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Frank MacEachern

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fmaceachern@dailyvoice.com

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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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Rain Fails To Dampen Spirits At Wilton High's Graduation Rain Fails To Dampen Spirits At Wilton High's Graduation
Rain Fails To Dampen Spirits At Wilton High's Graduation WILTON, Conn. -- Rain may have forced the Wilton High School Class of 2015 commencement indoors, but it didn't dampen the enthusiasm of those in attendance as loud cheers greeted the 328 graduating students as they entered the field house Saturday afternoon. In a speech at the ceremony, Cooper Pellaton, president of the class's executive board, urged his peers not to rest on their accomplishments and memories but to start anew and seize their opportunities. "I urge you all to raise your heads and open your eyes," he said. "Be cognizant of the opportunities which lie ahead, and never, ne…

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Politics
Malloy Boasts Of Job Growth In Visit To Stamford's Vineyard Vines Malloy Boasts Of Job Growth In Visit To Stamford's Vineyard Vines
Malloy Boasts Of Job Growth In Visit To Stamford's Vineyard Vines STAMFORD, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy stopped in for a brief visit at the shiny new Stamford headquarters of a company that sells the allure of casual New England affluence -- one tie at a time. Vineyard Vines is "a marvelous success story," Malloy said Thursday as he pointed out that the state's economy is continuing to grow as the unemployment rate dropped to 6.0 percent, he said.    Malloy took a tour of the four-story building located at 181 Harbor Drive. Each floor has a theme: the Martha's Vineyard influence is seen on the fourth floor, where the office for owners and founders …

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Schools
Greenwich's Class Of 2015 Says Goodbye To High School Greenwich's Class Of 2015 Says Goodbye To High School
Greenwich's Class Of 2015 Says Goodbye To High School GREENWICH, Conn. -- Eamon Cartine left his high school years behind Thursday as he and hundreds of his fellow members of the Class of 2015 graduated from Greenwich High School. Now it's on to a new adventure for the teen, who will move to the United Kingdom in September to study at King's College London. "It's a really good school, and it's a city I want to live in," Cartine said as his proud family looked on. He was born in London but lived there only for a few weeks before moving with his parents to the United States. His mother Kathleen said she's happy to see Eamon graduate and m…

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Schools
Stamford's AITE Celebrates As 158 Students Graduate Stamford's AITE Celebrates As 158 Students Graduate
Stamford's Aite Celebrates As 158 Students Graduate STAMFORD, Conn. -- On the last day that the Class of 2015 was together, student government President Marc Raub thanked his fellow graduates of Academy of Information Technology & Engineering for their help. “You have all been a crutch for me to lean on,” he said during his speech at the graduation ceremonies Wednesday afternoon for the 158 students. "The motto for this school year was 'Make a difference,' and we certainly did. I am very proud to say I am a graduate of the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering." Students gathered informally for the last time as a class …

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Darien High School Class Of 2015 Says Goodbye To High School Years Darien High School Class Of 2015 Says Goodbye To High School Years
Darien High School Class Of 2015 Says Goodbye To High School Years DARIEN, Conn. -- Nicolai Ostberg turned to a proverb to sum up the high school years for him and his fellow Darien Class of 2015 graduates. "Looking out at the class in front of me, I am reminded of an African proverb: "If you want to walk fast, walk along. If you want to walk far, walk together,'" Ostberg said during the graduation ceremonies at the high school Tuesday afternoon. Ostberg, who was also the class valedictorian, drew upon his baseball experience and the words of a coach who urged him to take a chance and not be afraid to swing. He said the coach told him: "Good things hap…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Man Charged In Burglary, Theft Of Tools At Wilton Home Bridgeport Man Charged In Burglary, Theft Of Tools At Wilton Home
Bridgeport Man Charged In Burglary, Theft Of Tools At Wilton Home WILTON, Conn., -- A Bridgeport man wanted in connection with the theft of just over $2,000 in tools from a Wilton residence turned himself in to police on Monday. Michael Rico, 39, of 148 Englwwood Ave., is facing numerous charges, including third-degree burglary and third-degree larceny, police said. The burglary occurred just before 1:30 a.m. June 9 when a vehicle drove to the rear the residence at 71 Hurlbutt St. and took a box containing tools. Rico was held on $25,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.

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Police & Fire
Stamford Man Tackled To The Ground By Police After Street Robbery Stamford Man Tackled To The Ground By Police After Street Robbery
Stamford Man Tackled To The Ground By Police After Street Robbery STAMFORD, Conn. -- A city man had to be tackled to the ground after he refused to stop for officers who were chasing him in connection with a street robbery early Saturday in Stamford, police said. Edgar Lee Powell, 49, of 11 William St., was charged with third-degree robbery, sixth-degree larceny and interfering with a police officer. Officers went to the scene of a robbery in the area of Lipton Place and Atlantic Street at 4:18 a.m., police said.  The suspect had gone up to a 24-year-old man and asked him to make change for a $50 bill, police said. When the younger man pulled out s…

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Police & Fire
Two Greenwich Cops Honored For Saving Life Of Man Caught In Garbage Truck Two Greenwich Cops Honored For Saving Life Of Man Caught In Garbage Truck
Two Greenwich Cops Honored For Saving Life Of Man Caught In Garbage Truck GREENWICH, Conn. -- Two Greenwich police officers who saved a man after his arm became stuck in the compactor of his garbage truck on May 23 have been named Officers of the Month. Master Patrol Officer JD Smith and Sgt. John Slusarz were honored by Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey. "The highest calling of a police officer is to preserve life, and the efforts of you and your fellow officers in this incident are a true testament to your dedication to this principle," Heavey said in a statement. "On behalf of the patient, his family, and the Greenwich Community, thank you for a job well…

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Schools
Stamford Student Finds His Voice At Poetry Slam At Rippowam Stamford Student Finds His Voice At Poetry Slam At Rippowam
Stamford Student Finds His Voice At Poetry Slam At Rippowam STAMFORD, Conn. -- Derrick Charleus drew upon a tough few years of elementary school as the inspiration for his poem "Bridgeport," which he performed Friday in a poetry competition at Rippowam Middle School in Stamford. "It was really hard for me and being bullied because people don't really care about you and they just want to bully you on your flaws," Derrick said.  He was one of about four dozen eighth-graders who participated in the second annual Poetry Slam at Rippowam on Friday. Deirdre Crouch, an eighth grade language and literature teacher, said Derrick's poetry was the succe…

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News
Aquarion Helps The Environment, One Water Barrel A Time In Stamford Aquarion Helps The Environment, One Water Barrel A Time In Stamford
Aquarion Helps The Environment, One Water Barrel A Time In Stamford DARIEN, Conn. -- Count Cindy Muskus as a fan of an Aquarion program that encourages conservation through the use of water barrels. "You're going to love it," the Stamford resident said enthusiastically while waiting to pick up a barrel Saturday in Darien. "I got one last year, and I'm coming back for my second one." She made her comments as she waited to pick up her 60-gallon water barrel in the parking lot at the Noroton Heights Train Station. The barrels are supplied by SkyJuice New England, a New Hampshire-based company started more than a decade ago by Sharon England and business…

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