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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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Neighbors

Greenwich Audubon Puts Earth Day To Music For Special Event GREENWICH, Conn. -- A man instrumental in the success of the first Earth Day and a musician whose hit "Sunshine (Go Away Today)" became a million seller in the early years of Earth Day will celebrate the environment with a talk and a concert at Greenwich Audubon. Dennis Hayes and Jonathan Edwards will be at Greenwich Audubon for a special fundraising event for the center. It will be held Wednesday, April 15. It begins at 6:30 p.m. with a wine and cheese reception followed by the event at 7:30 p.m. in Kiernan Hall. Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22. Hayes, national coordina…

by Frank MacEachern

04/13/2015

Business

Apple Watch Goes On Preorder To Huge Demand At Greenwich Store GREENWICH, Conn. -- Julia Vos of Stamford turned 23 on Thursday, but she will have to wait until sometime in June before her present arrives. And her present is all about time -- and everything else that Apple can think of. Vos's birthday gift is the new Apple Watch, which became available for preorder on Friday. She's looking forward to the unique gift, which packs so much information into it. "It's pretty cool to have something that small," she said Friday after trying on a one of the newest high-tech gadgets from Apple. Vos was joined by friends Amelia Lin, of Wayland, Mass., and…

by Frank MacEachern

04/11/2015

Schools

Former Boys & Girls Club Head To Speak At Greenwich High Commencement GREENWICH, Conn. -- Robert "Bob" DeAngelo, former executive director of the Greenwich Boys & Girls Club, will return to his alma mater as the commencement speaker at the Greenwich High School's graduation ceremony. “We are so excited that Mr. DeAngelo has agreed to be the 2015 Commencement Speaker. He is a Greenwich High School Alumnus, Class of 1975," said Senior Class President Julia Bunte-Mein. "He is an outstanding community and youth leader who has dedicated his life to giving back to others. We cannot wait to welcome him back to share his inspiring message." High School headma…

by Frank MacEachern

04/10/2015

Neighbors

Stamford Girls Heading To Prom Can 'Say Yes To The Dress' For Free STAMFORD, Conn. -- Teenage girls in Stamford worried about the high cost of prom will be able to get a dress free of charge as the dancing season comes closer. At the annual "Handled With Care Dress Boutique" organized by the nonprofit Kids Helping Kids, hundreds of teens will browse through new or gently used prom dresses, homecoming dresses, bridesmaid dresses and evening wear for girls ages 13 to 19. The picking, choosing and trying on will occur Friday at the Boys & Girls Club of Stamford at 347 Stillwater Ave., from 6 to 9 p.m. Lexi Kelley, 18, the founder of Kids Helping K…

by Frank MacEachern

04/10/2015

Police & Fire

Police: Stamford Man Caught Urinating In Full View Of Officers STAMFORD, Conn. -- To their surprise, a Stamford man just couldn't wait and relieved himself in full view of police officers on Bedford Street on Wednesday afternoon, police said. Paul T. Pia, 46, of 597 S. Pacific St., was charged with disorderly conduct and possession of marijuana. He was released on a promise to appear in court on April 22. Officers had earlier escorted Pia out of the area after a complaint from a Downtown Ambassador that he was being loud and abusive, police said. Later, officers were conducting a foot patrol at about 2 p.m., they were dealing with a small group …

by Frank MacEachern

04/09/2015

Sports

Greenwich High Hires New Head Football Coach From New Canaan GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich High School has turned to the New Canaan High football program for its new head coach. John Marinelli will take over the helm of the Cardinals football team for the upcoming season. He replaces the former longtime Cardinals football coach Richard Albonizio, who unexpectedly resigned at the end of last season. For the past six seasons, Marinelli has been an assistant coach at New Canaan. Previously, he was a graduate assistant coach at the University of Rhode Island. In addition to being the New Canaan Rams offensive coordinator, Marinelli has been the direc…

by Frank MacEachern

04/09/2015

Neighbors

Rubino Added To Citizen Of The Year Wall At Stamford Government Center STAMFORD, Conn. -- A humble Genaro J. "Gene" Rubino said he never expected to be named the city's Citizen of the Year and said he was overwhelmed by the honor after a ceremony Tuesday morning at the Stamford Government Center, where his photo now graces a wall. "It's humbling because many of the past recipients are people I know or did business with, who actually helped me when I was growing up," he said after the ceremony. Rubino's photograph and accompanying biography were added to the Citizen of the Year section on the fourth floor of the Government Center. His name was also added to…

by Frank MacEachern

04/08/2015

Police & Fire

Stamford Woman Charged In Dispute Over Money, Cigarettes, PlayStation STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford woman attacked her boyfriend Monday evening and tried to ruin his PlayStation 4 by running water over it during a dispute over money and his refusal to buy her cigarettes, police said. Esther Reddic, 25, of Glenbrook Road, was charged with assault, larceny and disorderly conduct. Bond was set at $500, and she was scheduled to appear in state Superior Court in Stamford on Tuesday. Reddic assaulted her boyfriend after he refused to buy her cigarettes and said paying rent was more important, police said. Later, a second argument broke out over money, and she r…

by Frank MacEachern

04/07/2015

Police & Fire

$9,000 In Jewelry Reported Stolen From Stamford Home STAMFORD, Conn., -- About $9,000 worth of jewelry was reported stolen from a home on Riverside Avenue, Stamford police said. Officers were called to the residence by the daughter of the woman who lives there, police said. The daughter lives in Boston and occasionally stays with her mother. On her latest trip to visit, the daughter noticed her mother's jewelry box on the floor of her bedroom, police said. She discovered that four pieces of jewelry worth $9,000 was missing, police said. She told police the last time she had seen the jewelry was at the end of January. There were no signs …

by Frank MacEachern

04/07/2015

Police & Fire

Police: Stamford Man Walked Out Of Restaurant With Five Bottles Of Alcohol STAMFORD, Conn. -- A thirsty man who wanted the good times to continue was arrested after he tried to steal alcohol from a downtown Stamford restaurant at lunch time on Friday, police said. Douglas Panetta, 54, of 114 Morgan St., was charged with third-degree burglary and sixth-degree larceny. His bond was set at $5,000, and he is scheduled to appear in state Superior Court in Stamford on April 17. The manager of Lola's Mexican Kitchen at 135 Bedford St. went to the restaurant's rear to check on a delivery at about 12:30 p.m. and noticed a man walking out with three bottles of Grand Mar…

by Frank MacEachern

04/07/2015

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