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Frank MacEachern

Urgent News Reporter

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

Schools

Greenwich Teachers Hear Inspiring Words As They Prepare For Class GREENWICH, Conn. -- As Greenwich Public School teachers prepare for the first day of class on Thursday, they will be able to recall advice on how teachers can inspire and make a difference in their students' lives. Last Friday, the teachers gathered at Greenwich High School in the new musical instruction space and auditorium (MISA) to prepare for a new school year. Among the speakers was Interim Schools Superintendent Salvatore Corda, who called himself the "new kid on the block." He replaced William McKersie, who has become the superintendent ofthe Weston Public Schools. "…

by Frank MacEachern

08/31/2016

Schools

Former Army Infantry Officer Finds New Calling As Greenwich History Teacher GREENWICH, Conn. -- A former U.S. Army infantry lieutenant said that teaching offers him a chance to use the leadership skills he learned to help impart his love of history to his Greenwich students. Ryan Jones, 32, decided to become a teacher after his military career ended. And he said it turned out to be the right choice. "After I left the military I decided to do something that would allow me to use my leadership skills," he said. "I was a big history buff and got into teaching to see if this works and it's turned out to be definitely the right career choice for me."…

by Frank MacEachern

08/31/2016

Police & Fire

Wilton Police Seek Information In Attempted Break-In At Restaurant WILTON, Conn., -- Wilton Police are seeking the public’s help in solving an attempted burglary at Portofino’s restaurant. The attempted break-in occurred sometime on Aug. 22 and 23 at the restaurant that is located at 10 Center St. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Detective Division at 203-834-6260.

by Frank MacEachern

08/30/2016

Events

Connecticut's Most Beautiful Baby Will Be In Newtown's Labor Day Parade NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Bailey Alice Lennon, 11 months old, will be featured in the Newtown Labor Day Parade on Monday, Sept. 5, as the most beautiful baby in Connecticut. Bailey’s photo won The Homes For Our Troops Beautiful Baby Photo Contest. Bailey and her parents, Meghan and Mark Lennon, live in Southbury. Her photo was entered by her grandmother, Pam Curley of Naugatuck. The contest is a fundraiser for the nation’s wounded military to receive a specially adapted house through the national nonprofit Homes for Our Troops. All of the money raised is donated to for a specially adapted house f…

by Frank MacEachern

08/30/2016

Police & Fire

Three New York Men Charged In Greenwich Burglary After Pursuit, Crash GREENWICH, Conn. -- Three New York men are facing weapon and burglary charges after a police pursuit ended in a crash as an officer attempted to pull over a car for speeding on North Street in Greenwich at about 6 a.m. Saturday, police said. Frederick Shaw, 35, of Far Rockaway, N.Y., who police said was the driver of the vehicle, along with passengers Edward J. Morales, 27, and Erik Russell Smith, 27, both of Brooklyn, N.Y., were arrested on burglary, weapon and interfering with an officer charges. Shaw is also charged with motor vehicle charges in connection with the pursuit that ended when…

by Frank MacEachern

08/29/2016

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Fire Department Welcomes 23 New Recruits BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport welcomed 23 new firefighter recruits and a federal grant that will help defray the salary costs of 17 of them for the first few years they are firefighters. The department unveiled 22 of the 23 new recruits Wednesday. One wasn't able to attend the ceremony due to winding up military requirements. And at least one is enjoying a "second chance" to make a difference in his community. Joining them for the ceremony were U.S. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal, Mayor Joe Ganim and other local dignitaries. Bridgeport Fire Chief Richard Thode said…

by Frank MacEachern

08/26/2016

Police & Fire

Lord & Taylor Employee Embezzled $30,000 In Four Months, Stamford Cops Say STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Lord & Taylor employee allegedly embezzled $30,000 from the Stamford store by submitting false returns on her and a relative's credit card, Stamford Police said. Sissy Mateo-Alvarado, 25, of 6 Hoover Ave., Stamford made 67 fraudulent returns on the two credit cards between Jan. 14 and May 14, police said. She is charged with one count of first-degree larceny. She was released on a promise to appear in court on Sept. 7. The total amount is $30,009.50, Sgt. Steven Perrotta said. Police were notified on May 20 by store security and spoke with Mateo-Alvarado on May 20. …

by Frank MacEachern

08/25/2016

Police & Fire

Patient Punches ER Nurse, Stamford Police Say STAMFORD, Conn., -- As a nurse leaned in to help a man complaining of chest pains the man punched her in the chest, Stamford Police said. Ricardo Enrique Gomez, 30, of 19 Hazel St., is charged with one count of third-degree assault on medical personnel. He had been treated for chest pains and released earlier Wednesday morning from Stamford Hospital. He returned to the hospital's emergency room around noon police said once again complaining of chest pains. "The nurse leaned over and he punched her square in the chest caused her to stumble back, bang into a movable table and fall,"…

by Frank MacEachern

08/25/2016

Police & Fire

Police Pursue Leads In Bridgeport House Party Shooting BRIDGEPORT, Conn., -- The investigation into the early morning shooting on Sunday, Aug. 21, that left 13 people injured is ongoing, said a City of Bridgeport spokesman. "The police are pursuing every lead that they can. They are canvassing the neighborhood, they are talking to witnesses, they are reviewing surveillance videos," said Av Harris, director of communications and senior adviser for public policy for the city. "They are talking to the victims to get as much information as they can get. That's the way these investigations go." Police said that two shooters fired…

by Frank MacEachern

08/25/2016

Police & Fire

Man Hit By Car On Morgan Street In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A man was hit by a car at the intersection of Morgan Street and Hoyt Street in Stamford Wednesday morning. The man was walking westbound across the intersection when a Honda driven by a female driver was making a left turn on to Morgan Street, according to Steve Wakeen of Wilton who was stopped at a red light at the intersection. "She was turning and she hit him," Wakeen said. "Everything was kind of slow motion." Police blocked traffic from entering and exiting Morgan Street next to the Rite Aid pharmacy as they questioned the driver. She remained …

by Frank MacEachern

08/24/2016

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