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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.

Frank MacEachern's Contributions

Police & Fire

Wilton Police Department Swears In New Sergeant WILTON, Conn. -- Fifteen years after he first joined the Wilton Police Department as a patrol officer, David Hartman was sworn in as a sergeant during a ceremony Monday in the Town Hall Annex. "Throughout his career, Officer Hartman has received many letters of recognition and commendation," Chief Michael Lombardo said at the ceremony. He was named Officer of the Year in 2011 and received three lifesaving awards in 2004, 2008 and 2013, Lombardo said. Police commission member David Waters praised Hartman's promotion. "We're delighted with this and we think it is a great choice," he…

by Frank MacEachern

11/03/2014

Neighbors

Veterans Earn Accolades For Service At Bridgeport Event BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A veteran of the Pacific Campaign during World War II said he has told schoolchildren to cherish what they have because many an American has given their life for freedom. "I try to tell them that what they have today didn't come easy," Nicholas Angelicola said during a ceremony in Bridgeport on Sunday. Angelicola, 92, of Straford was one of four veterans honored with the Service to Country and Community Award in a luncheon at the Port 5 Naval Veterans building on Sunday. The veterans were honored by The WorkPlace, the state Department of Labor and Veterans Affairs a…

by Frank MacEachern

11/03/2014

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Looking For Two Men In Home Invasion Where Shots Fired STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford police are looking for two men wanted in a home invasion that occurred early Sunday in which two shots were fire during a struggle. At about 6:25 a.m. Sunday, two men wearing masks and armed with guns entered the second floor residence at 293 Fairfield Ave., police said. The homeowners awoke to find two men attempting to enter several rooms on the second floor, police said. The two intruders encountered a resident in one room as a second resident came in and confronted the two suspects, police said. During the struggle, one of the suspects fired his weapon tw…

by Frank MacEachern

11/03/2014

News

Democrats Turn Out At Malloy Rally To See President, History BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- For one Democrat, the Sunday rally in Bridgeport for Gov. Dannel Malloy was a second chance to see President Barack Obama on the campaign trail. Lorretta Fuller, a Bridgeport resident who braved a raw and chilly day, attended Obama's rally for Malloy in 2010 in Bridgeport. She said she believed it was important to see him again. "I want to show my support because he is talking about everyone's rights," Fuller said. She said Obama's appearance should give Malloy's re-election campaign against Republican Tom Foley a boost. For another Bridgeport resident, Sunday's…

by Frank MacEachern

11/03/2014

Politics

Crowd Gathers At Bridgeport School For Obama Rally For Malloy BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- As President Barack Obama arrived at Tweed Airport in New Haven, a crowd was gathering and rallying at Central High School in Bridgeport in support of Gov. Dannel Malloy. "I am truly honored and grateful to welcome to Central High School the President of the United States Barack Obama," Central High School Principal Eric Graf said in starting the program at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. There was a big cheer for Gov. Dannel P. Malloy when Graf mentioned his name as he welcomed distinguished Democratic guests. But there was a huge cheer when he mentioned Obama's name even though…

by Frank MacEachern and Sal Trifilio

11/02/2014

Politics

State Representative Candidate Profile: Keith Rodgerson WILTON, Conn. -- The Daily Voice sent out a questionnaire to all candidates seeking office in this year's election. The following are the responses of Keith Rodgerson, the Democratic candidate for the 143rd District in Norwalk, Westport and Wilton. Occupation: Economic Development Past offices: Wilton Economic Development Commission, Wilton Democratic Town Committee, Community Capital Fund, Bridgeport City Council, Downtown Bridgeport Master Plan and Technical Advisory Committee. If elected, what would you do to improve roads and trains in Fairfield County? Transportation is a g…

by Frank MacEachern

11/02/2014

Politics

State Representative Candidate Profile: Terry Adams STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Daily Voice sent out a questionnaire to all candidates seeking office in this year's election. The following are the responses of Terry Adams, the Democratic candidate for the 146th District in Stamford. If elected, what would you do to improve roads and trains in Fairfield County? I will look out for our commuters who use the Transportation Center every day. The residents of the 146th district deserve sufficient parking that is close to the platform. I will fight against border tolls which unfairly target our part of the state. I will demand that Metro N…

by Frank MacEachern

11/02/2014

Politics

State Representative Candidate Profile: Gail Lavielle WILTON, Conn. -- The Daily Voice sent out a questionnaire to all candidates seeking office in this year's election. The following are the responses of Gail Lavielle, the Republican candidate for the 143th District in Norwalk, Wilton and Westport. Occupation: State Representative, former business executive Affiliation: Republican Past offices: Town Board of Finance, Town Energy Commission If elected, what would you do to improve roads and trains in Fairfield County? We must build a bipartisan Fairfield County legislative coalition to improve transportation here. Our goals shoul…

by Frank MacEachern

11/02/2014

Politics

State Representative Candidate Profile: Caroline Simmons STAMFORD, Conn., -- The Daily Voice sent out a questionnaire to all candidates seeking office in this year's election. The following are the responses of Caroline Simmons, the Democratic candidate for the 144th District in Stamford. If elected, what would you do to improve roads and trains in Fairfield County? Improving roads and transportation will be one of my top priorities if elected. Our state’s economy relies on safe, efficient, and effective transportation, and I will work to secure more transportation funding for Stamford at both the state and federal level. I will also focus on…

by Frank MacEachern

11/02/2014

Politics

Battleground Develops For Stamford's Seats In State House, Senate STAMFORD, Conn. -- Democrats boast a majority in Stamford, but with a significance Republican presence in the city both parties are looking to make gains in the battle for General Assembly seats in Tuesday's election. Democratic incumbent state Sen. Carlo Leone is facing challenges from Republican Eva Maldonado and Green Party candidate David Michel in the race for Senate District 27, which includes most of Stamford and part of Darien. In the city's other state Senate District, which includes some of North Stamford, District 36 incumbent Republican L. Scott Frantz has a Green Party oppo…

by Frank MacEachern

11/01/2014

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