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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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Police & Fire
Stamford Police Nab Suspected Dealers, Buyers In Drug Bust Stamford Police Nab Suspected Dealers, Buyers In Drug Bust
Stamford Police Nab Suspected Dealers, Buyers In Drug Bust STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford police arrested suspected drug dealers and customers in a drug bust Wednesday evening that was prompted by neighborhood complaints, police said.  "We've had some complaints of drug activity, and we also this past weekend had a shooting down there," police Capt. Richard Conklin said about the shooting that wounded a man.  Narcotics and Organized Crime officers, assisted by patrol officers, set up surveillance in the area of Ludlow and South Pacific streets at about 5:30 p.m., police said. They noticed a group of men loitering in the area, and soon saw a pair o…

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Police Hit The Streets In Stamford For Special Olympics Torch Run Police Hit The Streets In Stamford For Special Olympics Torch Run
Police Hit The Streets In Stamford For Special Olympics Torch Run NORWALK, Conn. -- Sebastian Rojas, 23, has a simple explanation about why he participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday in Norwalk. "It's for a good cause, and I am a big supporter of Special Olympics," Rojas said during a break in the run in Norwalk. The run kicks off the annual Special Olympics Summer Games.  The runners were part of Leg 10 of the Torch Run, which began with an 8:30 a.m. start in Greenwich and arrived in New Haven at 5 p.m. -- just in time for the opening ceremonies. Police officers from the various communities along with other runners -- such a…

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Police & Fire
Stamford Police Seek Information On Pair In Theft Of Expensive Watch Stamford Police Seek Information On Pair In Theft Of Expensive Watch
Stamford Police Seek Information On Pair In Theft Of Expensive Watch STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford police are hoping a store surveillance video will lead to the arrest of a pair suspected of stealing a $2,000 watch from TimeZone on Memorial Day. It was in the late afternoon when the couple entered the store, which is located on Level 3 of the Stamford Town Center. Police Capt. Richard Conklin said the couple milled around while the clerk was busy with other customers. At one point, the male suspect, who was wearing a New York Giants baseball hat, took a quick peek at the surveillance camera and then pulled his hat down over his face, Conklin said. The s…

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Stamford Woman Targeted Target In Shoplifting Spree, Police Say Stamford Woman Targeted Target In Shoplifting Spree, Police Say
Stamford Woman Targeted Target In Shoplifting Spree, Police Say STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford shopper brazenly placed hundreds of dollars in clothes and hair supplies into two bags and tried to walk out of Target without paying Wednesday afternoon, police said. Charged with fourth-degree larceny is Diana Holliman, 54, of 141 Franklin St. The items were valued at $1,698, and that was the amount her bond was set at, police said. Her court date is June 17. Sgt. Kelly Connelly said store security were notified about a woman who was placing large amounts of women's clothing and some hair supplies into a shopping cart. The woman went to the register, took…

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Neighbors
Stamford Police Officer Also Makes Mark As Accomplished Painter Stamford Police Officer Also Makes Mark As Accomplished Painter
Stamford Police Officer Also Makes Mark As Accomplished Painter STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford police officer is carving out a successful career as a painter. Michael Wagner, 55, who will be celebrating his 20th year as a Stamford Police officer this summer, is also a gifted artist who is currently showing his work in the Art About Town exhibit in Westport. On his website, his paintings show a strong popular culture influence with many paintings of artists such as The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. "I'm not big on landscape or still life, although I do them. I really like trying to capture the true spirit of a person through their likeness," Wagner …

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Neighbors
Stamford Special Olympian Maya Todrin Primed For Summer Games Stamford Special Olympian Maya Todrin Primed For Summer Games
Stamford Special Olympian Maya Todrin Primed For Summer Games STAMFORD, Conn. -- At age 16, Stamford's Maya Todrin has already tasted competition at the national level. This weekend, she will take part again in the state's Special Olympics Summer Games. She will be competing in singles tennis and unified tennis, where she will be paired up with her non-Special Olympian partner Kyra Fitzpatrick. "I like playing tennis with my partner Kyra," she said. "It is a lot of fun. I like being part of the team." Fitzpatrick, a senior at Darien High School, is the daughter of Barbara Fitzpatrick, one of Maya's two coaches at the Darien Lions. Her other coa…

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No Injuries Reported As Large Tree Falls On Greenwich School's Playground No Injuries Reported As Large Tree Falls On Greenwich School's Playground
No Injuries Reported As Large Tree Falls On Greenwich School's Playground GREENWICH, Conn. -- No one was hurt when a large maple tree crashed onto the Riverside School playground Thursday afternoon, officials said.  The tree fell at 1:10 p.m., when there were no students nor staff on the playground, according to a release from Greenwich Public Schools. Riverside School Principal Christopher Weiss acted quickly to account for everyone, the district said. The Department of Public Works cut up the fallen tree and also removed another tree that was heavily damaged in the fall.  The district and the town have called for an immediate review of trees on school pr…

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Police & Fire
Stamford Man Calls 911 After Three-Hour Standoff With His Cat Stamford Man Calls 911 After Three-Hour Standoff With His Cat
Stamford Man Calls 911 After Three-Hour Standoff With His Cat STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man called 911 during a three-hour standoff -- with his cat -- early Wednesday, police said. The man told police that his 7.5-pound cat attacked him as he tried to enter his Shippan Avenue residence, Sgt. Kelly Connelly said.  The ferocious feline forced the man to retreat and an ensuing standoff lasted for three hours before the man called 911 at about 1:30 a.m., Connelly said.  Eventually, the man mustered up enough courage to walk into the residence and go to bed, she said. Police advised both parties to stay away from each other for the remainder …

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Man Charged With Kissing Woman's Buttocks At Stamford Grocery Store Man Charged With Kissing Woman's Buttocks At Stamford Grocery Store
Man Charged With Kissing Woman's Buttocks At Stamford Grocery Store STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man who said he went shopping for cookies opted for buns instead as he kissed a woman's buttocks as she reached for a box of cereal Wednesday afternoon, police said. As the 33-year-old woman reached for a cereal box at the Grade A market on Hope Street at 1:30 p.m., she felt something brush her posterior and looked behind to see a man crouched behind her, Sgt. Kelly Connelly said. Connelly said the upset woman told the man to go away. A store worker noticed what happened and alerted the woman to what the man had done, and police were called, Connelly said. …

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Stamford Prepares For The Worst With Tabletop Exercise On Hurricanes Stamford Prepares For The Worst With Tabletop Exercise On Hurricanes
Stamford Prepares For The Worst With Tabletop Exercise On Hurricanes STAMFORD, Conn. -- Although this year's hurricane season is predicted to be less severe than normal, Stamford is preparing for the worst. City officials, community agencies and first responders held a tabletop exercise at the Stamford Government Center on Tuesday morning to practice dealing with hurricanes. "The message that we send out there is be prepared, make a kit and be prepared to respond to any type of event that should occur, especially during hurricane season," said Ted Jankowski, Stamford's director of public safety, health and welfare. Last week was National Hurricane Pre…

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