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Brooklyn, N.Y., woman threatened a store manager, uttered a bias remark at another store employee and then had to be grabbed by a police officer after she ran from a Greenwich Avenue business on Saturday, according to police. Natasha Yolanda Parks, 28, of 510 Hancock St., was charged with two counts each of interfering with an officer and second-degree forgery and one count each of third-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias, threatening, disorderly conduct, criminal impersonation, illegal possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police said…

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Lifestyle
Greenwich Library Challenges Darien For Fundraising Book Bowl Greenwich Library Challenges Darien For Fundraising Book Bowl
Greenwich Library Challenges Darien For Fundraising Book Bowl GREENWICH, Conn. -- There's the Orange Bowl — and the Rose Bowl. And now there is the Book Bowl. The Greenwich Library is challenging the Darien Library to their first-ever Book Bowl.  The monthlong contest launches today #GivingTuesday, Dec. 1, and concludes Dec. 31.  With the two towns competing to raise the most funds for their respective libraries, this campaign brings the competitive spirit of an exciting sports event to Greenwich and Darien. To go along with the competitive spirit of a bowl game, the losing library will host a tail-gate party at the winning library for staff and vol…

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Sports
Stamford-Based Connecticut Whale Improves To 6-0, Tops In NWHL Stamford-Based Connecticut Whale Improves To 6-0, Tops In NWHL
Stamford-Based Connecticut Whale Improves To 6-0, Tops In Nwhl STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford-based Connecticut Whale are continuing their dominance of the National Women's Hockey League with a 4-3 weekend victory against the host Boston Pride. The Whale jumped out of the gate quickly, scoring two first-period goals and the first four of the game. Then they nearly let it slip away. Shiann Darkangelo scored the fastest goal in NWHL history just 37 seconds into the contest and her second tally midway through the game made it 3-0. Molly Engstrom, a 2010 Olympian, added a fourth goal at the 14:18 mark of the second period, while Shannon Doyle netted a goa…

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Police & Fire
Stamford Firefighters Extinguish Burning Car Atop Pile Of Leaves Stamford Firefighters Extinguish Burning Car Atop Pile Of Leaves
Stamford Firefighters Extinguish Burning Car Atop Pile Of Leaves STAMFORD, Conn. -- A car parked on a pile of leaves caught fire late Thursday afternoon in Stamford, firefighters said. At 5 p.m. firefighters responded to the fire near 37 Wood Ridge Drive South. Upon arrival, Stamford firefighters from Engine 8 and Engine 9 found a sedan parked on top of a very large pile of leaves along the side of the roadway.  The fire had already engulfed the engine compartment and undercarriage of the vehicle. In addition, the surrounding and adjacent pile of leaves was also involved in fire. Firefighters were able to place the blaze under control within two minutes…

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Lifestyle
Danbury School Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Danbury School Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Dinner
Danbury School Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Dinner DANBURY, Conn., -- Pictured are people participating in a free Thanksgiving Dinner in Danbury. The Community Thanksgiving was held at the Alternative School in Danbury. Each year for over 20 years the students have prepared a free Thanksgiving Dinner as a way of saying thanks to all of those who help them out during the school year.   It is located on Locust and Ninth Avenue in Danbury. 

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Stamford's Smith House Nursing Home To Remain Open Under Private Hands Stamford's Smith House Nursing Home To Remain Open Under Private Hands
Stamford's Smith House Nursing Home To Remain Open Under Private Hands STAMFORD, Conn. -- Relieved residents applauded during a press conference Wednesday when they learned they will be able to stay at Smith House as Stamford announced it had reached a lease deal with a private company to operate the nursing home. "I'm so happy," said June Stefanek, president of the residents' council at the nursing home. "I was so scared that it wouldn't be. You just can't put people out of the nurse homes and try to find a new place — come on. We want to spend the rest of our lives here." She and others in the nursing home will be able to do that, officia…

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Lifestyle
Stamford's Dressing Room Theatre Unveils Two-Story Expansion Stamford's Dressing Room Theatre Unveils Two-Story Expansion
Stamford's Dressing Room Theatre Unveils Two-Story Expansion STAMFORD, Conn. -- Lou Ursone quickly comes to the point about what the bathroom facilities used to be like at the Dressing Room Theatre in Stamford. "People just wouldn't come here because the bathrooms were atrocious," Ursone said with a laugh about the previous two tiny bathrooms — one male, one female. Each could accommodate only one person — barely Ursone said — at a time. However, that has all been changed. The theater unveiled a new $800,000, 2,500-square-foot two-story addition to the theater. It includes two large bathrooms that can easily accommodate patrons who come for…

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Police & Fire
Stamford Sets Up Campaign To Combat Drinking And Driving During Holidays Stamford Sets Up Campaign To Combat Drinking And Driving During Holidays
Stamford Sets Up Campaign To Combat Drinking And Driving During Holidays STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Police will be cracking down on drunken driving during the holidays, Mayor David Martin said. Martin highlighted the importance of building awareness in the community and among Stamford’s young adults.  “During the holiday season, we want all residents to have fun, but more importantly, to be safe," Martin said. "We especially urge all parents to take the time and talk to their young adults about the dangers of underage drinking and the consequences of their actions.”  Sobriety checkpoints and roving DUI patrols have been scheduled throughout the holid…

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Sports
Runners To Hit The Streets In 38th Annual Southport Thanksgiving Race Runners To Hit The Streets In 38th Annual Southport Thanksgiving Race
Runners To Hit The Streets In 38th Annual Southport Thanksgiving Race SOUTHPORT, Conn., -- Another annual tradition will be held Thursday as the 38th annual Pequot Runners Thanksgiving Day Five-Mile Race will be held in Southport. It begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Wakeman Boys/Girls Club, 385 Center St. In addition to the 5 mile race there will also be a 2.6 mile walk through Southport Harbor for those who prefer the ease of a scenic Thanksgiving Day stroll. “We’re now in our 38th year and we have always strived to put on a safe, enjoyable event for all”, said Race Director, Jeff Palmer. “With the continued support from our sponsors we are confident that we will …

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