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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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Lifestyle
Hanukkah Begins Tuesday, Celebrates Jewish Survival And Freedom Hanukkah Begins Tuesday, Celebrates Jewish Survival And Freedom
Hanukkah Begins Tuesday, Celebrates Jewish Survival And Freedom GREENWICH, Conn. -- Although Hanukkah is a Jewish celebration of religious freedom, it also resonates with all who believe in freedom, the rabbi of the Greenwich Reform Synagogue says. "It recounts the events in the lives of the Jewish people, but its themes are universal and its implications are far-reaching," said Rabbi Andrew Sklarz. "The festival of Hanukkah, as so many holidays on the Jewish calendar, reminds us that persecution and oppression against those who may not fit the status quo is immoral in the eyes of God." Known as the Festival of Lights and beginning at sundown Tuesda…

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Police & Fire
Greenwich Man Faces Cruelty Charge After Kicking His Dog Greenwich Man Faces Cruelty Charge After Kicking His Dog
Greenwich Man Faces Cruelty Charge After Kicking His Dog GREENWICH, Conn. -- Enraged at his dog who ran away from his residence, a Greenwich man kicked the dog three times in the ribs, said police, who arrested him Saturday night. Officers were called to a North Water Street residence on the report of an intoxicated man, with a pit bull dog, yelling at passing motorists and pedestrians at about 6:30 p.m., police said. When officers arrived, they discovered the dog had run away from the home but had been returned by a neighborhood friend, police said. The man then began to yell at the dog and kicked it three times, police said. Lavar J. Fer…

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Principal, Assistant Won't Return To Stamford High After Teacher Sex Case Principal, Assistant Won't Return To Stamford High After Teacher Sex Case
Principal, Assistant Won't Return To Stamford High After Teacher Sex Case STAMFORD, Conn. -- Embattled Stamford High Principal Donna Valentine and assistant principal Roth Nordin will not be returning to their posts at the school, Superintendent Winifred Hamilton announced at a press conference Monday.  Reading from a statement, Hamilton was emphatic in her assertion that the two would not be returning to Stamford High School. "The answer is NO!," as she read from a text with a capitalized no and exclamation mark added. "Under the collective bargaining agreement, as Superintendent, I have the right to involuntarily transfer administrators. It is in the best i…

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Administrators Arrested In Teacher Sex Case Won't Return To Stamford High Administrators Arrested In Teacher Sex Case Won't Return To Stamford High
Administrators Arrested In Teacher Sex Case Won't Return To Stamford High STAMFORD, Conn. -- Embattled Stamford High Principal Donna Valentine and assistant principal Roth Nordin will not be returning to their posts at the school, Superintendent Winifred Hamilton announced at a press conference Monday.  Reading from a statement, Hamilton was emphatic in her assertion that the two would not be returning to Stamford High School. "The answer is NO!," as she read from a text with a capitalized no and exclamation mark added. "Under the collective bargaining agreement, as Superintendent, I have the right to involuntarily transfer administrators. It is in the best i…

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Police & Fire
Stamford Police Officers Lend Helping Hands To Others For The Holidays Stamford Police Officers Lend Helping Hands To Others For The Holidays
Stamford Police Officers Lend Helping Hands To Others For The Holidays STAMFORD, Conn. -- The long arm of the law turned into a help hand Friday as the Stamford Police Association held two events to help others in the community during the holiday season. The Stamford Police Association co-hosted the 59th annual holiday party for developmentally disabled teens and adults who participate in the Always Reaching for Independence (ARI) program. It was held at ARI’s headquarters, 174 Richmond Hill Ave.  The association, which has been sponsoring the event for more than five decades, donated funds to buy more than 100 gifts for ARI participants. Santa was on hand…

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Stamford Urges Motorists Not To Mix Drinking & Driving During Holidays Stamford Urges Motorists Not To Mix Drinking & Driving During Holidays
Stamford Urges Motorists Not To Mix Drinking & Driving During Holidays STAMFORD, Conn. -- Not every flashing light will be a festive one during this holiday season, a Stamford police officer said as he urged motorists not to drink and drive. "I am here to tell you, please drink responsibly. If you don't, I promise you the red and blue lights you see behind you won't be Christmas lights, it will be my officers," Sgt. Andrew Gallagher said during a press conference Thursday to highlight the city's effort to reduce drinking and driving during the holiday season. Gallagher was joined by Mayor David Martin; Director of Public Safety, Health & Welfare Ted Ja…

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Dozens Gather In Vigil Against Gun Violence In Stamford Dozens Gather In Vigil Against Gun Violence In Stamford
Dozens Gather In Vigil Against Gun Violence In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford woman whose father was shot to death 22 years ago made a call to remember those who have been killed in that way and to keep their memories alive during a vigil on gun violence Thursday evening. "I stand here with you tonight to say: Enough," Dana Horowitz said to about 60 people gathered in front of the Ferguson Library in Stamford for a vigil. "We stand together to remember all those lost to gun violence. To remember those that touched our hearts. To remember and show support to those who are survivors. To honor the victims and to let the world know they wil…

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Police & Fire
Greenwich Man Facing Probation Violation Charges Greenwich Man Facing Probation Violation Charges
Greenwich Man Facing Probation Violation Charges GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Greenwich man turned himself in to police Wednesday on a pair of warrants in connection with two separate incidents last year. Wad P. Curley, 21, of 6 Benders Drive, in the Pemberwick section of Greenwich, was wanted on two alleged incidents of violations of probation from July 23 and July 24, 2013, in Greenwich. The original charges were for first-degree criminal trespass on July 24 while the second warrant was on three charges: third-degree burglary, third-degree larceny and conspiracy on July 23. Curley could not post the bond and was held in custody for a co…

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CL&P Completes Transmission Upgrade In Stamford CL&P Completes Transmission Upgrade In Stamford
CL&P Completes Transmission Upgrade In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut Light & Power said it has come under budget and ahead of schedule in completing a cable project in Stamford. “The Stamford Reliability Cable Project continues CL&P’s strong track record of making targeted investments to improve our system,” said Dwayne Basler, vice president of transmission projects, engineering & maintenance for Northeast Utilities, parent company of CL&P. “These investments ensure reliable, cost-effective energy for our customers and support the continued economic growth in southwest Connecticut.”  The 1.5-mile project…

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Neighbors
NBCUniversal Stamford Makes Christmas Wishes Come True At Boys & Girls Club NBCUniversal Stamford Makes Christmas Wishes Come True At Boys & Girls Club
Nbcuniversal Stamford Makes Christmas Wishes Come True At Boys & Girls Club STAMFORD, Conn. -- Amir McIntosh, 9-year-old Stamford resident, already has a long list of items he wants for Christmas. "I asked for walkie-talkies, flashlight, I remember, Pokeman cards," he said, ticking off the list he had prepared for Santa. On Wednesday, he was one of nine Boys & Girls Club of Stamford members who went to the NBCUniversal Center in Stamford to collect gifts donated by the company's staff.  "The holidays are a very special time for us here at NBCUniversal Stamford," said Vinnie Fusco, general manager and executive in charge of production at NBCUniversal’s St…

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