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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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Esty Wins Fierce Fight For Congress In Danbury's 5th District Esty Wins Fierce Fight For Congress In Danbury's 5th District
Esty Wins Fierce Fight For Congress In Danbury's 5th District DANBURY, Conn. -- Elizabeth Esty won re-election Tuesday after an aggressive campaign battle against Republican challenger Mark Greenberg to represent the 5th District in Congress, which includes Danbury.  Esty was the one-term incumbent Democrat in the 5th District. She was joined on stage by her husband, Mark, and their three children in claiming victory at the Coco Key Water Resort Hotel in Waterbury.  "There are things that need fixing in this country," Esty said. "It's not as glamorous, but we can fix things. ... Please join me in my work to fix what's wrong with our communities. .…

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O'Dea Retains 125th House Seat, GOP Holds Strong In New Canaan O'Dea Retains 125th House Seat, GOP Holds Strong In New Canaan
O'Dea Retains 125th House Seat, GOP Holds Strong In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Republicans held firm in New Canaan as voters re-elected incumbent Tom O'Dea over his Green Party challenger David Bedell. New Canaan is a Republican stronghold, but it shares three of its four General Assembly seats with other towns.  District 142: Republican Fred Wilms defeated Democrat Andy Garfunkel for the district representing part of New Canaan and part of Norwalk. This seat was left open after Minority House Leader Lawrence Cafero decided not to run for re-election.  The winners in the Senate races are:  In District 26 incumbent Republican Toni B…

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Republicans Lavielle, Boucher Fend Off Democratic Challengers In Wilton Republicans Lavielle, Boucher Fend Off Democratic Challengers In Wilton
Republicans Lavielle, Boucher Fend Off Democratic Challengers In Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- Republicans held firm in Wilton in Tuesday's elections, winning all the seats in the state's General Assembly.  Here are in the winners in the House races:  In District 143 incumbent Republican Gail Lavielle was cruising to victory by 9:30 p.m. as she held a commanding lead over Democrat Keith Rodgerson. The district also includes parts of Norwalk and Westport. In District 125, that is centered in New Canaan but includes a portion of Wilton, incumbent Republican Tom O'Dea easily fended off Green Party candidate David Bedell. In the Senate race in Wilton:  …

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Democrat Simmons Knocks Off Molgano In Stamford House Race Democrat Simmons Knocks Off Molgano In Stamford House Race
Democrat Simmons Knocks Off Molgano In Stamford House Race STAMFORD, Conn. -- In Stamford, a Democratic newcomer defeated a Republican incumbent in a state House race in Tuesday's election. Caroline Simmons, who moved to Stamford last year, picked up the 144th District, knocking off incumbent Republican Michael Molgano. It was a great night for Stamford's Democrats as they picked up all five of the Stamford-centered House districts.  Republicans maintained a toehold in Stamford as District 149 is Greenwich-centered but does include a portion of North Stamford. Republican Livvy Floren cruised to re-election in that district. In District…

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Greenwich Republicans Retain All General Assembly Seats Greenwich Republicans Retain All General Assembly Seats
Greenwich Republicans Retain All General Assembly Seats GREENWICH, Conn. -- Republicans in Greenwich continued their winning streak Tuesday as they retained the town's three state House of Representative seats and the state Senate seat. In District 150 Republican Michael Bocchino scraped through with a win by edging Democrat Jill Oberlander. It was the first state election for both of them and one that the Democrats hoped they could win and reverse 102 years of history of not winning any state representative seats. This seat was open after current state Rep. Steve Walko moved out of the district and therefore did not seek re-election.  Bo…

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Greenwich Voters Head To The Polls Greenwich Voters Head To The Polls
Greenwich Voters Head To The Polls GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich goes to the polls Tuesday for an election that includes a town resident trying again to become governor. Tom Foley, a Greenwich businessman and Republican, lost narrowly to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in 2010, and he's engaged in a close race with Malloy again. Another town resident is also on the ballot as Democrat Jim Himes seeks to win his fourth consecutive term to the House of Representatives. Here are the voting districts in Greenwich: • DISTRICT 1: Julian Curtiss School Gymnasium, 180 E. Elm St. • DISTRICT 2: Town Hall, first-floor Meeting Room 101 F…

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New Canaan Voters Head To The Polls New Canaan Voters Head To The Polls
New Canaan Voters Head To The Polls NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Polls are open Tuesday for New Canaan voters to cast their ballots in local, state and federal races. New Canaan's polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The polling places for the town's three districts are listed below: District 1: New Canaan High School gym, 11 Farm Road. Voters in this district cast their ballots for state Senate District 36 and state House District 125. Districts 2 and 3 vote at Saxe Middle School gym at 468 South Ave. District 2 voters vote for state Senate District 26 and state House District 125. District 3 voters cast thei…

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Stamford Voters Head To The Polls Stamford Voters Head To The Polls
Stamford Voters Head To The Polls STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford voters are heading to the polls Tuesday as native son Dannel P. Malloy seeks to be re-elected governor in a tough race against Republican Tom Foley. The two men faced off in 2010 that saw Malloy narrowly win by a little more than 6,400 votes. The polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here are the polling places: District One: Our Lady Star of the Sea, 1170 Shippan Ave, District Two: Domus (Old Rogers School), Frank Street Entrance District Three: K. T. Murphy (Rear) ,George Street Entrance District Four: Julia A. Stark School (rear), Oscar Street e…

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Malloy Takes Slight Edge Over Foley As Election Day Arrives Malloy Takes Slight Edge Over Foley As Election Day Arrives
Malloy Takes Slight Edge Over Foley As Election Day Arrives FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The latest polls have Gov. Dannel P. Malloy with a slim lead over his Republican opponent Tom Foley in the gubernatorial race as Election Day arrives, but one experienced political observer isn't making any bets on the outcome. "I would be foolish to guess who's going to win," Gary Rose said with a laugh. He's chairman of the Department of Government and Politics at Sacred Heart University in Greenwich. The race between the two men who also faced off against one another in 2010, an election that Malloy won by the incredibly close margin of 6,400 votes, is tigh…

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Wilton Voters Head To The Polls Wilton Voters Head To The Polls
Wilton Voters Head To The Polls WILTON, Conn -- Polls are open Tuesday for Wilton voters to cast their ballots in local, state and federal races. Wilton's polling places will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The polling places for the town's three districts are listed below: District 1: Wilton High School Clune Center, 395 Danbury Road, for the 143rd Assembly District, 26th State Senate, 4th Congressional District  District 2: Cider Mill School Gym, 240 School Road, for the 125th Assembly District, 26th State Senate, 4th Congressional District District 3: Middlebrook School Gym, 131 School Road, for the 143rd Asse…

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