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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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Bear Spotted Up A Tree Near Downtown New Canaan Bear Spotted Up A Tree Near Downtown New Canaan
Bear Spotted Up A Tree Near Downtown New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A bear is up a tree on Oenoke Lane in New Canaan on Tuesday, with police on the scene trying to determine what to do next. The New Canaan Police Department was on the scene, which is near downtown. It is about 30 feet up a hemlock tree on the property of Emily and Thomas Nissley at 30 Oenoke Lane a short distance from the downtown. It was Thomas Nissley who noticed the bear overnight, Emily Nissley said. The front light that is activated by movement went on and Nissley took a look to see why and discovered the black bear had gone past, Emily Nissley said.  "I feel …

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Schools
Greenwich Library Extends Hours During High School Final Exams Greenwich Library Extends Hours During High School Final Exams
Greenwich Library Extends Hours During High School Final Exams GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Library will once again offer extended hours to accommodate the study needs of high school students during final exams in May and June. Dozens of students use the Library as a quiet study space during exams, making the Library an ideal location for both individual and group study. Library staff will be available to assist with reference questions. For private school students, the Main Library will stay open from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, May 31 through Thursday, June 2. For Greenwich High School students, the Main Library will remain open from 9 a.m. unt…

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Old Greenwich Cancels Memorial Day Parade Due To Rainy Forecast Old Greenwich Cancels Memorial Day Parade Due To Rainy Forecast
Old Greenwich Cancels Memorial Day Parade Due To Rainy Forecast GREENWICH, Conn. -- Inclement weather has forced the cancellation of the Sound Beach Memorial Day Parade in Old Greenwich that had been slated to kick off at 10 a.m. Monday, organizers announced Sunday evening. A memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. at Binney Park dependent on weather, organizers said. The National Weather Service is calling for heavy rain and possible thunderstorms Monday.

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Schools
Greenwich School Board Selects Veteran Educator As Interim Superintendent Greenwich School Board Selects Veteran Educator As Interim Superintendent
Greenwich School Board Selects Veteran Educator As Interim Superintendent GREENWICH, Conn., -- The former head of the Norwalk Public Schools has been appointed to be the interim superintendent of the Greenwich Public Schools. Salvatore "Sal" Corda begins his position on July 1. His contract term is for the 2016-17 school year with flexibility if a new permanent superintendent is identified earlier than the end of the school year.  Corda has extensive experience as superintendent in both New York and Connecticut public school systems. He is currently consulting independently and for Cooperative Education Services in Trumbull on leadership searches and de…

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Neighbors
Habitat for Humanity Honors Stamford Volunteer Habitat for Humanity Honors Stamford Volunteer
Habitat for Humanity Honors Stamford Volunteer BRIDGEPORT, Conn., -- Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County honored a pair dedicated volunteers at its annual Volunteer Recognition Event on Sunday in Bridgeport.  Volunteers are the heart of Habitat CFC and are largely responsible for all of the regional affordable housing organization’s accomplishments each year. Michael Gallo of Darien and Michael McAlpine of Stamford were recognized as Volunteers of the Year. Both men were regular volunteers on Habitat’s construction sites over the past year. In addition, both recipients made valuable contributions to the organization. “Mike…

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Stamford Mayor Martin, Health Department Urge Residents to Be Sun Safe Stamford Mayor Martin, Health Department Urge Residents to Be Sun Safe
Stamford Mayor Martin, Health Department Urge Residents to Be Sun Safe STAMFORD, Conn., -- Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season. Mayor David Martin, the City of Stamford’s Department of Health & Social Services and the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention are reminding residents to protect their skin from the sun’s ultraviolet rays to prevent skin cancer. The council has named the Friday before Memorial Day “Don’t Fry Day.” “I will be outside this weekend, and I will be wearing sunscreen and a hat. It is important to protect your skin when you are outside,” Martin said. “I was one of 76,000 people to be diagnosed this…

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Events
Fairfield Residents Share Talents In Westport Production of 'Godspell' Fairfield Residents Share Talents In Westport Production of 'Godspell'
Fairfield Residents Share Talents In Westport Production of 'Godspell' FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Westport Community Theatre is proudly producing the musical "Godspell" with the help of Fairfield residents Caitlin Brown, Maggie Pangrazio, Kelly Benenati and Brianna O’Brien LaMare.  The WCT production runs on weekends from Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 26 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 Schwartz, "G…

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Neighbors
Habitat For Humanity Honors Trumbull's Johnson For Inspiring Volunteers Habitat For Humanity Honors Trumbull's Johnson For Inspiring Volunteers
Habitat For Humanity Honors Trumbull's Johnson For Inspiring Volunteers TRUMBULL, Conn., -- Habitat for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County honored Mize Johnson recently at its annual Volunteer Recognition Event in Bridgeport. Volunteers are the heart of Habitat CFC and are largely responsible for all of the regional affordable housing organization’s accomplishments each year. Johnson, a Trumbull resident, received the prestigious Jim Lyle Memorial Award, given to the person who inspires, motivates and encourages others to volunteer “early and often,” in this case by helping worthy families build their own homes. A dedicated Habitat CFC core volunteer the p…

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Police & Fire
New Canaan Police Assign Community Impact Officer For Center of Town New Canaan Police Assign Community Impact Officer For Center of Town
New Canaan Police Assign Community Impact Officer For Center of Town NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan Police are beefing up their presence in the center of town to deter crime and traffic accidents, Chief Leon Krolikowski announced Wednesday. He said the decision to assign Officer Ron Bentley as the community impact officer beginning Tuesday came as a result of discussions with town merchants and electronic surveys. "In the recent past, we have seen out-of-state career criminals come to our Town and commit serious crimes," Krolikowski said. "Moreover, we have had serious pedestrian accidents and an increase in distracted driving within the busi…

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Schools
Stamford Native Expected To Be Named Principal At K.T. Murphy School Stamford Native Expected To Be Named Principal At K.T. Murphy School
Stamford Native Expected To Be Named Principal At K.T. Murphy School STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Board of Education is expected to name Sherri Prendergast as the new principal of K.T. Murphy Elementary School at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 24.  Prendergast would replace Paul Krasnavage, who has been serving as interim principal since the end of April. Krasnavage replaced Frank Rodriguez, who served as K.T. Murphy principal for the past five years and who was recently appointed principal at the New School at 200 Strawberry Hill.  Prendergast is currently assistant principal at Westover Magnet Elementary School, a position she has held since July …

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