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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

Greenwich Police Arrest Woman On Drug Charges After Heroin Found GREENWICH, Conn. -- A woman who Greenwich Police say was a heroin dealer in town was arrested Monday afternoon at her Putnam Green home. Police said that after executing a pair of search warrants they discovered 60 bags of heroin on Toni Gentile, 25, as well as numerous hypodermic needles in her Putnam Avenue residence. Police said they also discovered prescription pills for which she didn’t have a prescription. She was charged with one count each of possession of narcotics, possession of narcotics with intent to sell, possession of narcotics with intent to sell within 1,500 feet of a dayca…

by Frank MacEachern

06/07/2016

Neighbors

Greenwich's Putnam Indian Field School Honored As Green Leaf School GREENWICH, Conn., -- Putnam Indian Field School received an A+ for its green thumb. The preschool was recently recognized as the state’s newest Connecticut Green LEAF Schools. A commitment to the environment and environmental education has always been one of the school's guiding principles, said head of school Susan Donaghy. "It is part of what Putnam Indian Field School has always treasured and that is connecting children to nature and the environment and creating future stewards," she said. "It's also about healthy lifestyle choices and understanding the importance of eatin…

by Frank MacEachern

06/06/2016

Events

Westport Dog Show Postponed Until June 12 Due to Anticipated Stormy Weather WESTPORT, Conn., -- Due to weather and safety concerns the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce is postponing the Westport Dog Festival and using the approved rain date of Sunday June 12 instead. The event location of Winslow Park and times for that day from 10am to 4pm will remain the same. “The weather forecast looks bad. This is a tough decision, but out of concern for the attendees, vendors, dogs and the park itself, we feel this is the right decision,” said Matthew Mandell, Executive Director of the WWCC. “We urge everyone to come out next week and have a great time. We will work extra h…

by Frank MacEachern

06/04/2016

Schools

Greenwich Schools Appoint New Deputy Superintendent GREENWICH, Conn. -- Outgoing Superintendent of Schools Bill McKersie on Friday appointed a new deputy superintendent for Greenwich Public Schools. Dr. E. Ann Carabillo, currently the chief academic officer for the Consolidated School District of New Britain, will take over the new position July 1. That is when McKersie is leaving the Greenwich School District to take over the superintendent's position at the Weston Public Schools. “I am very excited to bring my passion for continuous learning to support the pathways toward success for the students, educators, support staff and community in …

by Frank MacEachern

06/03/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Arrest One Of Two Suspects After Multiple Chases, Search GREENWICH, Conn. -- A 17-year-old suspect in an early-morning police pursuit early Friday was found hiding in a rock outcrop in Greenwich hours after he and another suspect had initially escaped officers and engaged police in a series of chases all morning, police said. The suspect — an underage male resident of Stamford — was charged as a juvenile with first-degree larceny, second-degree criminal trover and interfering with an officer. Criminal trover is taking someone else's property when not licensed or authorized to do so and then damaging the property. The second suspect remained at la…

by Frank MacEachern

06/03/2016

Sports

New Season Kicks Off Sunday At Greenwich Polo Club GREENWICH, Conn. -- The new polo season kicks off on Sunday with a special attraction of polo star Nacho Figueras holding a book signing. Opening day is Sunday as the Monty Waterbury Cup kicks off nine polo events that will be held at the Greenwich Polo Club this season. The gates open at 1 p.m. with play beginning at 3 p.m. The club is located at 1 Hurlingham Drive, off North Street. For more information on tickets call 203-561-1639 or visit greenwichpoloclub.com Here are all dates for polo events at the Greenwich Polo Club: June 5: USPA Monty Waterbury Cup June 12: USPA Monty Water…

by Frank MacEachern

06/03/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Find One Pursuit Suspect, Searching For Second updated: GREENWICH, Conn. -- Police have found one of two suspects who were involved in high-speed pursuit in Greenwich early Friday morning, police said. At approximately 3:30 a.m., a Greenwich police officer was on patrol on Hamilton Avenue when he saw a vehicle traveling with no lights. The vehicle had been reported as stolen about week ago in Stamford, police said. The suspects' vehicle fled from the officer at a high rate of speed before it crashed, police said. The two suspects ran from the vehicle and were still at large, police said. Shortly after the suspects fled, a local reside…

by Frank MacEachern

06/03/2016

Events

Westport Community Theatre Raises Curtain On 'Godspell' WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Community Theatre's production of "Godspell," a musical, opens Friday and runs through June 26. The WCT production is directed by Maggie Pangrazio and produced by Sam Mink. Conceived and originally directed by John Michael Tebelak, with music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, "Godspell" is one of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time. Based on the Gospel according to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell boasts a string of well-loved songs. Several cast albums have been releas…

by Frank MacEachern

06/02/2016

Events

Jazzy Hollywood Musical Closes Stamford's Kweskin Theatre Season STAMFORD, CONN., -- How do you close out a special anniversary season? If you're Curtain Call, you put up a Tony Award-winning musical comedy hit and cast it with a team of performers well-known to area audiences. From June 3 thru 25, the first area production of City of Angels will play in The Kweskin Theatre featuring a cast that includes many veteran Curtain Call performers as well as several "newbies." Directed by Stamford resident, Joel Fenster, City of Angels is swinging, sexy, smart, and funny. It's an ingenious spoof of 1940s Hollywood and whodunit films with side-by-side …

by Frank MacEachern

06/02/2016

News

Bear Causes Excitement In New Canaan After Wandering Into Yard Of Home NEW CANAAN, Conn. — What is believed to be a young male bear caused a stir in New Canaan when it was found wandering on an Oenoke Lane property Tuesday.It climbed about 30 feet up a hemlock tree on the property of Emily and Thomas Nissley at 30 Oenoke Lane to flee from the town's animal control officer and first responders on Tuesday morning. The bear, which authorities believe to be a young male bear set loose by its mother to go out on its own, was first spotted by property owner Thomas Nissley late Monday. He looked out to see what had triggered a front door motion light to activate. He s…

by Frank MacEachern

05/31/2016

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